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Aircraft Weapons: VII US Special Bombs & Lantirn Pods
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35012-500 (X72-12) 2001 Neue Bausatzform Mehrfachthemen (5)13 October, 12:25
Neil Micklethwaite
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A-10A Thunderbolt II Close Air Support Attack Aircraft
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L4825 2024 Neue Bauteile 13 October, 12:24
Roland Sachsenhofer
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27 15 September, 11:53
Roland Sachsenhofer
These pictures are the start of a model project that I had long shied away from with respect: the kit parts promised a lot of fun and a highly interesting aircraft as a result, but also a lot of 'toil and trouble'. On the other hand: the adventure simply beckons.... 🙂
Here you can see the parts in almost raw condition, I only started to detail a little with round and flat wire. The tricky question was how to treat the sensitive and already somewhat battered transparent part of the unusual cockpit glazing. I decided to cut off the two side parts, mask the inside and outside of the windows and only attach the central clear part at the very end. I like the pictures with the over-designed radial engine: what a power-to-weight ratio for these racing machines!
The last two pictures show the current state of construction and detailing.... Well, we'll see...
These pictures are the start of a model project that I had long shied away from with respect: the kit parts promised a lot of fun and a highly interesting aircraft as a result, but also a lot of 'toil and trouble'. On the other hand: the adventure simply beckons.... 🙂
Here you can see the parts in almost raw condition, I only started to detail a little with round and flat wire. The tricky question was how to treat the sensitive and already somewhat battered transparent part of the unusual cockpit glazing. I decided to cut off the two side parts, mask the inside and outside of the windows and only attach the central clear part at the very end. I like the pictures with the over-designed radial engine: what a power-to-weight ratio for these racing machines!
The last two pictures show the current state of construction and detailing.... Well, we'll see...
15 September, 12:00
Roland Sachsenhofer
There she is now - at least on her own two feet, even if the appearance with engine and mighty cowling - not to mention the upper wing - will change a lot. The construction steps up to this point were accompanied by a lot of sanding, but the accuracy of fit turned out to be surprisingly good.
There she is now - at least on her own two feet, even if the appearance with engine and mighty cowling - not to mention the upper wing - will change a lot. The construction steps up to this point were accompanied by a lot of sanding, but the accuracy of fit turned out to be surprisingly good.
20 September, 17:00
Skyhiker
Ok now that's one interesting plane. Certainly not a Laird a**. What a huge engine!
Ok now that's one interesting plane. Certainly not a Laird a**. What a huge engine!
20 September, 18:26
Roland Sachsenhofer
You're right!
A friend asked if I was building a flying washing machine - in fact, the empty mount for the huge motor still reminds me of it. All the more so now that everything is white: it went well with all the white that Martin Mars is currently applying and forms a good basis for the following 'lemon yellow'.
You're right!
A friend asked if I was building a flying washing machine - in fact, the empty mount for the huge motor still reminds me of it. All the more so now that everything is white: it went well with all the white that Martin Mars is currently applying and forms a good basis for the following 'lemon yellow'.
21 September, 16:48
Skyhiker
Looks a bit like a cement mixer to me, but I can see a washing machine in there.
Looks a bit like a cement mixer to me, but I can see a washing machine in there.
21 September, 22:27
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you Skyhiker, Cement mixer - I'm laughing my arse off, the Solution is obviously an inspiring sight: how apt!
It's probably time for the massive cowling with the mighty radial engine to go on the front end. One step towards this is the colour yellow, which will remain on the wings and tailplane. I would like to use Gunze's 'Emerald Green' for the fuselage colour.
Thank you Skyhiker, Cement mixer - I'm laughing my arse off, the Solution is obviously an inspiring sight: how apt!
It's probably time for the massive cowling with the mighty radial engine to go on the front end. One step towards this is the colour yellow, which will remain on the wings and tailplane. I would like to use Gunze's 'Emerald Green' for the fuselage colour.
22 September, 09:51
Roland Sachsenhofer
From this morning with freshly applied decals: everything seems to shimmer and shine appropriately - but it turned out that the decals are absolute 'self-destructors'. The ones you can see here on the model fortunately went reasonably well, but the large markings on the wings and fuselage were beyond repair: just crumbs. Now I'm looking for someone who might be able to make me some painting masks on a PC. Luckily I scanned the decal sheet beforehand.
From this morning with freshly applied decals: everything seems to shimmer and shine appropriately - but it turned out that the decals are absolute 'self-destructors'. The ones you can see here on the model fortunately went reasonably well, but the large markings on the wings and fuselage were beyond repair: just crumbs. Now I'm looking for someone who might be able to make me some painting masks on a PC. Luckily I scanned the decal sheet beforehand.
24 September, 06:31
Lex Jassies
I always enjoy the surprise you reveal to us. Often with a type of aircraft that I had never seen before. Please keep it up! 👍
I always enjoy the surprise you reveal to us. Often with a type of aircraft that I had never seen before. Please keep it up! 👍
24 September, 13:29
Ben M
Beautiful paintwork!
I don't know if this helps but I've sent scans of decals to stsdecals before and they were able to make replacements for the ones that shattered.
Beautiful paintwork!
I don't know if this helps but I've sent scans of decals to stsdecals before and they were able to make replacements for the ones that shattered.
24 September, 16:51
Roland Sachsenhofer
Hi mates, I'm sure you can imagine how motivating your reactions are - thank you very much! I'll try that, Ben, thanks for that too!
Hi mates, I'm sure you can imagine how motivating your reactions are - thank you very much! I'll try that, Ben, thanks for that too!
25 September, 13:14
Juergen Klinglhuber
Looking gorgeous !! let me know if you are succesful with stsdecals, I might have other contacts too.
Looking gorgeous !! let me know if you are succesful with stsdecals, I might have other contacts too.
28 September, 09:54
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you Jürgen! I've just returned from the 'Bavarian Modelling Days' in Erding - a most enjoyable modelling weekend! 🙂 STS really doesn't look bad, but I may have found a quicker way: A modelling colleague has taken on the task of creating adhesive masks for the outstanding identifiers on his PC. The way things are going, it should be possible to spray soon.
This morning I was able to brace the Super Solution using what I think is a good method: The flat wire is stapled into one hole with cyanoacrylate, the other end is drilled through so that the wire is fixed in place with a drop of super glue while one end is pulled hard. Once everything has hardened - with a spray from the 'activator' in seconds - you can let go - the wire tightens perfectly and all is well. Now all that remains to be done is to sand the excess wire and glue flat before applying a new coat of paint.
Thank you Jürgen! I've just returned from the 'Bavarian Modelling Days' in Erding - a most enjoyable modelling weekend! 🙂 STS really doesn't look bad, but I may have found a quicker way: A modelling colleague has taken on the task of creating adhesive masks for the outstanding identifiers on his PC. The way things are going, it should be possible to spray soon.
This morning I was able to brace the Super Solution using what I think is a good method: The flat wire is stapled into one hole with cyanoacrylate, the other end is drilled through so that the wire is fixed in place with a drop of super glue while one end is pulled hard. Once everything has hardened - with a spray from the 'activator' in seconds - you can let go - the wire tightens perfectly and all is well. Now all that remains to be done is to sand the excess wire and glue flat before applying a new coat of paint.
30 September, 17:09
Ben M
Oh it's looking so good!
I use a similar approach to wires but I use fine rubber string. I learned from Elias K on here to drill the holes and then patch the finish like you're doing.
Oh it's looking so good!
I use a similar approach to wires but I use fine rubber string. I learned from Elias K on here to drill the holes and then patch the finish like you're doing.
30 September, 18:21
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thanks Ben! That sounds very interesting with the rubber strings! Can you explain that in more detail? I would be interested!
Thanks Ben! That sounds very interesting with the rubber strings! Can you explain that in more detail? I would be interested!
1 October, 09:48
Ben M
I use a product called "ez line" - maybe the best example is on my tiger moth or deperdussin builds. It is a very fine rubber string. This makes it easy to stretch tight. I drill holes and use a drop of super glue with accelerator as you do. I can do one end, stretch it tight, then do the other. The only drawback is the kind I use isn't perfectly round which is visible when it's twisted. Maybe some other modeler can comment on a better (round) brand of fine rubber line.
I use a product called "ez line" - maybe the best example is on my tiger moth or deperdussin builds. It is a very fine rubber string. This makes it easy to stretch tight. I drill holes and use a drop of super glue with accelerator as you do. I can do one end, stretch it tight, then do the other. The only drawback is the kind I use isn't perfectly round which is visible when it's twisted. Maybe some other modeler can comment on a better (round) brand of fine rubber line.
1 October, 11:06
Roland Sachsenhofer
Thank you very much for this explanation - it helps a lot and puts me on the right track: well, to my surprise, I'm already using the material! 🙂 I know it under a different name from "Uschi van der Rosten". Excellent when it comes to depicting round wire. You have already described the shortcoming of the material. Many thanks for this tip!
Thank you very much for this explanation - it helps a lot and puts me on the right track: well, to my surprise, I'm already using the material! 🙂 I know it under a different name from "Uschi van der Rosten". Excellent when it comes to depicting round wire. You have already described the shortcoming of the material. Many thanks for this tip!
1 October, 11:25
Roland Sachsenhofer
A couple of new pictures show the surfaces that have been sanded smooth again in the places where I fed the tensioning wire through the holes yesterday. Now it's time to paint and touch up again - then nothing stands in the way of applying the final markings!
A couple of new pictures show the surfaces that have been sanded smooth again in the places where I fed the tensioning wire through the holes yesterday. Now it's time to paint and touch up again - then nothing stands in the way of applying the final markings!
1 October, 16:17
Roland Sachsenhofer
There are also a few new features on the Laird Super Solution - especially the huge engine changes the appearance! But it looks good on the little thing, no more traces of 'egg-plane', but pure power!
There are also a few new features on the Laird Super Solution - especially the huge engine changes the appearance! But it looks good on the little thing, no more traces of 'egg-plane', but pure power!
6 October, 16:45
Roland Sachsenhofer
Now it's almost done! I was able to paint the missing markings on the fuselage and the upper and lower wings after a friend generously created exact masks for me on his PC and cutting plotter - thank you very much!
I drilled out the headlights on the leading edge of the upper wing once, the pitot tube on the left strut is improvised from two pieces of silver wire and the peculiar cockpit canopy is mounted - now a few small touch-ups will follow, but the Super Solution is close to the finish line!
Now it's almost done! I was able to paint the missing markings on the fuselage and the upper and lower wings after a friend generously created exact masks for me on his PC and cutting plotter - thank you very much!
I drilled out the headlights on the leading edge of the upper wing once, the pitot tube on the left strut is improvised from two pieces of silver wire and the peculiar cockpit canopy is mounted - now a few small touch-ups will follow, but the Super Solution is close to the finish line!
12 October, 10:14
Roland Sachsenhofer
Well, now it's actually finished: it was actually a very entertaining build, which required a bit of initiative, but was also very informative. I'm really learning to love the kits from Williams Brothers - the choice of models, the research into the original and the approach to realising it in plastic - it's almost all great enjoyment and leaves plenty of room for personal creativity!
Well, now it's actually finished: it was actually a very entertaining build, which required a bit of initiative, but was also very informative. I'm really learning to love the kits from Williams Brothers - the choice of models, the research into the original and the approach to realising it in plastic - it's almost all great enjoyment and leaves plenty of room for personal creativity!
13 October, 12:23
Stéphane Jayet
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36 14 July, 16:30
Stéphane Jayet
Promising kit replacing glue by screw in many cases, but there are some moulding issue, so parts have to be well prepared.
Promising kit replacing glue by screw in many cases, but there are some moulding issue, so parts have to be well prepared.
16 July, 11:27
Stéphane Jayet
@george, during my vacations for 2 weeks I installed some books on it and it is now almost ok
@george, during my vacations for 2 weeks I installed some books on it and it is now almost ok
10 August, 14:59
bossy122
How will you do the black pinstripe? That is what has always kept me from trying this kit.
How will you do the black pinstripe? That is what has always kept me from trying this kit.
12 October, 06:42
Stéphane Jayet
@George, I like this engine as well, and I don't remind a kit where the belts are really belt (not plastic formed with the pulleys).
@George, I like this engine as well, and I don't remind a kit where the belts are really belt (not plastic formed with the pulleys).
12 October, 11:48
Stéphane Jayet
@bossy122, frankly speaking, I don't know yet. 2 options on the table : option 1 is to cut the decals from the box, option 2 is to do some masking (using tracing paper on the original decals). Option 2 is my preferred option so far.
I already painted the body twice because I had some issues with the masking tape (removing the paint), so hope it will work at first try....
@bossy122, frankly speaking, I don't know yet. 2 options on the table : option 1 is to cut the decals from the box, option 2 is to do some masking (using tracing paper on the original decals). Option 2 is my preferred option so far.
I already painted the body twice because I had some issues with the masking tape (removing the paint), so hope it will work at first try....
12 October, 11:53
bossy122
Can you copy the kits pinstripe then print your own? A little white on one side and a little yellow on the other, covering up any tapes leaks as well.
Can you copy the kits pinstripe then print your own? A little white on one side and a little yellow on the other, covering up any tapes leaks as well.
13 October, 03:03
AndrewB87
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Aircraft Weapons: VI U.S. Smart Bombs
Hasegawa 1:72
35011-500 (X72-11) 2000 Neue Bausatzform Mehrfachthemen (6)13 October, 12:20
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Aircraft Weapons: IV US Air to Ground Missiles
Hasegawa 1:72
X72-4 (X72-004) 1983 Neue Bausatzform Mehrfachthemen (12)13 October, 12:19
Mr D
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£4 AliExpress special ?
I'm going to be converting it to be a ZiL to go with my Beriev.
They don't look to different,...
Projekt: Mini hobby models Mig-23
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38 23 April, 22:42
Skyhiker
That's a cool idea using a car sponge to hold the model. I think I will have to get one.
That's a cool idea using a car sponge to hold the model. I think I will have to get one.
6 July, 16:00
John
Regarding the Gnat, use white or pink (really!) as a base coat for yellow and it covers in fewer coats. Tamiya's yellow is probably better than most but it's still a difficult color to work with.
Regarding the Gnat, use white or pink (really!) as a base coat for yellow and it covers in fewer coats. Tamiya's yellow is probably better than most but it's still a difficult color to work with.
7 July, 12:09
Mr D
Great 👍 thanks for letting me know, l been a bit confused when I've seen people spraying pink 🤔?? Then paint over. Now it makes sense will try it next time. Cheers 😀
Great 👍 thanks for letting me know, l been a bit confused when I've seen people spraying pink 🤔?? Then paint over. Now it makes sense will try it next time. Cheers 😀
7 July, 17:02
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Du doch nicht!! (Albatros D.V, Fokker Dr. I and Fokker D.VII) Limited Edition
Eduard 1:72
2135 2021 Modellbau Set Mehrfachthemen (3)13 October, 12:12
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Du doch nicht! (Albatros D.V, Fokker D.VII, Fokker Dr.I) Limited Edition
Eduard 1:48
11137 2020 Neue Abziehbilder Mehrfachthemen (3)13 October, 12:12
Mick Markiewicz
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32 21 June, 06:01
Jay Dubya
Keen to understand your technique with these 1/700 ships, after a clean start - watching & learning Mick.
Keen to understand your technique with these 1/700 ships, after a clean start - watching & learning Mick.
1 July, 22:13
Tom B.
Looks veeery promising! These Japanese gunboats are interesting subjects which a nice little "brown water"-scene with that small boat should do really nice justice 👍 Looking forward to the final result!
Looks veeery promising! These Japanese gunboats are interesting subjects which a nice little "brown water"-scene with that small boat should do really nice justice 👍 Looking forward to the final result!
19 August, 13:34
Robert Podkoński
Awesome indeed! And there are sailors...it is beyond an ordinary man skills...
Awesome indeed! And there are sailors...it is beyond an ordinary man skills...
13 October, 07:09
Michael Schubert
That is incredible! I honestly can't fathom how you can get that much detail in that scale!!!
That is incredible! I honestly can't fathom how you can get that much detail in that scale!!!
13 October, 07:27
Alexander Grivonev
Incredible, the scale, the detail, the water. Magnificent 👍
Any chance of getting even closer with the camera?
Incredible, the scale, the detail, the water. Magnificent 👍
Any chance of getting even closer with the camera?
13 October, 07:43
Mick Markiewicz
Thanks a lot. I'm glad you like it 😉
I think there's no point going any closer, MACRO is enemy of modeler ;D
Thanks a lot. I'm glad you like it 😉
I think there's no point going any closer, MACRO is enemy of modeler ;D
13 October, 11:01
Alexander Grivonev
Come on, I am sure you gave each sailor an individual face expression 😉
Come on, I am sure you gave each sailor an individual face expression 😉
13 October, 12:06
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Tiger I "Michael Wittmann's Tiger" Normandy 1944 Late/Late Command Production w/Zimmerit 2 in 1 Sd.Kfz. 181 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E
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2201 2024 Neue Bauteile 13 October, 12:03
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Project 629A Golf Class Diesel-electric Submarine - `K-129` with nuclear missiles Ark Models 1:350
40018 2020 Neue Bausatzform 13 October, 12:03
Anatolii Smyshliaiev
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18 12 October, 12:06
Bruce Huxtable
Very impressive work, for sure! Liking the variety, as well as your neat workmanship 🙂
Very impressive work, for sure! Liking the variety, as well as your neat workmanship 🙂
12 October, 12:14
Robert Podkoński
I am just speechless! Awesome job! I particularly love Polish Trzmiel (the original still resides in Krakow) and HZ-1 Aerocycle (imagine flying that with such "chopper blades" below you...)
I am just speechless! Awesome job! I particularly love Polish Trzmiel (the original still resides in Krakow) and HZ-1 Aerocycle (imagine flying that with such "chopper blades" below you...)
13 October, 09:01
Alexander Grivonev
How did you even get the blueprints and reference material for these obscure birds..
How did you even get the blueprints and reference material for these obscure birds..
13 October, 10:53
Anatolii Smyshliaiev
Mainly on various aviation websites - aviastar.org, airwar, secretprojects and the like. There are often diagrams or drawings and basic dimensions.
Various diagrams are on drawingdatabase.com.
And just searching the Internet has not been canceled yet.
When creating the JK-1, I used paper model patterns. For the H-3 Colibri, I found a brochure from the manufacturer from 1958.
Plus, working from a photo.
With the Kellet KH-15 Stable mable, it is more difficult. To determine the dimensions, I had to work from frames of video footage of helicopter tests. And so on.
Mainly on various aviation websites - aviastar.org, airwar, secretprojects and the like. There are often diagrams or drawings and basic dimensions.
Various diagrams are on drawingdatabase.com.
And just searching the Internet has not been canceled yet.
When creating the JK-1, I used paper model patterns. For the H-3 Colibri, I found a brochure from the manufacturer from 1958.
Plus, working from a photo.
With the Kellet KH-15 Stable mable, it is more difficult. To determine the dimensions, I had to work from frames of video footage of helicopter tests. And so on.
13 October, 12:03
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