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WIP Köln truck![View album, image #67 View album, image #67](/albums/img/8/9/8/1795898-28909-24-720.jpg)
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The rear
Progetto: DAF 95 XF & Trailer "Köln Truck"
30 16 June, 18:26
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I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
22 June, 18:33
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These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
22 June, 19:35
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I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
18 July, 09:20
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And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
18 July, 16:16
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Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
19 July, 13:51
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The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
20 July, 14:19
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That's pretty good moulding. I thought they were PE mate.
I'll get some pictures up myself, tomorrow, of what I've been up to?
It's been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!
20 July, 21:50
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Great progress with the DAF
I do hope Revell will re-release all of its classic and colorful kits like this one. It will looks amazing with all the decals.
30 July, 07:16
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Started with the decals. They're a bit older and fragile. Should have read the instructions better. Would have made life a bit easier now.
I don't know what Revell were thinking, but some of the curves are too steep for these decals. It takes a lot of softener, a hairdryer and a boatload of patience to get them right. Even then they tore in places. And I've only done 5 pieces.
30 July, 17:09
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience mate.
However, it's definitely made a difference, and I know, that it looks bloody fantastic!
This is why I'm not a big fan of decals. It's the worst part of any build, for me. Hence why I push myself, with my airbrushing? But, I have to be in the correct mood, in the correct conditions.
The decals on my Turnpiker, were terrible. The amount of decals softener that I used, started to affect the clear coat. Next time, I'm going to airbrush everything, and then put them both together, so you guys can give me your honest verdict.
But to try and airbrush those beautiful decals, that you have there, would take me years!
Do you think, you would have been better trying to copy them on your own decal paper, and trying it that way?
30 July, 17:51
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What I hate most about working with decals is the fact that there are no spare ones (at least for older, no more available kits).
So I wish you a huge amount of patience and luck! Take care, it will look great 👍
30 July, 18:02
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The overall quality of the decals is well enough. Thin, almost no decal film on the edges. It's just that on the rear of the cab, the trenches are so deep. Luckily this is the only part that has this. The roof has some extending bits, but there are seperate decals for those.
My life would have been a bit easier if I'd read the instructions more carefully. Revell wants you to decal some pieces, before glueing. That way all edges are nicely covered. I'm an advanced modeler, so I just did my thing...
The artwork on this one is a bit too complicated to airbrush, it would take me more than a few years.
It might take some time, but I'll finish this job in the end 😄
30 July, 18:10
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Before starting to use a complex or questionable decal sheet I take a high resolution photo of it with my phone (an old school flat-bed scanner will be even better). My reasoning is that if I mess the decals I would be able to print a new sheet somehow. Luckily never had to actually test this theory so far...
30 July, 19:07
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RTFM is overrated.
Good idea Goldman. Should give that a go on future builds.
31 July, 19:01
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Cracking job, on that cab, mate!
I'm glad you opened up the grill, it makes a hell of a difference!
Take your time with this now, because it'd be a shame if something went wrong, at the final fence?
This was always destined to be an epic build. I can't wait to see it married upto the trailer
3 August, 09:15
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I found the missing decal for on the nose. That'll need placing and then it's onto the trailer
3 August, 14:05
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When I see the decal work I know, why I'm not building racecars. I'd going crazy with all the roundings and millions of decals.
5 August, 05:01
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Mr Topcoat straight from the can. A bit grainy after the first coat. Better after the second.
24 August, 12:34
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Smoooooooth... Really good results from a can. Tried to paint a model with a can a few times - always ended with tears
26 August, 05:58
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Started assembly of the truck. Done a lot, more to do. I dread the sanding and polishing of the cab
28 August, 19:35
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I did a light sanding and polishing on the truck. I'm not going to ruin it a this stage.
31 August, 14:25
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aggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
13 14 May, 20:04
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Nicely done, indeed! Are the tracks in this kit 'length and link'? Very neatly assembled 🙂
4 June, 16:18
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Thanks for comments gentlemen, working on Marder 1 at moment, will put album on soon
31 August, 14:18
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aggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
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KV-9 for painting practice![View album, image #42 View album, image #42](/albums/img/8/9/2/1795892-143588-15-720.jpg)
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I think, it is done. For now )
Progetto: KV-9 for painting practice
45 27 June, 09:04
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Very nice texturing and weld marks on this Soviet beast. The photo etch details is a nice touch.
10 July, 02:10
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Thank you, Mate! This photo etch is selfmade from 0.2mm brass plate ))) I need to buy the photo etch bender, to make it better. ))
10 July, 07:14
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Thanks, Mate!
I try to make weld beads like on my favorite YT cannel )))
1) I make a groove with scraiber, if it necessary on the plane surfaces.
2) Next, i prepare 2 component putty, and make a thin "laces" out of it.
3) After that, I carefully fill the grooves and angles with putty "laces" and apply welding texture with special tool (toothpick with tip warped with brass sheet, witch forms small speared C shape).
That is all.
9 August, 09:30
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Thanks, Friends! It is a really exciting and addictive process )))
I would like too ask, can anyone tell me, how to paint a "glass"? I mean, i need to imitate a glass on the headlight, and i can't find info, how to do it.
27 August, 10:05
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I do a mix of light blue, light beige and white. Using only white is just too stark. Hit it with a little clear gloss, and then a grimy wash. Still doesn't compare to the kits with the clear plastic lens covers, but doesn't look bad.
27 August, 11:24
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The 'painting exercise' is a success. Well done! 👍🏻.If this is an exercise then I am already looking forward to your 'for real work'😉
27 August, 13:43
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Thanks for kind words! Enjoying every new step on this way! Next goes Tiger )
27 August, 16:47
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aggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
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Type 97 vs 7.5cm anti tank gun moc![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/8/9/0/1795890-144821-36-720.jpg)
1:35
Alright time to start this thingamabob i hope i dont mess it up
Progetto: Pacific strike
31 August, 14:14
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possiede questo oggetto
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Reconnaissance Seaplane
Aichi E16A1 Zuiun Type 11 (Late production) 801st Kokutai 302nd Reconnaissance Hikotai Fujimi 1:72
72066 (C-31) 1998 Nuove parti 31 August, 14:12
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aggiunto un nuovo album fotografico.
60 27 December 2023, 16:31
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Another update on the Mirage. Despite my initial plan to make this a quick and simple project, I used PE parts for the cockpit and created rivets all over the model with improvised tools (saw blade). Then I had to fill some gaps along the wing roots and air intakes. The panels on the nose were also filled for the simple reason that they don't exist on the real counterpart. Final reveal coming soon!
5 January, 20:20
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Last update on the Mirage - I'll probably upload a detailed video about the building and painting process tomorrow. As you can see, it wasn't easy to get a somewhat realistic colour tone and I had to mix quite a few paints until I was satisfied with the outcome. A lot of weathering was done using enamel weathering products and oils.
7 January, 20:55
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Brilliant progress 👍 respect for spraying the AquaColours, I couldn't avoid clogging with them.
8 January, 13:02
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Thank you guys! Yes, I also avoid spraying Revell paints but unfortunately in this case they were my only option :/
8 January, 15:03
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Finished another project! Overall this was quite an enjoyable build, even though a few gaps had to be filled and it wasn't easy to mix the blue camo of the Mirage. As usual, all details can be found in my video! Youtube Video
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8 January, 18:14
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great ,just to improve the next ones, lighten the blue, and put yellow on the dorsal antennae and on the fin a white comma at the top this one = antenna
28 April, 16:20
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Added a new review for:
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410 Squadron Demonstration CF-18 2005 Limited Edition - Uncle Bill's Hobby
Leading Edge 1:72
LE-2005 2005 Nuovo stampo 31 August, 14:03
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