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coporadoadded a new photoalbum.
67 28 March, 16:26
coporadoBuild completed so far. Still waiting for the metal barrel. Quite challenging to attach the Zimmerit- PE parts. Was annoying when it comes to round shapes on the turret front armor. Treating those metal parts with some heat, made them much more handy to shape. First time using Friul tracks, very time consuming, but the best track result I´ve seen so far 🙂
1 April, 13:59
coporadoLower part of the tank was painted and received weathering. Tracks were mounted and connected. Rear fenders were the installed. Next is masking lower section and painting the upper parts.
2 June, 10:18
Christoph KunzNice job. I'm taking a seat.
Is it going to be some "Magdeburg-stuff" again?
2 June, 11:03
coporadoThe tank received several rounds of paint. Starting with red brown primer, followed by dark yellow as base color and finally the camo pattern. Next is detail painting, and weathering.
9 June, 15:30
coporadoInitial weathering steps were conducted; chipping the Zimmerit and the metal surfaces.
16 June, 09:20
coporadoThanks, Nick!
The exhaust was painted in a medium grey first. The parts having armor plates underneath were left in the original painting, as these area is less affected by heat and corrosion. Then a warm white followed by a reddish brown was applied using the sponge technique. Next was rust tones painted and blended with enamels. Colors of the original camo scheme where then applied with a sponge in the areas with less corrosion, to turn out the different stages of heat impact. Finally the upper parts received a slightly black shade to simulate the exhaust fume grime.
23 June, 08:21
coporadoKick off for the base. Styrofoam is the desired material for house, road and pavement. As the road and pavement is covered with lots of dirt and debris, I added cobblestone only randomly. For the road thin sheets of styrofoam were shaped using a 3D printed rolling pin. In order to create more texture the stones were carved with a pencil. For the pavement an old brush was used to shape the small stones. Everything was painted in several greyish, brownish, sandy tones with acrylics.
The shape of house was cut with the Proxxon hot wire. To make the facade more interesting I added some "decoration" around the upper windows. A border seperates the upper and lower floor. Next is closing the gaps between the decoration elements at the upper windows and cover the lower floor with wood.
28 July, 07:18
coporadoSlowly taking shape. Lower floor fassade updated with some wooden panels. Dirt and debris was added to the road and pavement and painted with the airbrush. I used the same colors I used for weathering the tank tracks. Next is windows and door installation and of course detailing the interior.
18 August, 12:32
coporadoLower and upper floor and walls were detailed using Balsa wood and wallpaper. Added windows using Balsa and lasercut as well as some transparent plastic for the glas parts. Also the infantry miniatures arrived meanwhile.
31 August, 13:17
coporadoScratch built some interior from balsa wood and plastic residues. The attic floor was installed. Next is finally building the lower floor entrance and preparing the roof.
9 September, 12:26
coporadoAs an important detail, I added the sign with the shop name where the Tiger was abandoned in Villers Bocage in 1944. Also the advertising was printed in a suitable font and prepared for installation.
13 October, 15:09
coporadoSlowly getting there. The roof was installed, using Juweela roof tiles. Final details added and glued to the interior. Next is painting the two fellows passing by.
30 October, 10:50
coporadoFirst uniform almost completed, some more blending is needed on that trousers. My very first time painting camouflage uniforms, challenging but fun once in the flow 🙂
22 November, 14:51
Spanjaardyou need t stop using that cruel device to miniaturize humans for your dios..... 😉
1 22 December, 12:53
Jan PetersBeautiful paintwork on those figures, model and base are excellent too.
This is going to be a great diorama.
22 December, 13:28
coporadoThank you all for your kind comments!
@Spanjaard: Once you pulled the trigger on that device once, you cannot stop doing it ever and ever again 😄
Final details have been attached to the house.
Wishing you all a merry merry Christmas and happy new year and of course happy modelling!
22 December, 16:53
Marc .added a new photoalbum.
1 23 December, 12:48
Jack Aaronfeldadded a new photoalbum.
39 13 December 2023, 07:45
Jack AaronfeldThanks guys, I think it turned out pretty well. Not the exact shade of blue I was after but it was pretty close
13 December 2023, 22:13
Christian WThis color looks strange on the car. But it works. When you see, how many colors were available for the 300SL then this is a welcome change. I'm a big fan of unusual colors. The built is flawless. The red interior looks crazy with this color. But good. It fits somehow.
I painted my Revell 300 SL blue too. There was a discussion on the point that this color "is not realistic". Jajaja. Keep you informed before you telling bullsh. Of course there was blue: 12 shades of blue (9 uni , 3 metallic). At the end of production, Mercedes offered 46 different colors! Most people know the SL in silver maybe black and ivory too, some in red. But those were just a hand full of so called "basic colors". The standard color was silver and at the end 1 of 3 were silver. Of all the production cars 166 had a special ordered color. And based on thet number, half of them had any kind of blue.
Sorry for off topic.
14 December 2023, 05:35
Jack AaronfeldThanks for the comment Christian, the colour was inspired by a real 300SL I came across whilst looking for examples - it's cyan so slightly lighter than mine but it was spec'd the same way with the red interior and the invory on the steering wheel and shifter. I can't recall if it was painted in that colour from the factory or if it was custom, but there is a writeup on it somewhere.
I really wanted to avoid painting it in silver because it's been done a million times and I wanted something unique
14 December 2023, 07:41
Dominik Weitzersomethin unique - perfect in my opinion! I like more extra colors than "boring-every-paining-stuff" a la red Ferrari or in this case silver Gullwing.
well done!
14 December 2023, 10:45
Spanjaardit may have not be my choice of color 😉 but a fa fantastic build nevertheless (and colors are a true personal choice anyway)
25 December, 11:02
Carl Vincent@SCM Data suggestionsplease, can we change the translation of Stash State in French
Instead of complete = achevé, we must say "Complet"
Thanks
Instead of complete = achevé, we must say "Complet"
Thanks
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1 25 December, 15:35
Roland Sachsenhoferadded a new photoalbum.
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Boeing 307 Stratoliner
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Project: Boeing S-307/SB-307B Stratoliner
42 31 May, 09:06
Roland SachsenhoferA few first pictures of the 'Stratoliner': in contrast to Academy's B-17B, this kit shows a love of detail, but the accuracy of fit has gone to hell. The parts are also very roughly moulded and all have to be shaped with a scalpel and sandpaper. Nevertheless, the whole thing is great fun - the Boeing 307 not only seems to be big, but also quite voluminous thanks to the shape of the fuselage!
31 May, 09:13
CuajeteGreat! I have the military version, so I can't miss this one.
Roland, I'm sure that after the Mil Mi twins you'll be able to do this without so much effort.
Good start! 👍
31 May, 18:16
Pietro De AngelisDouble effort, double satisfaction, this too will not disappoint expectations!
31 May, 19:05
Roland SachsenhoferThank you, mates, for these encouraging words!
Cuajete, a C-75 version will follow in a few days as a contract build. I'm glad to have already had some experience with this not entirely un-tricky kit.
1 June, 08:14
Roland SachsenhoferA little filling here, a little sanding there.... and everything will be fine.
1 June, 15:17
CuajeteRoland, I'll be happy to see that C-75 🙂
The cracks between the pieces in this kit are huge. But you are a great, experienced tamer of crowding plastics. Cheer up!
1 June, 18:19
Roland SachsenhoferThanks for the encouragement - I'll take that literally: off to the putty rodeo!
2 June, 11:07
FinnHope you make it to the other side (Lord, Give Me Patience, and Give It to Me Right Now!)
4 June, 16:28
Roland SachsenhoferGood prayers are welcome!
Something is happening here too: wings and fuselage have found each other - now I have to find the tube of filler!
5 June, 18:13
CuajeteRoland, this seems much worse than the Mil Mi. It should be a crime to sell these sufferings with all the money they cost and a monument should be made for you for what you are capable of doing by transforming the beast into beauty.
Cheer up!
5 June, 18:54
Roland SachsenhoferThank you all mates!
I like the thing with the monument.... I can already see the plaque on it: 'donated by the grateful putty industry'.
But what can I say: the C-75 arrived today.... and will soon be joining its civilian sister on the workbench.
There are a few things that I would like to do completely differently on this second run. For example, the fuselage windows: I'm going to make them from scratch out of clear film I cut myself..... that will - must!- simply look better!
5 June, 19:36
SkyhikerWell it's not a Bandai... It's more like a Bandaid kit. Nothing a lot of super glue can't fix!
5 June, 21:39
Roland SachsenhoferI take your words and your interest in this building as strong motivation and encouragement! Thank you for your feedback!
9 June, 07:52
Roland SachsenhoferPutty queen! But the whole thing is actually half as bad, I'm already looking forward to the wet sanding.
9 June, 09:30
Gordon SørensenGreat work towards making this kit. I thought Starfix kits had a bad reputation for fit - seems Batkits wants to de-throne them…
9 June, 10:32
Michael KohlOh, an overweight looking putty queen I've missed here. But not any more. 😉
Consider clear resin for the windows of your second build. Just cover the outside of the windows thoroughly with Cela-Tape and pour the resin in (jep, bubbles are a pain). The glue residue from the tape which tends to stick to the outside of the windows after removal of the tape can easily be removed with IPA.
9 June, 13:09
Roland SachsenhoferMichael, that sounds very appealing - a technique I've heard of but never tried. I have two questions: Can you give me a tip on where I could get the clear resin? Do you have any idea how dangerous it can be to my health and how best to protect myself? Thank you in any case for the inspiration!
9 June, 15:05
Ben MI found clear resin on amazon. It is epoxy based, so standard precautions apply - wear gloves, do not expose your skin to uncured resin, over time you can gain a severe allergy. Use in a ventilated space, I do it in my garage.
9 June, 15:10
Łukasz GlińskiFor the first trials I bought a cheap small bottle via the internets sold as "jewellery resin". It's about 25g.
Or you can try this one: UV Resin 17ml (Green Stuff World 8436574503784, No)
9 June, 16:24
Roland SachsenhoferSo, mates, after some quick thinking I have ordered a bottle of UV Resin and will use it on the C-75 - somewhere I should try it out first! 🙂 Many thanks for the ''push'' and the advice - I'm looking forward to it!
9 June, 18:45
Łukasz GlińskiJust remember not to use it in a sunny room - it can cure before you spread it 🙂
9 June, 20:34
Roland SachsenhoferThank you for the tip! I will also keep my sunny disposition in check
11 June, 05:31
Roland SachsenhoferI need a lot of patience with this project: the road to a result that I will be happy with is proving to be a long one! So it's only after a long time that there are a few new pictures here again: the roughest filling and sanding orgy is over, but the first layers of Alclad are still in need of touching up. Slowly, however, the end seems to be in sight, so that I can already work on building up several aluminium tones during the final sanding work. The last three pictures of this new series show such a working state.
Since I want to depict the 'luxury yacht' of the legendary Howard Hughes, the surface will be kept in shimmering and polished aluminium tones, similar to what I have seen in pictures. By the way, I'm going to completely rebuild the fuselage windows - so don't worry about their rather wild appearance! 🙂
19 December, 07:18
István SzücsEverything fits well, I don't know, what is your problem 😉
You did a great job!
19 December, 09:28
Michael KohlI see that you resumed your studies in Gap-ology with an intesive F&S-course (filling&sanding). We expect your defence of the final result any time soon. 😉
19 December, 10:08
Roland SachsenhoferI had a lovely time reading your comments! Gap-ology as a course of study, which all modellers will probably take at some point, meets with my fullest approval! 🙂 Well, the idea of 'getting' a model out of the filler probably also coincides with an experience that many modellers already have had....
1 20 December, 06:33
SkyhikerWow, that fit is amazing. So crisp, so clean. No filler needed at all. Goes together like a perfect snap kit. Bandai's got some real competition there... Or NOT. Roland you're doing a great job. Gap-ology. Love it. You know your starting to get good when a model like this becomes normal. I truly find them the most satisfying because when they are finished and look great you know it made you work for those results.
20 December, 08:12
Ben MI agree. I am a member of the non aligned movement. I only build kits where the parts do not align.
20 December, 15:49
Roland SachsenhoferNAM - the "Non Alignment Movement" - has a new disciple: it is indeed very satisfying when a roughly correct shape emerges from such a pile of polystyrene and putty- thank you Skyhiker and Ben! 🙂 However, I realise that this is not for perfectionists, a few compromises and acceptances have to be made....
I learned another lesson in modesty here: it's not a good idea to assume that you can optimise the sequence of building steps by being so cool. Then you can end up like me here: because I wanted to simplify the not very visible equipment of the landing gear bay by leaving out parts, I got myself into a bit of a mess. Now I have to improvise in order to mount the undercarriage in a stable and safe manner. One of the ways I did this was by drilling a piece of wire - and a similar piece of wire to get the resin tyres stable on the undercarriage leg.
22 December, 10:50
Roland SachsenhoferThank you Michael, I'd like to hear that! The resin wheels are bought in - actually a B-17 part.
In the meantime, the fact that I've been working on the kit again for the last few days has borne fruit - I had to force myself to do it.... 🙂 But now it's almost done; tomorrow I want to apply one last coat of Alclad colour and then start rebuilding the windows. I'll show you a few -not quite up-to-date- pictures of Haoward Hughes Stratoliner
22 December, 20:10
Roland SachsenhoferThank you, happy Holidays to you as Well- and a merry time to you all, mates!
1 24 December, 09:20
Roland SachsenhoferFinished at last! A somewhat complex build with a result full of all kinds of compromises - but at least a nice big model 🙂 -and a legendary model at that: Howard Hughes had this aircraft converted into a 'Flying Penthouse' so that he could fly round the world in luxury in the summer of 1939. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, nothing came of it...
The (few) decals were a dream to work with - and I learnt a lot for number two: the Stratoliner as C-75 in the USAAF's livery is waiting in the stockpile!
Thanks for all your interest and motivating comments!
26 December, 16:26
DaveGlad to see it complete. Looks Good. Just sorry about the couple of tubs of putty needed to complete it. Give you credit for your patient and determination.
26 December, 17:26
tyu@SCM Data suggestionsscalemates.com/colors/colorchip.php?id=2916
Color shown is certainly not FS34062., MRP-312 Colore 9 – Verde a.. 1936 (Italian AF), MR.Paint Satin, Acrylic Lacquer, 30ml is correct color.
Color shown is certainly not FS34062., MRP-312 Colore 9 – Verde a.. 1936 (Italian AF), MR.Paint Satin, Acrylic Lacquer, 30ml is correct color.
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1 21 December, 20:42
shadowlight@SCM Data suggestionsSCM Brand: TPI Me-Mod 
the link for the homepage and also alterations of it are dead - so it may be removed
the link for the homepage and also alterations of it are dead - so it may be removed
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1 22 December, 12:50
shadowlight@SCM Data suggestionsOn the site 40ft. Reefer (AMT T507, 1:25) the link for the external review can be erased because the forum exists any longer.
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1 24 December, 10:46
Motatim Stanislawadded a new photoalbum.
35 11 May 2021, 06:12
Motatim StanislawThanks all! Unfortunately, yes. I'd add a rivet, but I don't have a riveter.
11 May 2021, 12:27
Motatim StanislawRelatively normal, on 3 out of 5. True there is no numbering on the sprue ah and grooves under the details, there are crevices
24 May 2021, 15:18
Motatim StanislawReturn. I lay in red for a very long time, I decided to take it, a beautiful plane
18 November, 09:34
Ben MReally nice build, the paintwork is top notch. Love the weathering, and that's a great livery that you chose.
1 14 December, 18:00
Mike Blackwell@SCM Data suggestionsThe Super-Hobby Marketplace links for this Evangelion seem to link to Tamagotchis.
Neon Genesis Evangelion EVA-01 Test Type (Bandai 0054295, No)
Neon Genesis Evangelion EVA-01 Test Type (Bandai 0054295, No)
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1 25 December, 19:24
Chris Vandegriftadded a new photoalbum.
27 images
FFG-48 USS Vandegrift
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Project: FFG-48 USS Vandegrift
Scratchbuilt
4 21 September, 21:21
Mid Franconianadded a new photoalbum.
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1:48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21
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After adding some scratches a coat of Tamiya X-22 is applied.
Project: Mitsubishi J2M Raiden
1+ 9 25 December, 14:07
Mid FranconianThanks Robert! I had such a fun time with this kit. In fact it is already finished but I want to share some in-progress pictures. It went together smoothly without any issues. Japanese aircraft of WWII had never really interested me until a few months ago. Now I am on fire and discover a long neglected area of great kits, cool markings and very interesting historical facts 😄. That is one of the great pros of our hobby - it never gets boring.
26 December, 08:21
Robert PodkońskiI knew that it is already finished from your project photo 😉 But WIP photos are (in a sense) even more interesting 🙂
26 December, 16:11
Johan van Meerlooadded a new photoalbum.
21 9 May 2023, 21:16
Johan van Meerlooboth are interesting, this one is total crap but will try to make the best of it
28 April, 17:11
Johan van Meerloofor the crap kit it is, its going on quite okay now with some colour on it at least, hopefully the cannopy wont ruin it all due to the bad kit
20 July, 07:12
SkyhikerI would have sanded those rivets off and reriveted both planes. But I can understand not doing that. Getting raised rivets to look good in silver is a real challenge.
20 July, 19:52
Johan van Meerlooadded a new photoalbum.
10 10 May 2023, 18:26
Robert PodkońskiGood job so far, Johan. Keep it up! (and do not mix the parts from both kits 😉
20 July, 06:33
Taco Tijsmaadded a new photoalbum.
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Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher
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Project: Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher
Scratchbuilt
15 30 October, 20:25
Spanjaard@SCM Data suggestionsI believe the post SCM Newsfeed should be under data suggestions
26 December, 15:57
Celliersadded a new photoalbum.
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Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star
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Dirtying her up a bit with a light oil wash (tail section not done yet).
Project: Lockheed F-80C
38 31 October, 16:30
Gary VictoryReally nice work on classic....i remember building this kit back in '80's. Looking forward to see your progress.
5 November, 07:12
CelliersThanks for all the comments.
@B. M. - I used Mr Dissolved Putty for the gaps.
7 December, 17:24
Michael KohlYeah, 20 pieces do not automatically turn into a quick build. 😉.
Great job. You lifted that ancient kit to an entirely different level.
2 8 December, 08:27
Chris T. AnVery nice work so far. I really like the metal colors. Apparently it doesn't always have to be airbrushed. It's great that it works with a brush and polish.
20 December, 15:46
Chris T. AnVery nice work so far. I really like the metal colors. Apparently it doesn't always have to be airbrushed. It's great that it works with a brush and polish.
20 December, 15:46
Thomas Rieckadded a new photoalbum.
1 26 December, 15:32
Desert Marlinadded a new photoalbum.
43 23 November, 00:44
The BlytonianNice. Enjoying the build?
Someday, fingers crossed. On my opportunity buy watchlist.
1 23 November, 00:53
Desert MarlinYes! It's a great kit. I got one of the special edition with the white metal German Shepherd and the Ernst Rüdel figure. The combinations of parts between Jg 1 and Jg 2 are something to be mindful of however. There are several decals for the car parts so I'm still sorting through that. Time and care must be taken on the cockpit and the figures as there is a lot of posing and seating to be performed before everything is painted. And I am coming back to this one after having started it almost 15 years ago...
23 November, 04:58
Desert MarlinThanks! Picture 5 is wet decal on gloss coated panel. Then two days of working the decal with Mr. Decal Setter and Solvaset. Then gloss coated panel and decal. Then Alclad semi-matte finish. Also used some Tamiya panel line accent between instrument bezels. Then each instrument is given a glass lens using Micro Krystal Klear. Not perfect, but in a dark cockpit it seems okay. The real color and detail will come from the pilot and gunner/radio operator figures…
29 November, 04:32
Rui SI'm not an expert or a spoiler, but I think the 'Kanonenvogel' apeared long after that 🤔
The G1, Specialized tank destroyer evolved in 1942-43.
Basically a conversion of the Ju 87D-3 with attachment points to carry two 37 mm Flak 18 (BK 3,7) cannon in streamlined fairings outboard of the main undercarriage legs. (Cannon attachment points could be exchanged for bomb racks.) Standard defensive armament; often had improved ground vision panel in the cockpit floor.
1 2 December, 13:53
Desert MarlinYou are probably right. I am just building the version I was provided by Hasegawa, which over the years, have not always been accurate! In any event, I find the story (800 takes destroyed) and the era, Kursk 1941/42 to be interesting for sure. This particular Jg 2 scheme smacks of a summer deployment without the eventual knowledge that the impending winter would bring!
2 December, 22:31
Rui SBattle of Kursk. Summer of 1943, from 5 July 😄
The Gunner looks great. Well done 👍
1 2 December, 22:53
Desert MarlinTrue about Kursk. I had worked from the Barbarossa reference which was probably too early for the Ju-87G for sure. Thanks for the compliment! The Hasegawa figures are definitely not 3D printed! Lots of carving to get them in better shape...
3 December, 15:20
Mr DAlways stellar work... Nice to see WW2 subject from you now....... good luck with the build 👍👍
1 8 December, 20:21
Desert MarlinThanks Mr. D. The decals for the inside of the canopies seems to be a little too much work when I can mask the interior and paint the correct color...
1 8 December, 23:22
Desert MarlinSo, the Pilot's hood is really not good. I suppose the middle hood could be too short, but the Pilot's hood is also too tall. About 1 mm too tall. So, if I shave down the bottom of the pilot's hood, I wonder if it will better fill the gap between the back of the Pilot's hood and the middle hood? It seems the gunner's hood fits pretty good.
1 9 December, 03:29
Desert MarlinWell, the canopies have taken days longer than I anticipated. I am almost done with the last (gunner's) canopy. Clearly from the complexity of the gunner's canopy, he had a pretty unenviable job. It looks like the limit bar inside the gunner's canopy, which limits the swing of the guns to prevent damage to the airframe, also limits the visibility of the gunner too!
1 12 December, 16:08
Mr DThe canopy is clear ...you should have a good view of pilot , nice job on crew👍
What have you used to mask the front canopy? or is it just protection?
Coming along nicely 👌👍
1 12 December, 19:44
Desert MarlinMasking has been a combination of 3M Scotch Transparent tape and Tamiya Masking Tape. A little bit of Mr. Masking Sol R and Micro Mask. Just really trying to keep the interior of the canopies very clear for now. The Gunner's Hood is really a ton of work. The interior frame is done except for a little cleanup after the exterior is painted...
12 December, 20:28
Mr DBe worth it in the end ... Looking good, thanks for scotch tape tip .
Good luck with everything 👍👍
2 12 December, 23:30
Erik LeijdensExcellent work so far! The figures are very well done, the clear parts are really clear!
2 15 December, 10:01
Desert MarlinI think I'll let the paint dry for a while and work on the Pak 18 cannons…
16 December, 02:44
bughunterWise decision to let the paint dry. Patience at the right moments saves reworking later 😉
Looks good, do you used enamels?
1 16 December, 18:37
Desert MarlinI have saved my Model Master RLM74, 75, and 76 for just this time! I used Mr.Color Yellow for the stripe and bottom of the wing tips! The Testirs thinner is no good for these paints since it was sold to a different manufacturer and is now unable to properly thin the MM paints. Fortunately, the Squadron enamel thinner seems to be an excellent substitute! Base was Mr. Surfacer 1500 black and grey.
1 16 December, 18:43
Mr DThat Tamiya Saw looks like a bit of kit worth getting 🤔.
The Dog will be a nice touch .... Natzi's liked an angry dog 🐕.
Was Ju-87 used for a defensive role??
Enjoy following your builds 👍👍
1 16 December, 19:02
Desert MarlinThanks all for the comments! Mr. D, the Kannonenvögel was used as a Tank Buster on the Eastern Front.
16 December, 19:14
JohnLooking great! I enjoyed this build, but I cheated and used the montex canopy mask set. Totally worth it!!!
2 17 December, 15:26
bughunterThis German shepherd reminds me of my father's dog - yes, great paint job.
1 17 December, 17:30
Desert MarlinThanks guys! If anyone knows the story of what the dog's name is, I would really appreciate knowing that! Cheers!
17 December, 19:02
Desert MarlinUgh... I think I bought this kit in 2007. That means the decals are... 17 years old. Very brittle to say the least. I am using Mr. MarkSofter which is excellent in this case, but the spiral decal for the spinner is really trouble! We'll see what I can do with it...
19 December, 06:10
bughunterI hope the decals are still on the sheet! In this case you can protect them with this product. It creates a very thin "rubber" film on top so they do not fall into parts.
Liquid Decal Film (Microscale MI-12, No)
If you do not have it, Gunze Mr. Metal Primer can also be used, but I would use an airbrush to avoid that the brush tip dissolve decal parts. Background: I had a decal paper for self printing decals and in the manual this Gunze clear coat was recommended to protect the print before applying the decal to the model.
4 19 December, 08:03
JohnYou might be better off painting the spiral, but the trick is matching the off-white color Hasegawa insisted on printing their white color decals in back then.
1 19 December, 13:30
Desert MarlinThanks Frank and John! I have the film but did not use it. I have used the film in the past and it is a great option! I was trying to slowly work the spiral on and soften the film as I went. Still broke in a few places, but I think I can correct it a bit. John, as for painting it on, I should have got that route but I had constructed that part of the kit so many years ago. I would have had to break it down and start over. I actually tried to undo some of the construction so I could get the spinner and oil slinger off the prop but would have been too much damage. So, between touch-up and weathering I think I can overcome the damage. I agree, their off-white is a bit odd, but I think the Vallejo white, ivory and grey can make the difference! Thanks for the encouragement!
1 19 December, 15:43
JohnAh, having to "undo" construction would certainly complicate matters. I ended up painting mine for the exact same reason, cracked decals. Tamiya white with just a touch of XF-57 buff and XF-59 desert yellow was a good match for the decal color but the vallejo mix sounds workable too. I think it's asking a lot of decals, especially old Hasegawa ones (which, let's face it, aren't that great when new) to conform to that spinner. Too bad Hasegawa didn't see fit to include masks for that, but Eduard-level kit goodies were still some years in the future! Nice job on the Shepherd, by the way!
1 19 December, 16:25
Desert MarlinJohn, you are absolutely correct on all points! Thanks for commiserating!
19 December, 18:44
Desert MarlinI may. try the Tamiya mix and see how that does! I will probably try to beat down the decal with some Solvaset.
1 19 December, 18:45
Mr DThat's a difficult decal to do at the best of times 🤔,
At least you have a good pattern to paint in, lve had this happen on new HB and Tamiya decals.
You will have it tidied up soon.
Build is looking good 👍👍
1 19 December, 21:04
Desert MarlinWeathering has begun. Thanks Jennifer. I failed to be too patient and switched to the Vallejo paints for the spinner...
21 December, 16:04
Desert MarlinSadly, the two cross decals on the lower surface of the wing just won't cooperate. So I have decided to remove them and paint them on...
1 23 December, 22:18
Jennifer FranklinYour paint job looks better than the decals probably would have.
1 23 December, 23:03
Jakub Biganovskyadded a new photoalbum.
31 12 September, 06:45
Christoph KunzWatching with interesst.
I've done one landing gear yesterday, very fiddly.
12 September, 07:13
Jakub BiganovskyI am wondering how landing gear subassembly will fit; it will be next step.
12 September, 08:00
J35JThe kit looks more "build friendly" than the DH88 Mikromir kit 1:48.
Looking forward to see the final result 👍🏻
27 September, 12:23
Jakub BiganovskyYep, Clear props brough realy high level of plastic kits. They are not same level as Tamyia/Eduard or...., but still very high.
Nice fitting and approximate details make a building friendly. Some small part surfaces keep milling prints due to local missing polishing of mould, but still fine.
27 September, 13:52
Michael KohlFollowing closely your progress as I have an eye on this kit. Nice additions you make and valuable experiences you share.
27 September, 14:00
Michael KohlFit of the wing halfes is a problem indeed (bought the kit in the meantime), but I think you chose the harder route. Sanding/scraping down the contact areas between the upper and lower wing halfes should solve the problem without the need for extensive use of putty afterwards.
24 November, 21:16
Jakub BiganovskyMichael Kohl, your recommendation could work. But, evidently not in my case.
Although that I thinned both halfs to try to fit them precisely as possible, a micro step was there after glueing halfs togther.
The gap between shorter lower and longer upper half was relatively big.
And the last think is, that lower and upper "profile" did not correspond to each other.
24 November, 23:09
Kesa Tihoadded a new photoalbum.
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May lord have mercy on my soul
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Lovesick like a fool for a man who doesn't even love me.
Project: Unexpected snow
2 24 December, 17:58
gorbyadded a new photoalbum.
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The less charismatic Scammell brothers. Scarab & Mechanical horse.
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Every year I make a card for Mrs Gorby and this is the one I did about ten years ago after I was told I wasn’t Christmas...
Project: Scammell Scarab
19 1 December, 15:42
Kesa TihoLooks like a tuk tuk, anyways its really nice to see you on another project. Im excited to see the fuck ups and final result. Hope your misses doesn't mind you being in love with another woman 😄
1 December, 18:21
gorbyWelcome Kesa & Robert. 🙂
Kesa Mrs Gorby is used to my plastic passion obsessions. 😄
And yes it does look a bit like a tuk tuk. Incidentally there have been a couple of screw up so far but obviously I won't be telling everyone as I want to make it look like I know what I'm doing. 🙂
2 December, 07:48
Mr DHi Gorby 👋
Another interesting one 😃👍
Nice project, they used 3wheel trucks like these at Cadburys factory as they need tighter turning circles round the plant.
2 December, 22:40
gorbyGlad you're tagging along Mr D.
Their turning circle was one of the reasons they where so successful. Do you have any association with Cadburys - other than eating their products of course. 🙂
3 December, 06:46
Mark SherwoodRemember these trundling down Zetland Road and Linthorpe Road from the train station. BR and their parcel/freight division use to operate them.
3 December, 08:05
bughunterThat will be another session of scratch modeling of famous (with 30,000 it must be famous) British cars 👍 So ugly that they begin to be beautiful.
3 December, 08:10
gorbyHi Frank, they certainly are famous in Britland...although probably only with men of a certain age. 😄
3 December, 08:36
Mr DHi Gorby...No just eating 😂 l live not far from factory n seen documentary on it too.
Like the project 😁👍
3 December, 09:30
Alex KOne interesting thing to have in mind is that Gorby set to build the ancient 1962 tool of the Scarab and scratch the Mechanical Horse precisely when there appeared recent (and immeasurably better, as for the Scarab - I guess) 3d-printed 1:72 kits of both the Scarab and the French relatives of the MH (i.e. FAR tractors)... But that's Gorby (much to our delight!) 👍
3 December, 11:32
gorbyTHERE'S 3D PRINTED KITS!!!??? 😄 😄
I'd be too tight to buy them anyway.
I'm about a month into the build so far and quite enjoying it....mostly.
3 December, 11:44
Alex KWe know you would enjoy this - and we enjoy too... Plus: if you are going to turn the Scarab into a wrecker / recovery vehicle (!!!)... extra joy. Very Gorby-esque work! 👍 👍
3 December, 11:52
Mr D"Would you like some parts with that Flash sir" 😂
I know you will pull a great job out of it Gorby 😀👍
3 December, 19:09
Jan PetersFollowing this masochistic exercise 😄
The tow truck you fell in love with, was it used to tow Reliant Robins?
3 December, 19:19
gorbyGood grief, I appear to have attracted a crowd. 😳
I didn't realise the Robin was globally infamous. That would be a great idea Jan if I can find a cheapish 1/76 one. 😄
Thanks all for taking an interest. 🙂
4 December, 08:05
Alec KTaking a seat. The nasties the kit, the more Gorby likes it… I'll forgo spelling out the logical conclusion from this. 😄 😄 😄
4 December, 15:22
gorby😄 😄 😄
Welcome to the show Alec. I have some nice kits in my mini stash, for some reason they keep being overlooked. Maybe I choose kits which make scratch-building feel like an easier option. 😄
4 December, 15:29
gorbyThanks mates....as usual I'm playing catch-up with the build report.
(I'll let you into a secret. I don't start the report until I have a very good idea that things might work out. If I'd completely screwed up - you'd never know about it.) 😳
4 December, 18:45
Mr D🤣🤣 prevention better than cure 😜
Where about in the UK were they produced ?
I vaguely remember the 3 wheel electric milk floats as a kid.
4 December, 19:36
gorbyI think they were built at Scammell Lorries Ltd in Watford.
In fact there is now a road in the area called Scammell Way.
Typical of Britain, close the factory and name a new road after it to remind us that we used to actually make stuff. 🙁
4 December, 19:44
bughunterYour 'secret' is a good idea: start a build report lately not only shows a success, but also makes the build look quick! Must copy this idea 😉
5 December, 09:30
gorby😄
The one down side is that as I only do one project at a time it looks like I'm doing bugger all for about a month. 😄
5 December, 09:35
Alec KGorby, I follow the same strategy with build reports. Trouble is, I eventually catch up and then snail-pace it to the finish…
5 December, 13:57
Lex JassiesNice to see this kit. Build the Scammel Scarab as a youngster from Airfix. And looking at the sprues I would say these are from the the former Airfix kit.
Have fun building it 😉
13 December, 12:28
Alec KGreat progress and entertaining narrative 🙂. The trailer wheels turned out nice, I can't imagine making something like that. Just curious: why not make one and cast a copy (I think you have done that in the past)? Or does this have to do with that logical thing…
13 December, 13:59
gorbyThanks for the comment mates. 🙂
Lex: Yes this is from the old Airfix kit. Quite enjoying the build so far - although that's probably because most of the build is scratch work. 😄
Alec: Typically the trailer wheels look like a different size to the other wheels in the kit which is why I had to cobble something together rather than cast them. I've been meaning to try and scratch wheels for a while so it was also a bit of an experiment. Hopefully future ones will be better.
1 13 December, 15:28
Michael KohlLove the subject and the build. Not really knowing what I'm talking about I'd say it's as british as british can be
13 December, 15:50
gorbyThanks Michael. You're quite right, they are as quirkily British as it's possible to be and unlike most quirky British vehicles these were a actually successful. 🙂
13 December, 16:00
Mr DLike what you have done so far, good thinking on utilising items , l always look at a item before l throw it away to see if it could be useful.
My fire extinguisher handle was just offcuts laying in my scrap tub., ps it finished now will photo tomorrow.
Your right...a MC Donald's or frozen pizza box would be bit out of place 🤣 Fire ash, tin cans, spud peel n bit of dog poo most likely 😄.
Quite rewarding the scratch build l imagine.
Looking good 👍👍
13 December, 20:01
Michael SchubertLooks like I'm a bit late to the party, but pulling up a chair way in the back to follow along 🤣 looks like a fun little project
13 December, 21:09
gorbyThanks mates. 🙂
I have to fight against an inherited hoarding gene, so it's a bit of a fine line I have to walk with saving odd and sods for scratching.
At the moment it's very enjoyable project. It's helping to keep my grey matter from seizing up completely, working out how to make something from a pile of bits.
1 14 December, 07:43
Jennifer FranklinI am pulling up a seat. I can't wait to see what you do with the scratch building of an I beam.
15 December, 05:33
Kesa TihoReally creative way to make rubbish. Im honestly surprised at how well you can DIY and scratch stuff, top notch stuff. Either way the progress is nice.
Also if you don't mind me asking, what operation did your missus go through? Having to administer blood thinners sounds pretty serious.
22 December, 16:00
gorbyThanks Kesa. 🙂
Mrs Gorby had a hip replacement op. Normally she'd just need medication for the blood thinning but fortunately for my scratch-building junk pile, they thought injections would be better.
Okay, that makes me sound like a bad person. 😄
1 22 December, 16:19
Kesa TihoGotta agree with shadowlight. Your not a bad person 🙂. This reminds me of a quote from one of my favourite games: "I'm not an angel, but when you see Trevor your gonna swear I am one." Except It's "I'm not an angel, but when you see Kesa your gonna swear I am one." 😄
2 22 December, 16:58
Mr D@ Kesa
GTA-5 by any chance Kesa ??
Interesting build this one ... good to follow.
Did you have any 3wheel vehicles in your part of the world ?
👍😄
2 23 December, 00:36
Kesa TihoI like the exhaust (yeah i know, a half assed comment) but good god I have never seen a more perfect card... ever.... Truly a masterpiece gifted to us from the scratch building god 😄
1 26 December, 14:43
Chris T. Anadded a new photoalbum.
16 images
NVA military base: T-55 / Ural-375D / UAZ-469
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Retro look "old photo".
29 23 November 2020, 10:23
Whiskey ActualThat's some of the most realistic grass I've ever seen in a diorama. Amazing work
23 November 2020, 15:29
NeulingVery good diorama. I would like to see more GDR ordnance on scalemates.
27 November 2020, 09:01
Simon NagorsnikReally nice dio with a lot of stuff👍
The vegitation is great work
Also the weathering is well done
13 September 2021, 17:08
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