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Jeroen
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Royal Navy
4"/45 BL MKIX x1 (Flowers Class, Rounded Shield) Micro Master 1:144
MM0049P Multi-topic (2)19 October, 07:15
Jeroen
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Royal Navy
Byers Stockless 22cwt Anchors (Castle, Flowers & Hunt Class) x2 Micro Master 1:144
MM1195P Multi-topic (4)19 October, 07:14
Rob Tittle
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Airborne Elite (1) Russia's Air Assault Force
Concord Color Series No. 3007
Yves Debay, James Hill
1994 19 October, 07:10
Mike Volkov
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10 day challenge: 1:72 KP Shenyang F-6CNew: 19 October, 07:04 1:72
Project: 1:72 KP Shenyang F-6C 'Farmer-C'
31 11 October, 07:03
Clement
Interesting pick for a 10 day challenge. But I guess it wouldn't be a challenge without a challenging kit. Best of luck.
Interesting pick for a 10 day challenge. But I guess it wouldn't be a challenge without a challenging kit. Best of luck.
11 October, 07:23
Mike Volkov
Day 2/10 on 10-day challenge: cockpit and gear bays painted and glued the fuselage together. Ready for filling and sanding...
Day 2/10 on 10-day challenge: cockpit and gear bays painted and glued the fuselage together. Ready for filling and sanding...
12 October, 07:03
Mike Volkov
I hope so too. 😄
Day 4/10: KP has given me a lot of fantastic sanding opportunities, but I'm finally getting to the priming. But it still needs a lot of fixing before I can start painting it.
I hope so too. 😄
Day 4/10: KP has given me a lot of fantastic sanding opportunities, but I'm finally getting to the priming. But it still needs a lot of fixing before I can start painting it.
15 October, 05:24
Clement
"Sanding opportunities" is a nice way of putting it 😄
So far so good, looks like you have a good chance of pulling this off.
"Sanding opportunities" is a nice way of putting it 😄
So far so good, looks like you have a good chance of pulling this off.
15 October, 05:57
Mike Volkov
Day 5/10: Repairs after priming and some panel rescribing. Wheels and landing gear finished.
Day 5/10: Repairs after priming and some panel rescribing. Wheels and landing gear finished.
16 October, 08:44
Mike Volkov
Day 6/10: Starting the paintjob with colour correction. The colour of the gear bay is grey and not bluish grey, and the wheel rim is typical Russian green and not grey. So I had to repaint a few things today. I use Ammo masking putty to temporarily hold small parts like this.
Day 6/10: Starting the paintjob with colour correction. The colour of the gear bay is grey and not bluish grey, and the wheel rim is typical Russian green and not grey. So I had to repaint a few things today. I use Ammo masking putty to temporarily hold small parts like this.
17 October, 06:35
Mike Volkov
Thank you, Cuajete! 😊
Day 7/10: One of the top camouflage colours is Mr. Hobby H307. The other colour suggested by KP is H305, which is too grey. So I mixed in several blues, green, red and white. I can't post the proportions, but it's pretty close to the Pakistani bluish grey.
Thank you, Cuajete! 😊
Day 7/10: One of the top camouflage colours is Mr. Hobby H307. The other colour suggested by KP is H305, which is too grey. So I mixed in several blues, green, red and white. I can't post the proportions, but it's pretty close to the Pakistani bluish grey.
18 October, 06:49
Mike Volkov
Day 8/10: The project is drawing to a close. After oil painting I prepare it for decals.
Day 8/10: The project is drawing to a close. After oil painting I prepare it for decals.
19 October, 07:07
Michael Kohl
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Japanese Phantom F-4EJ KaiNew: 19 October, 07:05 1:72
After I mounted the exhausts I considered them too shiny. So, a satin varnish coat followed. Now I like it better
Project: Japanese Phantom F-4EJ Kai
42 10 October, 15:41
Michael Kohl
Hi Ben. The engravings of this kit are so delicate that they loose depth with the application of primer to such an extent that panellining becomes quite tricky. I would continue to prime models where this doesn't seem to be an issue but modern airliners or small scale models with such fine engravings I will try to do without. I suppose propper surface preparation and use of colors with more 'bite' than acrylics would be a good idea to avoid issues with paint adhesion.
Hi Ben. The engravings of this kit are so delicate that they loose depth with the application of primer to such an extent that panellining becomes quite tricky. I would continue to prime models where this doesn't seem to be an issue but modern airliners or small scale models with such fine engravings I will try to do without. I suppose propper surface preparation and use of colors with more 'bite' than acrylics would be a good idea to avoid issues with paint adhesion.
12 October, 07:34
Petar Žorić
Not priming a model with fine shallow lines is a great idea. I would guess if you use stronger lacquer based paints its not an issue. Will try this on my next model with fine lines! Awesome progress BTW looks really good!
Not priming a model with fine shallow lines is a great idea. I would guess if you use stronger lacquer based paints its not an issue. Will try this on my next model with fine lines! Awesome progress BTW looks really good!
12 October, 11:56
Ben M
Tamiya makes "fine surface primer" I think for this application. I find it does not level as well as the regular product though.
Tamiya makes "fine surface primer" I think for this application. I find it does not level as well as the regular product though.
12 October, 12:55
Michael Kohl
Almost done. Now I have to adjust the shine. Even with the use of flat clear from Mr. Hobby the paint appears too shiny. Afraid to use AK Ultra Matt as this will be as matt as matt can be and thus maybe a bit too much. Then painting the radon and mounting the exhausts.
Almost done. Now I have to adjust the shine. Even with the use of flat clear from Mr. Hobby the paint appears too shiny. Afraid to use AK Ultra Matt as this will be as matt as matt can be and thus maybe a bit too much. Then painting the radon and mounting the exhausts.
13 October, 11:14
Michael Kohl
I was cheerfully positive to finish this bird today. But the gods of modelling had other plans. After removing the canopy masks I discovered an area where paint/varnish has crept under the edge and marred the inside. Shit. But I will live with it. Then I recalled that the seals of the canopy were still to be done. A quick freehand job seemed to be a sure road to regret and disappointment. So I was in for another round of masking. Painting will follow tomorrow- hopefully.
I was cheerfully positive to finish this bird today. But the gods of modelling had other plans. After removing the canopy masks I discovered an area where paint/varnish has crept under the edge and marred the inside. Shit. But I will live with it. Then I recalled that the seals of the canopy were still to be done. A quick freehand job seemed to be a sure road to regret and disappointment. So I was in for another round of masking. Painting will follow tomorrow- hopefully.
17 October, 19:45
bughunter
Built in a week? Holy moly, great workl 👍
@Ben The finest Primer I know are the MRP ones. It is thinner than many paints! On plastic I still prefer Alclad with micro filler, but the MRP sticks better on resin.
Built in a week? Holy moly, great workl 👍
@Ben The finest Primer I know are the MRP ones. It is thinner than many paints! On plastic I still prefer Alclad with micro filler, but the MRP sticks better on resin.
18 October, 15:29
Ben M
Thanks! I'll see next time I'm at the hobby shop if they have MRP stuff. I have always found tamiya primer to stick to anything but I don't like how the fine surface primer can pool and not level.
This phantom one thing I'm really enjoying are the striped metallic portions showing the ribs. It's very well done. And I see lots of great surface detail despite the Mr surfacer.
Thanks! I'll see next time I'm at the hobby shop if they have MRP stuff. I have always found tamiya primer to stick to anything but I don't like how the fine surface primer can pool and not level.
This phantom one thing I'm really enjoying are the striped metallic portions showing the ribs. It's very well done. And I see lots of great surface detail despite the Mr surfacer.
18 October, 20:01
Martin Frick
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Japanese Navy Maintenance Staff (Summer Clothing) Figure 1
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BELF7209 2023 New tool 19 October, 06:58
Martin Frick
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1/350 Ship (Fujimi) Series
IJN Aircraft Carrier Kaga PremiumFujimi 1:350
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Simon Storey
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15cm s.IG.33 (Sf) auf Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B (new production run) w/ DS Tracks
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