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Limited Dual Combo
Gustav Pt. 4 Bf 109 G-10 Messerschmitt, Erla & WNF Eduard 1:72
TBA72-2024A 2025* Нови части 9 October, 06:42
RailgunMikotoтърси този кит
Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tank Limited Edition
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5103 (RM5103) 2023 Нови части 9 October, 06:41
A. CinderblockThe year is moving towards it's end, it's fall and no fresh news on this wonderful model that (like so many others) I've been waiting for so long already have arrived yet.
Of course one has to wish the folks @Clear Prop! to be most of all safe and well in this terrible situation, still I hope, for the sake of our hobby, they will be able not only to finish this very model (and many more for the future!) but also hopefully sooner than later.
It is a nice subject and I am not going to purchase the old Mach2 Kit, knowing this better version is about to be made.
Just to participate in the discussion about versions:
I was thinking of an Iraqi Version, as seen in this illustration: [img1] used in the Iran-Iraq war.
Just to make this clear: My choice is not to be seen as politically motivated in any form. I do models from all Nations with significant Airforces and Saddam happened to have an interesting hodgepodge of Aircraft, most of all from the soviet Union and France, often in fascinating camouflage patterns, some more interesting, then the Soviet Airforce itself. I also have Israeli Aircraft on my Stach and many others.
Clear Prop! 1:729 October, 06:40
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Nakajima HA-45 (NK-9) Homare 18 cyl. B7A1,2; S1A1; Ki-87; C6N1, 1-S, 2, 3; G8N1; D4Y5; P1Y1; Ki-94
Engines & Things 1:72
72052 Multi topic (9)9 October, 06:40
RailgunMikotoзапочна този кит
M1A1 Abrams Ukraine/Poland 2in1 Limited Edition
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5106 (RM5106) 2023 Нови части 9 October, 06:40
greenbucketтърси този кит
Nakajima HA-45 (NK-9) Homare 18 cyl. B7A1,2; S1A1; Ki-87; C6N1, 1-S, 2, 3; G8N1; D4Y5; P1Y1; Ki-94
Engines & Things 1:72
72052 Multi topic (9)9 October, 06:40
Sergio Ordonezдобави нов фотоалбум.
21 19 August 2021, 11:46
MarkThe boys who, when my motorbike was stolen circa 1981, refused to investigate it as anything other than an insurance scam! Not the brightest folk I've ever met. I'll try not to hold that against your model Sergio, but can't promise. 🙂
3 September 2021, 14:24
Sergio Ordonez🤣🤣🤣
Mark: I've been an AF Para back during my conscription. I really do not love those MP monkeys....
But I selected this one as there are some decals available and there are some parts that must be built from scratch. This will be a preparation for my next Landie: a British Amy EOD one.
Hope your motorbike was not a Royal Enfield or a Triumph or a Norton: this would be a great loss.
3 September 2021, 17:15
MarkYamaha XT250. Absolutely loved that bike. It's been cars and bicycles since that was knicked. If I win the lottery tomorrow, I'll buy this: facebook.com/marketp..25539498668014/?ref=
You probably know that the RAF Police wear a blue beret, but I see the chap in image #6 is wearing a red beret like the Royal Military Police (Army).
3 September 2021, 21:42
Sergio OrdonezYes, I know: this one was a prototipe, it is my second time using Magic Sculpt and I'm still too green.
As you see, the figure is far from being perfect.
5 September 2021, 12:23
Sergio OrdonezThank you very much, Mike, but is a little bot oversized and the mix of green stuff and Magic Sculpt proved to be not as addequate as needed.
I have been modifying figures of the old Italery "british tank troops" box to get cold war british soldiers (as these figures are a little bit smaller than others). I'm afraid 1:35 references for 70-80's british troopers are very limited, so this encouraged me to try modelling. The second try would be better.
6 September 2021, 14:05
Sergio OrdonezI am terrible sorry, Mark: this stupid grammar corrector (is configured for Spanish, not for English). Sorry, I should check better before sending.
7 September 2021, 14:49
Sergio OrdonezRegarding the XT250, if you are looking for one, there are easy to obtain here in Spain under 3000€, and several are for sale. I think import taxes in Britain are around 12% plus VAT and, knowing that your MOT is a logical thing when compared to our ITV system would be relatively easy for you to get a license plate.
I know that Norton well, as there was one in the family. There were a lot of Norton bikes in Northern Spain in the 70s and 80s, but bought second hand from Canary Islands and Gibraltar. Very neglected, as spare parts were scarce. The Govt subsidies for new cars and bikes destroyed the rest and there are few to none survivors now.
Now I am working on getting a Land Rover Wolf from Britain (ex-MoD) for my farming operation. Hope to get one (or at least, pay less on taxes than on buying the Landie). 🤣
7 September 2021, 15:14
MarkNo problem Sergio, I've lost count of the number of times I've got a name wrong online. 🙂
7 September 2021, 19:24
MarkThanks for the tip on the XT250. I've used these sites for modelling research and they may help you find a good landie at a good price:
modsurplus.com/
army-uk.com/sub-equi..p?SID=16&SID2=16
modlandrover.com/
7 September 2021, 19:30
Sergio OrdonezThank you very much, Mark! I did know the first one, but no clue about the others!
I have one question for you, as you served the RAF in these times... Those guys of the RAF Police, usually have helmets in their vehicles? I mean, back in the 80s (with all this means for good rock music).
8 September 2021, 00:45
MarkRe helmets, I'd say probably not Sergio. The banner picture you use at the top of the project made me laugh at first - never seen RAF Plods running unless running to the mess! 🙂 And very odd to see them with SLRs.
If you didn't do helmets and kitted them with 9mm pistols or SMGs, nobody could argue that it wasn't authentic (* always depending on place/scene). DPM (disruptive pattern material) and ballistic vests as per your banner picture would be correct for Germany and Northern Ireland, but for most of UK mainland I'd expect to see them in RAF blue. UK Bloodhound sites and nuclear bomber sites, are probably best treated as for Germany. There are a lot of variables. Are you modelling any specific place/scene?
8 September 2021, 11:10
Sergio OrdonezI was thinking on RAF Brüggen or RAF Güntersloh. That photo I think was taken on Güntersloh, 1985, when some RAF Police troops try to capture a beer six pack.
Well, also I could change to RAF Blue uniforms (I think the wear caps instead berets, but also they usually patrol on Leyland Sherpa instead Landies).
Regarding the SLR, I found in photographs that whereas Royal Military Police usually appear using Sterling SMGs, RAF Police usually carry SLRs. And in most of photos, RAF monkeys wear INIBA vests. Maybe I should research a little bit more.
8 September 2021, 17:15
Mark"some RAF Police troops try to capture a beer six pack." 😄 😄 😄 Yes, I can see them running for that!
But that photo is a good reference for you - taken where/when you want to set your scene. If anybody argued about the authenticity of your model, you just show them that photo! Anyway our models are our creations and don't have to please anyone but ourself. 👍
8 September 2021, 18:23
Sergio OrdonezWell, in fact, I'll be unable to build an authentic license plate, so you are completely right, Mark. Let's see what we get from here. The RE and the BDU ones will be better, but we need to start from here.
Thanks, Mark!
8 September 2021, 18:44
Sergio OrdonezThank you, mate. Now seems closer to the end. This model is not fit for weathering, as some veterans told me RAFP Landies were neat and cleaned every week, so only small touches will be added, so, apart from some final assembly, this will remain more or less like this.
21 September 2021, 06:19
Sergio OrdonezMark: I think these guys are ready to look for your motorcycle...
21 September 2021, 14:32
MarkIt looks more like they're ready for tea break! 😄 Seriously though, I'm getting goose bumps from photo 33 onward - takes me right back in time. 👍
21 September 2021, 18:49
Sergio OrdonezWell, next one maybe will be an EOD RE one... Breaks are not for tea! 🤣 🤣 🤣
Thank you for your help, Mark. You and other veterans gave me ideas and the impulse to finish this one. After the WK Kafer I thought I had lost my mojo...
21 September 2021, 19:05
Sergio OrdonezWell, the REME EOD team build will be a kind of imagination: I'll mix again some different photographs for the final product. And I just realized that there is no Bowman Radio set available in 1:35 scale, but, let us try. 🤣
22 September 2021, 16:56
Sergio OrdonezNice idea, David: RAF or RN? Royal Navy one is a kind of a heavy project if started from scratch.
9 October, 06:25
Alexander Grivonevдобави нов фотоалбум.
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Porsche 550 Spyder - WiP
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Looking good
Проект: Porsche 550 Spyder
1+ 58 15 May, 11:09
TreehuggerQuestion for OP:
What brand might be selling vacuum formed clear parts? Seems like you found some as seen in photo #11. I've seen some for airplane/jet canopies, but none for cars, so I wouldn't know where to look.
3 June, 13:37
Alexander GrivonevHey Treehugger, the parts in the picture are part of the kit. But funny that you mention this topic because I actually dealt with this question myself recently. I finished two 964s earlier this year (Revell and Fujimi) and the clear parts in both kits were of very poor quality. Searched for aftermarket replacement and found nothing. So I decided to try myself at vacuforming and made the clear parts myself which turned out to be pretty decent (after countless tries and errors) I have not posted pictures of the builds yet but intend to, keep an eye open. You are right, there is definitely a lack of aftermarket windshields for cars...
3 June, 15:17
Alexander GrivonevAhem, let`s continue here shall we? Not that I was absent for three months or something...
6 September, 17:27
MarcelLooks very good so far, looking forward to the end result. Very interesting to read your notes.
11 September, 08:06
Alexander GrivonevThx mates, I hope my explanation is comprehensive, if not do ask!
11 September, 16:14
bughunterAlexander, I'm really sorry about this mishap!
They show us the difference between a normal modeller and a master modeller: mishaps happen to both, but with you there's nothing to see afterwards!
19 September, 17:33
Alexander GrivonevIf you only knew how many car models I had to repaint! I honestly think most of them, partly or in whole. It is a rarity a paintjob succeeds at the first try. I don`t even call them "mishaps". Just "happy little accidents" like Bob Ross 😄
19 September, 17:46
bughunterOh yes, the famous late night painting sessions on TV with the "happy little trees" 🙂 I was always fascinated by his work!
19 September, 18:19
Alexander GrivonevExactly, the lullaby channel😄 no, the guy was really great.
But on the topic of repaintings again, I actually counted the car models which are right now in my home. There are a total 16 on display and I had to redo the paintjob on 9 of them! Partly or in whole. So that is actually not the exception but the rule 👍
19 September, 18:29
bughunterAnyway, your car paint jobs here on SM are the reference for me, no kidding!
Thank you also very much for the detailed description about used paints, 2K stuff and thinners etc in your build logs 👍
Fortunately, I don't normally need such high-gloss finishes, but I have helped other modellers (no SM members - yet) several times by pointing them to your build reports.
Thank you very much, your documentation effort is highly appreciated!
19 September, 18:45
Mr DVery smart 👌 and neatly done 👍
Like your parts organiser, definitely on shopping list.
19 September, 20:05
Lorraine LinAlexander, fantastic work！Really like the painting jobs, the "leather" seats and car body. And the whole process is well documented, I leant a lot. Will add this page to my favorite, as I need to go through all these pictures before I build my next car. Thank you for sharing.
21 September, 10:54
Mr DThe wheel are so realistic 👍👍
Did they use the Rudge wheel...like in the gull-wing??
21 September, 15:53
Landlubber MikeWow, this is incredible! Thank you for sharing your techniques, I learned a lot!
22 September, 02:47
Alexander GrivonevLorraine, you are welcome!
Mr D, I must admit I had to google what "Rudge wheels" are. but it seems to be an own VW/Porsche design that differs from Rudge wheels. USCP sells them separately too.
Landlubber Mike, my pleasure!
22 September, 13:45
Alexander GrivonevBack from a short vacation, the paint has cured. Let's wrap this one up..
3 October, 06:06
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