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Tzonglin Wu
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64 30 October 2023, 05:39
Tzonglin Wu
Thank you all for your compliments.
Dear Calvin, The markings was bought in Taiwan,
But I also found it at ebay:
Ebay.com Item - Bestfong Decal 1 72 Northrop F 5E F Low Viz R O C Taiwan AF
Thank you all for your compliments.
Dear Calvin, The markings was bought in Taiwan,
But I also found it at ebay:
Ebay.com Item - Bestfong Decal 1 72 Northrop F 5E F Low Viz R O C Taiwan AF
12 April, 10:13
Djordje Nikolic
I just want to wish Meery Christmas, happy holidays and a very happy New Year to all my modelling friends. I truly enjoy seeing your work, your projects and look forward to prosperous modelling 2025!
1 22 December, 05:27
Łukasz Gliński
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9 13 December, 21:39
Łukasz Gliński
Welcome Nicolas.
I have to admit the kit is of a very smart design, but the leaflet seems to be drawn by someone else not seeing the kit beforehand 🙁
Welcome Nicolas.
I have to admit the kit is of a very smart design, but the leaflet seems to be drawn by someone else not seeing the kit beforehand 🙁
15 December, 21:32
Cuajete
It's not often you see Łukasz build a modern kit 😛
I can't miss it! (nor can anyone else).
It's not often you see Łukasz build a modern kit 😛
I can't miss it! (nor can anyone else).
17 December, 20:51
Chris Vandegrift
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21 27 July, 02:45
Villiers de Vos
Very nice work on this very unusual and interesting subject so far.
Very nice work on this very unusual and interesting subject so far.
26 November, 03:46
Ben M
I read online that the different levels are painted different shades, I had no idea.
I read online that the different levels are painted different shades, I had no idea.
29 November, 22:19
Chris Vandegrift
I also found it odd they make it darker as they go up. 3 different shades overall. I always thought colors looked darker the further way they were. That's why it surprised me because this would make it look even darker the way they did it.
I also found it odd they make it darker as they go up. 3 different shades overall. I always thought colors looked darker the further way they were. That's why it surprised me because this would make it look even darker the way they did it.
29 November, 23:37
Trez
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11 5 December, 20:01
Jennifer Franklin
Following, the picture of your spray booth caught my attention. I have the same one. I want more pictures when you finish please or are you finished?
Following, the picture of your spray booth caught my attention. I have the same one. I want more pictures when you finish please or are you finished?
22 December, 03:41
Trez
Hi, welcome! Still have to finish figs and weather vehicle etc - should be finished next day or two
Hi, welcome! Still have to finish figs and weather vehicle etc - should be finished next day or two
22 December, 04:27
Trez
This must be an early Aprils Fools day. The industry must running out of ideas
This must be an early Aprils Fools day. The industry must running out of ideas
20 December, 17:43
Nik Watson
That's what keeps us building German WWII hardware, the variety and peculiarities are many & varied.
That's what keeps us building German WWII hardware, the variety and peculiarities are many & varied.
20 December, 19:38
Trez
And useless. I've never seen this contraption before and I believe most Germans wouldn't be seen dead in such a thing - literally
And useless. I've never seen this contraption before and I believe most Germans wouldn't be seen dead in such a thing - literally
1 20 December, 21:57
Jan Peters
This vehicle was used in training, in order to master Panzer tactics.
It is a real vehicle, not a fictional brainfart.
This vehicle was used in training, in order to master Panzer tactics.
It is a real vehicle, not a fictional brainfart.
2 21 December, 07:46
Trez
A paper model sounds about right. It's a ridiculous release. It never saw action and is worse than a what if. Will you be doing a diorama with Wehrmacht soldiers holding up cardboard tank profiles? I think it will be much to your liking
reddit.com/r/History.._a_dummy_tank_to_be/
A paper model sounds about right. It's a ridiculous release. It never saw action and is worse than a what if. Will you be doing a diorama with Wehrmacht soldiers holding up cardboard tank profiles? I think it will be much to your liking
reddit.com/r/History.._a_dummy_tank_to_be/
21 December, 09:29
Jan Peters
No-one is forcing you to buy it Trez😂
It is however a machine what has been used, and in some numbers too, and I think some of us are happy to see one done in styrene.
No-one is forcing you to buy it Trez😂
It is however a machine what has been used, and in some numbers too, and I think some of us are happy to see one done in styrene.
21 December, 09:59
Trez
My friend, where do you get these assumptions from? Just because I don't like a kit doesn't mean that I beleive I am being coerced into buying it.
Are you going to do that diorama then? With the soldiers holding up cardboard tanks? You could do one of the guys running to represent really fast panzers! lol
My friend, where do you get these assumptions from? Just because I don't like a kit doesn't mean that I beleive I am being coerced into buying it.
Are you going to do that diorama then? With the soldiers holding up cardboard tanks? You could do one of the guys running to represent really fast panzers! lol
21 December, 10:12
Simon SW
It's a real Panzerattrappen used for training, and apparently later as dummy/decoy tanks by the Afrikakorps. It should be fitted with dummy tracks though...
planetcarsz.com/carr..-823-dummy-tank-1939
It's a real Panzerattrappen used for training, and apparently later as dummy/decoy tanks by the Afrikakorps. It should be fitted with dummy tracks though...
planetcarsz.com/carr..-823-dummy-tank-1939
1 21 December, 21:48
Trez
I look forward to your diorama then! Will you do the soldiers running with the cardboard tanks as well?
I look forward to your diorama then! Will you do the soldiers running with the cardboard tanks as well?
22 December, 03:13
AlbertWeskerUA
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added a new photoalbum.
21 15 November, 18:36
AlbertWeskerUA
Thanks guys, this was my first modern aircraft build... its was hard... sometimes fun... many mistakes was made in this build from both Revell and Me))
Thanks guys, this was my first modern aircraft build... its was hard... sometimes fun... many mistakes was made in this build from both Revell and Me))
1 December, 19:40
CaptGPF
I find it hard to believe this was your first modern aircraft build! It's fantastic!
I find it hard to believe this was your first modern aircraft build! It's fantastic!
22 December, 04:00
Jennifer Franklin
I agree with gorby; very nice work! I would also agree with CaptGPF, your results are exceptional given this is your first modern aircraft.
I agree with gorby; very nice work! I would also agree with CaptGPF, your results are exceptional given this is your first modern aircraft.
22 December, 04:03
Slavik Glinsky
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4 21 December, 12:12
Jennifer Franklin
That is a lot of sprues. How many pieces were there? Brilliant work; the detailing is exceptional.
That is a lot of sprues. How many pieces were there? Brilliant work; the detailing is exceptional.
22 December, 04:01
fengel
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5 21 December, 23:02
Jennifer Franklin
I love the little details. Did the kit come with the camo netting and the other supplies displayed?
I love the little details. Did the kit come with the camo netting and the other supplies displayed?
22 December, 03:57
Dave
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3 22 December, 03:50
Jennifer Franklin
I love that shiny green finish; it looks like it has come straight out of the factory. Very nice work!
I love that shiny green finish; it looks like it has come straight out of the factory. Very nice work!
1 22 December, 03:55
Neuling
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62 6 December, 06:15
CaptGPF
Damn Neuling! Your work never ceases to amaze me! So many little details to absorb - another masterpiece!
Damn Neuling! Your work never ceases to amaze me! So many little details to absorb - another masterpiece!
6 December, 06:31
gorby
Another amazing diorama! In fact it would be next to impossible to make it any more realistic. Top work Neuling!
Another amazing diorama! In fact it would be next to impossible to make it any more realistic. Top work Neuling!
6 December, 10:50
Michael Kohl
He did it again. Everything just spot on. Very very fine.
Are those the kits wheels?
He did it again. Everything just spot on. Very very fine.
Are those the kits wheels?
6 December, 22:02
Neuling
Hello mates, thanks a lot for the positive feedback! I´m glad you like my stuff. - Michael, the wheels are out of the box. The wrecker´s tires were rubber tires and I cut them on the underside with a sharp knife to attach them well to the base. Painting the uniforms I tried your technique, thank you! - Bob, 👍. - Both kits were good. There was however a problem with the wrecker´s instruction manual. It did not contain any description or picture of the wires and cables, which are very important at this model. Moreover I noticed the following mistakes: Chapter 1: it´s P 19 instead of T 19. Chapter 21: PE 9 instead of PE 12. Chapter 33: R9 mixed up with R4. Chapter 37: PE C 13 instead of PE C 11. Chapter 40: P 40 instead of P 30.
Hello mates, thanks a lot for the positive feedback! I´m glad you like my stuff. - Michael, the wheels are out of the box. The wrecker´s tires were rubber tires and I cut them on the underside with a sharp knife to attach them well to the base. Painting the uniforms I tried your technique, thank you! - Bob, 👍. - Both kits were good. There was however a problem with the wrecker´s instruction manual. It did not contain any description or picture of the wires and cables, which are very important at this model. Moreover I noticed the following mistakes: Chapter 1: it´s P 19 instead of T 19. Chapter 21: PE 9 instead of PE 12. Chapter 33: R9 mixed up with R4. Chapter 37: PE C 13 instead of PE C 11. Chapter 40: P 40 instead of P 30.
1 8 December, 17:10
Alexander Grivonev
Another amazing diorama, so good, so lifelike! Great photography as usual 👍
Another amazing diorama, so good, so lifelike! Great photography as usual 👍
1 12 December, 10:07
MS K
Not only is the quality of your work amazing, but your speed of work is also amazing. 👏👏
Not only is the quality of your work amazing, but your speed of work is also amazing. 👏👏
12 December, 14:43
Neuling
Thanks a lot, Alexander, Thomas and MS K! Much appreciated! - MS K, I am rather a slowhand. Not all of my albums show new dioramas. Some of them are up to 30 years old (not this one, it´s my latest build).
Thanks a lot, Alexander, Thomas and MS K! Much appreciated! - MS K, I am rather a slowhand. Not all of my albums show new dioramas. Some of them are up to 30 years old (not this one, it´s my latest build).
14 December, 09:53
J35J
Excellent work! 👍🏻
Always inspiring to view all the detailed work you put in to your builds and dios.
Excellent work! 👍🏻
Always inspiring to view all the detailed work you put in to your builds and dios.
2 14 December, 11:56
Alec K
Outstanding!! And, your photography and lighting never ceases to amaze me 👍
Outstanding!! And, your photography and lighting never ceases to amaze me 👍
1 14 December, 13:55
Neuling
Many thanks, J35J, Alec K and Jean! - Jean, I tried to copy the tankograd photo as exactly as (to me) possible.
Many thanks, J35J, Alec K and Jean! - Jean, I tried to copy the tankograd photo as exactly as (to me) possible.
17 December, 09:20
Jennifer Franklin
I was going to ask where you got the idea for this one, and then I saw the Tankograd article. It makes for an interesting scene, which you have rendered perfectly. Where did you get your figures from?
I was going to ask where you got the idea for this one, and then I saw the Tankograd article. It makes for an interesting scene, which you have rendered perfectly. Where did you get your figures from?
22 December, 03:45
Tony Stark
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1/72 Airfix Nimrod R.1 XV249 51 Sqdn RetirementNew: 22 December, 02:27 1:72
Vulcan 51 performing circuits at RAF Cottesmore 18 years ago (added 3rd May 2024)
5 3 January 2021, 12:37
Jennifer Franklin
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The Big BoyNew: 21 December, 22:12 1:87
I reprinted a proper Warren Truss bridge as I couldn't get the pieces to come apart without breaking them on the origina...
Project: The Big Boy
11 14 December, 18:27
Mr D
Nice project 👍👍
Good luck with it, what is the part count on this one ?
Like that they gave some track included 👍
Nice project 👍👍
Good luck with it, what is the part count on this one ?
Like that they gave some track included 👍
16 December, 17:35
Jennifer Franklin
Welcome, Villiers de Vos, Michael, Nicolas, and Mr D! The part count is slightly over 80. Compared to the Memphis Belle, a level 5 model, this is a level 3. I plan to focus on technique with this one, which will be the real challenge after the B-17.
Welcome, Villiers de Vos, Michael, Nicolas, and Mr D! The part count is slightly over 80. Compared to the Memphis Belle, a level 5 model, this is a level 3. I plan to focus on technique with this one, which will be the real challenge after the B-17.
16 December, 17:47
Martin Oostrom
Be careful with all the thin parts around the wheels. They are fragile and need to be installed in the right sequence. It is easy to take a wrong turn there.
Be careful with all the thin parts around the wheels. They are fragile and need to be installed in the right sequence. It is easy to take a wrong turn there.
2 16 December, 18:16
Jennifer Franklin
Yeah, I saw a Big Boy in a museum while working in Tooele, Utah. Remarkable engine, never forgot it.
Yeah, I saw a Big Boy in a museum while working in Tooele, Utah. Remarkable engine, never forgot it.
18 December, 03:28
Michael Kohl
Oh Ben, linking this picture is mean. Where shall get Jennifer all those handwheels from?! 😜
Oh Ben, linking this picture is mean. Where shall get Jennifer all those handwheels from?! 😜
1 19 December, 09:05
Jennifer Franklin
Ben, that is both remarkable and daunting. Michael, you are right; I will never create all those handwheels.
Ben, that is both remarkable and daunting. Michael, you are right; I will never create all those handwheels.
19 December, 13:42
Ben M
I like how the crew had no labels to guide them; they just had to know what each hand wheel did.
I like how the crew had no labels to guide them; they just had to know what each hand wheel did.
1 19 December, 14:44
Jennifer Franklin
Dave, I probably shouldn't have put the arc support under the covered bridge, but there is one like it in Quebec, and the Waterloo bridge in England is somewhat similar. Let's call it artistic liberty.
Dave, I probably shouldn't have put the arc support under the covered bridge, but there is one like it in Quebec, and the Waterloo bridge in England is somewhat similar. Let's call it artistic liberty.
21 December, 03:27
Jennifer Franklin
It's a truss arch bridge, which is rare but has been built in the past.
It's a truss arch bridge, which is rare but has been built in the past.
21 December, 12:07
Spanjaard
if you change your mind Jennifer, you may fi d the right ones in some of the set in SCM Search: Handwheels 😉
if you change your mind Jennifer, you may fi d the right ones in some of the set in SCM Search: Handwheels 😉
1 21 December, 22:22
Jennifer Franklin
I am desperately trying to clean up the paint on the model. If anyone has any techniques to share please let me know. Silver on black is very unforgiving. I found one technique with tape and painting the base cost before painting the desired colour promising.
I am desperately trying to clean up the paint on the model. If anyone has any techniques to share please let me know. Silver on black is very unforgiving. I found one technique with tape and painting the base cost before painting the desired colour promising.
21 December, 22:34
Spanjaard
it depends on type of paint etc. if acrylic, Isopropyl alcohol can work just fine. let it soak on it for a while and use an old toothbrush. if small parts just drop alcohol on them and use the toothbrush directly
it depends on type of paint etc. if acrylic, Isopropyl alcohol can work just fine. let it soak on it for a while and use an old toothbrush. if small parts just drop alcohol on them and use the toothbrush directly
1 21 December, 22:41
Spanjaard
use a discarded food container for example. for soaking and also for brushing (you do not want drops of alcohol mixed with paint flying around).
I buy the alcohol by the liter, 100% pure. can be used as thinner and cleaner. as thinner with Tamiya tends to make paints a bit more dull than tamiya thinner, but waaaaasy cheaper
use a discarded food container for example. for soaking and also for brushing (you do not want drops of alcohol mixed with paint flying around).
I buy the alcohol by the liter, 100% pure. can be used as thinner and cleaner. as thinner with Tamiya tends to make paints a bit more dull than tamiya thinner, but waaaaasy cheaper
1 21 December, 22:45
Ben M
I usually strip paint with brake fluid, alcohol, windex, purple stuff degreaser just whatever I have around. Those are all good solvents for acrylic paint. I think simple green works too.
I usually strip paint with brake fluid, alcohol, windex, purple stuff degreaser just whatever I have around. Those are all good solvents for acrylic paint. I think simple green works too.
1 21 December, 22:57
Nicolas
I have had good experiences with oven cleaner. Put the component in a plastic bag and leave it to soak overnight, then you can remove the paint the next morning with a stiff brush or toothbrush. No matter what you use, always check the compatibility with the base material beforehand. With aggressive agents, it can otherwise quickly happen that details are damaged or even the entire component dissolves.
I have had good experiences with oven cleaner. Put the component in a plastic bag and leave it to soak overnight, then you can remove the paint the next morning with a stiff brush or toothbrush. No matter what you use, always check the compatibility with the base material beforehand. With aggressive agents, it can otherwise quickly happen that details are damaged or even the entire component dissolves.
1 22 December, 00:10
Jennifer Franklin
That is very sage advice, Nicolas; I will check compatibility on a piece of the sprue before doing anything.
That is very sage advice, Nicolas; I will check compatibility on a piece of the sprue before doing anything.
22 December, 03:28
ephemeriis _
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MG Full Armor Gundam [Gundam Thunderbolt] Ver.KaNew: 22 December, 00:57 1:100
Project: Master Grade
1 22 December, 00:57
DuperScale
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Panda Hobby Tunguska New: 22 December, 00:26 1:35
Left tracks are done so far but they don‘t fit soooo good. They are to far away from the little wheels (stützrollen in G...
Project: 2S6 Tunguska
9 9 November, 21:20
Michael Kohl
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DeHavilland DH.88 Comet 'Grosvenor House'New: 21 December, 23:20 1:72
Unmasked. Has it's own appeal.
32 4 December, 11:33
Michael Kohl
Those familiar with the kit might have noticed the absence of the firewall. I simply lost it and decided that I will just omit it as it is invisible anyway.
Those familiar with the kit might have noticed the absence of the firewall. I simply lost it and decided that I will just omit it as it is invisible anyway.
5 December, 17:42
bughunter
A very interesting plane! You made a good progress with another (parallel?) project 👍
A very interesting plane! You made a good progress with another (parallel?) project 👍
5 December, 18:39
Thomas Haberl - TH SCALE MODELS
Interesting build and very promising start - I´m in for this 🙂
Interesting build and very promising start - I´m in for this 🙂
9 December, 09:13
Nicolas
Interesting approach to simply sand the control surface structure in the primer. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a good result.
Interesting approach to simply sand the control surface structure in the primer. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a good result.
18 December, 13:53
Denis Dogadov
As a base for the red color, you need to use yellow, then the red will be bright.If you put red on white, you will get just pink.
As a base for the red color, you need to use yellow, then the red will be bright.If you put red on white, you will get just pink.
18 December, 14:08
bughunter
Michael, using different primers for one top coat is my idea! The usage of my idea is geBIERenpflichtig! 🙂
Michael, using different primers for one top coat is my idea! The usage of my idea is geBIERenpflichtig! 🙂
18 December, 15:38
Łukasz Gliński
Looks like you're the partial member of The Infanous Order of The Pink Primer 😋
Looks like you're the partial member of The Infanous Order of The Pink Primer 😋
18 December, 18:19
Michael Kohl
@ Nicolas: I cross my fingers too. But looks like I have to do some homework before the final coat (see below 🙂 )
@ Denis: thanks for your input. I tested your suggestion on a scrab wing. With LP-7 I get a nice hue as well over white primer and pink base alike. Problem is that there is almost no difference between them. Over yellow (XF-3) the red receives a rather orange hue which I do not like for this project. But I am optimistic to finetune that and use lighter yellow or buff as base coat and see how that turns out. I'll keep you posted.
@Frank: So, se wollen erheben ne kleene GeBIER?!
Da trifft es sich ja gut, dass mein diesjähriger Adventskalender aus 24 Flaschen feinem fränkischen Bier aus 24 verschiedenen Brauereien besteht. Es wird mir eine Freude sein, ein-zwei-drei mit Dir zu teilen - in N?! In M?! Gruß 🙂
@Lukasz: I applied, but as PartPrimerer I am only allowed into the Entree so far. Full membetship pending. 🙂
Welcome Guy
@ Nicolas: I cross my fingers too. But looks like I have to do some homework before the final coat (see below 🙂 )
@ Denis: thanks for your input. I tested your suggestion on a scrab wing. With LP-7 I get a nice hue as well over white primer and pink base alike. Problem is that there is almost no difference between them. Over yellow (XF-3) the red receives a rather orange hue which I do not like for this project. But I am optimistic to finetune that and use lighter yellow or buff as base coat and see how that turns out. I'll keep you posted.
@Frank: So, se wollen erheben ne kleene GeBIER?!
Da trifft es sich ja gut, dass mein diesjähriger Adventskalender aus 24 Flaschen feinem fränkischen Bier aus 24 verschiedenen Brauereien besteht. Es wird mir eine Freude sein, ein-zwei-drei mit Dir zu teilen - in N?! In M?! Gruß 🙂
@Lukasz: I applied, but as PartPrimerer I am only allowed into the Entree so far. Full membetship pending. 🙂
Welcome Guy
19 December, 09:52
Denis Dogadov
Yes, I will be interested in what your red color will turn out to be. I recently painted small parts red, but there was a noticeable difference in color, depending on the color of the soil. Perhaps your LP-7 is better.
Yes, I will be interested in what your red color will turn out to be. I recently painted small parts red, but there was a noticeable difference in color, depending on the color of the soil. Perhaps your LP-7 is better.
19 December, 10:09
Michael Kohl
I tested a couple of base coat variations for LP-7. A nice combination in my eyes is achieved when using Mr. Hobbycolor H413 yellow as base for the darker areas and pink (Tamiya X-17) for the lighter ones. But that would have meant to redo the whole base paint. So I stuck to my combination and mourned the loss of contrast.
I tested a couple of base coat variations for LP-7. A nice combination in my eyes is achieved when using Mr. Hobbycolor H413 yellow as base for the darker areas and pink (Tamiya X-17) for the lighter ones. But that would have meant to redo the whole base paint. So I stuck to my combination and mourned the loss of contrast.
21 December, 23:27
Artur Kapusta
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1/24 what if AV-8A "Jolly Rogers"New: 21 December, 23:23 1:24
Project: 1/24 what if AV-8A "Jolly Rogers"
21 December, 23:22
Sergio Ordonez
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20 11 November, 03:25
Sergio Ordonez
Not very difficulty, Freak. Just using small pewter plate strips. Not very cheap, but at least, 25 € Will last for the rest of the century. I use them also for any strap for hand weapons, back pack belts, prses, etc. You can find them in any shop specialized in game miniatures.(Warhammer and such).
Not very difficulty, Freak. Just using small pewter plate strips. Not very cheap, but at least, 25 € Will last for the rest of the century. I use them also for any strap for hand weapons, back pack belts, prses, etc. You can find them in any shop specialized in game miniatures.(Warhammer and such).
1 7 December, 21:16
Sergio Ordonez
Well, now we are in the frightening moent of heavy sanding fuselage parts that are not fixing properly...
Well, now we are in the frightening moent of heavy sanding fuselage parts that are not fixing properly...
2 13 December, 17:05
Sergio Ordonez
Hi, Mr D: well, not as good as I expected. The model is really bad. The plastic is heavy affected by glue and fixing is terrible. Nevertheless, I hope having It done before Christmas.
Hi, Mr D: well, not as good as I expected. The model is really bad. The plastic is heavy affected by glue and fixing is terrible. Nevertheless, I hope having It done before Christmas.
15 December, 23:14
Bas Tonn
Nice work. Love this helicopter, seeing so many modifications from the original SH-14.
Nice work. Love this helicopter, seeing so many modifications from the original SH-14.
21 December, 14:56
Sergio Ordonez
Well, mates: thank you so much. I reckon I felt somewhat impressed after finishing the second coat of matt varnish, as It looks better than expected. Nevertheless, this model is so humble and so unaccurate that I am really thinking on trying the hobbyboss model innthe near future.
This 2025 I will try my original thinking of downgrading the Hobbyboss HAS.3 to a HAS.2 in a Falklands War livery, so I could compare both.
Thanks so much, guys.
Well, mates: thank you so much. I reckon I felt somewhat impressed after finishing the second coat of matt varnish, as It looks better than expected. Nevertheless, this model is so humble and so unaccurate that I am really thinking on trying the hobbyboss model innthe near future.
This 2025 I will try my original thinking of downgrading the Hobbyboss HAS.3 to a HAS.2 in a Falklands War livery, so I could compare both.
Thanks so much, guys.
21 December, 22:29
Michael Kohl
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Interflug Iljushin IL-62MNew: 21 December, 22:22 1:144
After I finished the details I had wanted to add, a layer of Mr. Color GX-2 Ueno Black forms the base for the paint job....
Project: Interflug Iljushin IL-62
26 30 July, 07:20
Zbynek Honzik
Taking a seat and I keep my fingers crossed that the building will be joyful and successful, Michael!
Taking a seat and I keep my fingers crossed that the building will be joyful and successful, Michael!
30 July, 09:33
Łukasz Gliński
Can't miss an IF project 👍
That windshield is terrible - what's your plan for it?
And most importantly - are you going to build Lady Agnes? 🙂
Can't miss an IF project 👍
That windshield is terrible - what's your plan for it?
And most importantly - are you going to build Lady Agnes? 🙂
30 July, 14:27
Michael Kohl
Hi mates. Nice to have your interest and you on board. Thanks Zbynek. So far it took much more effort than I expected. Lets see how it continues.
@Mr D: childhood memories. I suppose you build it in scale 1:100? VEB Plasticard?
Lukasz, I bent and glued it und sanded it flush afterwards. As I will use the Authentic Airliner decals for the cockpit windows, they do not need to be transparent.
Hi mates. Nice to have your interest and you on board. Thanks Zbynek. So far it took much more effort than I expected. Lets see how it continues.
@Mr D: childhood memories. I suppose you build it in scale 1:100? VEB Plasticard?
Lukasz, I bent and glued it und sanded it flush afterwards. As I will use the Authentic Airliner decals for the cockpit windows, they do not need to be transparent.
30 July, 19:16
Mr D
Hi Michael 👋,
Yes it was the Veb version, very basic....but l was enjoying building it as fast as l could.... Glue finger prints n all 🤣
Can you sort the cockpit glass ?? Surprised.... Zvezda usually very good.
Thanks for your upload..... I'm big Soviet era fan.
Hi Michael 👋,
Yes it was the Veb version, very basic....but l was enjoying building it as fast as l could.... Glue finger prints n all 🤣
Can you sort the cockpit glass ?? Surprised.... Zvezda usually very good.
Thanks for your upload..... I'm big Soviet era fan.
30 July, 20:20
Łukasz Gliński
Good choice Sir, the AA window decals are super cool.
Unfortunately some of their livery decals have some errors.
Good choice Sir, the AA window decals are super cool.
Unfortunately some of their livery decals have some errors.
30 July, 20:24
Michael Kohl
Yeah, I was surprised by the fit issue too. On the upside are definitely very fine and consistent engravings which I hope to preserve.
And - by the way - it won't be Lady Agnes¹. I like to represent the plane I flew to Moscow with. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of this particular aircraft and am thus not sure about it's actual registration. The history of some a/c is available to me, so I can rule out some. And I photographed two parked IL-62M too while taxiing which I can rule out too.
With these informations I ruled out registration: SEW, SEC, SEF, SEG, SEY and SEK. So right now I will go for registration DDR-SET.
¹ a word for those not familiar with Lady Agnes. She is obviously an IL-62M too and was flown to Stölln. After being stripped of everything unnecessary she landed on a 900m grasstrip (how on earth did they manage to get a permission for that?!) and is used now as a Cafe there in it's original Interflug livery.
You've never heard of Stölln? It is located in the federal state of Brandenburg, about 40km west of Berlin and is the oldest aviation site on earth and in the history of mankind. No other that Otto Lilienthal tested some of his gliders there.
Yeah, I was surprised by the fit issue too. On the upside are definitely very fine and consistent engravings which I hope to preserve.
And - by the way - it won't be Lady Agnes¹. I like to represent the plane I flew to Moscow with. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of this particular aircraft and am thus not sure about it's actual registration. The history of some a/c is available to me, so I can rule out some. And I photographed two parked IL-62M too while taxiing which I can rule out too.
With these informations I ruled out registration: SEW, SEC, SEF, SEG, SEY and SEK. So right now I will go for registration DDR-SET.
¹ a word for those not familiar with Lady Agnes. She is obviously an IL-62M too and was flown to Stölln. After being stripped of everything unnecessary she landed on a 900m grasstrip (how on earth did they manage to get a permission for that?!) and is used now as a Cafe there in it's original Interflug livery.
You've never heard of Stölln? It is located in the federal state of Brandenburg, about 40km west of Berlin and is the oldest aviation site on earth and in the history of mankind. No other that Otto Lilienthal tested some of his gliders there.
31 July, 06:57
Robert Podkoński
Watchimg with pleasure! Of course, I remember VEB Plasticard kit very well 😉 And thanks for the interesting story!
Watchimg with pleasure! Of course, I remember VEB Plasticard kit very well 😉 And thanks for the interesting story!
31 July, 07:10
bughunter
Oh, a very personal project - watching! Sorry, I digged so deep into my build that I missed yours.
So I'm now in and good luck!
Regarding putty: I'm now a fan of Tamiya light curing putty which hardens quickly with UV light.
If wee meet again I like to hear more background about this trip and can provide other insights 😉
Oh, a very personal project - watching! Sorry, I digged so deep into my build that I missed yours.
So I'm now in and good luck!
Regarding putty: I'm now a fan of Tamiya light curing putty which hardens quickly with UV light.
If wee meet again I like to hear more background about this trip and can provide other insights 😉
1 August, 21:14
Michael Kohl
Hi Frank. No reason for apologies. You are welcome anytime.
Looking forward to our next meeting.
Hi Frank. No reason for apologies. You are welcome anytime.
Looking forward to our next meeting.
2 August, 14:10
Mr D
Looking good, really nice shaped Airliner 👍
Do you use the black to find imperfections?? Or is it a pre-shading??
I'm in process of building the Veb Be-6 Soviet flying boat, and may help me to do similar.
Thanks for your uploads... Like anything from Soviet era n russian.
Looking good, really nice shaped Airliner 👍
Do you use the black to find imperfections?? Or is it a pre-shading??
I'm in process of building the Veb Be-6 Soviet flying boat, and may help me to do similar.
Thanks for your uploads... Like anything from Soviet era n russian.
3 August, 21:12
Michael Kohl
Welcome mate. Always nice to have you around.
Yes, Mr D, I use the black primer to identify imperfections as the grey one is too close to the plastic color and with the white one, flaws are not that visible. The downside is that it takes a lot of color to cover the black. So next time I will most likely go for a lighter primer color.
Welcome mate. Always nice to have you around.
Yes, Mr D, I use the black primer to identify imperfections as the grey one is too close to the plastic color and with the white one, flaws are not that visible. The downside is that it takes a lot of color to cover the black. So next time I will most likely go for a lighter primer color.
4 August, 10:19
Mr D
Thanks 👍👍 for letting me know, l built the Yak-3 made by Zvezda, lit was quite nice to build, some of the fine parts were really accurate, but then it was bit gapy around the wing, but otherwise pretty good.
Thanks 👍👍 for letting me know, l built the Yak-3 made by Zvezda, lit was quite nice to build, some of the fine parts were really accurate, but then it was bit gapy around the wing, but otherwise pretty good.
4 August, 11:08
Mr D
Nice to see the update on this one 😀.
The PE parts give a more crisp realistic effect.
Good stuff 👍👍
Nice to see the update on this one 😀.
The PE parts give a more crisp realistic effect.
Good stuff 👍👍
30 August, 20:03
Michael Kohl
Welcome. Another set of blemishes is fixed and the primer coat repaired. A light sanding with grid 1200 ensured a good base for the polishing steps which will be next. No pics as all looks more or less the same.
Welcome. Another set of blemishes is fixed and the primer coat repaired. A light sanding with grid 1200 ensured a good base for the polishing steps which will be next. No pics as all looks more or less the same.
3 September, 16:23
Landlubber Mike
Hey Michael - really beautiful subject you are modeling here and it's looking fantastic! I thought the fit issues on my JRS-1 made for a complicated build - this kit makes my JRS-1 look like it's a Tamiya kit! You did a really great job getting around that canopy issue and the PE engine fans are a really nice upgrade. Well done!
Hey Michael - really beautiful subject you are modeling here and it's looking fantastic! I thought the fit issues on my JRS-1 made for a complicated build - this kit makes my JRS-1 look like it's a Tamiya kit! You did a really great job getting around that canopy issue and the PE engine fans are a really nice upgrade. Well done!
11 September, 15:48
Alexander Grivonev
Oh man, two steps forward one step back. What, a grind, keep it up!
Oh man, two steps forward one step back. What, a grind, keep it up!
11 September, 16:22
Mr D
Good work take's time, it's coming along nicely, good subject.... worth getting how you want it.
Like it 👍👍👍
Good work take's time, it's coming along nicely, good subject.... worth getting how you want it.
Like it 👍👍👍
11 September, 18:53
Michael Kohl
Welcome mates and thanks for your encouragement and tips. Hope to continue in about a week.
Welcome mates and thanks for your encouragement and tips. Hope to continue in about a week.
14 September, 08:04
Michael Kohl
One round of polishing didn't result yet in the desired effect. So, in for another one.
One round of polishing didn't result yet in the desired effect. So, in for another one.
27 September, 11:44
Michael Kohl
Started the paint job with the leading edges of wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer. Started with Alclad stainless steel after another two rounds of sanding and polishing the wings. Unfortunately even a very thin mist of this color ate at the primer, dissolving it partly. Second attempt was done with Mr. Metalcolor 213 steel. This worked but gave a much less nice finish. As you can polish this color range I did that and got close to the Alclad finish by this. But with polishing I partly lost coverage at the trailing edges. These defects could be restored with the application of UvdR pigments Steel. Next will be the grey lower parts
Started the paint job with the leading edges of wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizer. Started with Alclad stainless steel after another two rounds of sanding and polishing the wings. Unfortunately even a very thin mist of this color ate at the primer, dissolving it partly. Second attempt was done with Mr. Metalcolor 213 steel. This worked but gave a much less nice finish. As you can polish this color range I did that and got close to the Alclad finish by this. But with polishing I partly lost coverage at the trailing edges. These defects could be restored with the application of UvdR pigments Steel. Next will be the grey lower parts
24 October, 22:54
Zbynek Honzik
I'm glad to see, Michael, that you're making good progress with the project.
What primer did you use? I've had very good experiences with Alclad, so I'm surprised that Alclad has eaten into the primer.
Fingers crossed!
I'm glad to see, Michael, that you're making good progress with the project.
What primer did you use? I've had very good experiences with Alclad, so I'm surprised that Alclad has eaten into the primer.
Fingers crossed!
25 October, 12:56
Michael Kohl
Not all the Alclads do it the same way. I found stainless steel and airframe aluminum to be particularly aggressive. Primer was Mr. Surfacer 1500.
Not all the Alclads do it the same way. I found stainless steel and airframe aluminum to be particularly aggressive. Primer was Mr. Surfacer 1500.
25 October, 13:28
Zbynek Honzik
Oh, that's some stuff! 🧐
Admittedly, I've never sprayed Alclad stainless steel and airframe aluminum on surfacer, but always on polished Mr.Color C. And I've never had a similar experience. I usually paint the metallic leading edges and air inlets last before decalling. But I wouldn't say at all that these paints will behave that way.
I've used Alclad on a polished Mr.Surfacer before, it was fine, but I haven't used these Alclads.
So I learned something important again. Thank you, Michael!
Well, I hope things are going well for you now without any tricky surprises. 👍
Oh, that's some stuff! 🧐
Admittedly, I've never sprayed Alclad stainless steel and airframe aluminum on surfacer, but always on polished Mr.Color C. And I've never had a similar experience. I usually paint the metallic leading edges and air inlets last before decalling. But I wouldn't say at all that these paints will behave that way.
I've used Alclad on a polished Mr.Surfacer before, it was fine, but I haven't used these Alclads.
So I learned something important again. Thank you, Michael!
Well, I hope things are going well for you now without any tricky surprises. 👍
25 October, 18:45
Łukasz Gliński
I think there might also be a difference between these old Alclads and the 2nd generation (not mentioning the MiG rebottlings). I have a sample of each and the older it is the more agressive it seems.
I think there might also be a difference between these old Alclads and the 2nd generation (not mentioning the MiG rebottlings). I have a sample of each and the older it is the more agressive it seems.
25 October, 19:14
Michael Kohl
In my case the two shades mentioned were aquired last.
I was pondering to do the metallic parts first or last. I think masking is easier this way. Let's see how it further progresses. I actually was highly motivated to go for the grey but had then to realise that a bit of detail stuff is required first.
Thanks guys for your input.
In my case the two shades mentioned were aquired last.
I was pondering to do the metallic parts first or last. I think masking is easier this way. Let's see how it further progresses. I actually was highly motivated to go for the grey but had then to realise that a bit of detail stuff is required first.
Thanks guys for your input.
25 October, 20:33
Rafael Mozeto
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
12 2 June, 04:51
George Williams
That's a great looking Corvette, Rafael, all your extra work has really paid off.
That's a great looking Corvette, Rafael, all your extra work has really paid off.
1 21 December, 09:32
sc114
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
8 8 December, 21:33
Jennifer Franklin
Taking a seat. The interior, engine, and gun all have my curiosity up.
Taking a seat. The interior, engine, and gun all have my curiosity up.
15 December, 11:30
sc114
Hi. Unfortunately, due to my mistake, the engine with the gun cannot be correctly placed in the engine compartment. I'll put it next to the finished model. But i can put the pilot in the cockpit!
Hi. Unfortunately, due to my mistake, the engine with the gun cannot be correctly placed in the engine compartment. I'll put it next to the finished model. But i can put the pilot in the cockpit!
15 December, 13:46
Grzegorz Siuta
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
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2 21 December, 11:42
Guldilo
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
26 30 October 2022, 17:23
Snake Plissken
Excellent photo series with a clean cutting mat (uncluttered background) and crisp photos (everyone take note 😉 ). A superb kit reference for what comes in the box. Many thanks for posting.
Excellent photo series with a clean cutting mat (uncluttered background) and crisp photos (everyone take note 😉 ). A superb kit reference for what comes in the box. Many thanks for posting.
1 27 September, 18:52
Kesa Tiho
Very nice and shiny build 👍
@Snake Pissken: I feel personally attacked lol 😄
Very nice and shiny build 👍
@Snake Pissken: I feel personally attacked lol 😄
1 20 December, 22:49
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