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Daniel Klinka ajouté un nouvel album photo.
63 8 February, 22:45
Michael KohlNow, that is a change of subject. Anxious to see what you make out of it. 🙂
9 February, 09:31
BozzerI'd love to see a regular version of this, with the rusted wheel arches and dented bumpers. Back in the late 70's, early 80's, this car was the most popular choice, for the teenage Brit. They needed more bodywork, than Cher!
14 February, 23:37
Martin OostromThe ScaleProduction extras are more expensive than the Italeri kit itself!
15 February, 07:30
Daniel KlinkHi and welcome Mates thank you for your interest and ebcouraging words👍👍
After sanding and adding lightgrey primer the first coat of gloss coalblack added
29 February, 08:56
Daniel KlinkHi Munkyslut and Istvan!
Welcome and thanks! Iam really curious about how the decals will work😉
29 February, 14:54
David TaylorNice Daniel.Thought the rear leaf springs would have had a little bit more bend.Looks as though they are under load.
29 February, 17:30
BozzerFrom memory, David, the rear end of the escort, was always a bit low, and definitely sloppy? But maybe these rally versions had slightly uprated suspension, causing the front to look a tad higher? I certainly remember mine fishtail a few times, but back in them days, I drove it, like I'd stole it! I nearly had my hands on a MK1 Mexico, once. No engine, but the body was perfect. Loved those flared arches. It even had the roll cage! I'd dread to think, how much that would be now? It was £100 at the time 😮
29 February, 18:09
David TaylorWay back when as an apprentice we had half a dozen ex Police Escorts to play with at college.
29 February, 18:32
Daniel KlinkHi Mates thanks for the Hints and shared memories with this type. . Like that on the pic? Remember the front spoiler still to come!
29 February, 20:38
BozzerDaniel, that stance looks pretty much correct, from my memory? I'm sure that Munky would have something to add?
However, I'm loving how this build is coming along, and it brings back so many memories. Excellent work buddy, and may the decals gods, shine in your favour 100%
1 March, 01:53
MunkyslutHi Daniel, yep Boz is pretty much bang on the money there……. the solid rear axles on Mk1 & Mk2 Escorts had very stiff multilleaf competition springs with the bias toward rear weight distribution to maximise traction.
That coupled with the extra travel of the front coil springs & struts necessary to cope with intense terrain gives that classic arse down, nose up stance that looks so Kool 😎
1 March, 11:54
Daniel KlinkHi Mates, thank you very much for the advices and your warm words👍
Declas work quite good so far!
11 March, 08:46
BozzerPhenomenal!
Those decals have transformed the whole car!
I'm glad that I didn't miss this build 👍
11 March, 12:48
Daniel KlinkHi mates thanky you and i really appreciate that you like my Decal jon👍
Hi and welcome Roberto! Cool that you found this mate😉
14 March, 12:46
Daniel KlinkThank you very much Jens! But this probably will be my last built! A few bits still missing!
My State of Health and the Prognosis is getting worse! It is time to say so long as long as i am able to!
It has been an honor to be a part of this Great community and as long as i am able to i will participate!
Best regards and thanks again to all commenting and attending to my projects!
3 June, 12:56
Mark SherwoodI'm sorry to hear that Daniel. Your builds and dioramas were something to look forward to. I wish you well, as No 6 use to say "Be seeing you" 🤘🥸🤟🥸👍🥸🖖
4 June, 10:47
Daniel KlinkThank you all so much Mates...
There is a little silver lining at the horizon...some of the nerve structures starts to regenerate..
Ans this ones finished!
7 July, 20:44
Martin OostromA marvellous result.
Let's hope that silver lining evolves into a full sunshine 🤞🏻
8 July, 06:55
Desert Marlina ajouté un nouvel album photo.
43 23 November, 00:44
The BlytonianNice. Enjoying the build?
Someday, fingers crossed. On my opportunity buy watchlist.
1 23 November, 00:53
Desert MarlinYes! It's a great kit. I got one of the special edition with the white metal German Shepherd and the Ernst Rüdel figure. The combinations of parts between Jg 1 and Jg 2 are something to be mindful of however. There are several decals for the car parts so I'm still sorting through that. Time and care must be taken on the cockpit and the figures as there is a lot of posing and seating to be performed before everything is painted. And I am coming back to this one after having started it almost 15 years ago...
23 November, 04:58
Desert MarlinThanks! Picture 5 is wet decal on gloss coated panel. Then two days of working the decal with Mr. Decal Setter and Solvaset. Then gloss coated panel and decal. Then Alclad semi-matte finish. Also used some Tamiya panel line accent between instrument bezels. Then each instrument is given a glass lens using Micro Krystal Klear. Not perfect, but in a dark cockpit it seems okay. The real color and detail will come from the pilot and gunner/radio operator figures…
29 November, 04:32
Rui SI'm not an expert or a spoiler, but I think the 'Kanonenvogel' apeared long after that 🤔
The G1, Specialized tank destroyer evolved in 1942-43.
Basically a conversion of the Ju 87D-3 with attachment points to carry two 37 mm Flak 18 (BK 3,7) cannon in streamlined fairings outboard of the main undercarriage legs. (Cannon attachment points could be exchanged for bomb racks.) Standard defensive armament; often had improved ground vision panel in the cockpit floor.
1 2 December, 13:53
Desert MarlinYou are probably right. I am just building the version I was provided by Hasegawa, which over the years, have not always been accurate! In any event, I find the story (800 takes destroyed) and the era, Kursk 1941/42 to be interesting for sure. This particular Jg 2 scheme smacks of a summer deployment without the eventual knowledge that the impending winter would bring!
2 December, 22:31
Rui SBattle of Kursk. Summer of 1943, from 5 July 😄
The Gunner looks great. Well done 👍
1 2 December, 22:53
Desert MarlinTrue about Kursk. I had worked from the Barbarossa reference which was probably too early for the Ju-87G for sure. Thanks for the compliment! The Hasegawa figures are definitely not 3D printed! Lots of carving to get them in better shape...
3 December, 15:20
Mr DAlways stellar work... Nice to see WW2 subject from you now....... good luck with the build 👍👍
1 8 December, 20:21
Desert MarlinThanks Mr. D. The decals for the inside of the canopies seems to be a little too much work when I can mask the interior and paint the correct color...
1 8 December, 23:22
Desert MarlinSo, the Pilot's hood is really not good. I suppose the middle hood could be too short, but the Pilot's hood is also too tall. About 1 mm too tall. So, if I shave down the bottom of the pilot's hood, I wonder if it will better fill the gap between the back of the Pilot's hood and the middle hood? It seems the gunner's hood fits pretty good.
1 9 December, 03:29
Desert MarlinWell, the canopies have taken days longer than I anticipated. I am almost done with the last (gunner's) canopy. Clearly from the complexity of the gunner's canopy, he had a pretty unenviable job. It looks like the limit bar inside the gunner's canopy, which limits the swing of the guns to prevent damage to the airframe, also limits the visibility of the gunner too!
1 12 December, 16:08
Mr DThe canopy is clear ...you should have a good view of pilot , nice job on crew👍
What have you used to mask the front canopy? or is it just protection?
Coming along nicely 👌👍
1 12 December, 19:44
Desert MarlinMasking has been a combination of 3M Scotch Transparent tape and Tamiya Masking Tape. A little bit of Mr. Masking Sol R and Micro Mask. Just really trying to keep the interior of the canopies very clear for now. The Gunner's Hood is really a ton of work. The interior frame is done except for a little cleanup after the exterior is painted...
12 December, 20:28
Mr DBe worth it in the end ... Looking good, thanks for scotch tape tip .
Good luck with everything 👍👍
2 12 December, 23:30
Erik LeijdensExcellent work so far! The figures are very well done, the clear parts are really clear!
2 15 December, 10:01
Desert MarlinI think I'll let the paint dry for a while and work on the Pak 18 cannons…
16 December, 02:44
bughunterWise decision to let the paint dry. Patience at the right moments saves reworking later 😉
Looks good, do you used enamels?
1 16 December, 18:37
Desert MarlinI have saved my Model Master RLM74, 75, and 76 for just this time! I used Mr.Color Yellow for the stripe and bottom of the wing tips! The Testirs thinner is no good for these paints since it was sold to a different manufacturer and is now unable to properly thin the MM paints. Fortunately, the Squadron enamel thinner seems to be an excellent substitute! Base was Mr. Surfacer 1500 black and grey.
1 16 December, 18:43
Mr DThat Tamiya Saw looks like a bit of kit worth getting 🤔.
The Dog will be a nice touch .... Natzi's liked an angry dog 🐕.
Was Ju-87 used for a defensive role??
Enjoy following your builds 👍👍
1 16 December, 19:02
Desert MarlinThanks all for the comments! Mr. D, the Kannonenvögel was used as a Tank Buster on the Eastern Front.
16 December, 19:14
JohnLooking great! I enjoyed this build, but I cheated and used the montex canopy mask set. Totally worth it!!!
2 17 December, 15:26
bughunterThis German shepherd reminds me of my father's dog - yes, great paint job.
1 17 December, 17:30
Desert MarlinThanks guys! If anyone knows the story of what the dog's name is, I would really appreciate knowing that! Cheers!
17 December, 19:02
Desert MarlinUgh... I think I bought this kit in 2007. That means the decals are... 17 years old. Very brittle to say the least. I am using Mr. MarkSofter which is excellent in this case, but the spiral decal for the spinner is really trouble! We'll see what I can do with it...
19 December, 06:10
bughunterI hope the decals are still on the sheet! In this case you can protect them with this product. It creates a very thin "rubber" film on top so they do not fall into parts.
Liquid Decal Film (Microscale MI-12, No)
If you do not have it, Gunze Mr. Metal Primer can also be used, but I would use an airbrush to avoid that the brush tip dissolve decal parts. Background: I had a decal paper for self printing decals and in the manual this Gunze clear coat was recommended to protect the print before applying the decal to the model.
4 19 December, 08:03
JohnYou might be better off painting the spiral, but the trick is matching the off-white color Hasegawa insisted on printing their white color decals in back then.
1 19 December, 13:30
Desert MarlinThanks Frank and John! I have the film but did not use it. I have used the film in the past and it is a great option! I was trying to slowly work the spiral on and soften the film as I went. Still broke in a few places, but I think I can correct it a bit. John, as for painting it on, I should have got that route but I had constructed that part of the kit so many years ago. I would have had to break it down and start over. I actually tried to undo some of the construction so I could get the spinner and oil slinger off the prop but would have been too much damage. So, between touch-up and weathering I think I can overcome the damage. I agree, their off-white is a bit odd, but I think the Vallejo white, ivory and grey can make the difference! Thanks for the encouragement!
1 19 December, 15:43
JohnAh, having to "undo" construction would certainly complicate matters. I ended up painting mine for the exact same reason, cracked decals. Tamiya white with just a touch of XF-57 buff and XF-59 desert yellow was a good match for the decal color but the vallejo mix sounds workable too. I think it's asking a lot of decals, especially old Hasegawa ones (which, let's face it, aren't that great when new) to conform to that spinner. Too bad Hasegawa didn't see fit to include masks for that, but Eduard-level kit goodies were still some years in the future! Nice job on the Shepherd, by the way!
1 19 December, 16:25
Desert MarlinJohn, you are absolutely correct on all points! Thanks for commiserating!
19 December, 18:44
Desert MarlinI may. try the Tamiya mix and see how that does! I will probably try to beat down the decal with some Solvaset.
1 19 December, 18:45
Mr DThat's a difficult decal to do at the best of times 🤔,
At least you have a good pattern to paint in, lve had this happen on new HB and Tamiya decals.
You will have it tidied up soon.
Build is looking good 👍👍
1 19 December, 21:04
Desert MarlinWeathering has begun. Thanks Jennifer. I failed to be too patient and switched to the Vallejo paints for the spinner...
21 December, 16:04
Desert MarlinSadly, the two cross decals on the lower surface of the wing just won't cooperate. So I have decided to remove them and paint them on...
1 23 December, 22:18
Jennifer FranklinYour paint job looks better than the decals probably would have.
1 23 December, 23:03
Desert MarlinYou were looking at the 17 year old decals that wouldn't sit down…. 😃👍
26 December, 19:12
Roland Sachsenhofera ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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Boeing 307 Stratoliner
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Projet: Boeing S-307/SB-307B Stratoliner
45 31 May, 09:06
Roland SachsenhoferA few first pictures of the 'Stratoliner': in contrast to Academy's B-17B, this kit shows a love of detail, but the accuracy of fit has gone to hell. The parts are also very roughly moulded and all have to be shaped with a scalpel and sandpaper. Nevertheless, the whole thing is great fun - the Boeing 307 not only seems to be big, but also quite voluminous thanks to the shape of the fuselage!
31 May, 09:13
CuajeteGreat! I have the military version, so I can't miss this one.
Roland, I'm sure that after the Mil Mi twins you'll be able to do this without so much effort.
Good start! 👍
31 May, 18:16
Pietro De AngelisDouble effort, double satisfaction, this too will not disappoint expectations!
31 May, 19:05
Roland SachsenhoferThank you, mates, for these encouraging words!
Cuajete, a C-75 version will follow in a few days as a contract build. I'm glad to have already had some experience with this not entirely un-tricky kit.
1 June, 08:14
Roland SachsenhoferA little filling here, a little sanding there.... and everything will be fine.
1 June, 15:17
CuajeteRoland, I'll be happy to see that C-75 🙂
The cracks between the pieces in this kit are huge. But you are a great, experienced tamer of crowding plastics. Cheer up!
1 June, 18:19
Roland SachsenhoferThanks for the encouragement - I'll take that literally: off to the putty rodeo!
2 June, 11:07
FinnHope you make it to the other side (Lord, Give Me Patience, and Give It to Me Right Now!)
4 June, 16:28
Roland SachsenhoferGood prayers are welcome!
Something is happening here too: wings and fuselage have found each other - now I have to find the tube of filler!
5 June, 18:13
CuajeteRoland, this seems much worse than the Mil Mi. It should be a crime to sell these sufferings with all the money they cost and a monument should be made for you for what you are capable of doing by transforming the beast into beauty.
Cheer up!
5 June, 18:54
Roland SachsenhoferThank you all mates!
I like the thing with the monument.... I can already see the plaque on it: 'donated by the grateful putty industry'.
But what can I say: the C-75 arrived today.... and will soon be joining its civilian sister on the workbench.
There are a few things that I would like to do completely differently on this second run. For example, the fuselage windows: I'm going to make them from scratch out of clear film I cut myself..... that will - must!- simply look better!
5 June, 19:36
SkyhikerWell it's not a Bandai... It's more like a Bandaid kit. Nothing a lot of super glue can't fix!
5 June, 21:39
Roland SachsenhoferI take your words and your interest in this building as strong motivation and encouragement! Thank you for your feedback!
9 June, 07:52
Roland SachsenhoferPutty queen! But the whole thing is actually half as bad, I'm already looking forward to the wet sanding.
9 June, 09:30
Gordon SørensenGreat work towards making this kit. I thought Starfix kits had a bad reputation for fit - seems Batkits wants to de-throne them…
9 June, 10:32
Michael KohlOh, an overweight looking putty queen I've missed here. But not any more. 😉
Consider clear resin for the windows of your second build. Just cover the outside of the windows thoroughly with Cela-Tape and pour the resin in (jep, bubbles are a pain). The glue residue from the tape which tends to stick to the outside of the windows after removal of the tape can easily be removed with IPA.
9 June, 13:09
Roland SachsenhoferMichael, that sounds very appealing - a technique I've heard of but never tried. I have two questions: Can you give me a tip on where I could get the clear resin? Do you have any idea how dangerous it can be to my health and how best to protect myself? Thank you in any case for the inspiration!
9 June, 15:05
Ben MI found clear resin on amazon. It is epoxy based, so standard precautions apply - wear gloves, do not expose your skin to uncured resin, over time you can gain a severe allergy. Use in a ventilated space, I do it in my garage.
9 June, 15:10
Łukasz GlińskiFor the first trials I bought a cheap small bottle via the internets sold as "jewellery resin". It's about 25g.
Or you can try this one: UV Resin 17ml (Green Stuff World 8436574503784, No)
9 June, 16:24
Roland SachsenhoferSo, mates, after some quick thinking I have ordered a bottle of UV Resin and will use it on the C-75 - somewhere I should try it out first! 🙂 Many thanks for the ''push'' and the advice - I'm looking forward to it!
9 June, 18:45
Łukasz GlińskiJust remember not to use it in a sunny room - it can cure before you spread it 🙂
9 June, 20:34
Roland SachsenhoferThank you for the tip! I will also keep my sunny disposition in check
11 June, 05:31
Roland SachsenhoferI need a lot of patience with this project: the road to a result that I will be happy with is proving to be a long one! So it's only after a long time that there are a few new pictures here again: the roughest filling and sanding orgy is over, but the first layers of Alclad are still in need of touching up. Slowly, however, the end seems to be in sight, so that I can already work on building up several aluminium tones during the final sanding work. The last three pictures of this new series show such a working state.
Since I want to depict the 'luxury yacht' of the legendary Howard Hughes, the surface will be kept in shimmering and polished aluminium tones, similar to what I have seen in pictures. By the way, I'm going to completely rebuild the fuselage windows - so don't worry about their rather wild appearance! 🙂
19 December, 07:18
István SzücsEverything fits well, I don't know, what is your problem 😉
You did a great job!
19 December, 09:28
Michael KohlI see that you resumed your studies in Gap-ology with an intesive F&S-course (filling&sanding). We expect your defence of the final result any time soon. 😉
19 December, 10:08
Roland SachsenhoferI had a lovely time reading your comments! Gap-ology as a course of study, which all modellers will probably take at some point, meets with my fullest approval! 🙂 Well, the idea of 'getting' a model out of the filler probably also coincides with an experience that many modellers already have had....
1 20 December, 06:33
SkyhikerWow, that fit is amazing. So crisp, so clean. No filler needed at all. Goes together like a perfect snap kit. Bandai's got some real competition there... Or NOT. Roland you're doing a great job. Gap-ology. Love it. You know your starting to get good when a model like this becomes normal. I truly find them the most satisfying because when they are finished and look great you know it made you work for those results.
20 December, 08:12
Ben MI agree. I am a member of the non aligned movement. I only build kits where the parts do not align.
20 December, 15:49
Roland SachsenhoferNAM - the "Non Alignment Movement" - has a new disciple: it is indeed very satisfying when a roughly correct shape emerges from such a pile of polystyrene and putty- thank you Skyhiker and Ben! 🙂 However, I realise that this is not for perfectionists, a few compromises and acceptances have to be made....
I learned another lesson in modesty here: it's not a good idea to assume that you can optimise the sequence of building steps by being so cool. Then you can end up like me here: because I wanted to simplify the not very visible equipment of the landing gear bay by leaving out parts, I got myself into a bit of a mess. Now I have to improvise in order to mount the undercarriage in a stable and safe manner. One of the ways I did this was by drilling a piece of wire - and a similar piece of wire to get the resin tyres stable on the undercarriage leg.
22 December, 10:50
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Michael, I'd like to hear that! The resin wheels are bought in - actually a B-17 part.
In the meantime, the fact that I've been working on the kit again for the last few days has borne fruit - I had to force myself to do it.... 🙂 But now it's almost done; tomorrow I want to apply one last coat of Alclad colour and then start rebuilding the windows. I'll show you a few -not quite up-to-date- pictures of Haoward Hughes Stratoliner
22 December, 20:10
Roland SachsenhoferThank you, happy Holidays to you as Well- and a merry time to you all, mates!
1 24 December, 09:20
Roland SachsenhoferFinished at last! A somewhat complex build with a result full of all kinds of compromises - but at least a nice big model 🙂 -and a legendary model at that: Howard Hughes had this aircraft converted into a 'Flying Penthouse' so that he could fly round the world in luxury in the summer of 1939. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, nothing came of it...
The (few) decals were a dream to work with - and I learnt a lot for number two: the Stratoliner as C-75 in the USAAF's livery is waiting in the stockpile!
Thanks for all your interest and motivating comments!
26 December, 16:26
DaveGlad to see it complete. Looks Good. Just sorry about the couple of tubs of putty needed to complete it. Give you credit for your patient and determination.
26 December, 17:26
Michael Razza ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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VK 3001 (p)
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Who is who on the tank?Ferdinand porsche?
Projet: German Vk.3001(p)
Scratchbuilt
25 December, 11:33
Jakko > Who is who on the tank?Ferdinand porsche?
Judging by the photo on his Wikipedia page, Porsche appears to be the man on the right, with the hat, who's looking forward. Not a clue about the others.
25 December, 14:15
Christian Bruera ajouté un nouvel album photo.
28 19 November, 11:39
Christian BruerBack to ship modelling, USS Santee out of the Trumpeter USS Sangamon. I choose Santee for her Ms17 scheme.
Working on the hull and airwing has already started.
Happy Modelling
Christian
1 19 November, 11:42
Thomas Wirschinggood luck for this interesting build Christian; will follow with interest!
19 November, 15:39
Christian BruerYou're welcome Thomas and Spanjaard. Still enough seats in the first row.
19 November, 17:43
bughunterWatching as this will be a great show! The little aircraft parts looks impressive - I do not complain anymore about small parts.
28 November, 19:37
Christian BruerSo let's have a start. Preparing the model for scratchbuilt and PE details.
Happy Modelling
Christian
2 December, 19:39
Christian BruerWelcome David 🙂
WIP on my USS Santee. The kit has some inaccuracies, f.e. hawse pipes in a wrong position. Also a lot of details are missing.
Today's progress, hawse pipes in correct position, framework and bollards added at the bow.
Happy Modelling
Christian
7 December, 19:43
Christian BruerWIP on my USS Santee. More details and scratchbuilt modifications.
Happy Modelling
Christian
1 9 December, 20:57
Christian BruerThank you Hang Li 🙂
Forward elevator is done.
Happy Modelling
Christian
12 December, 19:50
Christian BruerWIP on my USS Santee. The forecastle is nearly done. Several modifications were done to give it a more realistic touch.
I start to replace the forward flight deck supports. Trumpeter designed the as a solid section instead of a I-section.
Happy Modelling
Christian
1 15 December, 20:39
Christian BruerWIP on my USS Santee.
I replaced the supports below the flight deck. The moulded supports were much to thick and the replacements look much better.
The four flight deck supports on the bow are in place now. All in all it comes together as expected.
Happy Modelling
Christian
20 December, 22:04
Alec KNice progress Christian, I like all the scratched additions and replacements you are implementing 👍
21 December, 14:51
Christian BruerThank you very much Alec 🙂
WIP on my USS Santee.
According to ongoing research the forward flight deck supports needs to be modified.
The forward AA gun plattform has a different shape, therfore I scratchbuilt a new one.
Well, step by step it all comes together.
Happy Modelling
Christian
1 23 December, 20:21
Neulinga ajouté un nouvel album photo.
63 6 December, 06:15
CaptGPFDamn Neuling! Your work never ceases to amaze me! So many little details to absorb - another masterpiece!
6 December, 06:31
gorbyAnother amazing diorama! In fact it would be next to impossible to make it any more realistic. Top work Neuling!
6 December, 10:50
Michael KohlHe did it again. Everything just spot on. Very very fine.
Are those the kits wheels?
6 December, 22:02
NeulingHello mates, thanks a lot for the positive feedback! I´m glad you like my stuff. - Michael, the wheels are out of the box. The wrecker´s tires were rubber tires and I cut them on the underside with a sharp knife to attach them well to the base. Painting the uniforms I tried your technique, thank you! - Bob, 👍. - Both kits were good. There was however a problem with the wrecker´s instruction manual. It did not contain any description or picture of the wires and cables, which are very important at this model. Moreover I noticed the following mistakes: Chapter 1: it´s P 19 instead of T 19. Chapter 21: PE 9 instead of PE 12. Chapter 33: R9 mixed up with R4. Chapter 37: PE C 13 instead of PE C 11. Chapter 40: P 40 instead of P 30.
1 8 December, 17:10
Alexander GrivonevAnother amazing diorama, so good, so lifelike! Great photography as usual 👍
1 12 December, 10:07
MS KNot only is the quality of your work amazing, but your speed of work is also amazing. 👏👏
12 December, 14:43
NeulingThanks a lot, Alexander, Thomas and MS K! Much appreciated! - MS K, I am rather a slowhand. Not all of my albums show new dioramas. Some of them are up to 30 years old (not this one, it´s my latest build).
14 December, 09:53
J35JExcellent work! 👍🏻
Always inspiring to view all the detailed work you put in to your builds and dios.
2 14 December, 11:56
Alec KOutstanding!! And, your photography and lighting never ceases to amaze me 👍
1 14 December, 13:55
NeulingMany thanks, J35J, Alec K and Jean! - Jean, I tried to copy the tankograd photo as exactly as (to me) possible.
1 17 December, 09:20
Jennifer FranklinI was going to ask where you got the idea for this one, and then I saw the Tankograd article. It makes for an interesting scene, which you have rendered perfectly. Where did you get your figures from?
22 December, 03:45
NeulingDominik, Dietmar, Desert Marlin and Jennifer, thanks a lot for the positive feedback! Makes me glad. - Jennifer, the figures are composed of leftovers from other works. Over the years I have collected an array of arms, heads, legs, feet and hands. 🙂 - Merry Christmas to all mates and fellow modellers!
3 24 December, 13:00
Jean-Michel TilquinHi Neuling, I somehow missed this one. Another superb piece of history, congrats (and a bit late happy Xmas)!
26 December, 18:56
Andrea Tomassinia ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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Honda NSR 250 Luca Cadalora
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Projet: Honda NSR 250 Luca Cadalora
26 December, 18:44
coporadoa ajouté un nouvel album photo.
67 28 March, 16:26
coporadoBuild completed so far. Still waiting for the metal barrel. Quite challenging to attach the Zimmerit- PE parts. Was annoying when it comes to round shapes on the turret front armor. Treating those metal parts with some heat, made them much more handy to shape. First time using Friul tracks, very time consuming, but the best track result I´ve seen so far 🙂
1 April, 13:59
coporadoLower part of the tank was painted and received weathering. Tracks were mounted and connected. Rear fenders were the installed. Next is masking lower section and painting the upper parts.
2 June, 10:18
Christoph KunzNice job. I'm taking a seat.
Is it going to be some "Magdeburg-stuff" again?
2 June, 11:03
coporadoThe tank received several rounds of paint. Starting with red brown primer, followed by dark yellow as base color and finally the camo pattern. Next is detail painting, and weathering.
9 June, 15:30
coporadoInitial weathering steps were conducted; chipping the Zimmerit and the metal surfaces.
16 June, 09:20
coporadoThanks, Nick!
The exhaust was painted in a medium grey first. The parts having armor plates underneath were left in the original painting, as these area is less affected by heat and corrosion. Then a warm white followed by a reddish brown was applied using the sponge technique. Next was rust tones painted and blended with enamels. Colors of the original camo scheme where then applied with a sponge in the areas with less corrosion, to turn out the different stages of heat impact. Finally the upper parts received a slightly black shade to simulate the exhaust fume grime.
23 June, 08:21
coporadoKick off for the base. Styrofoam is the desired material for house, road and pavement. As the road and pavement is covered with lots of dirt and debris, I added cobblestone only randomly. For the road thin sheets of styrofoam were shaped using a 3D printed rolling pin. In order to create more texture the stones were carved with a pencil. For the pavement an old brush was used to shape the small stones. Everything was painted in several greyish, brownish, sandy tones with acrylics.
The shape of house was cut with the Proxxon hot wire. To make the facade more interesting I added some "decoration" around the upper windows. A border seperates the upper and lower floor. Next is closing the gaps between the decoration elements at the upper windows and cover the lower floor with wood.
28 July, 07:18
coporadoSlowly taking shape. Lower floor fassade updated with some wooden panels. Dirt and debris was added to the road and pavement and painted with the airbrush. I used the same colors I used for weathering the tank tracks. Next is windows and door installation and of course detailing the interior.
18 August, 12:32
coporadoLower and upper floor and walls were detailed using Balsa wood and wallpaper. Added windows using Balsa and lasercut as well as some transparent plastic for the glas parts. Also the infantry miniatures arrived meanwhile.
31 August, 13:17
coporadoScratch built some interior from balsa wood and plastic residues. The attic floor was installed. Next is finally building the lower floor entrance and preparing the roof.
9 September, 12:26
coporadoAs an important detail, I added the sign with the shop name where the Tiger was abandoned in Villers Bocage in 1944. Also the advertising was printed in a suitable font and prepared for installation.
13 October, 15:09
coporadoSlowly getting there. The roof was installed, using Juweela roof tiles. Final details added and glued to the interior. Next is painting the two fellows passing by.
30 October, 10:50
coporadoFirst uniform almost completed, some more blending is needed on that trousers. My very first time painting camouflage uniforms, challenging but fun once in the flow 🙂
22 November, 14:51
Spanjaardyou need t stop using that cruel device to miniaturize humans for your dios..... 😉
1 22 December, 12:53
Jan PetersBeautiful paintwork on those figures, model and base are excellent too.
This is going to be a great diorama.
22 December, 13:28
coporadoThank you all for your kind comments!
@Spanjaard: Once you pulled the trigger on that device once, you cannot stop doing it ever and ever again 😄
Final details have been attached to the house.
Wishing you all a merry merry Christmas and happy new year and of course happy modelling!
22 December, 16:53
Mid Franconiana ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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1:48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21
1:48
After adding some scratches a coat of Tamiya X-22 is applied.
Projet: Mitsubishi J2M Raiden
1+ 10 25 December, 14:07
Mid FranconianThanks Robert! I had such a fun time with this kit. In fact it is already finished but I want to share some in-progress pictures. It went together smoothly without any issues. Japanese aircraft of WWII had never really interested me until a few months ago. Now I am on fire and discover a long neglected area of great kits, cool markings and very interesting historical facts 😄. That is one of the great pros of our hobby - it never gets boring.
26 December, 08:21
Robert PodkońskiI knew that it is already finished from your project photo 😉 But WIP photos are (in a sense) even more interesting 🙂
26 December, 16:11
twelve_birdsa ajouté un nouvel album photo.
65 7 January 2021, 10:30
twelve_birdsthx guys – I need to ask you for some patience as I'm waiting on some after market stuff as well as a possible alternative kit, as I'm thinking about not building the amphibious version of the 5. I'll keep you posted though – and thanks for your interest!
9 January 2021, 10:12
twelve_birdshaha, ok. I now got everything I need for the build though; so I'll keep you updated.
12 February 2021, 13:47
twelve_birds...and I now saw why Thomas is interested in the build, seeing his beautiful Catalina from 2016!
12 February 2021, 13:50
Hanno KleineckeI really love these old photographs, they are truely works of art, so I'll be watching this !
12 February 2021, 15:15
Thomas BischoffDidn't look at the final pictures yet. Looks gorgeous! Hope to see it one day life!
11 March 2021, 20:07
NeilJust checking out albums. This is FANTASTIC! I have the 1/48 version. I'm thinking it's gonna be too big! Love your model?
1 April 2021, 13:16
twelve_birdsYes, the fit was quite ok after all – I'm happy how it turned out!
30 August 2021, 09:33
Hanno KleineckeThat is a really excellent result, flawless surfaces, great paintjob. 👍
6 September 2021, 20:07
Edward MacKenziePerfect! This is one of the best Catalinas i've seen so far!
7 September 2021, 10:23
Evan B...a ajouté un nouvel album photo.
26 December, 18:22
Curtis Cadena ajouté un nouvel album photo.
6 13 October, 20:29
Curtis CadenThe Amtronic is the car of the future as AMT thought it would look like back in 1969. AMT created this iconic concept model kit after a Detroit car show. The Amtronic is actually two vehicles in one. The two-place forward section could separate and travel on its own. For longer trips, the rear "station wagon" module would attach to the forward section for significantly more capacity. The Amtronic has aircraft-like retractable wheels. For longer range transport, this vehicle would engage a magnetic rail system that would allow the car to be propelled several hundred miles per hour. The car would generate its own lift thrust using two turbine-powered lift fans while engaged on the magnetic rail system.
14 October, 17:05
Curtis CadenThank you Gorby and Robert Podkonski! I bought this at model swap show this past spring. Just had to have it. The only difficulty is that with retractable wheels, I have no way to keep them in the down position. Still not sure how to pose it on the shelf. I recently added some photos with the mag-lev track.
15 October, 00:02
BozzerYep, I gotta admit it, this is a neat little kit! I'll have to keep an eye out for one.
20 October, 21:30
Curtis CadenThank you Ben M and Bozzer. I saw another one for sale at our local IPMS Chapter in Lorain Ohio Sunday. I do like the futuristic stuff. Bozzer I did check out Ollie's and only found a good selection of Atlantis models. I will have to keep checking for those trucks you mentioned. atlantis-models.com/
22 October, 12:47
BozzerCurtis, definitely keep checking. I believe that Walmart have some kits at Christmas too, though I've never seen them at my old local store. But definitely, Ollie's have them around this time. Last time, I got the Ratfink International and the trailer, for $20 a pop. I've also had the KW123, International 4300 and the AMT Chrome tanker trailer, all for $20 a pop. It's definitely worth checking out. 👍
22 October, 16:37
Mr DFun project 😁👍
We should all be driving these now.... future hasn't arrived yet
Nice job 👌
22 October, 17:04
Curtis CadenThank you Mr D. Magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends, guides, and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lift and propulsion. The highest recorded speed of a maglev train is 603 kilometers per hour (374.69 mph), achieved in Japan on 21 April 2015; 28.2 km/h faster than the conventional TGV speed record. Maglev trains exist in Asia and include Central Japan Railway Company's superconducting maglev train and Shanghai's maglev train, the oldest commercial maglev still in operation.
23 October, 08:43
Curtis CadenThank you Dominik Weitzer and Mr D. If you should build one of these kits use tape to keep the doors closed when positioning them and replace the pins of the wheels with some small screws.
25 October, 17:32
Curtis CadenThank you Mr D, Christian W, and Spanjaard. Outside of Disneyland and Disney World with the monorail I have not been made aware of magnetic levitation vehicles. Even now it seems futuristic, but this model was made in 1969. Incredibly visionary.
25 December, 18:23
BozzerI could be wrong, and I've not googled it yet, but didn't the Japanese mess around with Mag-Lev? Now you've got the best of my curiosity! I'm off to Googleland
25 December, 21:11
Curtis CadenJapan has several maglev trains, including the Linimo line and the SCMaglev system:
- Linimo line
This 9 km train in Aichi Prefecture runs from Fujigaoka Station in Nagoya to Yakuza Station in Toyota. It has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
- SCMaglev
This superconducting maglev system is being developed by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and the Railway Technical Research Institute. It's planned to be used on the Chūō Shinkansen rail line between Tokyo and Nagoya. The SCMaglev uses electrodynamic suspension (EDS) to levitate, guide, and propel the train. The L0 Series, a prototype vehicle based on SCMaglev technology, holds the record for fastest crewed rail vehicle at 603 km/h (375 mph).
Japanese Maglev Train: World's Fastest Bullet Train - JRailPass
The SCMaglev system is expected to revolutionize travel times in Japan. The Chūō Shinkansen is planned to connect Tokyo and Nagoya by 2027, and then extend to Osaka by 2045. Once completed, the line is expected to reduce travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to 40 minutes, and between Tokyo and Osaka to 67 minutes.
26 December, 10:52
BozzerIt was also good to read about the Germans and their experience. Unfortunately, there was a tragic crash, but that was human error, not the actual train.I had fun learning more about this subject, so thanks for the inspiration, Curtis 🙂
26 December, 18:20
Łukasz Glińskia ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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Polish Mustang III (316 Sqn RAF)
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The end of second evening - it's a real quick build kit (y)
Projet: Polish Mustang III (RAF)
1+ 2 25 December, 22:06
Thomas O'EhLooking good so far! I have the item on order, also planning to build a RAF Polish sqn from it, 315 in my case. Curious about your comment: What's wrong with the canopy? According to the manual a Malcolm canopy should be included?
Did you consciously choose the rear wheel bay color to be the same as the rest of the interior? My references show a zinc chromate yellow (e.g. Tamiya XF-4) for the rear wheel bay…
26 December, 13:19
Łukasz GlińskiThanks Thomas.
Yes, the Malcolm hood (aka blown) canopy is not present in my kit, only the "straight" one.
However I managed to modify it using some UV resin, it will have to do the job.
26 December, 17:51
Francois Royer de Vericourta ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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French Army Ferret Mk2 1/35
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Projet: French Army Ferret Mk2 1/35
21 21 May, 12:13
Francois Royer de VericourtMy intention is to do a véhicule used by a French paratroop regiment in Algeria.
Not certain of what tires they had ; may have changes depending on the periode ans the area of operation..
5 August, 22:12
Francois Royer de VericourtThe Edouard set is nice but requires somme additional scratch.
If one intends toi leave hatches closes, then Eduard set isn't realy required.
8 August, 07:04
David TaylorI have the interior set from Scorpion miniature models which is a very comprehensive set.
8 August, 18:16
Francois Royer de VericourtCould you share some pictures of the kit or the instructions ?
8 August, 21:18
David TaylorHi Francois.If you go to my stash list its all there.Failing that Scorpion Miniature models.
9 August, 15:43
Francois Royer de VericourtFound the instructions, thanks. They are going to be helpful for m'y scratch building and painting.
9 August, 18:08
Marc .a ajouté un nouvel album photo.
2 23 December, 12:48
Jack Aaronfelda ajouté un nouvel album photo.
39 13 December 2023, 07:45
Jack AaronfeldThanks guys, I think it turned out pretty well. Not the exact shade of blue I was after but it was pretty close
13 December 2023, 22:13
Christian WThis color looks strange on the car. But it works. When you see, how many colors were available for the 300SL then this is a welcome change. I'm a big fan of unusual colors. The built is flawless. The red interior looks crazy with this color. But good. It fits somehow.
I painted my Revell 300 SL blue too. There was a discussion on the point that this color "is not realistic". Jajaja. Keep you informed before you telling bullsh. Of course there was blue: 12 shades of blue (9 uni , 3 metallic). At the end of production, Mercedes offered 46 different colors! Most people know the SL in silver maybe black and ivory too, some in red. But those were just a hand full of so called "basic colors". The standard color was silver and at the end 1 of 3 were silver. Of all the production cars 166 had a special ordered color. And based on thet number, half of them had any kind of blue.
Sorry for off topic.
14 December 2023, 05:35
Jack AaronfeldThanks for the comment Christian, the colour was inspired by a real 300SL I came across whilst looking for examples - it's cyan so slightly lighter than mine but it was spec'd the same way with the red interior and the invory on the steering wheel and shifter. I can't recall if it was painted in that colour from the factory or if it was custom, but there is a writeup on it somewhere.
I really wanted to avoid painting it in silver because it's been done a million times and I wanted something unique
14 December 2023, 07:41
Dominik Weitzersomethin unique - perfect in my opinion! I like more extra colors than "boring-every-paining-stuff" a la red Ferrari or in this case silver Gullwing.
well done!
14 December 2023, 10:45
Spanjaardit may have not be my choice of color 😉 but a fa fantastic build nevertheless (and colors are a true personal choice anyway)
25 December, 11:02
Carl Vincent@SCM Data suggestionsplease, can we change the translation of Stash State in French
Instead of complete = achevé, we must say "Complet"
Thanks
Instead of complete = achevé, we must say "Complet"
Thanks
Mis en œuvre
1 25 December, 15:35
tyu@SCM Data suggestionsscalemates.com/colors/colorchip.php?id=2916
Color shown is certainly not FS34062., MRP-312 Colore 9 – Verde a.. 1936 (Italian AF), MR.Paint Satin, Acrylic Lacquer, 30ml is correct color.
Color shown is certainly not FS34062., MRP-312 Colore 9 – Verde a.. 1936 (Italian AF), MR.Paint Satin, Acrylic Lacquer, 30ml is correct color.
Mis en œuvre
1 21 December, 20:42
shadowlight@SCM Data suggestionsSCM Brand: TPI Me-Mod 
the link for the homepage and also alterations of it are dead - so it may be removed
the link for the homepage and also alterations of it are dead - so it may be removed
Mis en œuvre
1 22 December, 12:50
shadowlight@SCM Data suggestionsOn the site 40ft. Reefer (AMT T507, 1:25) the link for the external review can be erased because the forum exists any longer.
Mis en œuvre
1 24 December, 10:46
Motatim Stanislawa ajouté un nouvel album photo.
35 11 May 2021, 06:12
Motatim StanislawThanks all! Unfortunately, yes. I'd add a rivet, but I don't have a riveter.
11 May 2021, 12:27
Motatim StanislawRelatively normal, on 3 out of 5. True there is no numbering on the sprue ah and grooves under the details, there are crevices
24 May 2021, 15:18
Motatim StanislawReturn. I lay in red for a very long time, I decided to take it, a beautiful plane
18 November, 09:34
Ben MReally nice build, the paintwork is top notch. Love the weathering, and that's a great livery that you chose.
1 14 December, 18:00
Mike Blackwell@SCM Data suggestionsThe Super-Hobby Marketplace links for this Evangelion seem to link to Tamagotchis.
Neon Genesis Evangelion EVA-01 Test Type (Bandai 0054295, No)
Neon Genesis Evangelion EVA-01 Test Type (Bandai 0054295, No)
Commencé
1 25 December, 19:24
Chris Vandegrifta ajouté un nouvel album photo.
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FFG-48 USS Vandegrift
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Projet: FFG-48 USS Vandegrift
Scratchbuilt
4 21 September, 21:21
Johan van Meerlooa ajouté un nouvel album photo.
21 9 May 2023, 21:16
Johan van Meerlooboth are interesting, this one is total crap but will try to make the best of it
28 April, 17:11
Johan van Meerloofor the crap kit it is, its going on quite okay now with some colour on it at least, hopefully the cannopy wont ruin it all due to the bad kit
20 July, 07:12
SkyhikerI would have sanded those rivets off and reriveted both planes. But I can understand not doing that. Getting raised rivets to look good in silver is a real challenge.
20 July, 19:52
Johan van Meerlooa ajouté un nouvel album photo.
10 10 May 2023, 18:26
Robert PodkońskiGood job so far, Johan. Keep it up! (and do not mix the parts from both kits 😉
20 July, 06:33
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