Tintin and the Picaros (Land Rover)
1/76? 1/72? Bah! Who’s counting anyways...
Ah... the lovely untouched sprues.
Side details could use an enhancement... like another door.
Rescribed panel (door) lines and scratched up a bench to add a second row of seating.
Even though the box said hard top, it was the soft top, so I had to call in a resin replacement.
A few modifications to open the windows, scribe the door panels.
Ok. It seems to fit.
Safari roof scratched add-on
Some side bits, hinges and door handles added
Ahhh... green paint.
I really like how the door handles came out.
Bumpers and wheels painted and glued in place.
Started work on the display base.
Decided to paint the base... and fix the lost door handle..
Comentarios
6 5 November 2017, 10:50
Greg Baker
Heh. This one was feeling a bit lonely. Nice to know I can count on my fan.😉
After a couple of do-overs on the windows (I really have issues with CA glue and clear parts!) I finally got the windows stuck in place (and still clear,) using Future and a bit of a wedge. So now I've got the top on and can start finishing up the exterior.
Heh. This one was feeling a bit lonely. Nice to know I can count on my fan.😉
After a couple of do-overs on the windows (I really have issues with CA glue and clear parts!) I finally got the windows stuck in place (and still clear,) using Future and a bit of a wedge. So now I've got the top on and can start finishing up the exterior.
12 December 2017, 09:43
Greg Baker
Ok... after a slight work-related Olympics pause... we're back in action. Finally got some green paint on this one. I ended up knocking out the windows while masking them, but got them back in place with just a few scratches. I'm really happy with how the recessed door handles turned out. Is it nice when things work better than expected?
Ok... after a slight work-related Olympics pause... we're back in action. Finally got some green paint on this one. I ended up knocking out the windows while masking them, but got them back in place with just a few scratches. I'm really happy with how the recessed door handles turned out. Is it nice when things work better than expected?
5 March 2018, 00:21
Greg Baker
I did a bit, but I was working, so a lot of it was on the periphery or in the background.
I did a bit, but I was working, so a lot of it was on the periphery or in the background.
5 March 2018, 04:17
Greg Baker
Got the wheels and bumpers on. After the coat of future dries, I'll give the front grill a shot at the dry brush. Also started work on a little display base.
Got the wheels and bumpers on. After the coat of future dries, I'll give the front grill a shot at the dry brush. Also started work on a little display base.
5 March 2018, 23:55
Greg Baker
Well... done. I'm happy enough for a 1/72 (or is that 1/76?) scale project.
Well... done. I'm happy enough for a 1/72 (or is that 1/76?) scale project.
6 March 2018, 14:17
John Thomas
Hey Greg, could you do a little Demo on how you do your bases and some of the materials that you use. I need to do a few for some up coming projects that I am finishing, Thanks
Hey Greg, could you do a little Demo on how you do your bases and some of the materials that you use. I need to do a few for some up coming projects that I am finishing, Thanks
7 March 2018, 01:27
Greg Baker
Thanks John. I'd be happy to snap a few pics. For this base it was super simple, I just cut out a disc of "artificial grass" paper I got from a craft store and then glued it to the plastic lid off a can of Pringles. Then I used some rough sandpaper to gouge out a bit of a road and sprayed a couple of shades of khaki/brown down on the path. Then a few dabs of white glue and some "veggy-looking" confetti... and voila~
Thanks John. I'd be happy to snap a few pics. For this base it was super simple, I just cut out a disc of "artificial grass" paper I got from a craft store and then glued it to the plastic lid off a can of Pringles. Then I used some rough sandpaper to gouge out a bit of a road and sprayed a couple of shades of khaki/brown down on the path. Then a few dabs of white glue and some "veggy-looking" confetti... and voila~
7 March 2018, 03:51
Greg Baker
Haha! Thanks Frank! I quite like the colour too, but it's not a special blend, it's just Tamiya Cockpit Green (Xf-71?). I know because I realised from these pics that one of my beloved door handles fell off, so I need to replace it. Also, after talking to John, the paper grass decided not to stick to the clear plastic of the Pringles cap. I liked the look but decided to paint in green to see if that helps the glue stick.
Haha! Thanks Frank! I quite like the colour too, but it's not a special blend, it's just Tamiya Cockpit Green (Xf-71?). I know because I realised from these pics that one of my beloved door handles fell off, so I need to replace it. Also, after talking to John, the paper grass decided not to stick to the clear plastic of the Pringles cap. I liked the look but decided to paint in green to see if that helps the glue stick.
7 March 2018, 22:30
John Thomas
Hey Greg, those kind of lids don't take glue well. I use them for super glue palette. The glue will flake off when dry. I don't know about paints I have not tried it. I will look for some paper grass over the weekend and maybe get some unfinished wood bases. I need several base for projects I want to do, some grass and dirt and a few US Carrier Deck for my A-1 Skyraider and A-4B Skyhawk in Vietnam.
Hey Greg, those kind of lids don't take glue well. I use them for super glue palette. The glue will flake off when dry. I don't know about paints I have not tried it. I will look for some paper grass over the weekend and maybe get some unfinished wood bases. I need several base for projects I want to do, some grass and dirt and a few US Carrier Deck for my A-1 Skyraider and A-4B Skyhawk in Vietnam.
8 March 2018, 01:13
Greg Baker
Hmm... I use them as a palette for thinned Tamiya putty and you're right, it just flakes off. The paint is a bit better, but it's also a bit touchy about being handled.
Hmm... I use them as a palette for thinned Tamiya putty and you're right, it just flakes off. The paint is a bit better, but it's also a bit touchy about being handled.
8 March 2018, 01:45
John Thomas
Greg and Martin, I think it's the kind of plastic the lids are made of were stuff wont stick to it. I think it's some kind of Nylon. May be use a metal lids from small glass jars may work better.
Greg and Martin, I think it's the kind of plastic the lids are made of were stuff wont stick to it. I think it's some kind of Nylon. May be use a metal lids from small glass jars may work better.
10 March 2018, 12:57
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A modified build of the Land Rover that Tintin rides in during his twenty third adventure, Tintin and the Picaros. The project features a scratchbuilt second bench seat, rear door and a safari-style hard top.