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Scott Dutton
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53 4 September 2022, 09:50
Pietro De Angelis
I've just been lucky enough to see it, simply impressive work, congrats!
I've just been lucky enough to see it, simply impressive work, congrats!
1 September, 19:24
CaptGPF
Excellent build all around - from the tank, the crew and the dusty feeling I get just by looking at it!
Excellent build all around - from the tank, the crew and the dusty feeling I get just by looking at it!
2 September, 05:05
Misha Grigorovich
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
4 5 August, 14:02
Treehugger
I thought the armata tank design looked weird, but I've since learned that it supposedly has an unmanned turret. I could have sworn I heard that in a youtube documentary.
I thought the armata tank design looked weird, but I've since learned that it supposedly has an unmanned turret. I could have sworn I heard that in a youtube documentary.
2 September, 05:55
Martin Oostrom
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
31 16 June, 18:26
Martin Oostrom
I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
22 June, 18:33
Bozzer
These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
22 June, 19:35
Martin Oostrom
I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
18 July, 09:20
Martin Oostrom
And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
18 July, 16:16
Martin Oostrom
Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
19 July, 13:51
Martin Oostrom
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
20 July, 14:19
Bozzer
That's pretty good moulding. I thought they were PE mate.
I'll get some pictures up myself, tomorrow, of what I've been up to?
It's been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!
That's pretty good moulding. I thought they were PE mate.
I'll get some pictures up myself, tomorrow, of what I've been up to?
It's been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!
20 July, 21:50
Goldman
Great progress with the DAF
I do hope Revell will re-release all of its classic and colorful kits like this one. It will looks amazing with all the decals.
Great progress with the DAF
I do hope Revell will re-release all of its classic and colorful kits like this one. It will looks amazing with all the decals.
30 July, 07:16
Martin Oostrom
Started with the decals. They're a bit older and fragile. Should have read the instructions better. Would have made life a bit easier now.
I don't know what Revell were thinking, but some of the curves are too steep for these decals. It takes a lot of softener, a hairdryer and a boatload of patience to get them right. Even then they tore in places. And I've only done 5 pieces.
Started with the decals. They're a bit older and fragile. Should have read the instructions better. Would have made life a bit easier now.
I don't know what Revell were thinking, but some of the curves are too steep for these decals. It takes a lot of softener, a hairdryer and a boatload of patience to get them right. Even then they tore in places. And I've only done 5 pieces.
30 July, 17:09
Bozzer
Sorry to hear about your bad experience mate.
However, it's definitely made a difference, and I know, that it looks bloody fantastic!
This is why I'm not a big fan of decals. It's the worst part of any build, for me. Hence why I push myself, with my airbrushing? But, I have to be in the correct mood, in the correct conditions.
The decals on my Turnpiker, were terrible. The amount of decals softener that I used, started to affect the clear coat. Next time, I'm going to airbrush everything, and then put them both together, so you guys can give me your honest verdict.
But to try and airbrush those beautiful decals, that you have there, would take me years!
Do you think, you would have been better trying to copy them on your own decal paper, and trying it that way?
Sorry to hear about your bad experience mate.
However, it's definitely made a difference, and I know, that it looks bloody fantastic!
This is why I'm not a big fan of decals. It's the worst part of any build, for me. Hence why I push myself, with my airbrushing? But, I have to be in the correct mood, in the correct conditions.
The decals on my Turnpiker, were terrible. The amount of decals softener that I used, started to affect the clear coat. Next time, I'm going to airbrush everything, and then put them both together, so you guys can give me your honest verdict.
But to try and airbrush those beautiful decals, that you have there, would take me years!
Do you think, you would have been better trying to copy them on your own decal paper, and trying it that way?
30 July, 17:51
bughunter
What I hate most about working with decals is the fact that there are no spare ones (at least for older, no more available kits).
So I wish you a huge amount of patience and luck! Take care, it will look great 👍
What I hate most about working with decals is the fact that there are no spare ones (at least for older, no more available kits).
So I wish you a huge amount of patience and luck! Take care, it will look great 👍
30 July, 18:02
Martin Oostrom
The overall quality of the decals is well enough. Thin, almost no decal film on the edges. It's just that on the rear of the cab, the trenches are so deep. Luckily this is the only part that has this. The roof has some extending bits, but there are seperate decals for those.
My life would have been a bit easier if I'd read the instructions more carefully. Revell wants you to decal some pieces, before glueing. That way all edges are nicely covered. I'm an advanced modeler, so I just did my thing...
The artwork on this one is a bit too complicated to airbrush, it would take me more than a few years.
It might take some time, but I'll finish this job in the end 😄
The overall quality of the decals is well enough. Thin, almost no decal film on the edges. It's just that on the rear of the cab, the trenches are so deep. Luckily this is the only part that has this. The roof has some extending bits, but there are seperate decals for those.
My life would have been a bit easier if I'd read the instructions more carefully. Revell wants you to decal some pieces, before glueing. That way all edges are nicely covered. I'm an advanced modeler, so I just did my thing...
The artwork on this one is a bit too complicated to airbrush, it would take me more than a few years.
It might take some time, but I'll finish this job in the end 😄
30 July, 18:10
Goldman
Before starting to use a complex or questionable decal sheet I take a high resolution photo of it with my phone (an old school flat-bed scanner will be even better). My reasoning is that if I mess the decals I would be able to print a new sheet somehow. Luckily never had to actually test this theory so far...
Before starting to use a complex or questionable decal sheet I take a high resolution photo of it with my phone (an old school flat-bed scanner will be even better). My reasoning is that if I mess the decals I would be able to print a new sheet somehow. Luckily never had to actually test this theory so far...
30 July, 19:07
Martin Oostrom
RTFM is overrated.
Good idea Goldman. Should give that a go on future builds.
RTFM is overrated.
Good idea Goldman. Should give that a go on future builds.
31 July, 19:01
Bozzer
Cracking job, on that cab, mate!
I'm glad you opened up the grill, it makes a hell of a difference!
Take your time with this now, because it'd be a shame if something went wrong, at the final fence?
This was always destined to be an epic build. I can't wait to see it married upto the trailer
Cracking job, on that cab, mate!
I'm glad you opened up the grill, it makes a hell of a difference!
Take your time with this now, because it'd be a shame if something went wrong, at the final fence?
This was always destined to be an epic build. I can't wait to see it married upto the trailer
3 August, 09:15
Martin Oostrom
I found the missing decal for on the nose. That'll need placing and then it's onto the trailer
I found the missing decal for on the nose. That'll need placing and then it's onto the trailer
3 August, 14:05
Christian W
When I see the decal work I know, why I'm not building racecars. I'd going crazy with all the roundings and millions of decals.
When I see the decal work I know, why I'm not building racecars. I'd going crazy with all the roundings and millions of decals.
5 August, 05:01
Martin Oostrom
Mr Topcoat straight from the can. A bit grainy after the first coat. Better after the second.
Mr Topcoat straight from the can. A bit grainy after the first coat. Better after the second.
24 August, 12:34
Goldman
Smoooooooth... Really good results from a can. Tried to paint a model with a can a few times - always ended with tears
Smoooooooth... Really good results from a can. Tried to paint a model with a can a few times - always ended with tears
26 August, 05:58
Martin Oostrom
Started assembly of the truck. Done a lot, more to do. I dread the sanding and polishing of the cab
Started assembly of the truck. Done a lot, more to do. I dread the sanding and polishing of the cab
28 August, 19:35
Martin Oostrom
I did a light sanding and polishing on the truck. I'm not going to ruin it a this stage.
I did a light sanding and polishing on the truck. I'm not going to ruin it a this stage.
31 August, 14:25
Martin Oostrom
Thanks Bozzer. Not quite with real eyes, but it'll do.
Completed - Köln Truck & Trailer | Album by Mahoo76 (1:24)
Thanks Bozzer. Not quite with real eyes, but it'll do.
Completed - Köln Truck & Trailer | Album by Mahoo76 (1:24)
31 August, 21:45
Thomas Kolb
added a new photoalbum.
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Tupolev Tu-2 'Túzok' - ICMNew: 1 September, 14:21 1:72
Starting to attach the canopies. The transparency was slightly improved by polishing them with Tamiya Polishing compound...
Project: Tupolev Tu-2 'Bat' - ICM
23 16 August, 11:54
Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat, of course!
(Perhaps the transparencies and propellers from this kit would work:
Soviet Tu-2 Bomber (HobbyBoss 80298, 1:72))
Taking a seat, of course!
(Perhaps the transparencies and propellers from this kit would work:
Soviet Tu-2 Bomber (HobbyBoss 80298, 1:72))
16 August, 16:04
Thomas Kolb
Thank you Robert! The three-bladed standard propellers in the kit are actually fine, it is the transparencies I am a bit worried about.
Thank you Robert! The three-bladed standard propellers in the kit are actually fine, it is the transparencies I am a bit worried about.
16 August, 16:12
Cuajete
Me 5!
I still don't understand why they haven't released a more updated tool for this model yet.
Me 5!
I still don't understand why they haven't released a more updated tool for this model yet.
18 August, 18:04
Moreno Baruffini
Thomas, you are a specialist in reminding me the models I started and non finished (yet)! Super inspiring, and a great build to follow for sure!
Thomas, you are a specialist in reminding me the models I started and non finished (yet)! Super inspiring, and a great build to follow for sure!
18 August, 19:43
Thomas Kolb
Dear friends, thank you for your interest. I am a bit curious myself how this model will turn out - I have read some pretty nasty things about it in reviews, but I am not sure it's so bad. It certainly looks very intricately designed, not your usual shake 'n' bake kit for sure.
Dear friends, thank you for your interest. I am a bit curious myself how this model will turn out - I have read some pretty nasty things about it in reviews, but I am not sure it's so bad. It certainly looks very intricately designed, not your usual shake 'n' bake kit for sure.
18 August, 19:49
Gergő Takács
Thomas, you are doing always the same project what I want to do in the future with the same kits. 😀 I'm always taking a seat and save your work for motivation.
Thomas, you are doing always the same project what I want to do in the future with the same kits. 😀 I'm always taking a seat and save your work for motivation.
19 August, 15:20
Mr D
Like this 👍👍
Big fan of soviet n russian stuff, will have to look up history on this one as new to me.
Interesting subject, Nice 😁
Like this 👍👍
Big fan of soviet n russian stuff, will have to look up history on this one as new to me.
Interesting subject, Nice 😁
21 August, 18:26
Thomas Kolb
I must say, I am pretty impressed with this kit so far. At first sight it looked like an Amodel kit, but everything is very cleverly designed and all parts fits together beautifully without any problems. The only gripe I have is with the plastic itself - it's very soft and stretchy and definitely does not like to be sanded.
I must say, I am pretty impressed with this kit so far. At first sight it looked like an Amodel kit, but everything is very cleverly designed and all parts fits together beautifully without any problems. The only gripe I have is with the plastic itself - it's very soft and stretchy and definitely does not like to be sanded.
23 August, 15:27
Cuajete
Great job so far, Thomas 👍
I never bought this kit because I thought it would be difficult to deal with.
Great job so far, Thomas 👍
I never bought this kit because I thought it would be difficult to deal with.
23 August, 19:12
Thomas Kolb
Cuajete, I must say, I am pretty impressed with this kit so far. At first sight it looked like an Amodel kit, but everything is very cleverly designed and the parts almost fall together by themselves without any problems. The only gripe I have is with the plastic itself - it's very soft and kind of stretchy, and all sanding needs to be followed by polishing to result in a smooth surface.
Cuajete, I must say, I am pretty impressed with this kit so far. At first sight it looked like an Amodel kit, but everything is very cleverly designed and the parts almost fall together by themselves without any problems. The only gripe I have is with the plastic itself - it's very soft and kind of stretchy, and all sanding needs to be followed by polishing to result in a smooth surface.
24 August, 14:11
Mr D
Looking good 👍, the canopy is fine, be ok when all printed up, fits fuselage well, the canopy on the Revell FW-190 l did was horrendous!! Would be good for bathroom privacy glass 🤣.
What glue do you use to fix canopy??
Looking good 👍, the canopy is fine, be ok when all printed up, fits fuselage well, the canopy on the Revell FW-190 l did was horrendous!! Would be good for bathroom privacy glass 🤣.
What glue do you use to fix canopy??
1 September, 20:11
Thomas Kolb
Mr D, I used regular Revell styrene solvent (the blue one with the needle tip). Just added a string around the fuselage edges and then placed the canopy on. I usually use water-based cement for transparencies to avoid fogging, but if you are careful, it's not a problem to use solvent.,
Mr D, I used regular Revell styrene solvent (the blue one with the needle tip). Just added a string around the fuselage edges and then placed the canopy on. I usually use water-based cement for transparencies to avoid fogging, but if you are careful, it's not a problem to use solvent.,
2 September, 05:49
Marc Verlot
completed this item
completed this item
Gotha Go-242 Go-244 Assault Glider or Twin Engined Transport Plane with Kübelwagen
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Mark Crees
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
6 16 July, 08:15
Mark Crees
yeah, finished ... didn't add most of the decals... had some problems with the larger decals, so went with the main decals and left off the minor ones. The amount of decals that was meant to be added is like decalling a F-4 Phantom ...
yeah, finished ... didn't add most of the decals... had some problems with the larger decals, so went with the main decals and left off the minor ones. The amount of decals that was meant to be added is like decalling a F-4 Phantom ...
2 September, 05:40
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