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14 10 August, 14:12
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Another Gorby-licious small-scale "weird" (we wouldn't want you any other way) creation... Definitely in! 👍
10 August, 15:13
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Welcome to the show Alex and thanks very much. 🙂
The buildy bit is nearly complete so, as usual I'm playing catch-up with the report. Hopefully another update tomorrow. 🙂
10 August, 16:35
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Front row seat, on the bleachers, please Gorby. I wouldn't want to crane my neck to see!
11 August, 01:47
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Another build in the series "What's gorby up to now?" Be honest, though. The only reason you didn't have orange flares was that you couldn't get over the fence at the local airfield to steal a couple of windsocks!
11 August, 08:28
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I dont understand anything thats going on but i hope your build turns out absolutely stunning
11 August, 08:41
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That made me laugh John. 😄
Kesa: I like to buildodd looking vehicles some of which are converted from standard kits. I looooove scratch building.
Thanks both for tagging along. 🙂
11 August, 09:00
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Scale models can be converted? So like a F111 model could be fitted with a nuke even though the original model didnt have one?
11 August, 09:03
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Definitely Kesa, there is a whole range of aftermarket conversions you can buy or if you are feeling adventurous, some conversions are reasonably easy to scratch build yourself. I have a couple of drawers full of plastic sheet of various thickness and plastic and metal rods, tubes, strips etc. I once saw a fantastic large scale scratch build of a B17 build that used the plastic from yogurt pots as the skin.
11 August, 10:56
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Excellent!
I found a link to the B17 I mentioned. It shows what is possible:
forum.largescaleplan..le-b17g-fuddy-duddy/
11 August, 11:28
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Hi Gorby.On the real truck there is a winch as a standard fit in the middle.
12 August, 18:27
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amazing job my friend. not tobe missed, certainly
thanks for the link to that 1:20 B17, it is out of this world.....
12 August, 19:14
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Thanks David, that might have been the reason. 👍
Thanks Spanjaard. That B17 is one of the best scratch-builds I've ever seen - well beyond my ability. I think he sold it to a museum in the US.
13 August, 06:42
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New photos start at number 18.
I hope to complete the build today and hopefully take some photos in the next couple of days.
Thanks for tagging along. 👍
14 August, 09:37
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Looking at the pic Gorby the driver is reversing the truck back to install the engine.Probably a hand winch with a ratchet.
14 August, 14:39
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Thanks mates. 🙂
You could be right David. In the photo the load isn't attached to the crane hook but a hoop on the jib, as you say, probably using a hand winch. I have three photos of the back of various versions of this vehicle and none of them shows anything which might be used to control the crane, so obviously I can't add what I don't see. Thanks for your comment. 👍
15 August, 07:17
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Charging ahead with my next build I nearly forgot to post the completed pics of this thing. Hope you like how it's turned out. 🙂
17 August, 13:31
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Wow Gorby! Your attention to detail + interesting subject matters are always a joy to watch! I love how you stepped us through the scratch build process and you approach to modeling - very much appreciated!
17 August, 15:36
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Wow I'm really taken aback by the response to this one. Lovely comments, thank you all. 🙂
John: My next build is well advanced and hopefully I'll be putting it on here next week. This time it's a full scratchbuild, although not on the scale of my last traction engine. 👍
18 August, 05:55
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Another fine addition to Gorby's house of haunted vehicles. Great job!
18 August, 06:52
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16 29 May, 22:29
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This really is a trip into history. I wish you well with your work on the model. And I'll be happy to follow the progress.
The drop tanks used on the Mig you are building are the original (older) version. They were attached directly to the wing (no hinge) and did not have stabilizing ailerons on the end. This type of tanks had one unpleasant feature. When dropping the empty tank, the tank rolled on the wing. This was annoying because it could damage the control surfaces. Therefore, these tanks were replaced by a new type with stabilizing surfaces at the end of the tank and these tanks were suspended on a wing hanger (tanks of this type are in the kit). This solution eliminated the rolling problem.
27 July, 09:16
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Ludvik, thank you for the details. I did not know that. I imagine they usually did not drop the tanks on trainers.
I also masked the canopy last night. The molding of the frames are a bit vague and lots of curves so it will require some cleanup after painting.
27 July, 12:12
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Ben, you're right that trainer planes didn't usually drop tanks. In peacetime, in normal use, even combat aircraft don't drop tanks (except in emergency situations or exercises).
The purpose of my comment was merely to explain why the tanks on Indonesian aircraft differ from those in the kit.
I look forward to following your progress and wish you a lot of fun building the model and the result to your liking.
27 July, 13:02
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Well the other night I got frustrated with the Vallejo gloss black primer clogging my airbrush, so I added some Mr leveling thinner and gave it the worst orange peel ever as this is totally incompatible with the paint. I thought I could selectively strip the paint with windex but while that kind of stripped the paint it also dissolved a lot of the perfect plastic putty and also dissolved the canopy pva glue and masking. Also I broke off a wing and a horizontal stabilizer. So a bit of a setback.
I have constant problems getting the Vallejo gloss black primer to not clog my 0.4mm nozzle.
18 August, 01:28
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It's sad, Ben. These Vallejo primers can only be diluted with distilled water because they are based on acrylic urethane (this is my IMHO). Even Vallejo's Thinner and Flow Improver for acrylic paints does not go well with these primers. The same applies to their polyurethane varnishes.
18 August, 06:35
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Not saying this will solve your issue, but they have a video with ratios out: Youtube Video
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18 August, 06:50
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Boring
1 16 August, 20:01
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Have a look at tracks provided in Takom's 250/1, Vassk9.
This is not a boring kit, it's not a worthy kit either....
17 August, 02:51
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Once again slop head I am free to express my opinion as a valued member and contributor of this site. Now you go put your nappy back on - and put one on your head as well!
17 August, 03:26
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A contribution like 'Boring' has zero value. When someone visits the kit page because he has an interest in this kit and sees this contribution, how is it helping him?
Please give an informed opinion. Why is it boring? Too many/few parts? Lack of colour in the boxart? You already have similar kits from another manufacturer which are better/cheaper?
18 August, 06:41
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