Noticias

Mr D
Nice project 👍 doing a good masking job.
I wouldn't mind getting the Zvezda Soyuz kit.

Spanjaard
wow, that is how a Saturn rocket must be shown!! fantastic!!!

Erico Campos
Thanks Mr D! This Revell is an old kit, maybe Zvezda Soyuz kit better. And yes, I used a lot of masking tape. The model is too big.

Nicolas
Great. 👍

Erico Campos
Thank you Guys! 🙂

Andreas
Nicely done! How did you do the smoke effect? Maybe you have some more photos? They are shown horizontal- can you edit them? Regards!

Mr D
You made a brilliant job out of it, the rocket fire exhaust effect is 100%👌👍👍
Did you use cotton wool or synthetic fibres??

Martin Oostrom
Modelbouw Dordrecht. One of the last surviving brick and mortar stores. And a very nice one too!

Alexander Grivonev
I waited for someone to notice actually 😄 I was on vacation in NL last year and you know what? Spent actually a night in Dordrecht but didn't even bother to check for model shops...

Alexander Grivonev
Bought the kit on eBay couple of years ago

Spanjaard
i was there actually a few months ago. i was just walking in the city and found it, i could not resist entering and buying some stuff, very nice shop! and now, let see the masterclass in car modelling. lovely work on that seat, love the blue trim 🙂

MS K
I took my seat. 😎

Byron
amazing ideas for the seat piping, headrest and seatbelt loop, if you don't mind I'll steal them.
Amazing work sofar.
Keep that Alpina collection growing, I'm at 12 now 😄

Alexander Grivonev
Welcome boys, welcome.

Byron, we don't steal around here, we *get inspired*

Michael Kohl
Be Am Troubleyou. Looks like fun - to watch. 😉

Alexander Grivonev
More like "Revel in agony"

bossy122
Considering the manufacturer, that headlight cover actually fits pretty well. Ever tried a 962C? There's some ill fitting headlights.

Alexander Grivonev
Maybe I am just spoiled by Tamiya to be fair

yngvenett
Following this to learn. I would like to know what cord you're using on the beautiful seats. Inspiring to see what you're doing with them. Also how will you be able to make it look like fabric on them?

Alexander Grivonev
Hi yngvenett, the cord is just blue isolated wire, the thinnest I had in my stash. I think this one is 0,25mm buth there are thinner ones you can buy. For the seats, just keep an eye open, will post updates the next days 👍

CasModeler
Hey. Interesting idea with that blue upholstery. I'll share with you a tip that I recently tested. For better reproduction of fabric seats, you can try adding 10-15% Mr Color C188(Flat Base Rough) paint to the blue paint. The rough surface will enhance the matte and the seats will be more realistic. Of course, I mean only those parts on the seats that are blue in color. Regards.

Alexander Grivonev
Hey Cas, yeah something of this kind was my idea too. Just making the surface extra flat will get you a nice "fuzzy" texture

Martin Oostrom
Apply some thinned mr surfacer and tap with the tip of a brush can give a rougher texture as well.
Multiple ways to skin a cat

Bozzer
Or, just paint the cat's tongue, and match the effect on your model? 😛

CasModeler
You did the seats very well!

yngvenett
Seats turned out very good. Thanks for explaining all the details

bughunter
Every time I see your great paint jobs, I think: Noch viel lernen ich muss! 😉

Rui S
Looking special as always 👍. I'm in 😎

Alexander Grivonev
Thx guys!

@Martin & Bozzer: didn't expect that many animal abusers around here 🤔 😄

yes Mr. bughunter, you obviously are a rookie modeler, please consult me anytime you like if you want any tips 😛

Martin Oostrom
Our resident cat annoys me each night by sleeping on my leg while I want to sleep. She gets flying lessons every night, yet returns each night.

Alexander Grivonev
"Our resident cat" sounds very affectionate 😄 almost like "our resident evil"

bughunter
After the pictures around number 53, I was curious to see what you would make of it! Really amazing how you saved the project 👍

Alec K
Always a pleasure to watch your builds, so many cool tips and techniques. Following along 👍

Martin Oostrom
Mr Shiny strikes again. Another great build with a bunch of lessons included. A true Master, you are.

bughunter
I also like the new AK markers.

Kyle DeHart
I've been wondering about those markers. I like the look of them but haven't talked much to people that have used them.

Bozzer
Yep, those markers have my interest too. I have some cheaper versions, with long nibs, from a Chinese website, that are quite effective, but need a bit of work, for great results? The AK markers, might be the answer.

Alexander Grivonev
The markers are great, bought the set just recently and tested a few colors. Until now I am sold on them. The paint dries fast, but not on the marker tip. Which is soft, cone shaped like a brush with a fine tip for small detail. The only complaint I have until now that one of the lighter colors I used (ivory) does not cover too well and needs reapplication. On the other hand the metal shades are surprisingly good and very realistic. All in all I think this is a great product, very convenent and a real game changer in modeling.

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 👍

Edouard Carr
Hey Mr D whats the Gorilla Glue like? Is it a clear PVA or a resin Super Glue Type? Do you use it just for clear bits or as n all purpose? Thanks in advance E.

Mr D
Hi, it dries 100% clear but is slow.. to air dry ..so leave overnight.
But it's worth it as very strong. And is very neutral on paint and clear parts.
It's almost like an air drying epoxy, not harsh like super glue or poli ...very safe.
I only use it on clear stuff as it's stronger than PVA but not good for general building.. l do use it to fill gaps sometimes.
👍

Mike Montgomery
Don't think I'd trust those decals. The red stars are easy enough to replace or paint on, the bort numbers might be more of a challenge.

Edouard Carr
GG. Now added to my shopping list along with watch pins 😉

gorby
Looks like an interesting build.

Mr D
Hi Edouard 👋..yes 🤣 lm on 12 model with it and never had anything come loose.
Mike👋.... No mention neither! I've purchased some more Soviet stars now, may have some numbers leftover from others project's.
Gorby, Thanks buddy 👍

Christian W
This is a quite interessting plane you're building! I like the shape of the wings. Pretty good build and pictures.

Mr D
@ Christian W.
Thanks buddy 🙂👍
Yes it a bit different, yes has nice gull-wings.
It's a trip down memory lane for me... I slapped one together back in 1991 as a kid.
Thanks for the interest.... I like seeing people's build processes n history....so doing the same.👍👍

Dave Flitton
Looking good so far

Mr D
Thanks Dave.
Will be prepping for paint very soon... Stay tuned.
😁👍

Zbynek Honzik
I'm anxiously waiting at the monitor for the paint job! Fingers crossed!

Christian W
Mr D ... 🙂 I like too to see, how much progress my skills during the last 10 years did. Good for me is, that I own most of my model kits since I was a kid. My first plane, car and truck are still in my shelf or boxes.
Because I stumbled somehow over your wip, I checked the history of the kit. It is rally unbelievble, that those engine openings are on the bottom of the motors. Amazing. I wouldn't notice that without your hint.

Lorraine Lin
Cannot wait to see the result. Your work reminds me of my first kit, it was a Victor bomber by Matchbox (They had a JV factory in Shanghai at that time). But hard find it in the market now.

Mr D
Hi Lorraine 👋.
Glad your interested 👍 there are X2 colour schemes for the be-6 the Soviet green or the Chinese blue, l liked the blue version but could only find suitable replacement decals for Soviet.
My first kit was the Matchbox Electric lightning,.... Built it with my dad....was nice as was 3 colour plastic out the box.
The first models l built on my own were the Veb/Playfix be-6, & Tu- bomber, so nice to revisit.
Got X2 models at min I'm preparing for paint.
Yours is coming along well...."carefully work" 👍👍

Kesa Tiho
Ah yes, my favourite scale 1:no. Following with interest

Mr D
Thanks Cortex.
👍👍

Mr D
Hi Robert 👋
Thanks 👍

Skyhiker
That's coming together well.

Mr D
Thanks Skyhiker 👍
I usually use Velejo or AK acrylic, but I'm going to use Tamiya on this one as it won't fit in cabinet.....and l find Tamiya acrylic is a tough paint better for wear n tear, as I'm sure it's going to need dusting now n then 🙄🤣.
The Tamiya paint turns out to be darker than advertised on the lid n chart, I've ordered a white n thinner to Tone down.
Like you I've had 2x build going on.
The Fw-190 really pop's once decals are on..... Remember the trim tabs are red....l just had paint.
😁👍

Marko
As a child, I once built the kit with my father.
Very simple kit of its time. But the shapes and proportions are convincing and you really did a fantastic job with it. I'm looking forward to the finished model.👍

Mr D
Hi Marko👋
Nice to hear you have good memories too, first kit l built with my Dad was the Matchbox Electric lightning, it was good as had 3 colours... think my dad painted few bits silver too.
the Veb Playfix kits l would buy on Saturday morning with pocket money it came with strange pot glue.
I built 3 or 4 definitely built the Bear soviet bomber...l can remember.
Funny you commented on this tonight......as l was just checking it over ready for paint in next few days. I've just been wrapping up my IAR-80 project.
😁👍 Stay tuned

Weizenbrot
Wow, it would be very excited to see the finished model.Very detailed research and nice details. I visited an aviation museum in Beijing few months ago and saw this aircraft. A beautiful flying boat indeed.

Mr D
Hi Weizenbrot 👋
Yes it looks nice with it's gull shape wing, ione of its rolls was to search n destroy trespassing submarines with it's depth charges .
Think the Chinese one is Blue colour??
Thanks for interest 👍

Trez
Did you finish it? I just necro-surfed the whole build only to be unceremoniously dumped back at phot number 1 lol

Mr D
Hi Trez, l have recently painted the bottom colour, l will be painting the rest this week, lve had few other projects on the go... Won't be long.
😀👍

Weizenbrot
Hi Mr D. Yes they are light-blue for belly like the Soviet ones and dark blue for the rest part. Some of them have even been modified with turbo-porp engines.

David Taylor
Coming along nicely.

Mr D
Hi Dave 👋 thanks 👍
Been working on this long time now between other projects... try n push to get her done now.

Augie
So, as I had put before, we start with a splash of 140, then move to detailing it..

Augie
We do the black which I use Hu RC401 for, details picked out with artists pencils (grey and red)

some dirtying of the floor too

Augie
Instrument panels started, same as the rest of the tub, 140 base, rc401 for the black and then details picked out with a grey artists pencil.

Kesa Tiho
Looks really nice so far 👍

Augie
Thanks Kesa

Augie
So, fuselage is together with wings and before I go further, its that time to play the colour match dance..
So much so, while listening to some classic Huey Lewis and the News, I came up with new words for one of their songs.

Instead of "And get the honky-tonk blues" Its now "And get the color-match blues

and before you come at me, yes, I know its a cover.

Martin Oostrom
Pay attention Kesa. Augie is our resident Hairy-stick-master.

Augie
Lol thanks Martin, I still have no idea why everyone raves about my paint jobs.

Kesa Tiho
Hairy-stick-master......? Sounds like something from an erotic fetish video.... Im sure its some advanced building technique but i think a better name could have been picked..

Augie
Hairy stick is what the masters of the airbrush blow jobs call brushes

Kesa Tiho
Oh alright. thanks. But now i can't get the picture of an airbrush giving someone a blow job out of my head.. thanks.. (btw i agree with Martin, from what ive seen you are very good with paintbrushes.)

David Taylor
All hail the hairy stick LOL.

Shar Dipree
Great work.

Spanjaard
fabulous!!

Rui S
That's a diferent One. Great work, indeed 👍

Kiss Csaba
Thank's for all!

Luc B
nice!!

Mr D
Really nice job 👍 great detail work for the scale.
First yellow one I've seen.