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Build Report Millennium Falcon
1:72
I’m very happy about the gold medal.
And, almost more importantly, the falcon returned to its nest in one piece.
3+ 261 11 October 2022, 15:17
Cliff KiddHi Jorg, I'm just in the process of getting one of these!...look forward to your build!
22 October 2022, 11:28
Jörg Schäfer AuthorWir ihr sehen könnt bin ich im Moment sehr wankelmütig was mein nächstes Projekt angeht.
Es geht also doch weiter mit dem Falken. 🤦♂️
1 December 2022, 16:09
TorstenSchöner Fortschritt, durch die Farben kommt mehr Leben rein, stay on target 😉
25 December 2022, 09:14
Jörg Schäfer AuthorDanke Torsten.
Ich werde mit den Filter und Washing Farben noch ein wenig experimentieren um das ganze noch ein bisschen lebendiger zu bekommen. Das kann ich an der Unterseite recht gefahrlos machen, da man die im Diorama kaum sieht.
25 December 2022, 20:37
TorstenWas sind das für interessante Halterungen, welche an den Mandibeln sind?
1 January 2023, 11:20
Jörg Schäfer AuthorVielen Dank Männers. 😊
@ Michael
Ich mag unaufgeräumte Arbeitsplätze nicht. Da ist man nur am Suchen.
@Torsten
Das sind selbst gefertigte Aufnahmen für die Mandibeln. So kann ich sie besser anfassen und lackieren. Einfach ein Stück Gewindestange in ein Kunststoff- und Stahlprofil gesteckt und verschraubt.
1 January 2023, 11:54
Christian LehmannSehr schön! Bin auf das Diorama gespannt. Hast du denn den Platz für das fertige Modell schon reserviert?
19 January 2023, 05:43
Jörg Schäfer AuthorDanke Chris.
Bei mir kloppen sich die Modelle langsam um die besten Plätze.
19 January 2023, 07:23
Dash RendarYou're even building a Diorama for this? Dang. Might need a separate coffee table / display space for this. Looking forward, though, this thing looks great. Recently bought one as well for quite cheap and am looking forward to building it.
19 January 2023, 09:20
Jörg Schäfer AuthorDanke Dash.
Da ich sonst Schiffe von über einem Meter Länge baue, kann der hier auf dem Nachttisch Platz nehmen. 🙂
Ja, freu dich drauf, macht echt Spaß den zu bauen.
19 January 2023, 09:51
Dash RendarOh wow, that diorama idea.... will be... crazy. Really looking forward to that. 😮
2 February 2023, 17:50
Живко ДжаковThis is getting more and more interesting! Looks like a real poorly maintained YT-1300.
2 February 2023, 21:48
Jörg Schäfer AuthorNice that you like it.
True, Han really could have put a little more money into maintaining the Falcon. 😄
3 February 2023, 03:46
Gareth BurgeLate to the party here, but following along with interest. Great work so far!
10 March 2023, 15:14
Slavo HazuchaSpectacular 👍🏻
Might well be better than the actual film prop - wow - great job and an unending field of details to discover - love the weathering and blaster damage ! 👍🏻
18 March 2023, 14:30
Dietmar BogatzkiMöge die Macht weiter mit dir sein, Jörg. Bisher sieht der Falke super aus 👍
18 March 2023, 18:15
Gareth LloydJörg, I'm honoured that you thought my little Falcon was a "Sehr schöne Falke", yours is absolut klasse 😊
5 April 2023, 17:40
Dietmar BogatzkiBin mal auf das Diorama gespannt, Jörg, aber da wartet mein Falke auch noch drauf..
6 April 2023, 17:09
Jörg Schäfer AuthorUnd ich erst mal Dietmar.
Mach mir schon einen Kopf wie das Grundgerüst am besten zu realisieren ist.
7 April 2023, 08:04
Gary KitchenStunning. I love the gouge on the underside and the contrast as you flip from the weathered underside to the pristine topside between pic38-39 is a stunning contrast highlighting the work you have put in there. Amazing and inspiring stuff 👍
7 April 2023, 08:11
Jörg Schäfer AuthorGuys, your comments are very flattering and mean a lot to me.
7 April 2023, 09:06
TreehuggerQ: Unsure if OP said anything about this, but are the LEDs linked in a serie, or are there multiple wires for all the LEDs?
11 April 2023, 10:16
Jörg Schäfer AuthorManny thanks..
Two LEDs each are soldered to a cable, since I only had two outputs, Treehugger.
11 April 2023, 15:12
TreehuggerI have yet to fiddle with LED's for my Enterprise NCC-1701 refit, but I did learn from some place that, if one place LEDs in a serie, then if one LED fail, they all fail. So probably best to have serveral wires around instead of one loop for such LED projects.
Another thing to worry about, is not having the LED die too soon, but I guess that might be just some calibration thing if building all this stuff from scratch.
Heh I invested in a digital power supply for LED projects some years back, but haven't gotten around to using it yet.
11 April 2023, 16:31
Jörg Schäfer AuthorI'm not particularly worried about the LEDs.
They won't often be glowing in the finished model. Maybe at an exhibition or when there are visitors. A permanent light is therefore not provided. It's just a nice gimmick for me
12 April 2023, 08:02
Joerg R.Lieber Jörg
Wenn ich meinen Falcon gedrucktbhabe und zusammenbaue, müssen wir 2 uns mal kurz schliessen und reden wegen der Bemalung. Die ist ja wieder Mega von dir!!!
Gruss
Jörg
19 April 2023, 18:54
TorstenI meant whether the indicated tunnel is made of cardboard. You have made a design to that effect behind the hawk
20 April 2023, 02:57
Jörg Schäfer AuthorYes is part of the diorama framework and is then made of stable PVC
20 April 2023, 05:14
Robin (WhiteGlint)Very cool! The Falcon looks amazing. 👍
This is promises to be a great presentation too.
20 April 2023, 06:16
Gareth LloydJörg, every time I check on your project is it becoming more and more awesome. It just gets better and better every time.
19 May 2023, 17:04
Mr JamesOutstanding work. Simply the best Falcon I've seen. Movie quality work on display here.
26 May 2023, 10:06
Dietmar BogatzkiHoffe das Dio wird genaus super wie dein Falke, Jörg, möge die Macht mit dir sein...
7 July 2023, 17:06
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you Torsten.
It's easier for me now too.
At the beginning I really thought that I would never get the huge free space filled 😅
13 August 2023, 09:04
Dash RendarThis will be so amazing when done. Quick question, are you planning some sort of protective case for it as well? Or will it sit in a display cabinet?
14 August 2023, 16:25
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you.
Like my ships, the model will go under a display case.
14 August 2023, 16:47
SpanjaardThe base is getting better and better, it could have been used in the movies!
21 September 2023, 07:41
Michael KohlI am absolutely no fan of all this Star Wars, Treck, Shmeck, Heck stuff. But the way you build up layer upon layer of details into a very convincing composition is fun to watch. I am sure that the result will impress even me.
21 September 2023, 09:18
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you guys.
Yes Michael, you have to like that. When I was 10, my father took me to see this film and since then I've been into the stuff, along with warships.
And building this Diroama was simply a challenge for me that I enjoy.
21 September 2023, 12:05
Spanjaardare you planning to bring this beauty to Lingen next year? please say yes 🙂
1 November 2023, 09:13
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you.
I actually want to try that. I think the last time I was at the EME was in 2014.
If I get the model ready by then, you can count on me. 😉
1 November 2023, 09:51
SpanjaardI am planning to be there, so i hope to have the pleasure meeting you and seeing this amazing dio! 🙂
1 November 2023, 10:48
Живко Джаков"Did you fly in that trough? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
15 November 2023, 10:08
Davide VitaliThis is astounding! If I recall correctly, kit-bashing is also what has been done on the actual Death Star model that was built for the movie in 1977.
22 November 2023, 13:44
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you.
Not only the star, but also the falcon were realized with this system.
The guys from ILM were the creators of all of today's aging and scratching methods that we as model makers know and appreciate.
23 November 2023, 08:58
Robin (WhiteGlint)A lot of grey but it is not boring at all to look at! 👀 👍
This looks great, and is full of details.
1 December 2023, 13:34
DerMattesLeider kann ich nur ein Like geben, deine Arbeit hätte wahrlich so einige verdient! In jeder Star Wars Ausstellung oder Sammlung sicherlich das Highlight! Fantastisch und vielen Dank für die vielen Bilder!
3 December 2023, 13:22
Hans-Jürgen HaagEs wächst, immer No h ein Detail dazu. Super, bin schon gespannt wie es weitergehen 👀👍👍👍
31 December 2023, 10:46
Jason MarsonAn amazing build! The Death Star especially! Your dedication, patience, and talent has really been rewarded with this build! Well done!
30 January 2024, 11:44
Mark de BoerWOW, this is amazing, absolutely stunning build, cant wait to see it all completed.
30 January 2024, 17:22
Shar DipreeAwesome, indescribably fantastic. An appropriate base for the falcon. I'm looking forward to the illuminated finale. 👍👍👍👍👍
30 January 2024, 19:10
Spanjaardtruly speechless, this build is one of the best I have seen here, the falcon is magnificent, and with the most incredible base you have made, well, it is just perfect!!
so, it is finished in time for Lingen 2024, right? if all goes to plan, I certainly will look for it there 🙂
4 February 2024, 16:53
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you very much people.
Yes Spanjaard, nothing should stand in the way of that. It would be really great if we met there and chatted a little.
5 February 2024, 15:09
ALBERTO ITURBURU HERREROSZORIONAK! (congratulations in basque language) GREAT JOB !!!
5 February 2024, 15:17
Ethan FloryThis is one of the best models I've ever seen! It could go head to head with the real models used during the filming of Star Wars.
7 February 2024, 03:46
CaptGPFThank you for sharing your build process with us - your work is truly amazing and inspirational!
11 February 2024, 16:34
Spanjaardgreat to see this beauty again, safe trip to Lingen, great success ahead, I am sure. killing myself for not being able to be there to see it myself....
1 10 March, 09:02
Davide VitaliAll my best wishes to you for the competition ahead but, most important, to your wife.
1 10 March, 09:39
Roland SachsenhoferGreat to see this masterpiece again! I wish you lots of fun and success in Lingen - I have to go there too, especially when I see how many of us will be there.
But above all: all the best to your wife!
1 10 March, 10:28
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you for being happy for my wife. That's so nice to hear. ❤️
And thank you all very much for keeping your fingers crossed. I'm very excited.
It's such a shame that we won't be able to meet there Spanjaard
1 10 March, 12:27
Jennifer FranklinI will echo the above comments, best wishes, and good luck ( I don't think you will need it) with the competition, but most importantly, happy thoughts to your wife. I am glad to hear that she is doing well.
2 10 March, 17:22
Jason MarsonThis looks superb Jörg! A really fantastic job. You must be so pleased with this. Im not ready to start mine yet but I intend to build a bespoke coffee table to fit it in. It will be a diorama of the Mos Eisley space port and have a glass top. More importantly I'm glad to hear your wife is doing well. Life is precious.
2 11 March, 16:28
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you for your appreciation of my model and my wife's health. ❤️
This sounds like a fantastic project, and I hope to see your space port posted here as a build report someday.
1 12 March, 03:49
Gareth LloydCongratualtions Jörg, fully deserved. That medal really should be much bigger for such an awesome model 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
1 31 March, 07:08
Jörg Schäfer AuthorThank you all three very much.. Haha Gareth, then I wouldn't even know where to place them on the model. 😁
1 31 March, 07:47
Roland SachsenhoferMy warmest congratulations too - a very well-deserved award! 👍👍👍
2 31 March, 07:50
Живко ДжаковFirst. I'm glad the people around you are okay.
Second. Congratulations on the medal!
1 31 March, 10:52
Jörg Schäfer AuthorVery kind of you two. I'm very happy about it.
And thank you so much for thinking of my family, Живко Джаков. 😊
31 March, 10:56
Jan JanssenSeeing it a Lingen i was even more impressed, it's a "great" model with a well deserved medal
31 March, 18:56
bughunteradded a new photoalbum.
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The Goblin as it might look in a museum
1:48
The little Goblin won the gold medal for 1:48 aircraft in the Master class in the Euro Model Expo 2025 contest.
Project: McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
116 11 March, 09:32
gorbyWOW, WOW and a couple of extra WOW's!
Amazing result Frank. Without doubt the best Golblin model I've ever seen.
I bet Halberd Models would love to use your photos for their marketing.
1 11 March, 09:44
Thomas Haberl - TH SCALE MODELSIt looks so weird but very nicely done - superb craftmanship 😆
1 11 March, 10:21
Ben MVery well built and finished. I wonder how they ever thought this would be a viable fighter.
1 11 March, 11:42
bughunter AuthorThank you very much mates!
I added two new pictures with the protection bow and securing fabric belt. I added also dust pigments to the wheels what I forgot before.
11 March, 18:26
Alec KOutstanding work in traditional Bughunter style! And done, in what I find, an unbelievable time frame 👍
2 11 March, 18:31
Zbynek HonzikAlec K said it for me. There's nothing to add. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Actually I have something to add - great photos! 👍
1 11 March, 19:04
bughunter AuthorWhat a wonderful feedback - Thank you very much to each of you 👍
gorby - your guess was right! It will appear on the Facebook page of Halberd Models 🙂
Yes Alec, I've been working on it all day - 24 hours a day! And because there wasn't enough time, I added the night. 😎 Joking aside, yes I spend a lot of time. And this winter was very warm here without snow/ice, so my airbrush sessions was not blocked by the iced roof window.
2 11 March, 21:43
Kyle DeHartOf course I had to come over and check out the glamour photos. Beautiful build and wonderful photography, as always. Such a cool build of a really unique subject
1 12 March, 01:15
Jennifer FranklinThe photos are well done to show off this stunning and unique build.
1 12 March, 01:38
Ludvík KružíkFrank, you did a great job! I have no choice but to agree with the previous posts. And frankly, when your name appears on a project, we know in advance what kind of result we can expect 😉
Congratulations on the successful completion of this interesting model!
1 12 March, 10:47
Bart GoesaertOh boy... I hope I can get my special hobby somewhere near this... a real stunner
1 12 March, 11:34
SkyhikerExcellent work as usual. I still think this is an ugly plane though. Whoever designed it must have been on a bad trip.
2 12 March, 13:34
bughunter AuthorAnother big Thank you all for your kind words!
@Skyhiker The design was made under strict requirements: it had to fit into the bomb bay of the B-36! Therefore folded wings were a must, the multiple control surfaces at the tail as well and of course the hook is the visible area of the pilot. It also needs actuators for the wing and hook, four guns with ammunition and fuel, all of which need space in the short fuselage - so there was no other way than this egg design. The design was good enough to achieve good performance figures - the "only" problem was the strong turbulence from the mother plane, so it was assumed that a normal pilot would not be able to hook on back.
4 12 March, 14:05
gorbyThat's one of the reasons it's one of my favourite aircraft. It's remarkable they managed to fit so much into such a small aircraft. I think it's an amazing design.
1 12 March, 15:08
bughunter Authorgorby, the unique design and the look (together with the carrier) invited me to buy and tackle this kit.
If anyone would like to see this model live - this weekend is your chance! I will be showing it, along with others, at my club's exhibition in Ergolding here:
11. Bayerische Modellbautage (15. and 16. March, Ergolding DE)
It would be nice to see you there!
1 13 March, 17:53
bughunter AuthorThank you Bernhard! Coming from a master like you this means a lot!
Do you want to see it on the EME in Lingen?
14 March, 21:50
Jennifer FranklinI absolutely love it. It is such an odd subject but you certainly did it justice.
1 14 March, 22:48
bughunter AuthorThank you very much mates!
The little Goblin aroused a certain amount of interest at the exhibition today so it will travel with me to the EME 😉
1 15 March, 19:42
bughunter AuthorThanks mates!
Yes Tom, this little jet will be there!
After coming home from our exhibition this evening, I decided to leave my models packed up for the EME in Lingen.
2 16 March, 19:40
bughunter AuthorIt looks like I was the first one who finished the 1:48 version of the kit, so this model is now also on the Facebook page of Halberd Models, together with link to Scalemates 👍 And I got a very very kind feedback. Thanks to the folks at Halberd Models for creating this kit!
3 17 March, 21:37
Kyle DeHartThat is very cool Frank!! First one. And you've set the bar extremely high!!
1 18 March, 09:14
bughunter AuthorKyle, I hope, it will generate more interest and I'm sure some more will follow, may be more in 1:32.
1 18 March, 18:08
Kyle DeHartI am following along with a 1/32 build on our forum at the moment!! Also very neat to follow along with.
1 18 March, 20:48
bughunter AuthorThank you very much for your lovely comments!
Michael, perhaps you weren't expecting such a topic from my bench, but I have broadened my interests a little 🙂
1 21 March, 18:33
JohnHow did I miss this one before? Amazing result bughunter! Your work with intricate tiny details always makes me green with envy. I get fumble fingers trying to put things like tiny PE buckles on and you make it look easy.
1 21 March, 20:26
bughunter AuthorThank you John four your comment!
It's clear that you can easily overlook a jet project if you only expect biplanes from me 😉
21 March, 21:21
bughunter AuthorAfter a great weekend at the Euro Model Expo in Lingen, I'm now back home after a long trip.
The little Goblin won the gold medal for 1:48 aircraft in the Master class in the Euro Model Expo 2025 contest. 🙂
2 31 March, 17:15
bughunter AuthorMany thanks to you all for these kind words!
@Tim Many thanks for the visit to my booth, the discussions and the opportunity to explain my models. It was a pleasure!
1 31 March, 19:59
Jay DubyaTBH - no remotely surprising Mr Bug, all your work is stellar! Well done, Sir
1 April, 00:33
Randoadded a new photoalbum.
1 31 March, 18:46
Rando AuthorAt this time I'm still uncertain exactly which F-8 I will build for my first CAT4 conversion, but this might be one of them. The Cutting Edge decal sheet I have is over 20 years old but is far and away the best possible version, as it's much more accurate than the SuperScale or PrintScale sheets. I'll have to test some of the nonessential decals on the sheet to see if it's still usable. If not I won't go with the Jolly Roger.
31 March, 18:51
Rando AuthorTurns out the little I tried from the sheet did not hold up at all. I'll try liquid decal film, but my past attempts with it haven't worked great. Looks like it might be Nargi's VF-111 MiG Killer instead
1 April, 00:57
Simon Nagorsnikadded a new photoalbum.
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1:72 M109A7 SPH & M1114 HMMWV
1:72
Project: 1:72 M109A7 Paladin SPH & M114 HMMWV
3+ 1 31 March, 18:14
Jeremias Hadded a new photoalbum.
75 6 February, 16:11
Jeremias H AuthorThanks, Rui!
The tank didn't look abandoned so I opened the hatch and added details all around and inside the tank with mostly wire, metal sheets and a bit of plasticcard. I wasn't satisfied with the leaves, a lot of them were all over the place and I decided to redo them all.
Now I think everything is ready for painting.
6 February, 23:03
Tom B.Great looking scenery so far 👍 Can´t wait to see what some paint will turn this into!
1 17 February, 15:32
Jeremias H AuthorThanks, Paul and Tom!
I finished the airbrushing and some details. Weathering is up next.
17 February, 15:34
Jeremias H AuthorFinished for now! Sorry for being too lazy in making more wip photos. As always it took way longer and much more work than I expected.
21 February, 16:04
Bozo1/72 for ever.
Marvelous result at this scale.
Figures, tank and diorama, all are very convincing.
2 21 February, 17:02
Tom B.Absolutely fabulous result in the best scale 👍 The textures and natural vegetation elements look splendid!
Now I´m somewhat drawn to build some sort of small vignette as well 🙂 No better motivation than some great inspiration I´d say
1 21 February, 18:39
Jeremias H AuthorThanks Bozo and Tom 🙂
I highly recommend it. I love these small vignettes, you can fill them with details rather quick in 1/72.
21 February, 19:54
Rui SWow 😮 I thought it was a best scale diorama. That really looks like a 1/35 dio 🤔
1 21 February, 20:34
Spanjaardfully agree with Rui, it could pass as 1/35, what a fantastic job . did you do the pslm try from scratch? it is really good
1 14 March, 21:50
Jeremias H Author@Spanjaard thanks! Yes, the trunk is wire around a cocktailstick and magic sculpt for texture. The leaves are also made with a wire in the middle, folded crep tape around it, cut the rough leave shape and lastly cut inside the individual "strands". Earlier wip photos might give you the idea.
14 March, 22:49
Simon SWWow! Looks just like a Francois Verlinden dio I would have seen in a magazine when I was a kid. But his were 1/35!
1 27 March, 21:40
Jeremias H Author@Spanjaard no problem and thx 🙂
@Simon Thanks. It means a lot to me to be compared to that! I was always amazed by the models in magazines when I was a kid and thought it would be impossible to do it 😉
@Finn thx! I was out of the hobby for a long time but painted wargaming figures occasionally.
1 28 March, 20:46
Tom B.Had the chance to view this one "in the flesh" at Euro Model Expo 👍 Did take a whole bunch of pictures as reference for some future ideas of my own 🙂
31 March, 10:54
Jeremias H Author@Tom B I'm happy you liked it! I also saw your works (I remember the Ka-Mi), but you weren't there when I went by. Great models!
31 March, 11:21
Christian BruerExcellent work and finish and a well deserved Gold in Master at EME 2025 👍
1 31 March, 17:52
Mid Franconianadded a new photoalbum.
37 18 August 2024, 18:48
Mid Franconian AuthorI call this one done. Last part of my Luftwaffe Sabre collection is completed.
1 21 February, 22:13
Mid Franconian AuthorThanks Jürgen!! In fact the BMF BB+293 is the oldest one… built in 2006! Time flies! That was my first kit with Alclad paints.
1 24 February, 22:05
Thomas KolbOboy, I missed this setup. This Sabre collection looks so nice together, a true pleasure for the eyes. You have a good eye for the right amount of semi-gloss coat - may I ask what varnish you are using for it?
31 March, 19:36
Mid Franconian AuthorHi Thomas, currently I use:
Tamiya X-22 thinned with Mr Leveling Thinner for gloss surface.
Vallejo Satin coat on top of X-22 when a satin finish is needed (like on the most recent built BB+133 Mk.5 Sabre - they were painted with more glossy Canadian paint).
And for a matte finish I use Vallejo matte coat. For the Vallejos I use their airbrush thinner.
2 31 March, 22:14
Midtens Hello, my name is Mike and I recently purchased a 21 foot tag-along trailer. I have put it together and one minor problem is that it is warped, not bad, but I can deal with it. The major issue is the axles slot on the trailer frame does not line up with the axles. My triple axle trailer was perfect, but this 21 footer needs some attention. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and like I said I have already glued it together and it is ready for paint.
31 March, 22:08
Cristian Aadded a new photoalbum.
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AH-1W Super Cobra Build Log
1:72
Fuselage assembled without problems.
Step 2/5 done.
Project: AH-1W SuperCobra
3 31 March, 15:16
Ronanadded a new photoalbum.
32 23 March, 11:26
Bernd KehmFollowing with great pleasure. From where do You get the ideas or plans for all this changes, corrections and improvements you make (mostly with sheet) at your models?
31 March, 08:28
J35JGreat and inspirational work as always Ronan. Watching with great interest as I have one in my stash. Will definitely use your build log as instruction for my future build.
31 March, 10:17
Ronan AuthorMany thanks for your comments and interest for this build ,
@Bernd : i don't have plans, i just look at detail pix of each aircraft , part by part. When i was in the air force, i have shot every aircraft i could with my camera, so i have a little stock of pix 😉
4 31 March, 12:48
Naramadded a new photoalbum.
3 16 April 2020, 08:35
Air noQu'il est mignon cet avion !!
Bravo, ce doit-être une maquette rare ?
Philippe.
31 March, 21:27
David Griffithsadded a new photoalbum.
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My 2021 Builds
Zvezda kit with Drawdecal decals, Authentic Airliners windows and detail decals from Revaro and other sources
17 5 May 2021, 10:26
BAT21added a new photoalbum.
22 29 March, 18:02
BAT21 AuthorThe build left mixed feelings – for a modern kit, the fit was disappointing in places.
The built-in 3D-printed accessories also put me in a bad mood due to poorly placed supports...
30 March, 07:32
David Wolffadded a new photoalbum.
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Kenworth SAR
1:25
C1 Models LED spotlights test fitted.
Project: Kenworth T900 "Australia"
12 3 June 2022, 09:08
BozzerI'll stick around for this, if that's ok? Keen to pick up some ideas and tips.
14 May 2023, 21:47
BozzerWell I've got a few resin transkits now, so I'm interested in how you modify everything to fit, and obviously the prep work that's needed to be done, before you hit the paint booth? I'm aware that resin doesn't like certain substances, so what are you going to use?
16 May 2023, 03:23
David Wolff AuthorIt's mostly a lot of test fitting. I was able to get drawings of the original including dimensions which helped. I made the mistake of accepting the trans kit instructions for some of the build steps and discovered that the front axle was 2.4mm too far forward. This was why I ended up scratch building the front springs. I use a lot of reference material (mostly from the internet) and draw to scale any parts I need to make. To take measurements I use a selection of steel rulers, compass and a micrometer as well as Tamiya tape for curved sections. I'll try and include some examples. I always wash the resin in warm soapy water and air dry. To paint I use Mr Surfacer as a primer - this helps show up any imperfections or bubbles in the resin and is also a filler. Larger holes I use either cyanoacrylate and accelerant, sanding straight away as it is much harder than the resin when fully cured. I also use Green Stuff and Mr White Putty. As the Mr Surfacer is a filler as well it dries quite evenly and only needs a light rub over with 2000 grade wet and dry sandpaper. I usually use Zero Paints over the primer as although they smell they airbrush well and are rapid drying.
16 May 2023, 14:51
BozzerExcellent information! I look forward to seeing this come together! I have a Mack F type, Diamond T, Mack R 700 and a few others, that escape my memory. I'll try not to chip in, and give everyone else a chance to comment. Thanks again buddy 👍
16 May 2023, 20:25
Ricardo Reisadded a new photoalbum.
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Sukhoi Su-27UBM (WIP)
1:48
Painting the irregular blue lines
Project: Sukhoi Su-27UBM Flanker
6+ 47 20 October 2024, 20:49
Jorge FerreiraÓ Ricardo achas mesmo que essas decals 3d têm bom aspecto ? Na foto não acho.
20 October 2024, 20:56
Spanjaardthose 3D decals look good, but the details in the original cockpit look just amazing!
20 October 2024, 21:19
Ricardo Reis Author@Jorge, têm sim... o problema é que o cockpit tem o detalhes ainda mais definido, é mesmo lindo, o sacana...
@Spanjaard, the details in the cockpit are more crisp than the details on the decals... it breaks my heart! 🙁
@Desert Marlin, yup, quite. :\
21 October 2024, 13:21
Ben MYou might leave a comment on the 3d decal page so people know what they're getting in to.
21 October 2024, 22:47
Ricardo Reis Author@Ben, with GWH this is always the case, I had to do the same thing with my F-15 some years ago; Eduard has done it better, because they always have parts with details and parts that are flat, for this purpose
21 October 2024, 22:51
Ben MNice work on the line. I've never done that but definitely will give it a try sometime now that I see how well it works. I wonder if I dare use my non imbedding polishing compound or if I should get the hobby stuff.
1 12 January, 02:22
Ricardo Reis AuthorThanks; I only use the traditional Tamiya compounds, they work for me, so I'm not changing 🙂
1 12 January, 02:23
Ricardo Reis AuthorHello Nathan; thank you, I delayed these builds a little during Christmas time and New Year, I hope I can pick up the pace now, again 🙂
18 January, 01:34
Jorge FerreiraRicardo. Esses grampos todos para colar o avião ? Isso é da Revell ou quê ? Mais essa carlinga com riscos por limpar........mais uma boa bo......sta de kit sim senhor. Louvo-te o trabalho mas por 20 paus compro o da revell 😁😁😁
21 January, 19:46
Desert MarlinThat really is a lot of clamps! The canopy came out great! This mold line they put in the top of the glass seems to be pretty common for all the 4th generation fighter aircraft. You make it look great!
1 21 January, 20:08
Ricardo Reis AuthorCaro @Jorge, the clamp is to hold the temporary canopy in place while the white glue sets, no biggie; the glass seam is a pain, but solved in 5 minutes of careful sanding and polish 🙂
1 21 January, 23:14
Jorge FerreiraOh Ricardo não são esses grampos são os outros..... Ou montaste isso mal ou o kit é mau 😁😁😁😁
23 January, 15:16
Ricardo Reis Author@Jorge, os outros foram para assegurar que encaixava tudo bem e apertadinho: os encaixes não são maus, mas também não são Tamiya!
1 23 January, 16:50
Ricardo Reis AuthorThank you @Brontax3000; the plane is really nice, but prepare for a lengthy build
2 14 March, 22:17
Michael Kohladded a new photoalbum.
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Fieseler Fi 156 Storch strip down
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Project: Fieseler Fi 156 Strip Down
4+ 78 13 October 2021, 18:52
Michael Kohl AuthorThanx Mark. Happy to hear. It was no homerun and sat again and again for month until I gathered the motivation to overcome the hurdles I faced. But now I am happy to look at it.
15 October 2021, 12:24
Robert PodkońskiI am deeply impressed with your perseverance...And the effect is stunning indeed!
1 15 October 2021, 13:12
bughunterNicely done! It was a good decision to replace the closed cowling with the engine, luckily Karaya re-released the old ExtraTech sets.
One day I will solder this kit too as addition to the other stripdown kits of this series.
1 26 October 2021, 09:17
Michael Kohl AuthorDanke Bughunter und Dominik.
I hope that Eduard will re-release those strip down kits with improved styrene or/and resin parts as they did with the Fokker Dr.I.
31 October 2021, 12:19
Ralf TopetersCould it be I saw this one in Lingen yesterday? It is a masterpiece of skill and concentration. You must be a Zen-master! 😉 👍 👍 👍
2 26 March 2023, 12:42
Michael Kohl AuthorHi Ralf, thanks for your nice comment. Indeed, this kit tested my skills, patience and perseverance as it is very fragile and some parts, like the leading edge slats, are quite tricky to assemble. But what you have seen in Lingen must have been another Zen-Master as I happen to work this weekend. 🙂
I case you like that Strip Down stuff, you are welcome to visit my Fokker Dr. I- build too. A kit which is much easier to handle.
Fokker Dr.I strip down 1:72 | Album by panorama (1:72)
26 March 2023, 13:41
Michael Kohl AuthorThanks Gorby.
I gotta take some decent pics of this model too. Somehow I always forget.
26 March 2023, 13:50
Michael Kohl AuthorAnd thanks again for more likes. Am a little proud to have finished this one after the hard times it gave me. 🙂
11 April 2023, 07:02
Michael Kohl AuthorThanks a ton mates for the nice feedback. Makes me happy.
@Andrei: actually it is not that difficult as the layout of the kits is quite smart - most of the time. But I admit that some steps are a tad fumbly and tricky indeed.
1 27 March, 08:18
bughunterAfter seeing pic32: looks a bit crazy, because the legs are too long -> in flight position.
I know this only as I built the 1:48 Storch from Tamiya, see how it looks like on ground: Fieseler Fi 156 Storch - A-99 of Switzerland | Album by bughunter (1:48)
Tamiya offers a accessory kit: Fi156C Storch In-Flight Land..lay Set (Tamiya 12620, 1:48) which contains a stand and new parts for a in-flight extended landing gear, so yours looks more like this.
Perhaps an excuse could be that the aircraft is very light because it is only half built and has no fuel and no cargo, so the suspension lifts it up 🙂
1 27 March, 15:09
Michael Kohl AuthorThat was precisely my reasoning:😉
Otherwise I would have modified the hell out of this landing gear.
27 March, 17:30
Michael Kohl AuthorKidding aside, thanks Frank for your input. Always nice to learn.
27 March, 17:32
![1:72 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F 'Fresco' [Shenyang J-5] (Airfix A03091)](/products/img/9/4/3/1189943-17841-20-t180.jpg)
Przemyslaw Sroczynskiadded a new photoalbum.
19 29 December 2024, 17:19
Łukasz GlińskiFollowing, that trick with separately painted stabs looks interesting 👍
1 20 March, 09:19
Thomas KolbThis looks like a great little model, and nice and clean build too. Watching with interest!
20 March, 19:31
Naramvery nice very net building. I have a question on painting : how many primer you did ? looks like according to the pics you based in grey then in black then again in grey before passing to the color. another question is what color did you use on the model ? thanks a lot in advance (I have one in my stash I picked up in Rzeszow and hope to do it one day !)
30 March, 13:08
Przemyslaw Sroczynski AuthorHi Naram
I put only one - black primer, sprues are grey
Underside of the wing is grey base color
I've used Hataka set
1 31 March, 17:04
Живко Джаковadded a new photoalbum.
10 19 January, 13:49
Живко Джаков AuthorFor some reason I'm putting off painting. I'm working on some little things like the landing gear struts, exhausts, and wheels. I'm also trying to paint before I put all the guns and antennas on. I saw a video of them doing it with white glue. Keep your fingers crossed that it turns out okay.
1 30 March, 09:30
Живко Джаков AuthorWelcome to the party, Skyhiker. The model is a pleasure, but check out the transparent parts. Some people complained about them. I'll be waiting to see your compilation.
30 March, 19:15
David Griffithsadded a new photoalbum.
8 5 April 2020, 14:33
David Griffiths AuthorThanks. The album is work in progress and I'll get round to captions eventually. The DC-9 is 1/144. It's a heavily modified Airfix kit. You can read more on Britmodeller; britmodeller.com/for..-the-airfix-classic/
7 April 2020, 09:47
Ben MCool - I'm thinking of tackling the 1:72 DC-9 soon, but it will be a mostly OOB build.
7 April 2020, 17:25
TreehuggerHehe am I actually seeing things inside the cockpit, or is this just an illusion because of decals? 🙂
25 April 2020, 13:25
Łukasz GlińskiWhat a lovely collection 👍
@Ben: I want to watch this, thinking of the same project 🙂
25 April 2020, 13:57
David Griffiths AuthorThe cockpits are all done with decals from Authentic Airliner Decals in Germany. They are the best thing to happen to airliner modelling in the last 20 years
26 April 2020, 23:37
Nathan DempseyYou're right about the Authentic Airliner decals David. I bought one set and liked them so much that I'm going to buy a set for all my airliner builds.
Your builds look great! I really like that Westjet 737. Good to see more airliner builds on Scalemates!
26 April 2020, 23:59
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