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Przemyslaw Sroczynskiдобави нов фотоалбум.
18 29 December 2024, 17:19
Łukasz GlińskiFollowing, that trick with separately painted stabs looks interesting 👍
1 20 March, 09:19
Thomas KolbThis looks like a great little model, and nice and clean build too. Watching with interest!
20 March, 19:31
Naramvery nice very net building. I have a question on painting : how many primer you did ? looks like according to the pics you based in grey then in black then again in grey before passing to the color. another question is what color did you use on the model ? thanks a lot in advance (I have one in my stash I picked up in Rzeszow and hope to do it one day !)
30 March, 13:08
Przemyslaw Sroczynski АвторHi Naram
I put only one - black primer, sprues are grey
Underside of the wing is grey base color
I've used Hataka set
1 31 March, 17:04
Живко Джаковдобави нов фотоалбум.
10 19 January, 13:49
Живко Джаков АвторFor some reason I'm putting off painting. I'm working on some little things like the landing gear struts, exhausts, and wheels. I'm also trying to paint before I put all the guns and antennas on. I saw a video of them doing it with white glue. Keep your fingers crossed that it turns out okay.
1 30 March, 09:30
Живко Джаков АвторWelcome to the party, Skyhiker. The model is a pleasure, but check out the transparent parts. Some people complained about them. I'll be waiting to see your compilation.
30 March, 19:15
David Griffithsдобави нов фотоалбум.
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My 2021 Builds
Zvezda kit with Drawdecal decals, Authentic Airliners windows and detail decals from Revaro and other sources
17 5 May 2021, 10:26
David Griffithsдобави нов фотоалбум.
8 5 April 2020, 14:33
David Griffiths АвторThanks. The album is work in progress and I'll get round to captions eventually. The DC-9 is 1/144. It's a heavily modified Airfix kit. You can read more on Britmodeller; britmodeller.com/for..-the-airfix-classic/
7 April 2020, 09:47
Ben MCool - I'm thinking of tackling the 1:72 DC-9 soon, but it will be a mostly OOB build.
7 April 2020, 17:25
TreehuggerHehe am I actually seeing things inside the cockpit, or is this just an illusion because of decals? 🙂
25 April 2020, 13:25
Łukasz GlińskiWhat a lovely collection 👍
@Ben: I want to watch this, thinking of the same project 🙂
25 April 2020, 13:57
David Griffiths АвторThe cockpits are all done with decals from Authentic Airliner Decals in Germany. They are the best thing to happen to airliner modelling in the last 20 years
26 April 2020, 23:37
Nathan DempseyYou're right about the Authentic Airliner decals David. I bought one set and liked them so much that I'm going to buy a set for all my airliner builds.
Your builds look great! I really like that Westjet 737. Good to see more airliner builds on Scalemates!
26 April 2020, 23:59
Cuajeteдобави нов фотоалбум.
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Hawker Hunter T.68 Project
1:72
Upper masks removed. Paint flaws need to be corrected.
Проект: Hawker Hunter T.68
85 8 December 2016, 19:16
Cuajete АвторThank you very much.
About the model kit:
Matchbox Hunter T.Mk.7/Mk.F.6 kit with scratch pieces and some spare parts from other kits.
Decals will be made with laser printer.
10 December 2016, 11:31
Spanjaardlaser color printer? i been thinking on getting one for some time.... have you done those decals with it before?
3 December 2017, 09:45
Cuajete АвторHi Spanjaard, I already have them printed. They have been made by a graphic designer who makes them by order in a high quality laser color printer.
3 December 2017, 19:01
Spanjaardok, not the kind of printer you expect to have at home, right? 🙁 well, we will need to keep going to print services 🙂
3 December 2017, 21:09
John Bolligvery interesting job on your matchbox hunter . I have always liked matchbox
3 December 2017, 22:29
Cuajete АвторThank you John. Unfortunately I have to repeat the painting, because the yellow part is rough.
9 December 2017, 19:06
Mirko RömerLooks like Matchbox still offers a lot of fun to us! Thanks for presenting it!
30 March 2022, 19:45
NeilHi Cuajete, this is looking REALLY nice. Admiring the work you're completing on this kit. Following with great interest 🙂 👍
1 April 2022, 09:13
Cuajete АвторŁukasz, Guy, Ben, Lena, Daniel, Bart, Mirko and Neil... Thank you very much. Your words are very much appreciated and motivating. And many thanks too for the likes to all mates.
I have uploaded more photos with comments to show a complete progress of everything I have done from the beginning until now. I invite everyone who has seen the few photos up to now to see the album again.
1 April 2022, 10:01
Spanjaardand what a pleasure to do. beautiful scratch build skills at play. fantastic.
1 April 2022, 10:21
Robert PodkońskiFantastic work and beautiful painting scheme. Great work so far!
1 April 2022, 11:07
Thomas TVery nice, Cuajete, exactly my prey-pattern. Impressive what you make out of this ancient kit!
1 April 2022, 15:38
David R. MeizosoFantastic job, makes this build log a really enjoyable one! Your comments on pic 23 made my day ;D
1 April 2022, 17:24
Cuajete АвторSpanjaard, Robert, Thomas Kolb, Thomas T, David... Many thanks for your kind comments and nice words.
All mates are being a fantastic audience 🙂
2 April 2022, 18:16
Alec KVery nice work on a what looks like a challenging kit mate. Not sure how I missed this so far, and glad it's off the you-know-what shelf 😉
13 April 2022, 23:03
Patryk S.Looks very good so far! Great camo scheme. Your build shows that with a little love old kits are always usable and buildable.
15 April 2022, 12:30
Thomas BischoffImpressive work on this old kit and great attention to details 👍
15 April 2022, 17:49
Cuajete АвторI'm impressed by your encouraging and motivating words, Alec, Patryk and Thomas. Thank you very much colleagues!
16 April 2022, 17:40
Cuajete АвторOh Andy, you're very kind... Is there a Matchbox GB now?
Thanks for your comment 🙂 👍
11 August 2022, 17:33
SpanjaardMatchbox 50th anniversary group build (1. April until 31. December, )
11 August 2022, 17:35
Cuajete АвторIt seems so, Andy. I hope he can pick up the project before the GB ends. I have several projects stopped for not being able to attend to them now, such as the DH.88 or the U-2. But they will all come to an end, sooner or later.
The last thing I did was strip the paint to repaint due to the harsh orange peel effect the yellow had when I put on the sand colored base coat. It is not appreciated in the pics, but that was not pleasing to the eye.
Simon, thanks for your comment 🙂
11 August 2022, 18:33
Andy BallI looked through the whole project Cuajete- wow, some scratch building going off there! Masterful.
11 August 2022, 19:05
Cuajete АвторThank you so much, Andy.
It was going to be a quick OOB build at first, but I started adding a few things until it finally made life difficult for me, 😄
11 August 2022, 19:56
Dean HarpsterA real master class! Thanks for the detail on how to mold a needed part... I intend to try it on at least a couple projects. Striking paint scheme, a real standout!
22 August 2022, 04:13
Cuajete АвторMany thanks my friends!
I'm heavily impressed by your responses mates, thank you so much for these really appreciated comments!
Dean: Thank you so much. I'd like to see those projects when you start them 👍
Ronan: it is an honor to receive a comment from a scratch master like you. Thank you! 🙂
23 August 2022, 18:02
ALBERTO ITURBURU HERREROSGreat work with the cockpit, the bays and the paint! Fantastic tutorial! Thanks a lot
3 January 2023, 08:32
Cuajete АвторWow! Thank you all so much gentlemen for your nice and warm words.
Very much appreciated 👍
3 January 2023, 20:48
DickShe's a real beaut Cuajete☺️, great scheme and beautiful work on the instrument panel! My compliments!
9 April 2024, 23:28
Cuajete АвторDick and Oleg, thank you so much. Your words are very motivating. Your projects are so great!
Thanks to the mates for your likes.
16 April 2024, 19:05
Emanuele Matteucciдобави нов фотоалбум.
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Mitsubishi A6m5 Zero Fighter - 1/48 
1:48
Back again on an airplane after a couple of years of cars.
It's always so relaxing when the kit come togheter easily.
S...
1 31 March, 10:30
Jeremias Hдобави нов фотоалбум.
74 6 February, 16:11
Jeremias H АвторThanks, Rui!
The tank didn't look abandoned so I opened the hatch and added details all around and inside the tank with mostly wire, metal sheets and a bit of plasticcard. I wasn't satisfied with the leaves, a lot of them were all over the place and I decided to redo them all.
Now I think everything is ready for painting.
6 February, 23:03
Tom B.Great looking scenery so far 👍 Can´t wait to see what some paint will turn this into!
1 17 February, 15:32
Jeremias H АвторThanks, Paul and Tom!
I finished the airbrushing and some details. Weathering is up next.
17 February, 15:34
Jeremias H АвторFinished for now! Sorry for being too lazy in making more wip photos. As always it took way longer and much more work than I expected.
21 February, 16:04
Bozo1/72 for ever.
Marvelous result at this scale.
Figures, tank and diorama, all are very convincing.
2 21 February, 17:02
Tom B.Absolutely fabulous result in the best scale 👍 The textures and natural vegetation elements look splendid!
Now I´m somewhat drawn to build some sort of small vignette as well 🙂 No better motivation than some great inspiration I´d say
1 21 February, 18:39
Jeremias H АвторThanks Bozo and Tom 🙂
I highly recommend it. I love these small vignettes, you can fill them with details rather quick in 1/72.
21 February, 19:54
Rui SWow 😮 I thought it was a best scale diorama. That really looks like a 1/35 dio 🤔
1 21 February, 20:34
Spanjaardfully agree with Rui, it could pass as 1/35, what a fantastic job . did you do the pslm try from scratch? it is really good
1 14 March, 21:50
Jeremias H Автор@Spanjaard thanks! Yes, the trunk is wire around a cocktailstick and magic sculpt for texture. The leaves are also made with a wire in the middle, folded crep tape around it, cut the rough leave shape and lastly cut inside the individual "strands". Earlier wip photos might give you the idea.
14 March, 22:49
Simon SWWow! Looks just like a Francois Verlinden dio I would have seen in a magazine when I was a kid. But his were 1/35!
1 27 March, 21:40
Jeremias H Автор@Spanjaard no problem and thx 🙂
@Simon Thanks. It means a lot to me to be compared to that! I was always amazed by the models in magazines when I was a kid and thought it would be impossible to do it 😉
@Finn thx! I was out of the hobby for a long time but painted wargaming figures occasionally.
1 28 March, 20:46
Tom B.Had the chance to view this one "in the flesh" at Euro Model Expo 👍 Did take a whole bunch of pictures as reference for some future ideas of my own 🙂
31 March, 10:54
Jeremias H Автор@Tom B I'm happy you liked it! I also saw your works (I remember the Ka-Mi), but you weren't there when I went by. Great models!
31 March, 11:21
Christian BruerExcellent work and finish and a well deserved Gold in Master at EME 2025 👍
31 March, 17:52
bughunterдобави нов фотоалбум.
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The Goblin as it might look in a museum
1:48
The little Goblin won the gold medal for 1:48 aircraft in the Master class in the Euro Model Expo 2025 contest.
Проект: McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
113 11 March, 09:32
gorbyWOW, WOW and a couple of extra WOW's!
Amazing result Frank. Without doubt the best Golblin model I've ever seen.
I bet Halberd Models would love to use your photos for their marketing.
1 11 March, 09:44
Thomas Haberl - TH SCALE MODELSIt looks so weird but very nicely done - superb craftmanship 😆
1 11 March, 10:21
Ben MVery well built and finished. I wonder how they ever thought this would be a viable fighter.
1 11 March, 11:42
bughunter АвторThank you very much mates!
I added two new pictures with the protection bow and securing fabric belt. I added also dust pigments to the wheels what I forgot before.
11 March, 18:26
Alec KOutstanding work in traditional Bughunter style! And done, in what I find, an unbelievable time frame 👍
2 11 March, 18:31
Zbynek HonzikAlec K said it for me. There's nothing to add. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Actually I have something to add - great photos! 👍
1 11 March, 19:04
bughunter АвторWhat a wonderful feedback - Thank you very much to each of you 👍
gorby - your guess was right! It will appear on the Facebook page of Halberd Models 🙂
Yes Alec, I've been working on it all day - 24 hours a day! And because there wasn't enough time, I added the night. 😎 Joking aside, yes I spend a lot of time. And this winter was very warm here without snow/ice, so my airbrush sessions was not blocked by the iced roof window.
2 11 March, 21:43
Kyle DeHartOf course I had to come over and check out the glamour photos. Beautiful build and wonderful photography, as always. Such a cool build of a really unique subject
1 12 March, 01:15
Jennifer FranklinThe photos are well done to show off this stunning and unique build.
1 12 March, 01:38
Ludvík KružíkFrank, you did a great job! I have no choice but to agree with the previous posts. And frankly, when your name appears on a project, we know in advance what kind of result we can expect 😉
Congratulations on the successful completion of this interesting model!
1 12 March, 10:47
Bart GoesaertOh boy... I hope I can get my special hobby somewhere near this... a real stunner
1 12 March, 11:34
SkyhikerExcellent work as usual. I still think this is an ugly plane though. Whoever designed it must have been on a bad trip.
2 12 March, 13:34
bughunter АвторAnother big Thank you all for your kind words!
@Skyhiker The design was made under strict requirements: it had to fit into the bomb bay of the B-36! Therefore folded wings were a must, the multiple control surfaces at the tail as well and of course the hook is the visible area of the pilot. It also needs actuators for the wing and hook, four guns with ammunition and fuel, all of which need space in the short fuselage - so there was no other way than this egg design. The design was good enough to achieve good performance figures - the "only" problem was the strong turbulence from the mother plane, so it was assumed that a normal pilot would not be able to hook on back.
4 12 March, 14:05
gorbyThat's one of the reasons it's one of my favourite aircraft. It's remarkable they managed to fit so much into such a small aircraft. I think it's an amazing design.
1 12 March, 15:08
bughunter Авторgorby, the unique design and the look (together with the carrier) invited me to buy and tackle this kit.
If anyone would like to see this model live - this weekend is your chance! I will be showing it, along with others, at my club's exhibition in Ergolding here:
11. Bayerische Modellbautage (15. and 16. March, Ergolding DE)
It would be nice to see you there!
1 13 March, 17:53
bughunter АвторThank you Bernhard! Coming from a master like you this means a lot!
Do you want to see it on the EME in Lingen?
14 March, 21:50
Jennifer FranklinI absolutely love it. It is such an odd subject but you certainly did it justice.
1 14 March, 22:48
bughunter АвторThank you very much mates!
The little Goblin aroused a certain amount of interest at the exhibition today so it will travel with me to the EME 😉
1 15 March, 19:42
bughunter АвторThanks mates!
Yes Tom, this little jet will be there!
After coming home from our exhibition this evening, I decided to leave my models packed up for the EME in Lingen.
2 16 March, 19:40
bughunter АвторIt looks like I was the first one who finished the 1:48 version of the kit, so this model is now also on the Facebook page of Halberd Models, together with link to Scalemates 👍 And I got a very very kind feedback. Thanks to the folks at Halberd Models for creating this kit!
3 17 March, 21:37
Kyle DeHartThat is very cool Frank!! First one. And you've set the bar extremely high!!
1 18 March, 09:14
bughunter АвторKyle, I hope, it will generate more interest and I'm sure some more will follow, may be more in 1:32.
1 18 March, 18:08
Kyle DeHartI am following along with a 1/32 build on our forum at the moment!! Also very neat to follow along with.
1 18 March, 20:48
bughunter АвторThank you very much for your lovely comments!
Michael, perhaps you weren't expecting such a topic from my bench, but I have broadened my interests a little 🙂
1 21 March, 18:33
JohnHow did I miss this one before? Amazing result bughunter! Your work with intricate tiny details always makes me green with envy. I get fumble fingers trying to put things like tiny PE buckles on and you make it look easy.
1 21 March, 20:26
bughunter АвторThank you John four your comment!
It's clear that you can easily overlook a jet project if you only expect biplanes from me 😉
21 March, 21:21
bughunter АвторAfter a great weekend at the Euro Model Expo in Lingen, I'm now back home after a long trip.
The little Goblin won the gold medal for 1:48 aircraft in the Master class in the Euro Model Expo 2025 contest. 🙂
1 31 March, 17:15
bughunter АвторMany thanks to you all for these kind words!
@Tim Many thanks for the visit to my booth, the discussions and the opportunity to explain my models. It was a pleasure!
1 31 March, 19:59
Mark Delidukaдобави нов фотоалбум.
9 28 March, 18:44
Mark Deliduka АвторThank you Ruis! Well, I started when I was seven years old, so 55 years in total.
28 March, 19:06
RuiCertainly an impressive collection. I love the mix of old and new in each country's vehicle park, but what's a M1 Abrams doing I the Canadian vehicle park; are they lost 😆
29 March, 01:14
Mark Deliduka АвторRui, thank you, yes I did. I'm so glad too. As for the Abrams in the Canadian vehicle park; the Canadians at one point were evaluating the Abrams for their Army and had several with their markings on them. Eventually, they went with the Leopard 2 instead. So, I added an Abrams since they did have a couple with Canadian markings.
Dave, thank you!
31 March, 18:51
DaveI was under the impression that the lost Abrams in Canada was looking for poutine.
31 March, 20:00
Ian Doodyдобави нов фотоалбум.
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MyAlbum
1:48
Doubt I'll use the stand though. I think I'm going to scratch build a launch pad, with all the wires, ladders and greasy...
Проект: Hawk Mark IX
1 31 March, 19:49
Ian Doody АвторJust picked up the 15" 1/48 Space 1999 Hawk Mk IX Interceptor. Looks to be a very nice kit. Pleasantly surprised at the details, nice heavy plastic. I really wanted a big one of these, and this is the largest I could afford, so far it's well worth the money. Plus I bought it straight from the Gerry Anderson site, as it was cheaper than anywhere else. Thinking about scratching a cockpit interior for it, although in the show it didn't have one. Not sure what version I'll do, pre production, from the episode, or a custom version. But it'll be a fun build.
31 March, 19:55
Thomas Kolbдобави нов фотоалбум.
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SAAB Viggen - "Thor's Hammers" - Special Hobby - Quadruple Build
1:72
A week later, four Swedish thunderbolts getting ready for the next steps - namely detail painting of nose cones, leading...
14+ 103 15 January, 18:11
Michael KohlMe too. Already learned to better open up the RAT turbine at my Viggen. A step I lazily omitted.
2 16 January, 08:33
Thomas Kolb АвторMain assermbly done on all four models, but now I have a few days to spend sanding and filling unwanted seams and crude areas. A bit tedious, but that's what you get when you choose to build four nearly identical models at the same time.
17 January, 14:23
Mirko RömerOh my... Good luck, Thomas! 🙂
I own two of them and was thinking of a double build but rejected the idea. Thanks for the encouragement!
1 17 January, 18:26
Patrick HagelsteinWow! That's a quick build! 😳 I can only dream to build ONE kit that fast, let alone four at once!
1 17 January, 19:29
Thomas Kolb АвторMr D, no, they are pretty much the same. Most of the parts for all versions are provided in every kit. But there are some subtle differences that need attention, like the extension of the fuselage for the fighter version.
1 17 January, 22:05
Thomas Kolb АвторPatrick, haha, I am a pretty fast builder, but I am extremely slow when it comes to painting. That's where my projects usually come to a crawl.
3 17 January, 22:07
Juergen Klinglhuberwatching with interest - I love SAAB aircraft anyhow, but 4 of them in one project --great!!
1 18 January, 10:31
SkyhikerThis is more interesting than I thought it would be. The subtle difference between them are pretty cool.
2 20 January, 10:53
Thomas Kolb АвторWith only a few minutes of modeling here and there this week, it's quite a slow progress, but I am still inching closer to the finished assembly.
30 January, 20:16
Thomas Kolb АвторPrimer coat applied, a few filling errors need to be fixed. Time is unfortunately very difficult to find because of work, so the project moves very slowly for a while.
12 February, 08:46
Thomas Kolb АвторUndersides sprayed blue-gray with Mr Paint. Now let's wait a day for the paint to dry and then it's time to start working on the splinter camo. With my current speed, I expect to be finished by midsummer.
14 February, 14:15
Patrick HagelsteinOh yes, once you get used to MRP, you'll never want another paint brand anymore! I love their colors, pigmentation and general ease of use. And, as a bonus, their sheen is perfect for adding decals directly on top.
2 14 February, 15:36
Thomas Kolb АвторI am trying to find a way to avoid tiny gaps between the splinter camo color zones. I think I have figured it out - before spraying a color zone, also remove the masks for all adjacent surfaces not yet painted. Thereby a slight spray overlap is created, so even if the mask is then replaced with a tiny bit of offset, it should not be visible. Special Hobby writes something like that in the mask description, but it's written in a very obscure way.
17 February, 12:11
Frank BrzobohatyLooks great just give the corporal in charge of painting a reprimand on his record and send the plane to the flight line......do you know how much it cost to paint aircraft, lol.
1 17 February, 13:55
Spanjaardmacro is a bitch for this kind of details... if you place the model in the display cabinet, can you see that microline with wrong color? i think you can not 😉
1 17 February, 14:01
Thomas Kolb АвторI have now started to add the masks to the models. It's quite a tricky task because I need to be extremely precise with the application - even the tiniest errors will be magnified as more mask segments are added, until things no longer add up. So it's a matter of constantly realigning the segments, which makes it all rather time consuming. BTW, I noticed that the pattern has a few minor errors, but I definitely won't lose any sleep over it.
1 19 February, 20:26
CuajeteThanks for your explain, Thomas. I thinked to would be more easy to apply 👍
1 19 February, 20:33
Spanjaardthis camo is one of the most complicated to achieve and the fact that you are doing it 4 models at once... my deepest respect!
2 19 February, 21:20
Thomas Kolb АвторCuajete, Spanjaard and Łukasz, thank you for your interest! I am certainly not doing any cliffhanging on purpose - I am actually this glacially slow in reality. I also try to avoid aggravating the wifey by disappearing in my modeling man-cave for hours.
2 19 February, 21:45
Łukasz GlińskiGood and fully understood strategy 😄
As our common colleague (the one, you share initials with 😛) used to say: "Happy wife? Happy life!"
1 19 February, 22:05
Juergen KlinglhuberWatching with interest. You will master the splinter camo for sure 👍
1 20 February, 17:10
Thomas Kolb АвторI am still struggling with the masks, trying to making sure that they are applied exactly identical on all three models, which slows down the process a bit. Not that anybody except me would notice.
3 21 February, 10:59
Daniel MysakNice progress, I'm looking forward to the splinter camouflage. On my AJ-37 I used vinyl masks from DM Models, it looks like the masks you are using are a bit easier to handle.
1 22 February, 12:12
KennethI have always had the conspirational theory that the Danish air force had a secret department dedicated to making life miserable for modellers, with their odd fonts, colours and aircraft modifications. The splinter camouflage is clear evidence of a similar department in the Swedish air force.
4 22 February, 12:19
Thomas Kolb АвторDaniel, thank you! I am right now hoping that my end result will be at least in the general vicinity of your beautiful Viggen in flight!
22 February, 22:31
Thomas Kolb АвторPhew, the second color is finally on. Now it's time to cover also the dark green areas and proceed with the black.
16 March, 20:06
Michael KohlWas anxious to see how you handle the masking but see that you struggle with the three tone camo too. Cross my fingers for a satisfactory end result.
1 17 March, 08:57
Thomas Kolb АвторMichael, it is really not that difficult, only extremely time-consuming and require a very good eye-sight (or magnifying glasses). Too bad that the masks only partially reflect the actual camo pattern, I was hoping that they would be near perfect.
17 March, 09:52
Michael KohlI was wrecking my brain for a simple elegant technique to apply 3-tone camos without the need for re-covering extensively. So - yes the concept is easy, but the work is plenty. 😉. Keep it up. Looking good.
1 17 March, 10:52
Thomas Kolb АвторActually, the best method is to have two mask sets. I find that it is very difficult to do it all with just one mask set, as the masks will be slightly stretched and distorted when removed and reapplied and will no longer fit perfectly.
1. Spray the model light green.
2. Place all the masks from the first mask set.
3. Remove all masks segments except the light green ones and throw them away.
4. Spray the model dark green.
5. Add the dark green masks from the second mask set.
6. Spray the model black.
7. Add the black masks from the second mask set.
8. Spray the remaining exposed areas tan.
Also, when spraying a color, do not mask areas that you will be painting with a different color later, or you will end up with tiny strips of areas where the previous color shines through.
3 17 March, 11:41
Michael KohlMaybe to add that such a camo be best postshaded or oil rendered as the various colors have different amounts of paint layers and so preshading gives an inconsistent result.
2 17 March, 14:12
CuajeteGreat job with the painting masks, Thomas!
Thank you for the explain and the steps for apply 👍
1 17 March, 19:01
NicolasThanks for the detailed explanation Thomas. Is there a particular reason for the order of the colors? I would probably have worked from light to dark.
1 17 March, 19:44
KennethAdmirable stamina, looking forward to the inevitably great result 👍 I have Fujimi 1/72 Boeing Vertol/Hkp 4 in my stash and Swedish decals for it… even the rotor blades have splinter camouflage.. 😳🙄
1 17 March, 20:20
Thomas Kolb АвторThank you all for your interest and encouragement! Nicolas, the tan areas are relatively few and with difficult shapes that are squeezed in between the other colors, so I figured that they would be easiest to leave for last. And for the three other colors, I indeed went from lightest to darkest as you suggested. Kenneth, yes, I would love to do the Hkp 4, it looks awesome in the splinter paintwork! I am however not sure if the Fujimi is available any more.
17 March, 20:39
Thomas Kolb АвторŁukasz, thank you! Kenneth actually provided me with a link to a German web shop (Modellbau Huber) where the Fujimi was still available, so I placed an order for it. I also ordered the Swedish decal set, so I might as well check if I have some MRP splinter camo paint left. And Valium for the nerves.
2 18 March, 08:44
CuajeteWow, Thomas... It will be great to see that Fujimi with splinter camo in your hands 👍. I wanted to do the same too, but unfortunately I got another version instead.
1 18 March, 19:08
KennethLukasz, I initially bought the 1/72 Hobby Boss CH-46 by mistake and it's useless for a Swedish Hkp 4. You basically need to make completely new rear sponsons yourself, and their shape is relatively complex.
2 18 March, 21:32
Juergen KlinglhuberOMG. A lot of work in this camo scheme - I sure at the very end all the efforts definitively will pay off. I'm really curios for next pictures....
1 22 March, 12:16
Michael Kohl@pic92: ok?! That looks freakin perfect! I cross my fingers for a similar result on all surfaces on all planes.
1 24 March, 20:43
Patrick HagelsteinThose colors look awesome already! Very tight demarcations as well! 👌🏼
1 25 March, 18:31
CuajeteGreat! Fantastic result.
The great (and hard) masking effort is paying off, Thomas 👍
1 25 March, 18:44
CaptGPFA little late, but watching with interest - especially if you go insane over FOUR viggen camo jobs!
1 27 March, 00:02
Mid FranconianI take my hat off! I just would not have the patience to do every step 4 times - especially the masking (ok, 3 times here…). Great job on the masking Thomas!
1 31 March, 14:17
Thomas Kolb АвторThank you all, dear mates for your kind words. They mean a lot to me! But to be fair, at least half the cred goes to MRP for its paints - they are simply incredible to work with. For airbrush work, I cannot see myself going back to anything else again.
2 31 March, 17:53
CuajeteWow... Thomas, the patience and work you put in to achieve such a magnificent result is admirable.
1 31 March, 19:20
Łukasz GlińskiCongratulations on conversion to the lacquer paints 😄 Welcome to the club 😄
Hint: the other lacquers are great too, but might need thinning.
I'm very sorry to state that the grey one looks so incredibly dull now 😉
31 March, 19:53
Rui Sдобави нов фотоалбум.
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Gniloy-Tikich_Panzerkampfwagen V Panther
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That's how it was in the end :)
Проект: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther
6+ 120 21 March 2015, 16:43
Rui S АвторThank you very much for your kind words Michael. I will post some more photos soon 🙂 ... But, real outstanding is your Work Michael 👍
21 March 2015, 23:10
Fabian D.Nice work on the brigde. Hope you can ceep the niveau... not building up pressure here😉
21 March 2015, 23:17
Rui S АвторIs my (almost finished so no pressure at all) first dio in the snow, as such, it is not possible to achieve yours high levels 🤔
21 March 2015, 23:28
Rui S АвторI've seen your projects... You rock mate. I Hope you still have more decades to enjoy...
22 March 2015, 10:01
Fabian D.Rui, take your time, I´m in the game for more than a decade now (and about 4 years in 1:35)... not a day without learing something new. Saying you´re on a pretty good way is probably not enough.😉
22 March 2015, 11:33
Urban GardiniDo the Tamiya Panther come with the option to do it as an early Ausf. A? Black 701 is a rather famous early Ausf. A as it's one of very few Ausf. A's that didn't have zimmerit. All Ausf. A's with the MG kugelblende on the front glacis had zimmerit. It was only a few, possible less than ten of the first 50 Ausf. A's with the MG hatch like the Ausf. D's that lacked zimmerit.
Excellent work on the bridge and your diorama is going to be a marvel to behold! This will be nice to follow...
22 March 2015, 12:24
Fabian D.No, not without cutting the Kuglblende from the glacis, which would be an interresting approach though. But probably a mess to clean up.
22 March 2015, 12:39
H KI would use scalemates.com/kits/108116-dragon-6160-panther-a which was rereleased at the end of last year, so should be available, and has the decals for 701.
I am a Tamiya fanboy 🙂 but their Panther A is best used for selfmade Zimmerit practise and such things 😉
22 March 2015, 17:49
Rui S АвторSorry for the late answer, Mates. Donald, I've made a big study in all my books and magazines and ended up with more then 200 photos of wwII wooden bridges (Black and white and colour) ...
22 March 2015, 20:39
Rui S АвторFabian, every comment is more than enough for me, and very important, so I Thank you all for them (Good or bad) doesn't matter. I'm here to learn and exchange experiences, not to impress the Judges, Purists, or Experts. I think I've something to show, so I do. without pulling narrow goods?... Strange for me was the fact that no one answered, to my comment «Help needed»... 🤔
22 March 2015, 20:57
Rui S АвторUrban, I was so concentrated in my bridge, that I neglected the panther study. I thought that if the turret was equal them it would be a ausf A. It was to late when I discovered that the "A" didn't have the hull machine gun. Not historically accurate as you will see, that's true. But I wanted to make one without the Zimmerit, so I think mine is one of that 10 from the first 50 ones...😉 As said above, sorry to disappoint you guys but I'm not a Panther expert and this will be the first and the last one I have built (unless is the recovery one). Like the Tiger and all the other ones, I want to build different model's. If I start buying ausfs a, b, c, d, etc, My wife would divorce me in a instant hehehe. As I said in "About me" keep the hobby cheap that's my thing... Not Keep on looking for the Ultimate perfection. I'm not a pro...😉 Anyhow I like to Imagine my projects in somewhat real circumstances that happened in the war and study them Like what happened in the Gniloy-Tikich river. Hope you understand my point of view... P.S Thank you for your nice words...
22 March 2015, 21:22
Urban GardiniYou can make it without zimmerit if you like, it's your build but that kit wouln't be historically correct without zimmerit.
22 March 2015, 23:07
Rui S АвторSorry Urban, but I don't understand. The first images show an ausf. A n.º 701 without the Zimmerit, how can it be historically incorrect???
22 March 2015, 23:29
Urban GardiniIf you use the Tamiya Ausf. A for building Black 701 it'll be historically incorrect due to the kugelblende in the front glacis plate that is the only option in that kit. Black 701 was one of the first 50 Ausf. A's that all lacked the kugelblende on the front glacis plate and instead had the same MG hatch as the earlier Ausf. D had.
22 March 2015, 23:55
Rui S АвторOk, thank you Gardini. Therefore has nothing to do with the issue of zimme. As said above I only notice that to late so it's not historically correct, yes. I had to leave with that. Unless I change that hatch. Is that the only difference?
23 March 2015, 00:08
Urban GardiniNo zimmerit is correct for Black 701 so that's ok. It's just the main feature with the hatch that's not ok. But there's nothing to to about that now as it's been built. I'm sure that you've done as fine job building the Panther as you've done with the bridge. So what's most important in the end is that you're ok with your build. I was too late with my input for you to be able to make something out of it. What you can do with it if you want to compete with your build is to put zimmerit on it and repaint the Panther and use some other suitable markings for it other than Black 701. Why? Here's why, all Ausf. A's with the fixed MG in the kugelblende on the front glacis had zimmerit, no exceptions there. Either way you do it I'm sure it'll be a great diorama in the end.
23 March 2015, 00:23
Rui S АвторThanks' for your help and nice words Urban. I'm going to stick with the historically incorrect version. Compete is one thing that I'm sure that I shouldn't do, ever. I'm not that skillfull, so don't reach that kind of level...
Added some new bridge photos with snow...
23 March 2015, 00:35
Rui S АвторHumm, let's see, white paint, talcum powder, and Christmas Traditions, snow spray aerosol, sprayed over a bakery mesh...😄
23 March 2015, 01:11
Rui S АвторThx😉 , I think it's like we say: "the need the mother of invention" it's a bit difficult to find good modelling materials in Portugal, and when you find them they are expensive so... "Future" or "Pledge" are things that we can't find, for instance...
23 March 2015, 02:10
Rui S Авторhehehe... Not so far in Portugal... but I also do that with my ever growing stash. you change your Profile image?
23 March 2015, 02:23
Rui S АвторThank you very much George. Your words are a great compliment... I will post some more photos soon 🙂
23 March 2015, 02:53
Rui S АвторPainting the thing. As they say in the first image «is a freshly delivered tank. Whitewash camouflage was applied with notable care». Some new photos...
25 March 2015, 13:50
Rui S АвторThank you very much Michael, for your motivating words. Glad you like it...
25 March 2015, 21:50
Urban GardiniGAAAAAH! That L/70 doesn't look the way it should. I've got an Dragon barrel that you can have if you want it!
25 March 2015, 22:24
Rui S АвторThank You Very Much for your very friendly offer Urban 👍 , but I've already fix the L/70 with Humbrol model filler, and I think it's just fine now, as you will see in the next photos...😉
25 March 2015, 22:58
Urban GardiniNothing special I'd say, it's just the way our community work. A bit of modelling karma as you get help from a fellow modeller with a missing part or decals or something else without any real value and it just happens so that a fellow modeller have just that part in his/hers box of spares. I common answer when the receiver ask what the giver want as a compensation is nothing, it's free of charge but somewhere down the line the situation may be reversed and you happen to be able to help someone out, do that then. So it's modelling karma with it's ripples that spreads all over the world. We modellers do help each others in as many ways we can, be it with parts, advice or tricks, you name it. It's just the way the modelling community works!
25 March 2015, 23:20
Rui S АвторI understand that, Urban. It's good to belong, and know mates that are willing to help... 👍
25 March 2015, 23:34
Leif AdamsSo cool! The tank, is of course, awesome. What really impresses me? The tread marks/leavings of the tracks in the snow. Wow. Just, wow.
26 March 2015, 21:53
Urban GardiniLooking great mate! But I spotted an error that is easy to correct for you. The panzerfaust should be dunkelgelb.
26 March 2015, 21:57
Rui S АвторI'm Very glad you like them Leif... hoping to do better in the next one, after completion of the last 3... 🤔 Always in the end I feel that I could/should done better 😄
26 March 2015, 22:04
Rui S АвторHi Urban, that's completely true, I've been making that mistake since my "9 SS Panzerdivision - SOMEWHERE NEAR THE TRAIN STATION". project... 😠 Like we say in Portugal "What is born crooked, later or never straightens"😉 I've looked in all my extensive reference library for one in grey (just for excuse) and I think I never found one, hehehe. Nice to know you saw it with attention...
26 March 2015, 22:46
Rui S АвторHi Urban, I've look again and manage to do a new photoalbum with some strange coloured Panzerfaust's. Might after all not be an error??? 😮
27 March 2015, 00:42
Rui S АвторThanks a lot Matthias, it's a great compliment coming from you. I'm really glad that you like it...
27 March 2015, 01:07
Rodders61Hi Rui.
Do you still have the instructions for the panzerkampfwagen V panther nr 30223 I have this kit but no instructions. If you have could you supply me with a copy.
Kind regards. Rod
24 August 2015, 21:05
Rui S АвторHi Rodders61, I have to scanner them. You can send me a PM with your email and when I can I will send you the PDF.
12 September 2015, 14:41
Rui S АвторThx mate. The photos are a bit hold, and don't show the finalized dio.
2 October 2015, 10:41
Spanjaardreally fasntastic panther and great dio, really good
about those instructions, i would suggest that once you scan them you can upload them to the kit database, so other people in need may use them in the future😉
6 December 2016, 19:14
Rui S АвторHi mates,
Thank you all for your nice words & comments. Much appreciated.
As usual on my latest projects the photos aren't the final ones, but they show the idea...😢
@Spanjaard, I'm currently photographing my stash instructions to upload then in the future.
8 December 2016, 00:18
Rui S АвторThank you for your nice comments, John and Donald.
Much appreciated. Maybe one day I will take the final photos...😉
15 December 2016, 13:03
Rui S АвторThank you very much, Mates.
@Ulf, coming from an expert in dios, your comments feel like honey😉
18 December 2016, 19:57
Günther DecockDag Rui, knap gedaan. En mooie details. Ooit wil ik ook met een dio starten, maar weet niet waar te beginnen. 🙂
17 April 2021, 21:46
DAVID CRui S, extraordinario trabajo, muy detallado, casi se puede ver a PanzerMeyer viendo a los granaderos marchar al frente. Un trabajo genial, gracias por compartir
18 April 2021, 03:24
Rui S АвторMates. Thank you for all your kind comments and likes.
I thought this One had gone to Oblivion 😄
@ MarSeif, glad you like this work. After this photos i've made 3 more figures and some other bridge details.
@ Dietmar Bogatzki, I think I may take new photos of the finished dio.
@ Günther Decock, if you see the álbum of my first dio "My very first - project". I just used a wood plank gypsun and pepper 😄 in the second "9 SS Panzerdivision" I used a photo frame, coffe, hair net from my grandmather, and some vegetation.
@ DAVID Cuesta, obrigado pelo seu simpático comentário. Fico feliz por ter gostado. O prazer é meu. Quando tirar as fotos do trabalho concluido, o oficial já está acompanhado.
18 April 2021, 20:39
Rui S АвторThank you Spanjaard, very kind of you.
I will take photos of the new figures and the bridge detail I added after this photos.
18 April 2021, 21:19
Rui S АвторThank you for your nice comment Ben, I apreciate it very much.
Some Mobilphone photos are not so good. Sorry for that.
25 April 2021, 17:38
Rui S АвторThank you for your kind comment Ingo, I'm really glad that you like it.
26 April 2021, 18:59
Jan PetersVery nice work, love the amount of figures you've added, really brings the scene to life
27 April 2021, 06:37
Rui S АвторThank You very much for your comments, mates. (and for the likes too).
@ Jan, I thought (and write) in the Marder II D_16 Inf Mot Div_Rasputitsa_Kalmykiya album, that 14 figures where a alltime record, but afterall this one has 15 figures 😄
@ Neuling, glad you stoped by. I don't know how to work with photoshop, so Improvised and started to use the pc screen in the background 😉
@ playtime 222, It's great to read your comment.
@ Martin, I'm very glad you like it.
27 April 2021, 18:37
James CI don't recall seeing this one before... unless I'm going senile? LOL. Very nice dio mate and great job on painting that Panther a single colour, yet still making it look interesting 👍
12 May 2021, 17:05
Rui S АвторWoh, some more kind comments from two excellent and most talented modelers.
I must be doing something right and nice 😉
@ James, judging by your work, one thing I'm sure senile you aren't. 🙂
Thank you both very much. I really really apreciate it.
12 May 2021, 19:04
Rui S АвторThanks Mate. Still so much to learn. But I'm happy that I'm finishing some old projects and practicing.
13 May 2021, 23:44
Rui S АвторThank you for your kind comment Peter. Coming from such a tallented modeler as you are, it feels really good 👍
22 May 2021, 21:32
Peter HardyMind blowing in every detail. Another work of art! Bravo Rui. What's next?
22 May 2021, 22:00
Rui S АвторThank you for your kind words Mate. Apreciated.
I have also been thinking about what to do next 🤔
I still have two projects to complete. The Autumn 1944 Jagdpanzer Tiger (P) Elefant, with a horse and maybe two figures and the base and diorama for the Esci sdkfz 10/4.
But I'm also in the mood to build something, like a armoured car motorcycle or tank for the beginning of WWII ... Not feeling ready yet for a plane. I Don't know yet.
We'll see 😉
22 May 2021, 22:30
Peter HardyWell you know my thoughts but considering I know nothing about German armour or the European theatre I will wait to see what you come up with.
23 May 2021, 06:50
Peter BatinI like your approach to work. It is featured in documentary photos. Very few modelers do this. This is a classic quality style. Thanks for the compliment. Good luck and inspiration!
23 May 2021, 07:04
Rui S Автор@Peter Hardy, please, share your thoughts with us 🤔
@Peter Batin, thank you again, I use that approach to see if I can and help making something more real. That's a defensive move from me 😉 but, I get the inspiration on those old photos. Some are unbelievable, and others great storytellers just by themselves
23 May 2021, 16:26
Peter HardyRui, desert scene before the charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba. Model Ts and horses.
24 May 2021, 06:21
Rui S АвторWell Peter, I've started a horse for my elefant on the Outono / Autumn 1944 album, that's what i can do for now 😉
30 May 2021, 22:13
Peter HardyThere were 800 horses Rui, maybe you should make some molds? Nobody will notice if you do two the same!
30 May 2021, 23:44
Rui S АвторThank you Mates. This is already a old work, but I apreciate your kind comments very much.
@ Vytautas, coming from a weathering Expert, I'm really honored.
@ Bruce, I'm very glad you like and comment it.
@ OttovonLindberg, I also enjoy and Respect your amazing work.
2 July 2021, 15:02
Rui S Автор@ Peerke, Thank you for your kind comment. Not my most recent Dio but I sure enjoy a lot doing it.
@ David, Thank you very much for your comment. I'm really happy that you like it.
9 August 2021, 13:44
Günther DecockHey Rui, knap gedaan. Een dio met een verhaal. Volgens de knepen van het vak. Als ik ooit aan een dio start kom ik zeker bij u voor raad.
24 October 2021, 19:56
Rui S АвторHi Günther, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm really glad you enjoy this one.
I look forward to see a dio from you soon and yes, you can count on me to help, if I know how 😉
24 October 2021, 22:08
grappa_0_0_0It's incredible what you managed to accomplish with such an old kit. great job.
25 October 2021, 11:39
Rui S АвторThank you very much mates, your comments are most welcome.
@ Pedro, fico feliz por gostar e pelo termo usado 😄
@ grappa_0_0_0, That's what I've been trying to achieve, nice results with outdated materials glad you noticed 😉
@ Bobby, I'm glad you like my dio
@ Günther, be welcome, but I'm not sure why...
Also I would like to take the oportunity to thank all the likes from mates that i didn't correspond. Thank you all.
27 October 2021, 20:17
Daniel KlinkVery catchy and excellent in detailing and storytelling!!
Excelente Rui!!! Bravo 👍👍
27 October 2021, 21:52
Rui S АвторThank you for your kind words, mates. I apreciate it.
@David, glad you think so.
@Daniel, glad you stoped by and comment, this One. Comming from such a tallented modeler, your words mean a lot to me.
31 October 2021, 12:16
Chan Liawesome
great effort and great job, I'm planning to build up a German panther D down the road, but I would never be that good to rebuild a story scene like you did.
21 November 2021, 13:10
Rui S АвторThank you Chan Li, I'm glad you like this one.
I'm sure that if you dig into it, you manage to choose the story and do a good dio.
21 November 2021, 13:14
Robert BlokkerThat turned out into a nice diorama. Was fun to go through the progress.
21 November 2021, 15:45
Rui S АвторThank you very much mates. I apreciate your coments.
@ Alan, I'm very glad You stop by and like this one.
@ Robert, I just hope my dios evolve into something as near as possible to your magnificent dios. I'm really glad you enjoy my journy in this one, it means a lot to me. Thank you.
21 November 2021, 23:28
Rui S АвторThank you very much Rewop, I'm glad you like it and sotp by to comment it. Apreciated.
21 November 2021, 23:40
Mr JamesIt really does look the bees knees. I've got a soft spot for winter dio's.
28 May 2023, 11:27
Rui S Автор@ Mr James, thank you for your comment. This was my first attempt on that, and I know it could be improved a lot but I always prefer not to come back on old dios, to spend that time in doing other new kits and see the improvements
28 May 2023, 11:30
Mr JamesI wish I was more disciplined, I cant help but tinker as a go along. Probably why I have finished as the stuff I started.
28 May 2023, 11:39
Rui S АвторI understand you, sometimes it's difficult not to come back, but another advantage is that at least you don't mess it up if it goes all wrong 😄
28 May 2023, 11:55
Rui S Автор@ Ben, Thank you. Glad to receive your comment. Apreciated.
@ Clair Greenwood, Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm very happy that you fell like so about this old one.
26 March, 16:57
Major OakGreat diorama every angle something going on and I think doing a winter scheme that looks realistic is very hard but you nailed it well done 👏
1 26 March, 18:33
AndyEvery time I see a Rui diorama I loose a good 15 minutes just admiring the craftsmanship. The photo backdrop is a brilliant idea
1 31 March, 07:49
Rui S Автор@ Major Oak, Thx a lot for your support. I'm glad you like this one. it was a bit like my Tunís - Panzer III N - Panzer II F - 251/1 Dio. It was growing over time, but in this case, only with regard to the amount of figures;
@ Doubtingmango, Thx for stoping by and comment this one. Glad you think so. I don't know how to work with photoshop, so I use a pc monitor to make the backdrop;
@ Andy, Thank you so much for your comment. I'm honored and hopping that you didn't completly "loose" your time, 😉 😄 but it´s great to know that you got some joy admiring my work.
31 March, 19:50
Roman Modelar@SCM Data suggestionsPlease add a new Paint Range - DSPIAE (Soft Tipped Markers). Thnks 😉
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1 31 March, 19:01
Richmond@SCM Data suggestionsPlease can wse rename this topic
SCM Topic: Armoured cruiser Duke of Edinburgh-class
Armoured cruiser Duke of Edingburgh-class
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SCM Topic: Armoured cruiser Duke of Edinburgh-class
Armoured cruiser Duke of Edingburgh-class
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2 23 March, 02:26
Mid Franconianдобави нов фотоалбум.
35 18 August 2024, 18:48
Mid Franconian АвторI call this one done. Last part of my Luftwaffe Sabre collection is completed.
1 21 February, 22:13
Mid Franconian АвторThanks Jürgen!! In fact the BMF BB+293 is the oldest one… built in 2006! Time flies! That was my first kit with Alclad paints.
1 24 February, 22:05
Thomas KolbOboy, I missed this setup. This Sabre collection looks so nice together, a true pleasure for the eyes. You have a good eye for the right amount of semi-gloss coat - may I ask what varnish you are using for it?
31 March, 19:36
Air noдобави нов фотоалбум.
13 5 March, 10:26
BozoEt encore un pauvre zinc martyrisé par les soins experts d'Air No.
Brillante interprétation de cette véritable histoire.
Quel boulot sur l'intérieur et les parties visibles de la structure. On devine la recherche de documentation que cela a dû nécessiter. La représentation des parties cabossées et des vitres brisées est très convaincante aussi sans oublier les superbes pins.
Bref, on n'arrête pas de regarder la multitude de détails construits, détruits, reconstruits...
1 5 March, 10:39
Air no АвторEncore merci Bozo, tu es toujours présent. Cette pauvre maquette aujourd'hui dort dans mon grenier avec comme seule compagnie ... les araignées. Bref, je l'ai mise sur la toile.
5 March, 10:57
BozoEt oui il faut de la place pour notre hobby. Je commence moi-même à en manquer et je ne fais de diorama.
1 5 March, 12:34
DaveBeautiful detail work to re-create those photos. Sad side of this hobby is we need space for our desire to create.
1 5 March, 15:44
Ricardo Reisдобави нов фотоалбум.
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Focke-Wolf Fw 190F-8 (WIP)
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Red and yellow painted using Gunze H413 (RLM04) and H414 (RLM23) over AK White Primer, masked over and RLM76 applied usi...
Проект: Focke-Wolf Fw 190F-8
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Miguel Vaqueroдобави нов фотоалбум.
31 5 February, 09:35
Miguel Vaquero АвторWelcome aboard Spanjaard.
I've decided I'm going to represent the plane putting out a wild fire. For that I will need to make the plane with the gear up and flaps down, wich the kit doesn't include an option for neither. I'm also going to make it with the water door open, so plenty of scratch builds for this project. It's going to be a long one again
5 February, 13:59
Живко ДжаковI like this machine. I've seen newer ones work. I'm joining the show.
To Naples. [img1]
5 February, 15:13
Miguel Vaquero АвторWelcome on board guys!!
That's an amazing photo Живко! Is it yours??
1 5 February, 20:19
Miguel Vaquero АвторInterior all done. Not as detailed as some of my other builds because I dont want to lose to much time in a an interior it's not going to be seen, much more when there's going to be a while diorama for the plane.
5 February, 21:07
Живко ДжаковYes. It's mine. They were flying over us all day. The fire was 200-300 meters from the filming location, across a valley.
Canadair CL-415 | Album by JivkoDjakov (1:72)
1 5 February, 21:15
Miguel Vaquero АвторThose are incredible photos! Love them. Did you get the chance to finish your model?
I created the water drop doors in blender, waiting to print them later today.
6 February, 12:30
Miguel Vaquero АвторFully assembled and ready for masking and painting. I ended up doing the door with some plastic I had for other projects and some stretched sprue. I also made some structure inside the water tanks to make it more appealing
8 February, 19:32
Miguel Vaquero АвторFunny detail I learned while doing this project. This version of the plane, Wich is the first one ever made, mounted the same engine as the Corsair. Although not even half as detailed as the one that I made in the same scale last year
1 8 February, 19:37
Miguel Vaquero АвторWelp, my compressor broke mid painting the yellow. Time to order a new one 😞. I'll have to hold the build for the moment. If I get the time maybe I'll start with the diorama base.
1 9 February, 20:38
Guillaume BlanchetI bult this kit as a kid. I love the improvements you've added. Best of luck with the new compressor 😉 .
1 9 February, 21:28
CuajeteThose hatches and the water tank structure look amazing 👍
I'm so sorry about the broken compressor 🙁
Does the landing gear have the option to leave it in the raised position or did you modify it in some way?
1 10 February, 20:38
Miguel Vaquero АвторThank you guys!! I finally mage to fix the compressor so, one thing out of the way 😄😄.
And cuajete unfortunately no it doesn't. I had to look for pictures and videos of the landing gear up to modify it to look as close as possible. The wheels are going to end up a little higher on the bay because the suspension is modeled as it were compressed, if it were raised it would be a little longer but could find a way to make that looking good. But overall the final result I think is quite convincing.
2 11 February, 20:28
Miguel Vaquero АвторYellow done. It the first and last time I paint something pure yellow. What a nightmare. Didn't take any picture because I was so stressed out 😅😅😅.
I'll update once I start putting the red and black colors on the plane
Also I don't know if it's something with this kit, or with every 215 kit from heller. But it had a lot of flush, pretty fragile parts, and a lot of warping in some large pieces. Also something I dislikeed a lot, none of the large surfaces as the wings, body, or elevators had any holes or fittings to join them together, so basically had to fiddle and pray the glue hardened with the pieces in the right place.
2 19 February, 20:10
Miguel Vaquero АвторWelcome guys! A little more work done, looking better now. Only black paint and decals left prior to weathering.
1 25 February, 22:42
Miguel Vaquero АвторSome work getting done. Paint job is finished with the decals applied. I'll start weathering soon. I'll try a new technic with salt to weather the plane to a sun damage paint. Once I finish the plane, I'll start another little project to test my diorama skills before going for this one, that's going to be huge.
1 31 March, 19:12
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Fa-i Poum
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P.O.U.M. Milicianos Fa-I armored vehicle based in a Ba-20 1.35 from Hobby Boss
7 30 March, 11:22
Ignacio von Braun Автор@Naram I use what old milicianos told me 20 years ago. There are not so many pics about the car in the Spanish Civil War.
1 30 March, 19:10
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3 20 March, 09:10
Arno АвторThank you. Yes that livery will be another few evenings of headacke 🙂 as I need to draw and print it all myself. But for the stripes, I already have the paint in stock
20 March, 11:55
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5 23 September 2022, 05:05
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16 23 September 2022, 02:41
Mark Deliduka АвторYou're very welcome. I'm still creating albums of my other Armies.
23 September 2022, 04:28
Mark Deliduka АвторThank you Dean! I've still got a ways to go.
Thank you JV! No, I have a very small man cave. In fact, my whole armor collection has to stay packed in their transport tubs because I have no room to place them on shelves anymore.
23 September 2022, 05:44
NeulingImpressive! Would be perfect if you removed the Balkenkreuz in pictures 83 and 161. 🙂
23 September 2022, 09:56
Mark Deliduka АвторThank you Neuling for your input. I have everything packed away but I will certainly remember this once I've had a chance to unpack these again.
Thank you Guy!
23 September 2022, 19:52
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8 24 July 2024, 15:45
Mr DNice 👍👍 very good job, l did this one in desert colour in 1:72, was nice kit, only issue was the back wheel came away.
But was nice build, well done 👌
24 July 2024, 16:46
Nick Dragone АвторThank you ! I got this kit as a gift for subscribing to Airfix Model World several years ago and decided to build it. Quick build and overall a very nice little kit.
24 July 2024, 16:49
Nick Dragone АвторThank you. The colors in some of the pictures appear more green probably due to the lighting
25 July 2024, 00:20
Mr DNice to see it in this scheme, a nicely designed model by Airfix this one, only fault l had was antenna snapping off!
Well done... nice job 😁👍
31 March, 18:59
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Build Report Millennium Falcon
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I’m very happy about the gold medal.
And, almost more importantly, the falcon returned to its nest in one piece.
3+ 261 11 October 2022, 15:17
Cliff KiddHi Jorg, I'm just in the process of getting one of these!...look forward to your build!
22 October 2022, 11:28
Jörg Schäfer АвторWir ihr sehen könnt bin ich im Moment sehr wankelmütig was mein nächstes Projekt angeht.
Es geht also doch weiter mit dem Falken. 🤦♂️
1 December 2022, 16:09
TorstenSchöner Fortschritt, durch die Farben kommt mehr Leben rein, stay on target 😉
25 December 2022, 09:14
Jörg Schäfer АвторDanke Torsten.
Ich werde mit den Filter und Washing Farben noch ein wenig experimentieren um das ganze noch ein bisschen lebendiger zu bekommen. Das kann ich an der Unterseite recht gefahrlos machen, da man die im Diorama kaum sieht.
25 December 2022, 20:37
TorstenWas sind das für interessante Halterungen, welche an den Mandibeln sind?
1 January 2023, 11:20
Jörg Schäfer АвторVielen Dank Männers. 😊
@ Michael
Ich mag unaufgeräumte Arbeitsplätze nicht. Da ist man nur am Suchen.
@Torsten
Das sind selbst gefertigte Aufnahmen für die Mandibeln. So kann ich sie besser anfassen und lackieren. Einfach ein Stück Gewindestange in ein Kunststoff- und Stahlprofil gesteckt und verschraubt.
1 January 2023, 11:54
Christian LehmannSehr schön! Bin auf das Diorama gespannt. Hast du denn den Platz für das fertige Modell schon reserviert?
19 January 2023, 05:43
Jörg Schäfer АвторDanke Chris.
Bei mir kloppen sich die Modelle langsam um die besten Plätze.
19 January 2023, 07:23
Dash RendarYou're even building a Diorama for this? Dang. Might need a separate coffee table / display space for this. Looking forward, though, this thing looks great. Recently bought one as well for quite cheap and am looking forward to building it.
19 January 2023, 09:20
Jörg Schäfer АвторDanke Dash.
Da ich sonst Schiffe von über einem Meter Länge baue, kann der hier auf dem Nachttisch Platz nehmen. 🙂
Ja, freu dich drauf, macht echt Spaß den zu bauen.
19 January 2023, 09:51
Dash RendarOh wow, that diorama idea.... will be... crazy. Really looking forward to that. 😮
2 February 2023, 17:50
Живко ДжаковThis is getting more and more interesting! Looks like a real poorly maintained YT-1300.
2 February 2023, 21:48
Jörg Schäfer АвторNice that you like it.
True, Han really could have put a little more money into maintaining the Falcon. 😄
3 February 2023, 03:46
Gareth BurgeLate to the party here, but following along with interest. Great work so far!
10 March 2023, 15:14
Slavo HazuchaSpectacular 👍🏻
Might well be better than the actual film prop - wow - great job and an unending field of details to discover - love the weathering and blaster damage ! 👍🏻
18 March 2023, 14:30
Dietmar BogatzkiMöge die Macht weiter mit dir sein, Jörg. Bisher sieht der Falke super aus 👍
18 March 2023, 18:15
Gareth LloydJörg, I'm honoured that you thought my little Falcon was a "Sehr schöne Falke", yours is absolut klasse 😊
5 April 2023, 17:40
Dietmar BogatzkiBin mal auf das Diorama gespannt, Jörg, aber da wartet mein Falke auch noch drauf..
6 April 2023, 17:09
Jörg Schäfer АвторUnd ich erst mal Dietmar.
Mach mir schon einen Kopf wie das Grundgerüst am besten zu realisieren ist.
7 April 2023, 08:04
Gary KitchenStunning. I love the gouge on the underside and the contrast as you flip from the weathered underside to the pristine topside between pic38-39 is a stunning contrast highlighting the work you have put in there. Amazing and inspiring stuff 👍
7 April 2023, 08:11
TreehuggerQ: Unsure if OP said anything about this, but are the LEDs linked in a serie, or are there multiple wires for all the LEDs?
11 April 2023, 10:16
Jörg Schäfer АвторManny thanks..
Two LEDs each are soldered to a cable, since I only had two outputs, Treehugger.
11 April 2023, 15:12
TreehuggerI have yet to fiddle with LED's for my Enterprise NCC-1701 refit, but I did learn from some place that, if one place LEDs in a serie, then if one LED fail, they all fail. So probably best to have serveral wires around instead of one loop for such LED projects.
Another thing to worry about, is not having the LED die too soon, but I guess that might be just some calibration thing if building all this stuff from scratch.
Heh I invested in a digital power supply for LED projects some years back, but haven't gotten around to using it yet.
11 April 2023, 16:31
Jörg Schäfer АвторI'm not particularly worried about the LEDs.
They won't often be glowing in the finished model. Maybe at an exhibition or when there are visitors. A permanent light is therefore not provided. It's just a nice gimmick for me
12 April 2023, 08:02
Joerg R.Lieber Jörg
Wenn ich meinen Falcon gedrucktbhabe und zusammenbaue, müssen wir 2 uns mal kurz schliessen und reden wegen der Bemalung. Die ist ja wieder Mega von dir!!!
Gruss
Jörg
19 April 2023, 18:54
TorstenI meant whether the indicated tunnel is made of cardboard. You have made a design to that effect behind the hawk
20 April 2023, 02:57
Jörg Schäfer АвторYes is part of the diorama framework and is then made of stable PVC
20 April 2023, 05:14
Robin (WhiteGlint)Very cool! The Falcon looks amazing. 👍
This is promises to be a great presentation too.
20 April 2023, 06:16
Gareth LloydJörg, every time I check on your project is it becoming more and more awesome. It just gets better and better every time.
19 May 2023, 17:04
Mr JamesOutstanding work. Simply the best Falcon I've seen. Movie quality work on display here.
26 May 2023, 10:06
Dietmar BogatzkiHoffe das Dio wird genaus super wie dein Falke, Jörg, möge die Macht mit dir sein...
7 July 2023, 17:06
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you Torsten.
It's easier for me now too.
At the beginning I really thought that I would never get the huge free space filled 😅
13 August 2023, 09:04
Dash RendarThis will be so amazing when done. Quick question, are you planning some sort of protective case for it as well? Or will it sit in a display cabinet?
14 August 2023, 16:25
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you.
Like my ships, the model will go under a display case.
14 August 2023, 16:47
SpanjaardThe base is getting better and better, it could have been used in the movies!
21 September 2023, 07:41
Michael KohlI am absolutely no fan of all this Star Wars, Treck, Shmeck, Heck stuff. But the way you build up layer upon layer of details into a very convincing composition is fun to watch. I am sure that the result will impress even me.
21 September 2023, 09:18
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you guys.
Yes Michael, you have to like that. When I was 10, my father took me to see this film and since then I've been into the stuff, along with warships.
And building this Diroama was simply a challenge for me that I enjoy.
21 September 2023, 12:05
Spanjaardare you planning to bring this beauty to Lingen next year? please say yes 🙂
1 November 2023, 09:13
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you.
I actually want to try that. I think the last time I was at the EME was in 2014.
If I get the model ready by then, you can count on me. 😉
1 November 2023, 09:51
SpanjaardI am planning to be there, so i hope to have the pleasure meeting you and seeing this amazing dio! 🙂
1 November 2023, 10:48
Живко Джаков"Did you fly in that trough? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
15 November 2023, 10:08
Davide VitaliThis is astounding! If I recall correctly, kit-bashing is also what has been done on the actual Death Star model that was built for the movie in 1977.
22 November 2023, 13:44
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you.
Not only the star, but also the falcon were realized with this system.
The guys from ILM were the creators of all of today's aging and scratching methods that we as model makers know and appreciate.
23 November 2023, 08:58
Robin (WhiteGlint)A lot of grey but it is not boring at all to look at! 👀 👍
This looks great, and is full of details.
1 December 2023, 13:34
DerMattesLeider kann ich nur ein Like geben, deine Arbeit hätte wahrlich so einige verdient! In jeder Star Wars Ausstellung oder Sammlung sicherlich das Highlight! Fantastisch und vielen Dank für die vielen Bilder!
3 December 2023, 13:22
Hans-Jürgen HaagEs wächst, immer No h ein Detail dazu. Super, bin schon gespannt wie es weitergehen 👀👍👍👍
31 December 2023, 10:46
Jason MarsonAn amazing build! The Death Star especially! Your dedication, patience, and talent has really been rewarded with this build! Well done!
30 January 2024, 11:44
Mark de BoerWOW, this is amazing, absolutely stunning build, cant wait to see it all completed.
30 January 2024, 17:22
Shar DipreeAwesome, indescribably fantastic. An appropriate base for the falcon. I'm looking forward to the illuminated finale. 👍👍👍👍👍
30 January 2024, 19:10
Spanjaardtruly speechless, this build is one of the best I have seen here, the falcon is magnificent, and with the most incredible base you have made, well, it is just perfect!!
so, it is finished in time for Lingen 2024, right? if all goes to plan, I certainly will look for it there 🙂
4 February 2024, 16:53
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you very much people.
Yes Spanjaard, nothing should stand in the way of that. It would be really great if we met there and chatted a little.
5 February 2024, 15:09
ALBERTO ITURBURU HERREROSZORIONAK! (congratulations in basque language) GREAT JOB !!!
5 February 2024, 15:17
Ethan FloryThis is one of the best models I've ever seen! It could go head to head with the real models used during the filming of Star Wars.
7 February 2024, 03:46
CaptGPFThank you for sharing your build process with us - your work is truly amazing and inspirational!
11 February 2024, 16:34
Spanjaardgreat to see this beauty again, safe trip to Lingen, great success ahead, I am sure. killing myself for not being able to be there to see it myself....
1 10 March, 09:02
Davide VitaliAll my best wishes to you for the competition ahead but, most important, to your wife.
1 10 March, 09:39
Roland SachsenhoferGreat to see this masterpiece again! I wish you lots of fun and success in Lingen - I have to go there too, especially when I see how many of us will be there.
But above all: all the best to your wife!
1 10 March, 10:28
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you for being happy for my wife. That's so nice to hear. ❤️
And thank you all very much for keeping your fingers crossed. I'm very excited.
It's such a shame that we won't be able to meet there Spanjaard
1 10 March, 12:27
Jennifer FranklinI will echo the above comments, best wishes, and good luck ( I don't think you will need it) with the competition, but most importantly, happy thoughts to your wife. I am glad to hear that she is doing well.
2 10 March, 17:22
Jason MarsonThis looks superb Jörg! A really fantastic job. You must be so pleased with this. Im not ready to start mine yet but I intend to build a bespoke coffee table to fit it in. It will be a diorama of the Mos Eisley space port and have a glass top. More importantly I'm glad to hear your wife is doing well. Life is precious.
2 11 March, 16:28
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you for your appreciation of my model and my wife's health. ❤️
This sounds like a fantastic project, and I hope to see your space port posted here as a build report someday.
1 12 March, 03:49
Gareth LloydCongratualtions Jörg, fully deserved. That medal really should be much bigger for such an awesome model 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
1 31 March, 07:08
Jörg Schäfer АвторThank you all three very much.. Haha Gareth, then I wouldn't even know where to place them on the model. 😁
1 31 March, 07:47
Roland SachsenhoferMy warmest congratulations too - a very well-deserved award! 👍👍👍
2 31 March, 07:50
Живко ДжаковFirst. I'm glad the people around you are okay.
Second. Congratulations on the medal!
1 31 March, 10:52
Jörg Schäfer АвторVery kind of you two. I'm very happy about it.
And thank you so much for thinking of my family, Живко Джаков. 😊
31 March, 10:56
Jan JanssenSeeing it a Lingen i was even more impressed, it's a "great" model with a well deserved medal
31 March, 18:56
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My Finished British, Commonwealth and independent Armies in 1/72 scale.
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4 12 July 2020, 15:59
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7 23 September 2022, 04:14
Dean HarpsterI just noticed you displayed these in Las Vegas. I saw them there. Very impressive, great work!
23 September 2022, 04:43
Mark Deliduka АвторThank you Dean. Yes, that was quite the undertaking. It took me a good six hours to set it all up in Vegas.
23 September 2022, 05:45
Dean HarpsterThat's amazing... when I saw it at IPMS Nats I figured it was the entry of a whole chapter!
24 September 2022, 15:23
Mark Deliduka АвторThank you Dean. Yes, it has taken some time but it's all me.
24 September 2022, 18:04
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