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Jakko added a new photoalbum.
5 2 July, 20:50
gorbyI think you win this weeks prize for most heavy duty modelling tool. 😄
Looks a very interesting conversion.
5 July, 06:33
Jakko > I think you win this weeks prize for most heavy duty modelling tool. 😄
Probably, yeah 🙂 It's a metalworking lathe, so a bit overkill for just turning down the seam on those wheels, but I didn't feel like aching fingers from scraping them down with a knife — I get those even when I hold them in a modelling vice, never mind just between my fingers.
> that kind of set up can tool a real bogie!!
Having seen a disassembled Sherman bogie up close, I must say I think this one is a size too small for that 😉
5 July, 08:53
Roland Sachsenhoferadded a new photoalbum.
58 31 May, 08:58
Roland SachsenhoferWith these pictures I am starting a project that I am deliberately building parallel to the Boeing 307 'Stratoliner': both aeroplanes are apparently based on the same concept and not only have identical designs, but also share components such as wings, landing gear and engines. The Academy kit has an excellent fit and a refreshing simplicity, so to speak: the interiors would be practically empty except for the simplest seats. So I borrowed a little from my etched parts box and fitted the metal seats with matching upholstery. It certainly looks better than originally! 🙂
31 May, 09:05
Roland SachsenhoferThe fuselage halves are now together - the accuracy of fit remains excellent...
1 June, 15:13
Roland SachsenhoferThank you mates!
The pictures are no longer up to date, but show an important step forward: all clear parts are masked!
5 June, 18:11
Roland SachsenhoferTo avoid giving the impression that nothing has happened: the first layer of Alclad 'White Aluminium' has already been applied over this black!
9 June, 09:32
Roland SachsenhoferNow the B-17B has its NMF dress and will not take it off: in the meantime I have sprayed a layer of gloss paint so that I can start applying the decals tomorrow.
23 June, 15:27
Roland SachsenhoferThat makes me very happy - thank you!
A few quick pictures of the current state: I tried to apply the decals yesterday, but the Academy material turned out to be extremely brittle. The beautiful decal marking in red-white-blue on the rudder was a complete self-destructior - and that to such a clear and impressive extent that I even wanted to take a photo of it, because it looked funny 🙂
Well, no big deal, I'll just spray this part myself. In general, the photos make it clear that the decals need to be repaired or even redone in some places.
25 June, 07:18
CuajeteMany times it is better to paint instead of using some decals. Luckily that has an easy solution, Roland. You do much more complicated arrangements than this and always have very good results. Cheer up!
25 June, 17:28
Roland SachsenhoferA few new pictures of the B-17B under construction: the tail is now in the characteristic red-white-blue colour scheme, now the phase begins in which the need for improvement and touch ups is recognised and the various small parts such as antennas, brake lines or the engines/cowling - well, here one can no longer speak of "small parts" due to the amount of etched parts. I can't wait to see how the clear parts have held up under the masking!
29 June, 19:28
Roland SachsenhoferDie B-17B ist gestern fertig geworden; ein den letzten Tagen ein wenig foto-faul überfalle ich Euch jetzt mit den Bildern der fertig gestellten "Flying Fortress" in der ersten in Serie gebauten Version!
Wenn man so will, kann man sagen, dass die B-17 ein fotogenes Flugzeug abgibt; dazu trägt auch das blinkende NMF bei.
Die meisten Panel-Strukturen wurden nur mit unterschiedlichen Alclad- Metalltönen geschaffen, das Academy Modell selbst zeigt relativ wenig Strukturen
Ich bin jedenfalls froh, dass die ganze Abkleberei gut gegangen ist und die Klarteile zum größten Teil auch nichts an ihrer Klarheit eingebüßt haben. Bei den Fotos kommt ab und an als Größenvergleich eine Pilotenfigur und wie schon bei vielen 1:72 Modellen als "runing gag" mein Motorrad....
Ich hoffe die Bilder gefallen Euch so, wie mir der kurzweilige Bau Spaß gemacht hat- jetzt auf zum "zivilen" Bruder der B-17, der Boeing 307 Stratoliner!
4 July, 19:40
Łukasz GlińskiMy poor command of Tschürman tells me it's done - congrats, it looks very cool in this colourful NMF 👍
4 July, 20:04
Roland SachsenhoferYour comments make me very happy and motivate me - thank you for your encouraging words indeed, mates!
5 July, 12:55
Tony Gadded a new photoalbum.
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CAMs Vickers 6-Ton Light Tank Alt B Early Production - Siam (Thailand) 
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10 1 June, 12:33
Neiladded a new photoalbum.
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Modelcraft | No. 48-021 | 1:48 | North American F-82E Twin Mustang (WIP)
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WORK IN PROGRESS. UPDATED: 5/7/24...
Project: North American F-82E Twin Mustang
35 7 February, 10:08
NeilWelcome Robert, Jennifer and Gorby, very pleased to have your interest 🙂 your definitely right there @gorby. I mean I'm used to building 'duff' old kits, but this kit is duffer than the duffest thing ever made by the worlds duffest person! If that makes sense! Hahaha 🤣🤣
20 February, 00:42
Nathan DempseyWith all the faith within me I summon blessings upon you in this build Neil. This one makes AA Models look like Hasegawa. With that said I felt a great sense of accomplishment upon finishing mine ( something I rarely feel).
20 February, 01:52
Spanjaardit takes courage to even start such a great quality model.... but you are certainly getting good result out of it, looking forward the end result
20 February, 03:15
NeilWelcome! Thanks very much for all your encouraging words mates. You talented bunch are all very kind to show interest in my efforts with such a humble kit. It's definitely fighting me! I've got it a bit further along now, will add some imagery soon - we're at the primer, sand, prime, sand stage. Hahaha!
1 March, 09:23
JohnThanks for wrestling with this beast of a kit so I don't have to. 👍 Looking good so far with lots of your elbow grease.
7 March, 21:56
NeilCheers mate! 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement. I'll continue the battle on this one 👍
18 March, 19:53
NeilI'm used to building old kits that need 'help'. But this one needs a bit more than usual. After a lot of pre-paint priming filling/scraping/hacking/filing/sanding work and then more post primer fiddling, it's beginning to take shape somewhat. I couldn't resist giving it a blast of aluminium lightly on the wings last night! 😉 👍
10 May, 13:12
gorbyRemarkable perseverance and patience Neil. Most people would have given up on it by now.
10 May, 14:16
NeilHi Gorby 👍 Thanks mate! Yeah, I'll get it into some kind of Mustang shape hopefully.
10 May, 19:17
Thomas BischoffI for sure would have given up!
a lot of work but the result is convincing 👍
11 May, 06:44
Mike MontgomeryIs it weird that I could feel your pain, just by looking at the photos of your build?
11 May, 11:36
NeilHi Thomas 🙂 yeah, it's tried my patience that's for sure. Thanks for your words of encouragement though mate, really appreciated 👍 I'll get there. At the end of the day, if it looks (a bit) like a Mustang then it is a Mustang!! Obviously it's no Hasegawa! @mike, hehehe. Yeah I've kept my language polite, but not surprised my pain was still apparent! 🤣 Thanks for dropping by 👍
11 May, 12:39
NeilThanks Nathan - I know you 'appreciate' this kit journey also! I'm really not sure that a stars and stripes aluminium scheme is gonna be the easiest finish to help hide imperfections of this kit either. But I'll do my best 👍
15 May, 12:16
Patryk S.Following! Watching your builds of those older kits is something I can never get enough of because of the quality of your builds and the nostalgia factor. Big Respect from my side. Greetings, Patryk.
15 May, 12:57
NeilHi Patryk 🙂 Thanks mate! That means a lot. It's true that more often than not, it's a bit of a slog to get these oldies into shape. It's often tempting to bin one, hahaha 🤣 Especially when I look on the feed and see all these wonderful new kits which seem to (nearly always) fit in such an accomplished manner. But I rather masochisticaly choose to continue! Who knows why!? You're very kind, especially as I'm aware of your own skills. Greetings back atcha matey 😎👍
15 May, 20:27
NeilHi mates. Thanks very much for checking in again and your encouraging words, hope you're both well 🙂 👍 Your feedback is most gratefully received and buoys me up to continue attacking this dastardly duo! POW! BANG! KAPOW! 👍 😉
28 June, 09:35
Freakadded a new photoalbum.
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1:72 Speedrun: F4U with droppable tank
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At the delivery site, I addes these tiny decals on the gear doors.. and..
Project: 1:72 Speedrun: F4U-1D Corsair
14 27 April, 19:58
FreakI really enjoyed doing a quick build with a deadline and a nice dark uniform paint scheme again. Never thought I'd be able to deliver something like this in just one weekend and a bit! And it motivates me to finish the tough camo on the Belgian Sea King.
Thanks for the likes!
P.S. to be clear, this is not an actual commissioned build but just for a friend who loves the Corsair
1 May, 20:44
Mr DI've got the Tamiya 1/72 in my stash, will build it after my IAR-80
Nice job 👍👍 it's a really hard model to get a realistic look with 👌
4 July, 17:53
FreakThanks, Mr D!
The dark color is forgiving of my brushing skill and Vallejo acrylics, so that helped!
Looking forward to both of those builds of yours! I should do an IAR 80 too at some point, perhaps with a figure inside representing my Romanian roommate. She's in this picture, disapproving of the Union Jack:
Sea Harrier FRS.1, 70s, magnets | Album by Fr3ak (1:72)
5 July, 15:21
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M142 High Mobility Artilery Rocket System (HIMARS) Detail-up Set for Trumpeter kit
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ME-35076 2023 New tool 5 July, 17:20
J35Jadded a new photoalbum.
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Sea Mosquito TR mk 33
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Final stretch! Some varnish and final wing assembly left.
Project: Sea Mosquito TR mk 33
1+ 40 7 December 2023, 18:57
RandoHad no idea that they made a carrier borne Mosquito til I saw this project, lots of interesting and unique features to include here
19 December 2023, 23:44
J35J@Rando - Thanks for your intrest, indeed it is a quite unique bird.
Derived from the Mosquito the Sea Mosquito was intended to be used aboard the Fleet Air Arm's aircraft carriers. During its time in service it would only be used by land based squadrons. Two variants of the de Havilland Sea Mosquito were built and only 67 was produced.
21 December 2023, 16:23
Andy Ballwell, this version I haven't heard of, so I'll crane my neck over yours...
10 January, 19:40
Łukasz GlińskiSeems quite a logical idea - staying afloat in case of ditching into the sea 😄
10 January, 19:46
Bernd GrünVery nice project. It turns out very well. 👍 Didn't know anything about Sea Mosquitos.
15 March, 14:22
J35JThanks mates for your intrest and kind comments. The project is slowly moving forward. Waiting for some photo etch parts.
15 March, 19:45
J35JThanks David & Rando for you comments. Much appreciated👍🏻
Paint job and a light weathering in progress. Need to crack on with the decals in next phase before getting the folded wings in place.
21 June, 09:18
Robert PodkońskiSomehow I missed this project before... And I have never heard about Sea Mossie up to now... Great job so far - keep it up!
28 June, 18:59
J35JThanks BC NRA for your kind comments. Yes, the Sea Mosquito was a rare bird. Always fun to research & build the more odd versions.
1 July, 20:29
Tom B.added a new photoalbum.
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"Ditched in Normandy" - 15cm Panzerwerfer + Humber Scout Car
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Finished!
Project: Ditched in the Normandy
14 24 June, 19:22
Tom B.Heyo all! I have not really posted anything about this particular project yet, even though is has been holding me up for quite a bit of time now...
As modellers, our hobby naturally includes a lot of problem-solving and some challenges and maybe I should not be complaining, but it felt like this particular project trew a bunch of sticks and stones in my path:
Firstly, the resin Humber Scout Car was abit of a challenge with all the sanding and cutting that comes with these types of kit... apparently taking the place of the instructions, which I did not get any of. With a bit of research however, it was overall ok to build.
Secondly, the Roden Panzerwerfer has rubber tracks which I knew were too short beforehand. Thus I first bought a 3D printed replacement running-gear from FC Modeltrend. That piece however turned out to be an example of how not to do 3D-printed products: it sat on the plate without any angle and was a single piecewith two tracks, the suspension and some chassis-parts... how does one support such a print? Apparently not correctly, as the supports along the side-details of the wheels and suspension parts were partially "molten" into the details which in the end prevented me from using this piece. If you have a micro-drill, calm hands and a lot of time, one could "carve out" the supports and reinstate the details, I suppose... For me, switching to a Modelltrans-set (one piece running gear for each side) was the order of the day. It is not perfectlycast either, but after some adjustment, I made it fit the Roden kit. Using the PE-set and doing the interior took a lot of time as well, but that was largely fine.
As said, maybe I am complaining too much and in that case do take these notes as a simple report on the difficulties experienced so far in this project... rant is over 👍
24 June, 19:41
Alec KLooks great so far! I certainly appreciate your report as it highlights challenges one can encounter: so rant away 🙂 👍
25 June, 13:37
Tom B.Appreciate your interest mates 👍 maybe I´m able to get the groundwork ready to paint with some additional scatter and some static grass
25 June, 14:15
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