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Zvwzda Su-30SM “Flanker-C” build log
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And so it begins, coffee on the table on a Sunday morning and the first pieces of the kit off the sprew.
The kit is am...
Project: Sukhoi Su-30SM Flanker-H
3+ 9 8 September, 21:20
GluefingerAs a big fan of goofy-looking vehicles, I applaud Takom for this release and eagerly await the release. Keep 'em coming!
Nice article with background information on Armorama:
armorama.com/news/ta..c-expedition-vehicle
10 September, 18:26
Martin Oostromadded a new photoalbum.
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WIP - Mercedes 500 SEC
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After stripping, all panel lines needed to be cleaned and mould lines needed to be sanded
Project: Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
1 10 September, 18:09
Martin OostromWhile waiting for better weather to paint Bumblebee, this one got dug up from the stash.
I bought it second hand and some parts were glued decently and the body was painted blue, badly. After stripping all lines need to be cleaned and the body needs to be sanded.
10 September, 18:12
DuperScaleadded a new photoalbum.
29 11 July, 21:06
Chris ParsonsOh ya!
Built a couple of Broplan vac kits, a real challenge but great for the feeling of overcoming a challenge and creative accomplishment
11 July, 23:27
Thomas KolbOMG, what a challenge! 🙂 Those panel lines look quite uneven, will you try to rescribe them or just take them for what they are? In any way, I am super curious how these sheets of plastic can be turned into a model, so I will watch with interest!
12 July, 02:31
DuperScaleWelcome mates, the panellines are aweful but the material is so thin, i'm scarred that i cut right trough it when i try to rescribe them.
12 July, 06:24
NicolasFollowing. Got my first vacu kit this weekend. I hope I can learn something here.
16 July, 14:48
Chris ParsonsHi DuperScale, I built a couple of Broplan vac ATR kits, converting one 72 500 to a 42 300. A few pics of the work in my "albums" if you're interested in the kind of model you can achieve from a Broplan kit with a bit of work…sweat and tears, foul language, alcohol and time….
16 July, 23:24
TreehuggerDuperScale, how about scribing into a layer of primer paint?
This way, scribing should be a lot easier afaik, scribing into the primer layer of paing, and not plastic.
This guy on youtube did this, on regular plastic models though.
20 August, 05:21
TreehuggerAs for the clear parts, I wonder if it could be done this way
1) Cut out a square/rectangle shape, removing the oval form from windows. The larger the hole the better, to create some extra space around the old window shape. Enough space to work with putty later on.
2) Glue in a flat thin strip of transparent styrene on inside of model.
3) Glue in a square/rectangle shape transparent styrene, outside the model, laminated with the existing strip of transparent styrene on inside, so double layered.
If keeping the new window parts larger than the old window shape it should be easier to use some putty after adding masking tape that have the shape of the old windows. The larger these new outer square/rectangle window shapes are, the easier it is to add putty to create a smooth surface, then hopefully the center part is clear enough, to mask off the final shape of the old window shape, before painting.
Afaik a common issue using Mikro Kristal Klear is that you can't sand the clear part afterwards, because the clear part is like rubber iirc. You can iirc easily remove this clear part though, just poke/pull it out. Unsure if there would be any residue left after removing the rubber like liquid clear stuff after it dries.
20 August, 05:25
TreehuggerAnother thing one could do with clear parts an idea:
1) Glue in a long strip of transparent styrene on inside of plane.
2) Add some kind of epoxy or something that can be sanded, without the epoxy damaging the underlying transparent styrene.
3) Idea is to use the liquid stuff to fill in the perfectly shaped holes for the windows, then sand the liquid stuff flush after it dries.
What won't work imo, is doing multiple rounds of adding liquids to create some goo that goes transparent. I think if you sand this stuff multiple times adding more liquid stuff, you get a flawed result I think. I tried something like that with gloss varnish, trying to build up a solid clear shape. Did not work as expected.
20 August, 05:35
TreehuggerIn this thread, and in photo #13, the guy apparently put tape outside, and poured clear resin on the inside to fill the window holes. Unsure if such resin will react and maybe eat up or warp any thin parts ala vacuum kits. I guess this can be tested with some scrap plastic if having some piece left over.
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20 August, 07:35
Łukasz GlińskiThe UV transparent resin is usually sandable (to some degree), maybe that might help?
Similarly to Treehugger I'd reinforce it with a transparent styrene from the inside of the fuselage anyway.
Or you might leave the windows open and fill them with Kristal Klear after painting - this is what I did on my Jetstream, Avanti & Yak-40. But if you want to seal it with gloss varnish, remember to keep very thin layers (guess how I learned it 🙂).
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20 August, 07:59
DuperScaleHi, thanks for the input mates. I'm quite happy with the kristal clear on the small windows and i think i do it like Lukasz said. After everything is done i do the windows as the last step.
The windscreen window could work but i think i used little to much of the kristal clear.
20 August, 16:10
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Davy Vosadded a new photoalbum.
62 9 January, 09:03
Patrick HagelsteinNice additions and cool colors in the cockpit! They liven up the basis kit parts substantially.
13 February, 15:39
RonaVery impressive built! I think the most noticeable issue of the academy kit is the main landing gear. The legs are way too long (2mm) and the MLG doors are too massive. But this is relatively easy to fix. Following!
16 February, 19:41
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)I think I´ll take a seat here my friend 🙂 good progress 👍
13 March, 07:30
Michael KohlI like your efforts at detailing and painting. Mottling and oils lead to a good overall effect.
1 July, 04:24
Mr DDo you use copper wire??
I was watching a YouTube vid and the guy was using the wire out of sandwiches bag ties, you know the type they twist to hold new electric cables ect.
It looked ideal for simulating wiring n break lines ect.
Nice job on the seatbelt's looking good 👌
7 July, 23:00
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Duster_dadded a new photoalbum.
2 8 September, 17:21
1_72added a new photoalbum.
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PB4Y-2 Privateer 1:72, 1958.
Before decals, finishing paint touch and stencil weathering. Few parts still separated. Photo background removed so noth...
2 3 September, 19:02
1_72What about Vallejo Lucky Varnish?
I picked satin one for this project but after doing a couple of work trials, I threw up the idea of using it. It dries in somehow awful way, leaving on the surface an ugly, non-uniform structure. Really dissapointed with this one so lucky me (not this varnish) that I didn't use it on the model right away.
In general, I appreciate Vallejo products very, very much, which makes the whole matter even more surprising. Or maybe it's just me? Maybe I could messed something up? Please share your ideas. Thx.
10 September, 18:09
Martin Oostromadded a new photoalbum.
10 September, 18:05
Martin OostromAnother ghost build that started in my vacation. All parts are ready for paint, unfortunately the weather isn't cooperating.
10 September, 18:08
Łukasz Glińskiadded a new photoalbum.
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Maršal Tito's Sabre Yug
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Waiting for corrections and detailing
Project: F-86D Sabre Yug
26 23 August, 20:54
Łukasz GlińskiForgot to photograph the cockpit before adding the canopy - hope you forgive me that 😛
25 August, 19:58
Mr DComing along nicely 👍
Did you use masking fluid on the canopy??
Thanks for uploading... interesting build 😃👍
25 August, 21:16
Łukasz GlińskiYes Mr D, I went for the fluid as I found I haven't stocked my stash with the masks for this particular kit. Hope they will work well enough.
26 August, 19:00
CuajeteWell done so far, Łukasz!
That screw in photo 2 looks like a worm that is in the process of metamorphosis inside a sabre dog 😛
28 August, 17:49
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