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Eddie Mann
I forgot to add that the page freezes while the CPU usage is high.

Eddie Mann
Hi,
Any update on this please, CPU usage now approaching 30% and a full minute to edit 1 item.

scalemates
this should be much better now?

Luc B
works much faster now

Eddie Mann
Working fine now, thank you.

Bozzer
I'm glad to see, that it's not just me, who does all this type of prep work. I've spent far too much time and money, on tools, gizmo's and fabrication of various things, just to try and speed up this process. Yet, I still end up falling back to the back of a #11 knife blade!
I'll hang around for this one mate, mainly to see the outcome of those amazing decals. But also to watch how the trailer goes together?
I helped my son build the Spacecab, way back in the early 2000's. He didn't enjoy it and abandoned his efforts 🙁 No wonder he became a plumber 😛

Martin Oostrom
Kerry Cox taught Peter Hardy and Peter taught me: "Better remove those lines, you'll always know they're there."
I mostly use the cutting edge of the blade to scrape, I'll try the back sometime.
I assembled the chassis today and it seems perfectly straight. A lot of work remains before I can start on the decals.

Bozzer
If you draw the edge, of the back of the blade, it gives you a nice smooth, flat surface. It also doesn't dull your sharp blade? After a while, it becomes second nature. I have found, that those nasty mold lines, show up even more, when paint is applied? Even when I glue two parts together, it's always the back of the knife, that deals with the seam. You should definitely try it, and see if you notice the difference.

Lode Schildermans
Following. Martin and trucks and trailers, always surprising

Bozzer
He's got this, Lode. Martin is the Plastic Surgeon 😉

Spanjaard
I am in 🙂

Martin Oostrom
The doctor is in 😄
I managed some work on the axles Tuesday evening and I had half a day to myself yesterday. So I built the box with a lot of added plastic to get everything squared. I'll be sanding the outside and I don't want the thing to fold.
The mudflaps were unconvincing , so I went to town on them. Your opinions please?

Bozzer
I've heard of guys, filling in reefers, with expanding foam?
I've never personally done it, because I like the option of opening doors. Those mudflaps look so much better now, too.

Martin Oostrom
Mmm, insulation foam in a reefer….
There is/was a load of cyanide in that stuff. Not something I want to emit in my hobby room.
My 2k also contains cyanide, but those vapours are mainly vented outside

Bozzer
I have never checked mate, and I've used it for sealing gaps, etc, for decades? However, I've definitely not used it on any models. In fairness though, all my current reefers are from AMT. I love the fact that they use 1 piece plastic, for the sides, base and top. It definitely makes them sturdy. I do have a few Italeri reefers though, and I was thinking about lining them with thin plastic? I don't want to compromise the look, so I thought maybe some 1mm sheet, would work? What do you think mate?

Martin Oostrom
Lining with 1mm sheet is a possibility, but … see my new picture. On both sides there are two half rods running the whole length of the trailer and the ceiling is littered with protruding ejection marks.
The floor is smooth as the ejection marks are on the underside.
This Revell edition has water slide decals, the Italeri reefer I have has two big stickers for each side. Will be hell to line up, so I'll probably paint something.

Bozzer
On large decals, it's best to cut them into 3. It just makes things easier. I honestly wouldn't have a clue what to do with stickers though? That's exactly what I have, on my Smokey and the Bandit 2 trailer.
Which reminds me...
Jerry from Modeltruckin, is retiring. Last orders are being taken upto end of July. Get them decals ordered mate, before you can't get them again!

Bozzer
I just took a closer look at your pictures. I see those rails now. I'm guessing that they were a feature, to stop pallets from ramming up tight to the side, on the 1:1 version? The injection pin marks, I can Dremel away. You've actually got me thinking about digging out one of my reefers now, lol

Martin Oostrom
In the real one, there will be a strip with slits to secure the cargo. But those are generally not that high and low. See picture.

Bill Newcomer
Late to the party. (I have been really busy with my wife's garden and my 1:1 car) Following. Making your box square and straight looks like quite the endeavor.

Martin Oostrom
Dry fitting the door showed a small gap between them. I later added a strip of styrene to the back. Stiffening the doors by accident.
I removed the moulded rear lights, only realising too late that they're hollow. A thin sheet of styrene helped. I also glued a strip to the storage bins. Too much sanding otherwise. Now all trailer parts are ready for painting.

Lode Schildermans
Definitely impressed, Martin. Smart building by improving stability in the beginning of the build. I particularly like the improvements with styrene

Martin Oostrom
Don't tell anybody Lode. There'll be some pe on it. 🤫

Bozzer
I wonder if that PE is going to be the bars and locking system, for the back doors?

Lode Schildermans
I shall be silent as a grave, Martin

Martin Oostrom
Wait and see Bozzer!

Bozzer
Oh Martin, you tease! 😛

Martin Oostrom
Primer's on! It took over 4 hours to paint the truck and trailer in my tiny booth.

Lode Schildermans
But the result is a success. Looking forward to see your progress of this big one

Gerald
👍

Martin Oostrom
First colours are here. Tamiya bright red, Tamiya silver and not shown, Tamiya aluminium straight from the can on the reefer itself.

Bozzer
Excellent colour choices, mate. This build is exciting me 😄

Bill Newcomer
Color, Always good to see color. 🙂

Martin Oostrom
For the first time in forever I follow the colour callouts from the instructions, and now my choices are excellent. Makes me wonder…
Enjoy the colours while you can, this thing will be wrapped in decals when she's done.

Bozzer
Lol, maybe because it's more true to life?
Although I have to admit, I've crawled under a few trailers, and they were all the same, light rust/brown colour. Even on fleet management, the chassis and underneath, never get washed. I do a lot of work for a global logistics company and their trucks always look clean, but they're not. My brother works for a national retailer, driving big rigs. I asked him when he washes the underside of his trailer? His answer was priceless, but unfortunately, unprintable 😉

Martin Oostrom
I actually had red oxide primer in mind for the red parts, but didn't at the last moment!
I also never wash the underside of my car. And I've worked in port, so I can imagine some colourful language.

Done with airbrushing for now. Only some detail painting to do.
And after curing, it's decals time!

Goldman
Good luck with these decals. Hope the decal spray will do its magic.

Spanjaard
fingers crossed

Bozzer
Mate, please do as Goldman suggested on your other thread, and take pictures of these?
It's definitely worth a try? I can't bear to hear the screams, if the decals spray doesn't work.
We need you to be successful on this, to raise the bar, and give the rest of us, something to reach for?
God speed, my friend, and good luck 👍

Martin Oostrom
Yes sir Big Bozzer sir!
Thank you guys for all the encouragement

Martin Oostrom
It seems to work on the first two pieces 🤞🏻
I'll let these cure for a while, to avoid moving them when doing the two large decals

bughunter
👍 Good luck!

Spanjaard
mission accomplished my friend, well done!!! now let's do (tomorrow?) the other side 🙂

bughunter
Pic 48: definitely LOVE 👍

Bozzer
Sorry for the FB link, but I think that looks awesome! And really, they made it look so easy?

Bozzer
Martin, you pulled it out of the bag!
I was nervous for you, on those big decals, but mate, you made it look like a pro!
Kudos to you, and I hope you celebrate with a few cold beers!

schecter87
As I can see - you're using Micro Sol solution. Have you tried Tamiya Super Strong in a black bottle (It should be used carefully and needs a bit of experience to use, but it softens decal very fast)? When I first used Mark Fit Super Strong, it was like a revelation to me 🙂 But I never used Micro Sol, so I don't know of how it works.

Martin Oostrom
That truck is awesome Bozzer! Really enjoyed that video.
Only the starboard large decal left 🤞🏻

And then hoping that the clear coat won't do anything funny. I got two spray cans of Mr Top Coat gloss. According to the internet, that should do fine 🤞🏻

Hi Scheckter, I use a combination of micro sol and heat. Apply some Sol, let it work a little, press with a soft brush or que tip. Repeat a hundred times or more to get everything where I want it.
I'm careful with these old decals and extra hot decal softener.

Martin Oostrom
Clearcoat with Mr Topcoat acrylic gloss. straight from the rattle can, due to spray booth size limitations. Not so sure yet about the result.

Spanjaard
seems quite good so far!

Bozzer
I'd let it dry fully, then reassess it. If you're still not happy, try another coat? I'm always nervous about rattle can gloss coats, ever since I had that crazing. I nearly always now, use Tamiya through the airbrush.

Lode Schildermans
Mindblowing result so far. I'd like to see that beauty once with my own eyes, Martin

Peter Hardy
Hmmm. Martin's getting good at this model building thing. [Mental note to myself… Get better Peter! Faster!]

scalemates
fixed 👍

Eddie Mann
Thank You.

Eddie Mann
UN flag is still showing on "worldwide", random example: SCM Search:

scalemates
fixed 👍

Eddie Mann
Thank you..

Doubtingmango
Watching

Spanjaard
very nice result in the melted muuffler

Stefan L.
@Spanjaard thank you, I hope to achieve some nice rust variations at those dented spots

Spanjaard
I am sure you will 🙂

Doubtingmango
Great narrative! Watching

ScaleFella NAFO
just started 👍 👍

Tailcode: RGFY-01

CarlosTomcat
Cool camo! 😎

OrcEater
Smash them all!!! The dildo of consequences rarely comes lubed.

Luc B
👍

HRisaL
An eye catcher!

MIG1981
Tailcode vs. Orcs: 1-0 😂
Nickname vs. Orcs: 2-0 😂

Ryan G. F. Young
😂😂😂

ScaleFella NAFO
Glad you liked it!

Cristian A
Definitely taking a sit on this one 😂

EZscale
For some reason I see the subject as "Mikoyan MiG-29S Fulcrum-C (Izdeliye 9.13)" 🙁

ScaleFella NAFO
I see F-16?

Anyway, today is a great day to make some progress on this kit

David H
Deffo says fulcrum-c under title. But looking forward to this one anyway. 👍🏻

Luc B
Also Fulcrum-C here

ScaleFella NAFO
Ah I see it as well!

Anyway I made some good progress building my Orc Smasher.

ScaleFella NAFO
Added some ResKit stuff! Amazing quality

ScaleFella NAFO
Reference video x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELL../1820096182171173253

ScaleFella NAFO
The sound of victory, RGFY!

x.com/Gerashchenko_e../1820102519600673258

MIG1981
Will you go for the realistic version or the digital scheme?

ScaleFella NAFO
Likely digital 🇺🇦

Luc B
Who will be the first to release Terma PIDS+? ResKit?

ScaleFella NAFO
I would buy them instantly

ScaleFella NAFO
Temporary paused, looking at Twitter/X/Telegram is more fun these days.

Ray Loch
Cool Scheme

MIG1981
Crazy how fast it goes!

A great lesson for the arrogant orcs and vatniks (you know who you are) on this site.

W666
NAFO = Russophobe

ScaleFella NAFO
Was that a question??? If yes, 100% correct ✅

OrcEater
+1

David H
Seriously guys , let's try and keep politics out of it… as for changing you avatar to the " Russian Bear" get a life. 🤣 just sooo embarrassing ps I apologise to the OP but couldn't leave it.
Anyone feel like responding to me please do it on MY wall where I'm happy to "discuss" this with anyone

Олег О
Сколько здесь смелых ребят собралось... Как собаки на медведя гавкают из-за забора! Не стыдно?

David H
не более стыдно, чем «сверхдержава» с ядерным оружием, запугивающая и вторгающаяся в своего соседа после подписания мирного договора. не более стыдно, чем использовать новочок против гражданского населения, как я уже сказал, пост на МОЕЙ стене

gorby
Nice work!

Neuling
Clean and careful work, good shading!

Doubtingmango
Beautiful Spit!

Zach Wilson
spectacular build! The detail is fantastic and I love the style.

Agustin Prellezo
Thank you Zach! The GMC kit is very good in details. The Harley is the old Tamiya kit and requires some extra detail. The Miniart figures are also good. I only used a Hornet head for the "drunk driver". And the champagne bottles are fantastic!

Tom ...
Incredible build. Love everything about it.

Konrad -
Awesome build and a very impressive detailed work!!

Agustin Prellezo
Thanks, friends!

Rafael Loose
Great work!

Neuling
Beautiful diorama! I´m afraid however this Frenchman won`t hit any enemy aircraft any more.

Agustin Prellezo
Who can say no to a bottle of champagne? Thanks, mates.

Olivier
The GMC number seems a little odd. And the flag should be before the number.

Spanjaard
excellent job, i really like how it tells a story. great details Agustín.

Tom Ballhoff
Absolute fantastic work

Michael Hickey
Really, really well done you should be proud at what you have achieved.👍👍👍

Agustin Prellezo
I very much appreciate your comments, mates.
Olivier, you are probably right. I just put the decals as per instruction sheet. I really have no idea about French vehicles of wwii.

Mustang 1989
A bit late to the party but I've gotta ask. I'm getting ready to tackle this kit and would like to know where you got the tarps / baggage that's hanging off of the rear and sides of the vehicle.

Great looking build by the way. Very well detailed and weathered.

Rui S
Did I miss this Outstanding work 👍

Agustin Prellezo
Thanks for your comments, friends. The baggage comes from this Tamiya set:
Vehicles Accessory Set (Tamiya 35229, 1:35)

Pietro De Angelis
Stunning dio, congrats!

Agustin Prellezo
Thanks, Pietro!!

Laliscale
Really nice dio👏👏👏👏

Agustin Prellezo
Thank you!

JEAN PAUL CAMUS
Bonjours je viens de finir le GMC bofors au 1/35 de Hobby Boss et je me retrouve avec 4 pièces qui ne sont pas indiqué (pieces H15) si quelqu'un peut me renseigné. Merci

Lebloge
Great work 👍🏻

Agustin Prellezo
Jean Paul, I am in holidays now, as soon as I arrive home, I will try to find out what happened with my H15 pieces.

Thanks, Lebloge!

Steve Solomon
This is great work I love the empty bottle of booze just thrown on the ground. This isn't just modeling but also storytelling. Well done, brother.

Doubtingmango
Fantastic! Very cool subject