Noticias

Doubtingmango
Watching

Mr D
Thanks, Appreciate the interest, lm reality new to the hobby about 14 months, finding my way with techniques.
Weathering n panel lines need more learning.
The IAR-80 was decent price from HB and liked the paint scheme...bit different
👍👍

J35J
I'm in!

Mr D
Thanks J35.
Nice to have the interest, HB instructions bit weak!
They said to paint interior charcoal black like on the FW-190.
But l checked n the Romanian lAR interior was grey/blue.
Engine building next 6 parts deal.
Cheers 😃👍

Miguel Vaquero
Looking good mate. Following!!

Mr D
Good to have you along Miguel, engine n wings next,
A small amount of the wing is seen through bottom of cockpit, the HB instructions didn't mention painting it first!!
But the fit of the model be ok so far.
👍👍

Robert Podkoński
Joining the party!

Mr D
Thanks Robert, good to have you on board 👋😀👍

Miguel Vaquero
Love the idea of filling with acrylic, never thought about it. Does it hold well though time?

Mr D
Hi, Yes lve used it alot and holds up really well , l find the fillers a bit messy and more trouble than it's worth on small gaps.
You do need to allow overnight drying with it for best sanding results.
😀👍

Doubtingmango
Brilliant! The putty really can create a mess with finely molded details

NLAWScametovisit
This is extremely clever!!!

Mr D
Yes it has a habit of filling in panel lines n bits not necessary!!
This technique is same as using alot of paint to fill a gap or high build primer ect...just becomes part of the paint layer as it acrylic too.
But it's not for big gaps!! As there is a bit of shrinking overnight.
Be onto marking rivets next step after sanding... Then need to make choices on open or closed canopy???

Kesa Tiho
If anyone dare look away from that then every romanian within a 20 km radius will undo all your progress like a bunch of wolves eating a sheep

Landlubber Mike
Looking really good Mr D!

Mr D
Thanks Mike 👋😀👍.
Ive got the canopy on now, HB do nice clear glass, so I'm having a closed cockpit,
So bit of masking to do there next.
Ive got X2 builds on the go at min.
All the best 👍👍

Miguel Vaquero
I got to get myself a chrome pen. The result on those details look awesome

Mr D
Thanks Miguel, the pen needs a good shake prior to use , if it awkward area you can pump some out n use brush...but work fast.
Best to put a clear over next day as it's bit delicate.

Jan Janssen
Unusual subject wonder how it builds up, #following

Mr D
Thanks Jan 👍will update through build.
It's from the 1990's

Mr D
Thanks for the likes 😁👍 it's interesting to see how a 33 year old kit builds up ??

David R. Meizoso
Beautiful subject, I'm also in!

Guy Rump
Following. 👍

Mr D
Thanks Grumpy Guy 👍👍 bit of a different one..

Skyhiker
Very nice

Ben M
👀

Mr D
Ben👋😀👍

Neil
Really nice work Mr D 💯 Following 👍

Mr D
Great Neil, 👋😀.... Thanks

J35J
Great progress! Following👍🏻

Edouard Carr
Great idea about the watch pins! ⌚ Definitely gonna try this out on my builds. Looking forward to the finished result.

Mr D
Hi Edouard👋😀👍.
Yes l just get cheap ones of eBay, the do different sizes, you can pull ends n spring out for barrel look, or file ends last to have a recoil cannon look.
The gun turret nearly there now....lots of sanding n filling low spot.
Thanks for looking in on build.👍👍

Michael Kohl
Following

Mr D
Thanks Michael 👋😀👍
Good to have you along ✈️

Zbynek Honzik
I'm very curious to see the result. I built this model as a young boy too.

Mr D
Hi Zbynek 👋🙂👍.
Thanks for your interest. Nice to know you had it too, l built X3 the Tu airliner and the bomber. But this was my favourite as l liked the shape and that it had floats n guns.
Got part of tail on this evening.
Keep looking in for updates 😃👍👍

Mr D
Airliner Was the Tu-134

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Mr D
Good to have you along Guy 👋😃.
Bit of fine sanding n tidying to do next then look at getting an engine effect in cowling area.
I replaced side vent for smaller one now, checked photos... and l made it way to big.
Catch you on the next steps.

Mr D
Thanks to Everyone who has liked n taken an interest 👋😃👍.. Appreciate it 👍

Gerald
Hello Welcome here 🙂

Vincenzo Fattori
Hello thanks!

Donald Dickson II
OK. Well I decided since I was bogged down in my other builds, Id go ahead and do this one.

Frank Frazetta has always been a favorite of mine. I fell in love with his stuff seeing the covers of Conan paperbacks. Then in 78 the first Molly Hatchet album came out with this as its cover. I bought that album based SOLELY on that cover as it was their first and I hadnt heard them yet. LOL Luckily they were a great band. LOL

There is a Frazetta museum here in Stroudsburg PA, about 3 hours from my house. Im planning on taking this there and taking pics of it there. IF it comes out worth a damn.

OK, so, its a relatively simple build. BUT, as you can see, while the fit is OK, it has serious seems. *sigh* Its gonna require a little more work than I was hoping for.

I am not attaching the arms or head to the rider yet, nor the cloak. Those will be painted then attached to make it easier. The things like reigns are separate pieces that will get painted then all put together.

Next session is getting those seams done.

Ben M
👀 cool subject. I remember that album.

Doubtingmango
Following

Christoph Kunz
I'm taking a seat too.

Skyhiker
Why not. Frank inspired me as a kid to learn how to paint and draw.

Torsten
👀

Gary Victory
Really nice work Neuling. Love the details. Top job Sir.

Mr James
Another great build from your good self Neuling. The realistic photographs are on point again.

Lex Jassies
These dioramas are like van Goghs. You immediately recognize the hand of the master 😉
And again a beautiful diorama.

Rando
I almost can't comprehend how these are models and figurines. Incredible, thank you for sharing, Neuling.

Alexander Grivonev
Man I am a huge fan of your dioramas, so freaking good and natural looking!

Mr James
Well said Lex, you're right, you can tell instantly from the first image that its a Neuling masterpiece. 🙂

Lebloge
Agree with Lex & James…no daubt! ☺️

Guy Rump
Excellent modelling, the driver laughing is incredible. Another Neuling masterpiece! 👍

Robert Podkoński
What more can be said about Neuling's creation? Fantastic models, fantastic diorama, life-like photos... Just perfect!

Hanno Kleinecke
Unmistakably, this is the handwriting of Mr. Neuling, who again has created one of his lively looking dios.
Excellent work !👍

James C
Stunning work as always Neuling. Love the subtle weathering that you apply. Awesome pictures s well 👍

J35J
Another brilliant build! Great inspiration Neuling!👍🏻

Recce 4-6
Again outstanding performance

Neuling
Many thanks mates! When I made this diorama more than 20 years ago I could not imagine that expert modellers from all over the world would watch and praise my work. Thanks again!

gorby
Excellent dio Neuling! The posing of the figures really brings the scene to life.

Bohrmann
This is art, both the models, the diorama and the photos.. Thanks for sharing.

MS K
Amazing, The ground looks so real!!!