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14 1 September, 09:29
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Built this one mostly on an out of state work trip. Finally remembered to get it out and finish it up.
1 September, 09:32
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Looks good, especially given that it's an easy click kit. Is it worth the money, because it's quite expensive for such a kit? Love the DB5 though, and the legendary Bond gadgets only add to that. I guess it's DeHart, Kyle DeHart now. 🙂
1 September, 17:00
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Here, here! As a very young lad, my dad took me to see the original when on display in Edinburgh Castle! Your creation evokes strong memories of an exciting exhibition!
1 September, 19:10
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As a British, and a Bond fan, I'd have to say,
That's a rather good likeness, old chap 😉
2 September, 00:20
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Tiger I Mid-Production w/Zimmerit Sd.Kfz. 181 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E
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2198 (TAK2198) 2023 Neue Bausatzform 2 September, 00:17
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Tiger I Late Production w/zimmerit Sd.Kfz. 181 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E (Late/Late Command)
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Tiger I Mid Production w/zimmerit Sd.Kfz. 181 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Otto Carius
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TIGER I BIG BOX Mid, Late, Mid (Otto Carius) & 1/16 Otto Carius figure
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2200W (TAK2200W) 2023 Modellbau Set Mehrfachthemen (2)2 September, 00:17
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White-Freightliner ![View album, image #6 View album, image #6](/albums/img/5/8/1/1637581-99769-50-720.jpg)
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still in progress ..corrections to be made
Projekt: CF White-Freightliner
Scratchbuilt
25 20 May 2023, 17:26
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I don't know how I missed this, but I'll get in the rocking chair for it. Word of warning though, my friend... I was at this point, when the kit, put me in a false sense of security. It's the final details, that drive you crazy.
20 May 2023, 18:04
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yes weird details like the cab interior tub being a little tweeked away from the door, had to to heat the top side lip and bend slightly toward door to fit . and the work around to getting the cab, on is to fit the grill piece on the frame then the cab to the grill piece ..Lol 😉
21 May 2023, 00:03
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Don't ya just love a challenge?
If I ever went completely insane, I'd position every single piece on the outside, then drill holes for tiny pins, to enable positive mounting of the chrome parts. And I'd do that before I even hit the cab with paint. And I'd totally get some aftermarket mirrors! I try not to touch my trucks, once they go on the shelf, but I only have to look at my freight shaker and something else falls off! I watched so many videos and read so many forums, about the joint of death, that it threw my sleep pattern, out of sync. Eventually, I taped a full sheet of 1200 grit, to a sheet of glass, and went in random circular motions, on both sides. The joint took me 3 days to glue together properly. Then, I put masking tape, as close as possible, to each side of the joint, and filled. I first filed right upto the tape, then sanded through the tape with the grit. Doing it this week, helped me preserve the rivets on the roof. I'd love to have a daycab version, like yours, but I'm still pretty sane, so I guess it's just a waiting game? Lol
21 May 2023, 05:08
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yer words of wisdom are a words of warning ..Lol , like the crazy old wizard warning the King and the Knights of the Round table About the cute little bunny rabbit that guards the cave entrance 😉
21 May 2023, 15:48
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Was thinking of getting this kit but, the seem scared me off. Life is too short.😢
21 May 2023, 16:57
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yes .. Jackhammer its a pain all right but its a Old School kit ..it won't be perfect its just practice 👍 😉
21 May 2023, 19:40
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@ David T ...and then it hit me I remembered "we want a shrubbery" . @Jackhammer I've wanted to build a cab over for a long time ..figured no time better than the present, I'm not getting any younger ..Lol 🙂
21 May 2023, 20:36
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Mona, the 352 Pete, KW 123, International Eagle 2, and in fairness, the Hideout Truck, are decent kits. The cruiseliner is a little bit tricky. The Revell K100 is very detailed and time consuming, however, it's extremely satisfying, if you can get one? You just picked a bad kit, that dates back to 1970, I think? I'd still rather build this, than any Euro truck, that we have over here. My next one, and last, will be a MACK (Renault) Magnum. Still collecting parts for that though.
21 May 2023, 21:40
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Bozzer! You tease! Now…….who can explain to me how to pace on the interweb?
21 May 2023, 22:07
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Lol, personally, I'd look for the cheapest cabover you can find, from that list? I picked up my KW K123 from Ollie's, for 20 bucks, but that was a good while ago. They still sell kits, but you have to be on the ball! I chopped the roof and slammed a rocket on the back. Man, it was a piece of engineering! I should really get some pictures of it? But for $20 I didn't care? I know that you guys have large flea markets over there. I've picked up some good kits from them, and a cheap airbrush and compressor, used once, for $20 bucks! They're definitely worth checking out, if you have any close to you? Over here, I've just gone mad with everything. I'm still a big kid, who can now afford the kits I always wanted? Unfortunately, I also have the kits that I didn't know I wanted too, so I'm gonna be very busy in the future! You should see that new London Bus that I just picked up! With all the photo etch, I reckon that it's going to take me a year to build? Lol
21 May 2023, 22:37
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May the Gods of Bonding smile apon your endeavors and the imps of Hades squeal and Nash their teeth in the face of your tenacity. But beware the Omnipotent Carpet Monster🤪. Photo-etch is a mixed bag for me. Sometimes they would have us replace a 3d item with a 2d pe part. Soldering is a new ( as in practicing) skill that is light years away from consistent. Still, I use what I think enhances the model, save the rest for gizmology.
22 May 2023, 01:10
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I got two of those kits awhile back and built both of them. Neither were the configuration offered in the box. They have their challenges but they do turn out nice.
Freightliner COE triple drive | Album by musclecarfan (1:25)
22 May 2023, 06:19
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I gotta admit, Bill made a superb job on his! I might send him one over, to do for me! 🙂
22 May 2023, 12:10
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Bozzer not only did Bill do a fantastic job on Freightliner COE triple drive ..he provided a handy build tip, in his album ..the foam insulation in the tires 👍 😉
28 May 2023, 00:25
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Yeah, he's a handy chap, our Bill. Hints and tips should be on everyone's profile, as an album. I've certainly picked up a few, during my time here, on Scalemates. It's a great community of people who enjoy the passion for paint and plastic. And there's some cracking banter along the way, too.
28 May 2023, 05:20
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Thanks Mona, I came up with that one on my own. Models just look wrong when you see the rim lip hanging out without tire bead up against it. AMT's wimpy tires need all the help they can get.
28 May 2023, 05:22
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Bozzer, I have. That is what I used on the black and gold Freightliner. Nice tires. Decent enough rims. Not a fan of the axle mounts. Had to get creative to hang them on my AMT kit.
28 May 2023, 05:57
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Lol, there's always something to keep us busy mate. I missed out on a few sets, a couple of years ago, at a show here. Now, I can't find any over here? They're on my shopping list, for when I'm over there next though. I find them a little stiffer and more convincing. I have some resin stuff, but it's just as much work as the AMT tires. Nice prints, but lots of cleaning up, to make convincing.
28 May 2023, 06:04
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little slow on this build not the pace of the previous truck ....I've been out in the garage working on my Beetle now that is warmer 🙂
14 June 2023, 02:43
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Mona, Yes summertime keeps away from the bench. Especially when the spouse has doubled the vegetable garden and you get to be the "free" labor.
14 June 2023, 04:28
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And I'm prepping up the new Mancave, getting it all ready for the big push. Still got a few more weekends before it's ready to go up though. Bench time this week= zero
14 June 2023, 11:53
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Mona, Modeltruckin has decals. Jerry is in the states. Don't give up now, this build is tough, but no reason to quit 100%
3 January, 23:30
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Mona-Just saw these CF decals on e bay - says they are custom -
"Consolidated Freightways Truck Decals 1:24 Scale Custom"
Seller says they are here in US
4 January, 00:38
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Hi, thank you 👍 for the info guy's ... wasn't too worried knew there had to be options 🙂
4 January, 01:51
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Mona, I have the decals that I did not and will not use from building both of my Freightliners. I will mail them to you for free if you are interested. I did use bits and pieces from the decal sheets. I can post pics of the remaining if you are curious. They are a fairly fresh set too.
4 January, 03:15
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You gotta love this community, for stepping upto the plate, when s@#t happens. Kinda restores your faith in humanity 🙂
5 January, 00:47
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Gotta love the AFV's in the background. I wish I could still paint, that small! I've got a s*@t load of bits and pieces, in 1/35, I'll never use. I need to get them sorted out and given to the right person.
8 January, 01:09
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@ Bozzer ... several tanks on my desk a little cluttered, but I have some room to work 😉
8 January, 04:15
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I bought a larger desk to help with organizing yet……I reached critical mess about a week after setting it up. Just happens to the best of us ( not counting myself of course. 🫨)
8 January, 20:43
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Jonathon .. 😉 you should see my "work" bench in the garage, Lol organized chaos . but on my desk top seems the paint bottles rule the "parking lot" 👍
8 January, 22:30
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David ..I have a Dingo Mk1b awaiting completion and it's companion jeep almost 4yr's . It's for a diorama yet to be built ...slow build
8 January, 22:38
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Paint is everywhere around my bench. Let's see: Mission Models, AK 3rd gen, Vallejo, Tamiya x's, Mr Color Aqueous, Ammo by MiG, VMS, Army Painter, and even some craft paints for hydrocal casting. Let's not even discuss pigments, washes, oils and peripheral supplies. Even worse is the amount of paint that decorates (spills) on my desk. It's work, straighten, poke around, receive product, then reorganize so I can work again. I love it🤪
9 January, 15:37
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Way to go Mona. I think you have gotten more done in the past couple of weeks than I did in about 3 months👍
10 January, 20:59
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Hi Bill no they haven't not yet ..it's been soggy and windy lately been checking the mail box ,so I could catch them before they got soaked
11 January, 04:02
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Jonathon I been looking at this for months wondering if I could even paint one stripe ..still much to do
11 January, 04:05
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Mona, a friendly tip :
Bleed is created by a poor seal on tape.
Bind your edges with a blunt, but solid tip. The edge of a paintbrush, can work.
Now, shoot it with clear coat.
That will seal any secret gaps!
Then, blow over your colour.
Count to seven, then blow again.
These should be light coats, I might add!
Eventually, build up to the colour you want, but you have to give it more time, between coats.
Eventually, you'll have a smile, as wide as the Grand Canyon 🙂
11 January, 19:16
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@ Bozzer I appreciate the tip: many aspects of which I did apply ..but I might Add the Bleed may also be caused by the application of a: Poor quality tape b: the Incorrect type of tape . as it has been in this case. the first stripe ..the red one was first taped and the base painted with a brush ....the second stripe green was done with the air brush ...with the cheap tape from the "hobby lobby" . I purchased a better type tape yesterday ..taped it out again and shot the Red stripe the second time ...also I'm using water based acrylics on this build , and they are very light & air dried between coats.. not yet done 🙂
11 January, 20:27
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If I'm honest, the tape I use, is just ordinary masking tape. I tried tamiya and found it to be rubbish. The only thing I use tamiya tape for now, is spacing, to create lines. Then, I mask upto the tamiya tape, and remove it.
12 January, 13:37
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@ Bozzer is this one of those "how do you keep a moron in suspense" things?🤷 Cause, you go me hooked (not a haha Herring;f fish; hooked pun. Yet it works😏) What tape do you use? Frog? Blue 3M? Memorex? Please, Bozzer, Please tell us. Also, should we pay attention to the man behind the curtain?
12 January, 18:02
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@Jonathon. I use the cheap dollar store stuff. Granted, some of it can be sketchy. I usually buy a roll, then tear off a strip, and see how it comes off? The glue has to be even across the width, and not patchy? I also stick it on my cutting mat, to mark it out. The advantage of doing this is, when you remove it, and apply it to the model, you know exactly where to place it. Also, you can buy this tape in various widths, so it's awesome for doing murals etc. However, I don't keep the tape forever, because I find that it welds to itself, over time? So I always buy a new roll, every 6 months or so. It's only a dollar, right?
12 January, 21:41
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K183S 2013 Neue Bausatzform Mehrfachthemen (2)2 September, 00:13
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Completed - Köln Truck & Trailer![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/2/1/0/1796210-28909-12-720.jpg)
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Temporary parking spot
Projekt: DAF 95 XF & Trailer "Köln Truck"
14 31 August, 21:40
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That was an incredibly difficult job with those old decals, but you brought this project to a great end - respect 👍
1 September, 11:59
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Thank you very much. You are all very generous with your compliments
1 September, 17:25
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She looks amazing Martin.
I am sure not very many of these kits ever got built. A very unique and eye-catching model and a testimony to you skills and perseverance
1 September, 18:50
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I gotta agree with everyone else mate. I hate decals, at the best of times, but you grabbed the bull by the horns, and this turned into a prize specimen!
I'd personally display that in the living room, and let it become a focal piece, for conversation. You definitely earned your stripes, on this one 👍
2 September, 00:13
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Airfix | No. 07107 | 1:48 | Saab JA-37 Viggen![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/2/6/3/1665263-49836-55-720.jpg)
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2020/21: OOB build of the '02 Airfix 1/48 kit.
Projekt: Saab 37 Viggen
76 29 March 2021, 15:27
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Btw, there are two tiny thingies at both end of the big wings. These are nav lights of sorts. Red on the left side, and blue on the right side, according to some paint chart I've seen recently.
14 August 2021, 20:06
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Hi Treehugger ? kind of you to offer advice... Excellent build help indeed. Thanks for the tip ?
14 August 2021, 20:14
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Viggen in yellow and blue!!! I love it! Watching with pleasure, Neil.
7 December 2021, 17:12
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Hi all 🙂 I've finally got around to taking 'reveal' pictures for many of my previous build albums. I shall be updating each and including a few build notes in the description too - especially on the bits I messed up!
Here is my version of that 'Blu Petter' kit for the Airfix Saab Viggen completed in 2021. Excuses alert! It wasn't the best fitting kit, being an earlier Airfix effort.
Thanks to all who showed interest and liked, it's greatly appreciated 👍
16 February, 15:48
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Hi Gary, Daniel and CaptGPF, thanks very much mates. Really appreciate you talented bunch commenting. I too love the kit colour scheme on this one and with hindsight; and an acceptance of some kit flaws, in my opinion it builds up into a pretty decent kit for an older Airfix one 👍 Thanks also to all those who've liked my efforts here too 🙂
20 February, 11:23
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