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MyAlbum_KYmodelers 1:144 C-5B 87-0028 & VH-3D in Atsugi NAF in Feb 11, 2002Nový: 18 October, 05:30 1 18 October, 05:09
Sniper.
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Tiger I² Box Early + Late/Late Command/Michael Wittmann + 1/16 Michael Wittmann
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2201W 2024 Model set 18 October, 05:02
Irineu Junior
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32 21 December 2023, 23:10
Irineu Junior
Thanks Michael! I've always wanted to build a rally car like this!
I'll try to keep that album updated.
Thanks Michael! I've always wanted to build a rally car like this!
I'll try to keep that album updated.
22 December 2023, 19:16
Irineu Junior
Chassis painted with spray. I'll take the paint off the can and use in airbrush.
It will be easier to control the flow, mainly on the body.
Chassis painted with spray. I'll take the paint off the can and use in airbrush.
It will be easier to control the flow, mainly on the body.
23 February, 19:37
bossy122
Having done one of these recently, I will give you a heads up that the decals canbe a tad brittle, especially the big ones going across the doors. LOTS of softener needed. PS: beautiful seal point.
Having done one of these recently, I will give you a heads up that the decals canbe a tad brittle, especially the big ones going across the doors. LOTS of softener needed. PS: beautiful seal point.
24 February, 18:44
Irineu Junior
Thanks, folks! I'll try to update frequently.
Good tip, @bossy122, thank you!
I messed up a lot with the panel line scraper, had to fix with CA and sandpaper…
Thanks, folks! I'll try to update frequently.
Good tip, @bossy122, thank you!
I messed up a lot with the panel line scraper, had to fix with CA and sandpaper…
24 February, 20:12
Irineu Junior
Body painted, with airbrush and decanted TS-50. Next steps: decals and clear coat.
Body painted, with airbrush and decanted TS-50. Next steps: decals and clear coat.
2 June, 21:39
Jorge Ferreira
Well what can I say. Was it beginners luck or a skillfull modeller ? Those decals look great. I`ve build 4 and the decals were a nightmare. Congratulations. 😊👌
Well what can I say. Was it beginners luck or a skillfull modeller ? Those decals look great. I`ve build 4 and the decals were a nightmare. Congratulations. 😊👌
11 August, 20:16
Irineu Junior
Thank you Jorge and Stéphane! I've been building it at a slow pace, getting a lot of help from forums and videos.
Thank you Jorge and Stéphane! I've been building it at a slow pace, getting a lot of help from forums and videos.
12 August, 09:37
Irineu Junior
Way to connect the rear spoiler, and getting ready for final assembly.
Way to connect the rear spoiler, and getting ready for final assembly.
7 September, 17:52
Irineu Junior
Almost done! After messing up the yellow neon decal, I painted it and varnished it, ready for the final assembly.
Almost done! After messing up the yellow neon decal, I painted it and varnished it, ready for the final assembly.
13 October, 23:17
Irineu Junior
Finished at last!!! Ready to be exhibited along other models I'm going to build.
Thanks for your help!
Finished at last!!! Ready to be exhibited along other models I'm going to build.
Thanks for your help!
17 October, 21:09
Kesa Tiho
does anyone know if tamiya glue and paint work on PE? im planning to buy a very advanced model kit and it has PE, ive never built with photo etch so i have no clue about anything PE related
17 October, 20:29
Urban Gardini
Small PE details laying flat against the plastic such as placards and engine grills work with TETC. The PE fuses together with the plastic when it hardens again. But it's not a strong bond but it's an just enough bond.
Small PE details laying flat against the plastic such as placards and engine grills work with TETC. The PE fuses together with the plastic when it hardens again. But it's not a strong bond but it's an just enough bond.
17 October, 20:33
Martin Oostrom
Use a good primer on the pe. If you can get your hands on it, use a metal primer. This etches the metal so your paint primer sticks better to the metal. Then paint as usual.
If the pe isn't flat to the plastic, superglue (ca) works well, but pva (woodglue) could work too.
Use a good primer on the pe. If you can get your hands on it, use a metal primer. This etches the metal so your paint primer sticks better to the metal. Then paint as usual.
If the pe isn't flat to the plastic, superglue (ca) works well, but pva (woodglue) could work too.
17 October, 20:36
Kesa Tiho
@Martin Oostrom does Tamiya primer (Tamiya TA87075, ) work too? Thats all i have
@Martin Oostrom does Tamiya primer (Tamiya TA87075, ) work too? Thats all i have
18 October, 04:57
Shane Hodgetts
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1/32 Revell Hawker Hurricane Mk.llB1:32
Projekt: Revell Hawker Hurricane Mk.llB
Scratchbuilt
15 16 October, 04:03
Snake Plissken
Finish looks legit; is that a semi-gloss or satin coat? Sometimes model planes have too much of a flat or matte finish.
Finish looks legit; is that a semi-gloss or satin coat? Sometimes model planes have too much of a flat or matte finish.
16 October, 21:47
Shane Hodgetts
Cheers…legit is what we're all looking for…😉👍
I used the Mr.Hobby semi gloss rattle can just before applying the decals…then weathering on top. Was going to hit it with a flat coat but kinda thought it looked "legit" as is…😁👍
Cheers…legit is what we're all looking for…😉👍
I used the Mr.Hobby semi gloss rattle can just before applying the decals…then weathering on top. Was going to hit it with a flat coat but kinda thought it looked "legit" as is…😁👍
17 October, 06:15
Curtis Caden
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30 21 September, 16:03
Curtis Caden
Thank you Pepe, Martin Oostrom and Goldman. My only wish is that directions would show pictures of how the part looks after it is attached. Too many arrows pointing in a direction and not even showing which way the part should be flipped. I am convinced that to build a model correctly one should do two of them. One to learn on and one to have for a nice, finished product. I tell myself that I build it because I like the subject matter, and it is only a representation. I felt bad that I couldn't align the white decal stripes better.
Thank you Pepe, Martin Oostrom and Goldman. My only wish is that directions would show pictures of how the part looks after it is attached. Too many arrows pointing in a direction and not even showing which way the part should be flipped. I am convinced that to build a model correctly one should do two of them. One to learn on and one to have for a nice, finished product. I tell myself that I build it because I like the subject matter, and it is only a representation. I felt bad that I couldn't align the white decal stripes better.
22 September, 11:05
David Orr
Very nice work Curtis. Looks like an absolute beast. How did the kit go together? I've got an AMT Kenworth Alaskan Hauler in the stash which I'm hoping to build soon. That will be my first truck model.
Very nice work Curtis. Looks like an absolute beast. How did the kit go together? I've got an AMT Kenworth Alaskan Hauler in the stash which I'm hoping to build soon. That will be my first truck model.
22 September, 23:22
Christian W
That truck looks really nice! Flawless pauntjob. This is what I like 🙂
That truck looks really nice! Flawless pauntjob. This is what I like 🙂
23 September, 09:19
Curtis Caden
David Orr the truck part went together fine. The wrecker part that sits on the frame was a bit awkward. There were two options for the hooking part that led to some confusion on my part. I liked having the long cable but having it molded in plastic was not ideal and I probably should have substituted a fabric rope cable. I did like the way the mirrors in this kit were molded.
David Orr the truck part went together fine. The wrecker part that sits on the frame was a bit awkward. There were two options for the hooking part that led to some confusion on my part. I liked having the long cable but having it molded in plastic was not ideal and I probably should have substituted a fabric rope cable. I did like the way the mirrors in this kit were molded.
23 September, 11:26
Curtis Caden
Italeri doesn't mold their cabs like other companies, and I did have trouble with Opal Blitz Classic cab assembly. On this one the hood lined up just right. Hood alignment has only been a problem on the Ford Louisville Series Delivery Van. If you like the hood you would also like Italeri's Classic Western Star 4964 and Australian Truck.
Italeri doesn't mold their cabs like other companies, and I did have trouble with Opal Blitz Classic cab assembly. On this one the hood lined up just right. Hood alignment has only been a problem on the Ford Louisville Series Delivery Van. If you like the hood you would also like Italeri's Classic Western Star 4964 and Australian Truck.
15 October, 00:11
Bozzer
I had hood issues with mine. I couldn't figure out what had happened? It was like the hood, or cab, was twisted? Just wondered if you had a work around.
I had hood issues with mine. I couldn't figure out what had happened? It was like the hood, or cab, was twisted? Just wondered if you had a work around.
15 October, 11:10
Curtis Caden
Bozzer I had no work around. I find positioning with tape helps. I usually tape the hood to the cab for painting and use tape to hold parts in position until they dry. I used tape for the hood on this one. I think I was just fortunate. My usual problem is getting a twist in the ladder style frame and all I know to do is be more careful.
Bozzer I had no work around. I find positioning with tape helps. I usually tape the hood to the cab for painting and use tape to hold parts in position until they dry. I used tape for the hood on this one. I think I was just fortunate. My usual problem is getting a twist in the ladder style frame and all I know to do is be more careful.
17 October, 22:30
Bozzer
Always check your frame rails, against a flat surface, before starting. Gentle heat from a hairdryer, will help straighten the frame. (Special note: The Mack R685ST kit has a frame that flares out at the front, DON'T correct it!)
To keep my frame square, I build a jig out of Lego and use that to line everything up.
I'll get back to this Western Star, in the coming months, and take another look at it. I may have missed something obvious, that I overlooked? She's been waiting far too long now, to be finished.
Always check your frame rails, against a flat surface, before starting. Gentle heat from a hairdryer, will help straighten the frame. (Special note: The Mack R685ST kit has a frame that flares out at the front, DON'T correct it!)
To keep my frame square, I build a jig out of Lego and use that to line everything up.
I'll get back to this Western Star, in the coming months, and take another look at it. I may have missed something obvious, that I overlooked? She's been waiting far too long now, to be finished.
18 October, 04:55
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9 7 October, 15:22
Goldman
Great model. You cannot get more tough-looking than these old American trucks
Great model. You cannot get more tough-looking than these old American trucks
8 October, 05:47
Curtis Caden
Thank you, Martin, Goldman, Neuling and Bozzer. My wife is not big on the distressed look of weathering and sometimes my weathering just muddies it up. So yes, it is factory fresh and my wife suggested the purple color for the cab. Bozzer the hood on this one work as good as the Western Star wrecker's!
Thank you, Martin, Goldman, Neuling and Bozzer. My wife is not big on the distressed look of weathering and sometimes my weathering just muddies it up. So yes, it is factory fresh and my wife suggested the purple color for the cab. Bozzer the hood on this one work as good as the Western Star wrecker's!
15 October, 00:18
Bozzer
Not being a critic mate, but I noticed that between this and the mixer, you have the orientation of the vent, different ways? I believe that it should be vertical, not horizontal? However, on all my kits, the pins, or holes, were moulded so the vent was horizontal. I still think that it's an excellent kit though. I actually enjoyed doing all my international trucks. I think that I only have two left, to build now?
Not being a critic mate, but I noticed that between this and the mixer, you have the orientation of the vent, different ways? I believe that it should be vertical, not horizontal? However, on all my kits, the pins, or holes, were moulded so the vent was horizontal. I still think that it's an excellent kit though. I actually enjoyed doing all my international trucks. I think that I only have two left, to build now?
15 October, 11:20
Curtis Caden
Thanks, Bozzer, I got it air intake grill flipped. The only other International truck I found on eBay was the Logger and I am not sure I want to build that.
Thanks, Bozzer, I got it air intake grill flipped. The only other International truck I found on eBay was the Logger and I am not sure I want to build that.
17 October, 22:21
Bozzer
I have a Mack AC logger and also the Peerless logging trailer. I inspected the plastic logs, and in fairness, with a bit of work, the logs can look good, but you can't beat the real thing. A few selections of the right size branches, and you're good to go.
Word of advice though, on the trailer...
You have to remove parts of the truck, to make the trailer work, so build the trailer first, then the truck. It'll save you a few harsh words.
I have a Mack AC logger and also the Peerless logging trailer. I inspected the plastic logs, and in fairness, with a bit of work, the logs can look good, but you can't beat the real thing. A few selections of the right size branches, and you're good to go.
Word of advice though, on the trailer...
You have to remove parts of the truck, to make the trailer work, so build the trailer first, then the truck. It'll save you a few harsh words.
18 October, 04:41
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