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Vehicles: Re-grouping in the Ghost Roads: Laundryverse dioramaNew: 24 August, 07:59 1:35
The base of the vehicle came together nicely. I went for a lovely bright yellow floor but weathered it a bit too much.
2 16 August, 07:22
Steve Hide
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3 12 July, 07:50
Jorge Aristizabal
Hey Steve, great work. The model looks amazing, and the wire wheels are just great! 🙂
Hey Steve, great work. The model looks amazing, and the wire wheels are just great! 🙂
23 August, 09:13
Steve Hide
Thanks Guy's and Sorry I couldn't sell it Jorge but sometimes you realise you need to make it
Thanks Guy's and Sorry I couldn't sell it Jorge but sometimes you realise you need to make it
24 August, 08:16
Greg Baker
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Cigars of the Pharaoh (Puss Moth)New: 23 August, 18:20 1:72
Project: Cigars of the Pharaoh (Puss Moth)
39 26 March, 05:19
Uwe Kaeding
Go for it Greg - not much room for wiring though! I also thought you'd go for one of the AVI/LF styrene kits.
Go for it Greg - not much room for wiring though! I also thought you'd go for one of the AVI/LF styrene kits.
26 March, 11:30
Greg Baker
If I hadn't got excited and spent $35 on this kit 5 years ago after seeing your build, I probably would've gone with the styrene - they do look really good. Oh, well, we work with what we've got...
Of course... that's only until I figure out that the correct version of the Puss Moth is the Mk. V and not the Mk. XIV and then I can't unsee the problems... 🙂
If I hadn't got excited and spent $35 on this kit 5 years ago after seeing your build, I probably would've gone with the styrene - they do look really good. Oh, well, we work with what we've got...
Of course... that's only until I figure out that the correct version of the Puss Moth is the Mk. V and not the Mk. XIV and then I can't unsee the problems... 🙂
26 March, 16:00
Greg Baker
As for the wiring, I've drilled out the engine cowling to create enough room to slot in the DC motor. It's VERY tight and I was very careful not to breach the surface. I haven't tested it yet, but I think I was able to get close enough. The small DC motors always have such a small shaft, which can be helpful but sometimes creates a challenge. I'll run two thin wires out and then hide them behind a small, scratchbuilt control panel. Then under the styrene floor and down through a hole in the underside of the fuselage. I'll have to put a resistor on it in the base, otherwise the motor will likely spin this little plan apart. 🙂
As for the wiring, I've drilled out the engine cowling to create enough room to slot in the DC motor. It's VERY tight and I was very careful not to breach the surface. I haven't tested it yet, but I think I was able to get close enough. The small DC motors always have such a small shaft, which can be helpful but sometimes creates a challenge. I'll run two thin wires out and then hide them behind a small, scratchbuilt control panel. Then under the styrene floor and down through a hole in the underside of the fuselage. I'll have to put a resistor on it in the base, otherwise the motor will likely spin this little plan apart. 🙂
26 March, 16:07
Живко Джаков
This is interesting! I'm following. I have a question. How do you connect the motor to the propeller?
This is interesting! I'm following. I have a question. How do you connect the motor to the propeller?
26 March, 16:42
Greg Baker
Because I can't quite get the DC motor out of the engine cowling due to the size, I'll have to add a styrene rod to the propellor and then have it go into the cowling. To attach it to the motor itself, I'll likely drill a small hole (about the same diameter as the DC motor shaft) into the short styrene rod and then fit it to the motor shaft with a tiny bit of CA glue (making sure not to get the glue INTO the motor itself). Then I'll glue to styrene rod to the propellor. It'll be tricky to keep everything centred, otherwise the spin will be off. I'll take lots of pictures to show the process... if it works. 😉
Because I can't quite get the DC motor out of the engine cowling due to the size, I'll have to add a styrene rod to the propellor and then have it go into the cowling. To attach it to the motor itself, I'll likely drill a small hole (about the same diameter as the DC motor shaft) into the short styrene rod and then fit it to the motor shaft with a tiny bit of CA glue (making sure not to get the glue INTO the motor itself). Then I'll glue to styrene rod to the propellor. It'll be tricky to keep everything centred, otherwise the spin will be off. I'll take lots of pictures to show the process... if it works. 😉
26 March, 17:06
Живко Джаков
I am asking about the centering. I have some experience with DC motors. I have several similar ones collected from children's toys, but I dare not try.
I am asking about the centering. I have some experience with DC motors. I have several similar ones collected from children's toys, but I dare not try.
26 March, 17:16
Greg Baker
Centering... well now... usually what I do is drill a hole as close to the centre as I can manage it... then I drill a little bit this way... then a little bit that way... then I slice the rod until I get a bit that is arguably in the centre...
Then I ignore the wobble. 🙂
Centering... well now... usually what I do is drill a hole as close to the centre as I can manage it... then I drill a little bit this way... then a little bit that way... then I slice the rod until I get a bit that is arguably in the centre...
Then I ignore the wobble. 🙂
26 March, 20:29
Greg Baker
Alright. Some progress. I have out some of the cockpit to make room for the extra windows. I was as eloquent as Uwe, so I covered my mistakes up with some thin sheet polystyrene. Put in some wires to reinforce the wings, and got the propeller spinning. So far so good, I think.
Alright. Some progress. I have out some of the cockpit to make room for the extra windows. I was as eloquent as Uwe, so I covered my mistakes up with some thin sheet polystyrene. Put in some wires to reinforce the wings, and got the propeller spinning. So far so good, I think.
27 March, 05:50
Casey Beckett
OOH. An Omega kit - I have one of their BN Islanders - Watching this one.
OOH. An Omega kit - I have one of their BN Islanders - Watching this one.
29 March, 19:45
Greg Baker
Got the fuselage more or less put together and painted the interior. Next up will be fitting in the windows… if I'm not back in a day or two, notify the authorities. 😉
Got the fuselage more or less put together and painted the interior. Next up will be fitting in the windows… if I'm not back in a day or two, notify the authorities. 😉
3 April, 05:21
Cuajete
The frame of those windows seems very fragile being resin. You have great skill, Greg!
The frame of those windows seems very fragile being resin. You have great skill, Greg!
3 April, 17:45
Greg Baker
Thanks Cuajete - the resin is quite tricky to work with and I had to add in some extra windows, so it was a bit touch and go. I did copy Uwe's idea to use some wire supports to both hold the wings on and provide some structural stability. The only problem is that I put one of them in the wrong spot and had to cut it out to remove and replace it.
Thanks Cuajete - the resin is quite tricky to work with and I had to add in some extra windows, so it was a bit touch and go. I did copy Uwe's idea to use some wire supports to both hold the wings on and provide some structural stability. The only problem is that I put one of them in the wrong spot and had to cut it out to remove and replace it.
3 April, 17:50
Greg Baker
After an enormous amount of fiddling, I finally got the windows in place and Tintin, Snowy, and the medical kit seated. Now I can start to close it up. Thanks god.
After an enormous amount of fiddling, I finally got the windows in place and Tintin, Snowy, and the medical kit seated. Now I can start to close it up. Thanks god.
12 April, 06:38
Erik De Smet
Nice project again. A resin kit is always tricky and the tiny parts fragile, especially the u\c. Luckily this one will be flying. btw , Greg, do you mind making the propeller spinning in the opposite direction, so that it pushes itself in place ? I did it on some of my models, it is hardly visible . The main advantage is that you don't need to glue the propeller to the motor axle with ca, just a little bit of tacky paste inside the propeller tube will be enough.
Nice project again. A resin kit is always tricky and the tiny parts fragile, especially the u\c. Luckily this one will be flying. btw , Greg, do you mind making the propeller spinning in the opposite direction, so that it pushes itself in place ? I did it on some of my models, it is hardly visible . The main advantage is that you don't need to glue the propeller to the motor axle with ca, just a little bit of tacky paste inside the propeller tube will be enough.
18 April, 06:54
bughunter
Greg is building an Omega resin bird 👍 I have some in my stash - in 1:48 as usual - but have not started one until now.
Greg is building an Omega resin bird 👍 I have some in my stash - in 1:48 as usual - but have not started one until now.
18 April, 12:53
Greg Baker
You're right, Erik. I replaced almost the entire upper canopy framing with polystyrene and wire. I had to add some windows to this kit and wanted some consistency in the thickness of the frame. It was tricky to get everything glued in place, but I got it done more or less to my satisfaction. I'm hesitant to add the u/c elements because they seem rather fragile, but you're also right that it being in-flight will help a lot.
You're right, Erik. I replaced almost the entire upper canopy framing with polystyrene and wire. I had to add some windows to this kit and wanted some consistency in the thickness of the frame. It was tricky to get everything glued in place, but I got it done more or less to my satisfaction. I'm hesitant to add the u/c elements because they seem rather fragile, but you're also right that it being in-flight will help a lot.
18 April, 14:09
Greg Baker
I'm intrigued by the opposite spinning propellor idea. I can see where that might make things easier. Hmmmm...
I'm intrigued by the opposite spinning propellor idea. I can see where that might make things easier. Hmmmm...
18 April, 14:11
Greg Baker
You haven't missed much... I had to redo much of the canopy... updated photos coming soon~
You haven't missed much... I had to redo much of the canopy... updated photos coming soon~
6 May, 19:03
Greg Baker
And... we're back. As I mentioned, the canopy basically fell apart while trying to install the windows, but it seems to be stable now. I also added a small tail wheel (as in the reference image) that I scavenged from the spares box. Next up, paint it pink and fix any issues that reveals. 🙂
And... we're back. As I mentioned, the canopy basically fell apart while trying to install the windows, but it seems to be stable now. I also added a small tail wheel (as in the reference image) that I scavenged from the spares box. Next up, paint it pink and fix any issues that reveals. 🙂
23 August, 18:21
ray86
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1 24 August, 08:15
Nils Steyaert
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1:144 DeHavilland Mosquito "Khemed" (Tintin)New: 24 August, 08:14 1:144
designing the decals, im using a scanned image from Blue Rider's TinTin aircraft reference book, scaled down to size.
Project: DeHavilland Mosquito Mk.VI "Khemed"
24 August, 08:14
CaptGPF
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To Russia, with Love - Hobby Boss 1/48 A-10A - Complete1:48
Slime lights turned out well, so I guess I’m good with calling this puppy done!
If you lasted this long - THANK YOU1
Project: A-10 Hobby Boss European Theatre
29 29 July, 17:30
CaptGPF
Thanks Gary! Almost done with the finishing touches after the cat tried to test out the strength of the landing gears!
Thanks Gary! Almost done with the finishing touches after the cat tried to test out the strength of the landing gears!
1 August, 20:24
Alexander
Great job, especially with the lights and limelights! 👍
Will keep some of things in mind here for future work.
Great job, especially with the lights and limelights! 👍
Will keep some of things in mind here for future work.
22 August, 11:46
Ben M
Looks great, the lighting is cool. You clearly overcame some real challenges on this build, kudos to you!
Looks great, the lighting is cool. You clearly overcame some real challenges on this build, kudos to you!
22 August, 12:24
Mr James
Beautiful shading work with lots of excellent prep work. Impressive paintjob. The light is a lovely touch
Beautiful shading work with lots of excellent prep work. Impressive paintjob. The light is a lovely touch
22 August, 15:50
Mr D
Very nice, like the LED kit, is it usb charging??
The A-10, "Fire n brimstone for the air " 💥
👍👍
Very nice, like the LED kit, is it usb charging??
The A-10, "Fire n brimstone for the air " 💥
👍👍
22 August, 16:18
littleblackbear
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Scratch-Built Dutch HouseNew: 24 August, 02:37 1:35
Ditched the foamed PVC for XPS. Carving bricks into the facade.
Project: "Market Garden" Netherlands 1944
2 14 August, 02:53
Thomas Wirsching
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HTY-5 Ejection seat
MINI CRAFT collection (MCC) 1:48
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