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Oleg Bogoleiadded a new photoalbum.
23 9 September, 15:17
Oleg SmilykHey, Oleg, a very rare object in excellent execution!Excellent attention to detail!
12 September, 14:41
Oleg Bogoleiyes. Very good quality. Easy to build. And ss-model makes sepparate tracks and weels which is good for me)
2 October, 06:29
Ben MThanks, Oleg. I may give one of their kits a try sometime then. They have some interesting subjects.
2 October, 12:03
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Duster_dadded a new photoalbum.
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Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Hasegawa)
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I decided to use chipping because the first attempt did not suit me.
Project: Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (Hasegawa)
10 27 September, 19:43
Mr DHi Duster 👋😃
Looking good, lve never built a Haseagawa....how have you found it..??
Good luck with next steps 👍👍
27 September, 21:16
Duster_d@Mr D,Hi, I like this build of this kit. The casting is thin and neat, although there are some minor flaws. The connection between the parts is good and the edges of the wings are sharp and thin. The decal has a thick layer of varnish. The plastic is typical of this company's kits (I have looked at other Hasegawa kits in my stash) some details is translucent in places, but durable.
@Guy, Thanks, I'll try hard 🙂
28 September, 05:26
Duster_dI applied this primer three times and washed it off three times. "Orange peel" every time. And I diluted it and tried undiluted, degreased the model with alcohol - the result is the same. That's enough trying for today.
28 September, 14:57
Duster_d@Ben M, yes, I remember your MiG-15. I have never had problems with Vallejo primers before. They suddenly started back on my Super Etendard, but I thought it was an isolated incident. I have already sinned against isopropyl alcohol and the composition of water, I do not understand why these problems began.
28 September, 15:47
Duster_dI still didn't calm down. 🙂 Through experiments, it was possible to achieve a more or less normal application of the primer. The best results are achieved on a fat-free surface, without dilution, and at a minimum pressure of 0.8-1 bar.
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28 September, 16:39
Duster_dDo you guys think I should "strip" the paint even more? I liked working with Vallejo's chipping liquid 🙂
2 October, 06:10
Ben MI've seen all kinds of chipping on WWII Japanese aircraft. I'd say you can't go wrong.
2 October, 12:02
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F/A-18F Super Hornet [U.S. Navy Carrier-Borne Fighter/Attacker]
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Sy Baradded a new photoalbum.
33 18 September, 11:53
Sy BarWas going to do the Battle of Britain version of this kit but I'm temped to have a go at some winter white wash and the wasp is cooler than the shark mouth 😎
18 September, 11:56
István SzücsI also have Bf-110 from the Airfix, I will build an Italian night fighter. The sprues are the same, so I'm watching!
18 September, 19:08
Sy BarCheers guys.
I'm have a go at riveting, but going freehand as at this scale using tape was taking so long. I also not sure how much they will stand out on finish kit, but with the wonky line in parts they will probably bee seen from mars 🤣
22 September, 10:15
Sy BarCheers #Guy 👍
#Skyhiker I found the fit to be good, I had a very slight gap at the front but think that was as much to do with me and the fitting of the pit (not the clearest instructions there). Every thing else was fine and the canopy was a good fit, I did change order of build slightly with the tail section I glued the rear piece to the body first then added the tail (after I'd added the stabilisers/rudders) this made more sense than the instructions 😁
24 September, 21:32
Sy BarOnly issue I have with this kit are the decals. While they look great and are in perfect register, they have a large amount of film edging and are both thick and delicate at the same time🤪
Having a hard time getting them to settle into the panel lines etc. I usually just need to use micro sol but even ultimate extra strong is not have much effect. Going to have to wait till I get some Tamiya fixer, strong and extra strong hopefully one of these will help 🤞
24 September, 21:44
Mr DYou should be ok with the medium one with Airfix decals,
I like a mix of Water in with the markfix...seems to keep the decal floating longer.
I did the teeth on my p40 this way.
If they started getting bit sicky...l would add bit more water....keep it floating.
Wouldn't like to do shark teeth with HB decals 🤔🤣.... The lightning ⚡ strike on my mig-15 just fell apart with hardly any working.
Good luck with it ..look forward to seeing 😃👍👍
27 September, 13:53
Sy BarCheers for advice #Mr D. Afraid this set of decals were unaffected by all solutions but the mark fit super strong did have some effect. To make head way I found I needed to add the solution then after a few seconds apply hot air from a hairdryer to 'shrink wrap' the decal. These have to be the worst decals I've come across..
I recommend anyone doing this kit to source a set of decals rather than use those provided, they are not for beginners that's for sure. I hope the carrier film will disappear under a gloss coat but I didn't want to risk it so I've only applied the larger decals the smaller ones while add great detail if cartograf here they are 90% carrier film.
28 September, 19:19
SkyhikerWhy don't you just cut the carrier film away with a knife before applying them?
28 September, 19:29
Mr DHi Sy
That's ok .... I think the result will be fine after a clear coat, you come out of it without wrinkles, bubbles or tear's so it's a win, very smart n be sorted under a clear.👌👍👍
28 September, 20:21
Sy BarCheers #Mr D
#Skyhiker that's idea but life's too short for the amount there is, the size of the decal that's left will look like small black dots everywhere (especially the fuselage rib numbers 🤪); would be ok in 48 but too much in 72. Also I'm probably going to much it all up when I apply the winter white wash 😆
29 September, 06:33
jan zumackadded a new photoalbum.
115 6 October 2023, 17:35
jan zumackHi spanjaard, yes i do. This ist a complete Scratch build. At the end the ship will be 790mm Long. I am crazy, i now.
7 October 2023, 05:43
VincentThis is looking amazing. Very nice subject and building skills till now. Looking forward to see where it is going.
9 October 2023, 12:24
Ben MI definitely want to watch this. The scratchbuilding looks great. Yes, this project will definitely take some time to complete.
13 October 2023, 13:32
FreakWhat an incredible project! This looks like a masterclass in scratchbuilding, can't wait to see what's next!
13 October 2023, 18:29
AlexanderHoly.. this looks amazing so far!👍👍
Definitely watching how this unfolds!
17 October 2023, 21:34
Stephan H.This is so great! I am throwing my 3D printer out of the window and try learning something here 😉
I also loved the ship design and how parts move during flight.
Viel Erfolg
19 October 2023, 06:59
TreehuggerFinal model looks like it might perhaps be heavy, can the landing gear handle the weight?
10 January, 18:17
jan zumackHe treehugger, i tested the legs with 2kg per leg, i hope it is enough. If its not i drill in a seperat roundsteel to Catch the weight.
12 January, 18:48
Peter GNo 3D printer? Are you using a cutting machine? How do you get such precise cuts? Loving it!
16 January, 11:48
jan zumackI use an old drawing bord to Cut the pieces i need. And Stripes, tubes and rods from evergreen.
16 January, 19:52
jan zumackThank you all for your kindly words. I am suprised by my self of the result of the Projekt so far.
3 May, 18:53
SkyhikerPicture 210 looks like a boom box. I wonder what kind of funky music would come out of that?
17 May, 11:05
Alec KWow, just found this and what an incredible project! Just fantastic, thank you for sharing it here 👍
29 July, 17:05
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