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Mike Volkov
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added a new photoalbum.
25 12 August, 14:29
Mike Volkov
Unfortunately the model has suffered unrepaired damage and will not be completed. 😥 Maybe I will buy the kit again later.
Unfortunately the model has suffered unrepaired damage and will not be completed. 😥 Maybe I will buy the kit again later.
20 August, 14:58
Thomas Kolb
Oh, I am so sorry, it looked absolutely superb! 🙁 But I know, these things happen from time to time, one bad move and it all goes down the drain.
Oh, I am so sorry, it looked absolutely superb! 🙁 But I know, these things happen from time to time, one bad move and it all goes down the drain.
20 August, 18:43
Spanjaard
would the cockpit be salvaged? it was looking great (riveting was looking amazing too)
would the cockpit be salvaged? it was looking great (riveting was looking amazing too)
13 September, 18:24
Mike Volkov
It happened that I overdid the chipping. When it was done, I felt I had chipped too much paint. These Zeroes were not as characteristically worn as the green ones. I thought I'd start over and started washing it off with thinner. The Leveling thinner didn't clean it off though, it just mixed the paint with the metallic paint. I tried to wash it off with Mr. Tool Cleaner, but it immediately dissolved the plastic, deforming the wing.
So sadly, I gave up on it. I dismantled the landing gear, cockpit, propeller and engine cowling, which I was able to salvage and will use in another project later.
It happened that I overdid the chipping. When it was done, I felt I had chipped too much paint. These Zeroes were not as characteristically worn as the green ones. I thought I'd start over and started washing it off with thinner. The Leveling thinner didn't clean it off though, it just mixed the paint with the metallic paint. I tried to wash it off with Mr. Tool Cleaner, but it immediately dissolved the plastic, deforming the wing.
So sadly, I gave up on it. I dismantled the landing gear, cockpit, propeller and engine cowling, which I was able to salvage and will use in another project later.
13 September, 19:34
Roland Sachsenhofer
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
13 September, 19:23
Roland Sachsenhofer
First pictures of the first steps in the construction of a B-17G, whose mission role particularly appealed to me: I had long been fascinated by the sea rescue missions of this B-17 equipped with a droppable lifeboat! So I was delighted when I found one of the rare kits on the subject here on scalemates.
A few months ago I had already built an Academy 'Flying Fortress' in an early B version, the kit qualities of which I thoroughly enjoyed. The accuracy of fit is not far from 'perfect' and the details that are often missing in these Academy kits have to be added wherever it is important. In this case that means A set of etched parts for the cockpit and nose area, as well as an exterior set, especially for the engines and undercarriage, and resin tyres, also from Eduard. Not to forget: the seat cushions from Kits World were used in the cockpit
First pictures of the first steps in the construction of a B-17G, whose mission role particularly appealed to me: I had long been fascinated by the sea rescue missions of this B-17 equipped with a droppable lifeboat! So I was delighted when I found one of the rare kits on the subject here on scalemates.
A few months ago I had already built an Academy 'Flying Fortress' in an early B version, the kit qualities of which I thoroughly enjoyed. The accuracy of fit is not far from 'perfect' and the details that are often missing in these Academy kits have to be added wherever it is important. In this case that means A set of etched parts for the cockpit and nose area, as well as an exterior set, especially for the engines and undercarriage, and resin tyres, also from Eduard. Not to forget: the seat cushions from Kits World were used in the cockpit
13 September, 19:33
Greg Baker
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
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Cigars of the Pharaoh (Hawker Demon)New: 13 September, 06:44 1:72
Project: Cigars of the Pharaoh (Hawker Demon)
34 18 April, 05:15
Greg Baker
This one is likely to be a quick little build. It's basically the companion piece to the Puss Moth, so I felt like I couldn't really build one without the other. Erik is right though, the kit is of an impressive vintage. It is indeed a few years older than I am, and has the flash to prove it. 🙂
Anyway, thanks for joining, there's plenty of seats available, so no shoving. 😉
This one is likely to be a quick little build. It's basically the companion piece to the Puss Moth, so I felt like I couldn't really build one without the other. Erik is right though, the kit is of an impressive vintage. It is indeed a few years older than I am, and has the flash to prove it. 🙂
Anyway, thanks for joining, there's plenty of seats available, so no shoving. 😉
18 April, 14:01
Greg Baker
You say that now... but wait till you see how much putty and sanding is required~
You say that now... but wait till you see how much putty and sanding is required~
6 May, 19:05
Greg Baker
Well, it's supposed to be a Hawker Hart apparently... but the Hawker Demon is close enough... I mean, it's not like it's a Spitfire. 😉
Well, it's supposed to be a Hawker Hart apparently... but the Hawker Demon is close enough... I mean, it's not like it's a Spitfire. 😉
6 May, 23:10
Alex K
Good enough for me - I'm arguably one of the least rivet-counting persons in here... just asking/checking... 😉
Good enough for me - I'm arguably one of the least rivet-counting persons in here... just asking/checking... 😉
6 May, 23:25
Matthew A
And only a masochist with ADHD would consider trying to convert it back to a Hart like the original 1957 tool... 🤪
And only a masochist with ADHD would consider trying to convert it back to a Hart like the original 1957 tool... 🤪
7 May, 16:18
Greg Baker
What did you call me? 😉
I mean, besides the dip between the two cockpits... are there any other differences? They look quite similar to me...
What did you call me? 😉
I mean, besides the dip between the two cockpits... are there any other differences? They look quite similar to me...
7 May, 17:57
Alex K
Well, the "dip between the two cockpits" is the main difference I was referring to above... Plus, you'll have to skip the Demon's long exhausts, I guess...
Well, the "dip between the two cockpits" is the main difference I was referring to above... Plus, you'll have to skip the Demon's long exhausts, I guess...
7 May, 18:25
Greg Baker
Not exactly sure what picture to take to update my progress… I'm working on bits of everything all at once!
Not exactly sure what picture to take to update my progress… I'm working on bits of everything all at once!
10 May, 05:52
Matthew A
The main difference between a Demon and a Hart is the exhausts, the turret and the starboard machine gun. Will send a PM
The main difference between a Demon and a Hart is the exhausts, the turret and the starboard machine gun. Will send a PM
16 May, 16:53
Alex K
IF however (regardless of how a real Hart should be) what is shown in the comic ("That's what I call" etc frame) is indeed a starboard mg (please correct me if I'm wrong...) then starting with a Demon kit was perhaps indeed a better idea than starting with a Hart kit.... IF this is the case... then you'll only have to deal with the rear seat/turret thing and the free (ala Fury) exhausts, no?
IF however (regardless of how a real Hart should be) what is shown in the comic ("That's what I call" etc frame) is indeed a starboard mg (please correct me if I'm wrong...) then starting with a Demon kit was perhaps indeed a better idea than starting with a Hart kit.... IF this is the case... then you'll only have to deal with the rear seat/turret thing and the free (ala Fury) exhausts, no?
16 May, 19:43
Greg Baker
Yeah. I think so. Matthew provided some detailed comparison images but after looking at them and at the main page from the album... it seems to be a little bit of both...
Yeah. I think so. Matthew provided some detailed comparison images but after looking at them and at the main page from the album... it seems to be a little bit of both...
16 May, 22:09
Matthew A
In Tintin in the Land of the Black Gold it could be a Hawker Hardy
i.imgur.com/57c2RcA.jpeg
In Tintin in the Land of the Black Gold it could be a Hawker Hardy
i.imgur.com/57c2RcA.jpeg
23 May, 21:51
Greg Baker
A couple of updates. The supports next to the fuselage were so weak that 3/4 of them snapped even before I got them off the sprue. So instead I just used some bent wire. The holes they are meant to slot into were gaping caverns as well, so a fair amount of putty was needed to make it at least slightly better. Now I'm left with a decision to make. The Hawker Demon has two large exhaust tubes that run from the engine down the sides. They're not present in the Tintin album (which most closely resembles a Hawker Heart I believe). So... do I leave the two side holes and the large trenches on either side of the engine cowling, or do I just shrug my shoulders and use the parts that came in the box?
The Blue Rider decals went on easily enough. They're a bit shiny, but I think I can deal with that.
A couple of updates. The supports next to the fuselage were so weak that 3/4 of them snapped even before I got them off the sprue. So instead I just used some bent wire. The holes they are meant to slot into were gaping caverns as well, so a fair amount of putty was needed to make it at least slightly better. Now I'm left with a decision to make. The Hawker Demon has two large exhaust tubes that run from the engine down the sides. They're not present in the Tintin album (which most closely resembles a Hawker Heart I believe). So... do I leave the two side holes and the large trenches on either side of the engine cowling, or do I just shrug my shoulders and use the parts that came in the box?
The Blue Rider decals went on easily enough. They're a bit shiny, but I think I can deal with that.
11 September, 15:38
Greg Baker
Thanks Matthew. I'm quite pleased with how the colouring came out too. A 2:1 ratio of Tamiya Buff (XF-57) and Khaki (XF-49) seems to have done the trick... or at least close enough for me.
Thanks Matthew. I'm quite pleased with how the colouring came out too. A 2:1 ratio of Tamiya Buff (XF-57) and Khaki (XF-49) seems to have done the trick... or at least close enough for me.
11 September, 15:58
Greg Baker
I just noticed the artwork has actual rigging on it, so it looks like I'm not quite as done as I thought. Besides that, only a few nice white fluffy clouds needed for the base.
I just noticed the artwork has actual rigging on it, so it looks like I'm not quite as done as I thought. Besides that, only a few nice white fluffy clouds needed for the base.
13 September, 13:50
Daniel Taft
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Op Enduring Freedom - War on Terrorism Coalition Air Power over Afghanistan - Part 1
Air-Graphic Models 1:72
AIR72-002 201x New tool Multi-topic (8)13 September, 19:29
Daniel Taft
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A-10 Thunderbolt II - GAU-8 Avenger gun tip and Pitot Tube
Master 1:72
AM-72-063 13 September, 19:28
Clair Greenwood
Heading down to the USS Cod to meet Drachinefel the youtube naval historian!!!
13 September, 19:28
Daniel Taft
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Fairchild A-10A/C Thunderbolt II Flying in the United States Air Force
Aircraft in Detail No. 030
Robert Pied, Nicolas Deboeck
2023 13 September, 19:25
Jay C
Some1 could finally make some video review of this.
Some1 could finally make some video review of this.
29 March 2022, 12:39
Clair Greenwood
You're very welcome buddy, I just happened to come across it and remembered your post.
You're very welcome buddy, I just happened to come across it and remembered your post.
13 September, 19:24
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