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I’m very happy about the gold medal.
And, almost more importantly, the falcon returned to its nest in one piece.
3+ 252 11 October 2022, 15:17
Cliff KiddHi Jorg, I'm just in the process of getting one of these!...look forward to your build!
22 October 2022, 11:28
Jörg Schäfer AutorWir ihr sehen könnt bin ich im Moment sehr wankelmütig was mein nächstes Projekt angeht.
Es geht also doch weiter mit dem Falken. 🤦♂️
1 December 2022, 16:09
TorstenSchöner Fortschritt, durch die Farben kommt mehr Leben rein, stay on target 😉
25 December 2022, 09:14
Jörg Schäfer AutorDanke Torsten.
Ich werde mit den Filter und Washing Farben noch ein wenig experimentieren um das ganze noch ein bisschen lebendiger zu bekommen. Das kann ich an der Unterseite recht gefahrlos machen, da man die im Diorama kaum sieht.
25 December 2022, 20:37
TorstenWas sind das für interessante Halterungen, welche an den Mandibeln sind?
1 January 2023, 11:20
Jörg Schäfer AutorVielen Dank Männers. 😊
@ Michael
Ich mag unaufgeräumte Arbeitsplätze nicht. Da ist man nur am Suchen.
@Torsten
Das sind selbst gefertigte Aufnahmen für die Mandibeln. So kann ich sie besser anfassen und lackieren. Einfach ein Stück Gewindestange in ein Kunststoff- und Stahlprofil gesteckt und verschraubt.
1 January 2023, 11:54
Christian LehmannSehr schön! Bin auf das Diorama gespannt. Hast du denn den Platz für das fertige Modell schon reserviert?
19 January 2023, 05:43
Jörg Schäfer AutorDanke Chris.
Bei mir kloppen sich die Modelle langsam um die besten Plätze.
19 January 2023, 07:23
Dash RendarYou're even building a Diorama for this? Dang. Might need a separate coffee table / display space for this. Looking forward, though, this thing looks great. Recently bought one as well for quite cheap and am looking forward to building it.
19 January 2023, 09:20
Jörg Schäfer AutorDanke Dash.
Da ich sonst Schiffe von über einem Meter Länge baue, kann der hier auf dem Nachttisch Platz nehmen. 🙂
Ja, freu dich drauf, macht echt Spaß den zu bauen.
19 January 2023, 09:51
Dash RendarOh wow, that diorama idea.... will be... crazy. Really looking forward to that. 😮
2 February 2023, 17:50
Живко ДжаковThis is getting more and more interesting! Looks like a real poorly maintained YT-1300.
2 February 2023, 21:48
Jörg Schäfer AutorNice that you like it.
True, Han really could have put a little more money into maintaining the Falcon. 😄
3 February 2023, 03:46
Gareth BurgeLate to the party here, but following along with interest. Great work so far!
10 March 2023, 15:14
Slavo HazuchaSpectacular 👍🏻
Might well be better than the actual film prop - wow - great job and an unending field of details to discover - love the weathering and blaster damage ! 👍🏻
18 March 2023, 14:30
Dietmar BogatzkiMöge die Macht weiter mit dir sein, Jörg. Bisher sieht der Falke super aus 👍
18 March 2023, 18:15
Gareth LloydJörg, I'm honoured that you thought my little Falcon was a "Sehr schöne Falke", yours is absolut klasse 😊
5 April 2023, 17:40
Dietmar BogatzkiBin mal auf das Diorama gespannt, Jörg, aber da wartet mein Falke auch noch drauf..
6 April 2023, 17:09
Jörg Schäfer AutorUnd ich erst mal Dietmar.
Mach mir schon einen Kopf wie das Grundgerüst am besten zu realisieren ist.
7 April 2023, 08:04
Gary KitchenStunning. I love the gouge on the underside and the contrast as you flip from the weathered underside to the pristine topside between pic38-39 is a stunning contrast highlighting the work you have put in there. Amazing and inspiring stuff 👍
7 April 2023, 08:11
TreehuggerQ: Unsure if OP said anything about this, but are the LEDs linked in a serie, or are there multiple wires for all the LEDs?
11 April 2023, 10:16
Jörg Schäfer AutorManny thanks..
Two LEDs each are soldered to a cable, since I only had two outputs, Treehugger.
11 April 2023, 15:12
TreehuggerI have yet to fiddle with LED's for my Enterprise NCC-1701 refit, but I did learn from some place that, if one place LEDs in a serie, then if one LED fail, they all fail. So probably best to have serveral wires around instead of one loop for such LED projects.
Another thing to worry about, is not having the LED die too soon, but I guess that might be just some calibration thing if building all this stuff from scratch.
Heh I invested in a digital power supply for LED projects some years back, but haven't gotten around to using it yet.
11 April 2023, 16:31
Jörg Schäfer AutorI'm not particularly worried about the LEDs.
They won't often be glowing in the finished model. Maybe at an exhibition or when there are visitors. A permanent light is therefore not provided. It's just a nice gimmick for me
12 April 2023, 08:02
Joerg R.Lieber Jörg
Wenn ich meinen Falcon gedrucktbhabe und zusammenbaue, müssen wir 2 uns mal kurz schliessen und reden wegen der Bemalung. Die ist ja wieder Mega von dir!!!
Gruss
Jörg
19 April 2023, 18:54
TorstenI meant whether the indicated tunnel is made of cardboard. You have made a design to that effect behind the hawk
20 April 2023, 02:57
Jörg Schäfer AutorYes is part of the diorama framework and is then made of stable PVC
20 April 2023, 05:14
Robin (WhiteGlint)Very cool! The Falcon looks amazing. 👍
This is promises to be a great presentation too.
20 April 2023, 06:16
Gareth LloydJörg, every time I check on your project is it becoming more and more awesome. It just gets better and better every time.
19 May 2023, 17:04
Mr JamesOutstanding work. Simply the best Falcon I've seen. Movie quality work on display here.
26 May 2023, 10:06
Dietmar BogatzkiHoffe das Dio wird genaus super wie dein Falke, Jörg, möge die Macht mit dir sein...
7 July 2023, 17:06
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you Torsten.
It's easier for me now too.
At the beginning I really thought that I would never get the huge free space filled 😅
13 August 2023, 09:04
Dash RendarThis will be so amazing when done. Quick question, are you planning some sort of protective case for it as well? Or will it sit in a display cabinet?
14 August 2023, 16:25
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you.
Like my ships, the model will go under a display case.
14 August 2023, 16:47
SpanjaardThe base is getting better and better, it could have been used in the movies!
21 September 2023, 07:41
Michael KohlI am absolutely no fan of all this Star Wars, Treck, Shmeck, Heck stuff. But the way you build up layer upon layer of details into a very convincing composition is fun to watch. I am sure that the result will impress even me.
21 September 2023, 09:18
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you guys.
Yes Michael, you have to like that. When I was 10, my father took me to see this film and since then I've been into the stuff, along with warships.
And building this Diroama was simply a challenge for me that I enjoy.
21 September 2023, 12:05
Spanjaardare you planning to bring this beauty to Lingen next year? please say yes 🙂
1 November 2023, 09:13
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you.
I actually want to try that. I think the last time I was at the EME was in 2014.
If I get the model ready by then, you can count on me. 😉
1 November 2023, 09:51
SpanjaardI am planning to be there, so i hope to have the pleasure meeting you and seeing this amazing dio! 🙂
1 November 2023, 10:48
Живко Джаков"Did you fly in that trough? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
15 November 2023, 10:08
Davide VitaliThis is astounding! If I recall correctly, kit-bashing is also what has been done on the actual Death Star model that was built for the movie in 1977.
22 November 2023, 13:44
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you.
Not only the star, but also the falcon were realized with this system.
The guys from ILM were the creators of all of today's aging and scratching methods that we as model makers know and appreciate.
23 November 2023, 08:58
Robin (WhiteGlint)A lot of grey but it is not boring at all to look at! 👀 👍
This looks great, and is full of details.
1 December 2023, 13:34
DerMattesLeider kann ich nur ein Like geben, deine Arbeit hätte wahrlich so einige verdient! In jeder Star Wars Ausstellung oder Sammlung sicherlich das Highlight! Fantastisch und vielen Dank für die vielen Bilder!
3 December 2023, 13:22
Hans-Jürgen HaagEs wächst, immer No h ein Detail dazu. Super, bin schon gespannt wie es weitergehen 👀👍👍👍
31 December 2023, 10:46
Jason MarsonAn amazing build! The Death Star especially! Your dedication, patience, and talent has really been rewarded with this build! Well done!
30 January 2024, 11:44
Mark de BoerWOW, this is amazing, absolutely stunning build, cant wait to see it all completed.
30 January 2024, 17:22
Shar DipreeAwesome, indescribably fantastic. An appropriate base for the falcon. I'm looking forward to the illuminated finale. 👍👍👍👍👍
30 January 2024, 19:10
Spanjaardtruly speechless, this build is one of the best I have seen here, the falcon is magnificent, and with the most incredible base you have made, well, it is just perfect!!
so, it is finished in time for Lingen 2024, right? if all goes to plan, I certainly will look for it there 🙂
4 February 2024, 16:53
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you very much people.
Yes Spanjaard, nothing should stand in the way of that. It would be really great if we met there and chatted a little.
5 February 2024, 15:09
ALBERTO ITURBURU HERREROSZORIONAK! (congratulations in basque language) GREAT JOB !!!
5 February 2024, 15:17
Ethan FloryThis is one of the best models I've ever seen! It could go head to head with the real models used during the filming of Star Wars.
7 February 2024, 03:46
CaptGPFThank you for sharing your build process with us - your work is truly amazing and inspirational!
11 February 2024, 16:34
Spanjaardgreat to see this beauty again, safe trip to Lingen, great success ahead, I am sure. killing myself for not being able to be there to see it myself....
1 10 March, 09:02
Davide VitaliAll my best wishes to you for the competition ahead but, most important, to your wife.
1 10 March, 09:39
Roland SachsenhoferGreat to see this masterpiece again! I wish you lots of fun and success in Lingen - I have to go there too, especially when I see how many of us will be there.
But above all: all the best to your wife!
1 10 March, 10:28
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you for being happy for my wife. That's so nice to hear. ❤️
And thank you all very much for keeping your fingers crossed. I'm very excited.
It's such a shame that we won't be able to meet there Spanjaard
1 10 March, 12:27
Jennifer FranklinI will echo the above comments, best wishes, and good luck ( I don't think you will need it) with the competition, but most importantly, happy thoughts to your wife. I am glad to hear that she is doing well.
2 10 March, 17:22
Jason MarsonThis looks superb Jörg! A really fantastic job. You must be so pleased with this. Im not ready to start mine yet but I intend to build a bespoke coffee table to fit it in. It will be a diorama of the Mos Eisley space port and have a glass top. More importantly I'm glad to hear your wife is doing well. Life is precious.
2 11 March, 16:28
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you for your appreciation of my model and my wife's health. ❤️
This sounds like a fantastic project, and I hope to see your space port posted here as a build report someday.
1 12 March, 03:49
Gareth LloydCongratualtions Jörg, fully deserved. That medal really should be much bigger for such an awesome model 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
31 March, 07:08
Jörg Schäfer AutorThank you both so much. Haha Gareth, then I wouldn't even know where to place them on the model. 😁
31 March, 07:47
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Airfix's 1/48 scale Westland Sea King 
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Projekt: Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5
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Gniloy-Tikich_Panzerkampfwagen V Panther
1:35
That's how it was in the end :)
Projekt: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther
6+ 119 21 March 2015, 16:43
Rui S AutorThank you very much for your kind words Michael. I will post some more photos soon 🙂 ... But, real outstanding is your Work Michael 👍
21 March 2015, 23:10
Fabian D.Nice work on the brigde. Hope you can ceep the niveau... not building up pressure here😉
21 March 2015, 23:17
Rui S AutorIs my (almost finished so no pressure at all) first dio in the snow, as such, it is not possible to achieve yours high levels 🤔
21 March 2015, 23:28
Rui S AutorI've seen your projects... You rock mate. I Hope you still have more decades to enjoy...
22 March 2015, 10:01
Fabian D.Rui, take your time, I´m in the game for more than a decade now (and about 4 years in 1:35)... not a day without learing something new. Saying you´re on a pretty good way is probably not enough.😉
22 March 2015, 11:33
Urban GardiniDo the Tamiya Panther come with the option to do it as an early Ausf. A? Black 701 is a rather famous early Ausf. A as it's one of very few Ausf. A's that didn't have zimmerit. All Ausf. A's with the MG kugelblende on the front glacis had zimmerit. It was only a few, possible less than ten of the first 50 Ausf. A's with the MG hatch like the Ausf. D's that lacked zimmerit.
Excellent work on the bridge and your diorama is going to be a marvel to behold! This will be nice to follow...
22 March 2015, 12:24
Fabian D.No, not without cutting the Kuglblende from the glacis, which would be an interresting approach though. But probably a mess to clean up.
22 March 2015, 12:39
H KI would use scalemates.com/kits/108116-dragon-6160-panther-a which was rereleased at the end of last year, so should be available, and has the decals for 701.
I am a Tamiya fanboy 🙂 but their Panther A is best used for selfmade Zimmerit practise and such things 😉
22 March 2015, 17:49
Rui S AutorSorry for the late answer, Mates. Donald, I've made a big study in all my books and magazines and ended up with more then 200 photos of wwII wooden bridges (Black and white and colour) ...
22 March 2015, 20:39
Rui S AutorFabian, every comment is more than enough for me, and very important, so I Thank you all for them (Good or bad) doesn't matter. I'm here to learn and exchange experiences, not to impress the Judges, Purists, or Experts. I think I've something to show, so I do. without pulling narrow goods?... Strange for me was the fact that no one answered, to my comment «Help needed»... 🤔
22 March 2015, 20:57
Rui S AutorUrban, I was so concentrated in my bridge, that I neglected the panther study. I thought that if the turret was equal them it would be a ausf A. It was to late when I discovered that the "A" didn't have the hull machine gun. Not historically accurate as you will see, that's true. But I wanted to make one without the Zimmerit, so I think mine is one of that 10 from the first 50 ones...😉 As said above, sorry to disappoint you guys but I'm not a Panther expert and this will be the first and the last one I have built (unless is the recovery one). Like the Tiger and all the other ones, I want to build different model's. If I start buying ausfs a, b, c, d, etc, My wife would divorce me in a instant hehehe. As I said in "About me" keep the hobby cheap that's my thing... Not Keep on looking for the Ultimate perfection. I'm not a pro...😉 Anyhow I like to Imagine my projects in somewhat real circumstances that happened in the war and study them Like what happened in the Gniloy-Tikich river. Hope you understand my point of view... P.S Thank you for your nice words...
22 March 2015, 21:22
Urban GardiniYou can make it without zimmerit if you like, it's your build but that kit wouln't be historically correct without zimmerit.
22 March 2015, 23:07
Rui S AutorSorry Urban, but I don't understand. The first images show an ausf. A n.º 701 without the Zimmerit, how can it be historically incorrect???
22 March 2015, 23:29
Urban GardiniIf you use the Tamiya Ausf. A for building Black 701 it'll be historically incorrect due to the kugelblende in the front glacis plate that is the only option in that kit. Black 701 was one of the first 50 Ausf. A's that all lacked the kugelblende on the front glacis plate and instead had the same MG hatch as the earlier Ausf. D had.
22 March 2015, 23:55
Rui S AutorOk, thank you Gardini. Therefore has nothing to do with the issue of zimme. As said above I only notice that to late so it's not historically correct, yes. I had to leave with that. Unless I change that hatch. Is that the only difference?
23 March 2015, 00:08
Urban GardiniNo zimmerit is correct for Black 701 so that's ok. It's just the main feature with the hatch that's not ok. But there's nothing to to about that now as it's been built. I'm sure that you've done as fine job building the Panther as you've done with the bridge. So what's most important in the end is that you're ok with your build. I was too late with my input for you to be able to make something out of it. What you can do with it if you want to compete with your build is to put zimmerit on it and repaint the Panther and use some other suitable markings for it other than Black 701. Why? Here's why, all Ausf. A's with the fixed MG in the kugelblende on the front glacis had zimmerit, no exceptions there. Either way you do it I'm sure it'll be a great diorama in the end.
23 March 2015, 00:23
Rui S AutorThanks' for your help and nice words Urban. I'm going to stick with the historically incorrect version. Compete is one thing that I'm sure that I shouldn't do, ever. I'm not that skillfull, so don't reach that kind of level...
Added some new bridge photos with snow...
23 March 2015, 00:35
Rui S AutorHumm, let's see, white paint, talcum powder, and Christmas Traditions, snow spray aerosol, sprayed over a bakery mesh...😄
23 March 2015, 01:11
Rui S AutorThx😉 , I think it's like we say: "the need the mother of invention" it's a bit difficult to find good modelling materials in Portugal, and when you find them they are expensive so... "Future" or "Pledge" are things that we can't find, for instance...
23 March 2015, 02:10
Rui S Autorhehehe... Not so far in Portugal... but I also do that with my ever growing stash. you change your Profile image?
23 March 2015, 02:23
Rui S AutorThank you very much George. Your words are a great compliment... I will post some more photos soon 🙂
23 March 2015, 02:53
Rui S AutorPainting the thing. As they say in the first image «is a freshly delivered tank. Whitewash camouflage was applied with notable care». Some new photos...
25 March 2015, 13:50
Rui S AutorThank you very much Michael, for your motivating words. Glad you like it...
25 March 2015, 21:50
Urban GardiniGAAAAAH! That L/70 doesn't look the way it should. I've got an Dragon barrel that you can have if you want it!
25 March 2015, 22:24
Rui S AutorThank You Very Much for your very friendly offer Urban 👍 , but I've already fix the L/70 with Humbrol model filler, and I think it's just fine now, as you will see in the next photos...😉
25 March 2015, 22:58
Urban GardiniNothing special I'd say, it's just the way our community work. A bit of modelling karma as you get help from a fellow modeller with a missing part or decals or something else without any real value and it just happens so that a fellow modeller have just that part in his/hers box of spares. I common answer when the receiver ask what the giver want as a compensation is nothing, it's free of charge but somewhere down the line the situation may be reversed and you happen to be able to help someone out, do that then. So it's modelling karma with it's ripples that spreads all over the world. We modellers do help each others in as many ways we can, be it with parts, advice or tricks, you name it. It's just the way the modelling community works!
25 March 2015, 23:20
Rui S AutorI understand that, Urban. It's good to belong, and know mates that are willing to help... 👍
25 March 2015, 23:34
Leif AdamsSo cool! The tank, is of course, awesome. What really impresses me? The tread marks/leavings of the tracks in the snow. Wow. Just, wow.
26 March 2015, 21:53
Urban GardiniLooking great mate! But I spotted an error that is easy to correct for you. The panzerfaust should be dunkelgelb.
26 March 2015, 21:57
Rui S AutorI'm Very glad you like them Leif... hoping to do better in the next one, after completion of the last 3... 🤔 Always in the end I feel that I could/should done better 😄
26 March 2015, 22:04
Rui S AutorHi Urban, that's completely true, I've been making that mistake since my "9 SS Panzerdivision - SOMEWHERE NEAR THE TRAIN STATION". project... 😠 Like we say in Portugal "What is born crooked, later or never straightens"😉 I've looked in all my extensive reference library for one in grey (just for excuse) and I think I never found one, hehehe. Nice to know you saw it with attention...
26 March 2015, 22:46
Rui S AutorHi Urban, I've look again and manage to do a new photoalbum with some strange coloured Panzerfaust's. Might after all not be an error??? 😮
27 March 2015, 00:42
Rui S AutorThanks a lot Matthias, it's a great compliment coming from you. I'm really glad that you like it...
27 March 2015, 01:07
Rodders61Hi Rui.
Do you still have the instructions for the panzerkampfwagen V panther nr 30223 I have this kit but no instructions. If you have could you supply me with a copy.
Kind regards. Rod
24 August 2015, 21:05
Rui S AutorHi Rodders61, I have to scanner them. You can send me a PM with your email and when I can I will send you the PDF.
12 September 2015, 14:41
Rui S AutorThx mate. The photos are a bit hold, and don't show the finalized dio.
2 October 2015, 10:41
Spanjaardreally fasntastic panther and great dio, really good
about those instructions, i would suggest that once you scan them you can upload them to the kit database, so other people in need may use them in the future😉
6 December 2016, 19:14
Rui S AutorHi mates,
Thank you all for your nice words & comments. Much appreciated.
As usual on my latest projects the photos aren't the final ones, but they show the idea...😢
@Spanjaard, I'm currently photographing my stash instructions to upload then in the future.
8 December 2016, 00:18
Rui S AutorThank you for your nice comments, John and Donald.
Much appreciated. Maybe one day I will take the final photos...😉
15 December 2016, 13:03
Rui S AutorThank you very much, Mates.
@Ulf, coming from an expert in dios, your comments feel like honey😉
18 December 2016, 19:57
Günther DecockDag Rui, knap gedaan. En mooie details. Ooit wil ik ook met een dio starten, maar weet niet waar te beginnen. 🙂
17 April 2021, 21:46
DAVID CRui S, extraordinario trabajo, muy detallado, casi se puede ver a PanzerMeyer viendo a los granaderos marchar al frente. Un trabajo genial, gracias por compartir
18 April 2021, 03:24
Rui S AutorMates. Thank you for all your kind comments and likes.
I thought this One had gone to Oblivion 😄
@ MarSeif, glad you like this work. After this photos i've made 3 more figures and some other bridge details.
@ Dietmar Bogatzki, I think I may take new photos of the finished dio.
@ Günther Decock, if you see the álbum of my first dio "My very first - project". I just used a wood plank gypsun and pepper 😄 in the second "9 SS Panzerdivision" I used a photo frame, coffe, hair net from my grandmather, and some vegetation.
@ DAVID Cuesta, obrigado pelo seu simpático comentário. Fico feliz por ter gostado. O prazer é meu. Quando tirar as fotos do trabalho concluido, o oficial já está acompanhado.
18 April 2021, 20:39
Rui S AutorThank you Spanjaard, very kind of you.
I will take photos of the new figures and the bridge detail I added after this photos.
18 April 2021, 21:19
Rui S AutorThank you for your nice comment Ben, I apreciate it very much.
Some Mobilphone photos are not so good. Sorry for that.
25 April 2021, 17:38
Rui S AutorThank you for your kind comment Ingo, I'm really glad that you like it.
26 April 2021, 18:59
Jan PetersVery nice work, love the amount of figures you've added, really brings the scene to life
27 April 2021, 06:37
Rui S AutorThank You very much for your comments, mates. (and for the likes too).
@ Jan, I thought (and write) in the Marder II D_16 Inf Mot Div_Rasputitsa_Kalmykiya album, that 14 figures where a alltime record, but afterall this one has 15 figures 😄
@ Neuling, glad you stoped by. I don't know how to work with photoshop, so Improvised and started to use the pc screen in the background 😉
@ playtime 222, It's great to read your comment.
@ Martin, I'm very glad you like it.
27 April 2021, 18:37
James CI don't recall seeing this one before... unless I'm going senile? LOL. Very nice dio mate and great job on painting that Panther a single colour, yet still making it look interesting 👍
12 May 2021, 17:05
Rui S AutorWoh, some more kind comments from two excellent and most talented modelers.
I must be doing something right and nice 😉
@ James, judging by your work, one thing I'm sure senile you aren't. 🙂
Thank you both very much. I really really apreciate it.
12 May 2021, 19:04
Rui S AutorThanks Mate. Still so much to learn. But I'm happy that I'm finishing some old projects and practicing.
13 May 2021, 23:44
Rui S AutorThank you for your kind comment Peter. Coming from such a tallented modeler as you are, it feels really good 👍
22 May 2021, 21:32
Peter HardyMind blowing in every detail. Another work of art! Bravo Rui. What's next?
22 May 2021, 22:00
Rui S AutorThank you for your kind words Mate. Apreciated.
I have also been thinking about what to do next 🤔
I still have two projects to complete. The Autumn 1944 Jagdpanzer Tiger (P) Elefant, with a horse and maybe two figures and the base and diorama for the Esci sdkfz 10/4.
But I'm also in the mood to build something, like a armoured car motorcycle or tank for the beginning of WWII ... Not feeling ready yet for a plane. I Don't know yet.
We'll see 😉
22 May 2021, 22:30
Peter HardyWell you know my thoughts but considering I know nothing about German armour or the European theatre I will wait to see what you come up with.
23 May 2021, 06:50
Peter BatinI like your approach to work. It is featured in documentary photos. Very few modelers do this. This is a classic quality style. Thanks for the compliment. Good luck and inspiration!
23 May 2021, 07:04
Rui S Autor@Peter Hardy, please, share your thoughts with us 🤔
@Peter Batin, thank you again, I use that approach to see if I can and help making something more real. That's a defensive move from me 😉 but, I get the inspiration on those old photos. Some are unbelievable, and others great storytellers just by themselves
23 May 2021, 16:26
Peter HardyRui, desert scene before the charge of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba. Model Ts and horses.
24 May 2021, 06:21
Rui S AutorWell Peter, I've started a horse for my elefant on the Outono / Autumn 1944 album, that's what i can do for now 😉
30 May 2021, 22:13
Peter HardyThere were 800 horses Rui, maybe you should make some molds? Nobody will notice if you do two the same!
30 May 2021, 23:44
Rui S AutorThank you Mates. This is already a old work, but I apreciate your kind comments very much.
@ Vytautas, coming from a weathering Expert, I'm really honored.
@ Bruce, I'm very glad you like and comment it.
@ OttovonLindberg, I also enjoy and Respect your amazing work.
2 July 2021, 15:02
Rui S Autor@ Peerke, Thank you for your kind comment. Not my most recent Dio but I sure enjoy a lot doing it.
@ David, Thank you very much for your comment. I'm really happy that you like it.
9 August 2021, 13:44
Günther DecockHey Rui, knap gedaan. Een dio met een verhaal. Volgens de knepen van het vak. Als ik ooit aan een dio start kom ik zeker bij u voor raad.
24 October 2021, 19:56
Rui S AutorHi Günther, Thank you for your kind comment. I'm really glad you enjoy this one.
I look forward to see a dio from you soon and yes, you can count on me to help, if I know how 😉
24 October 2021, 22:08
grappa_0_0_0It's incredible what you managed to accomplish with such an old kit. great job.
25 October 2021, 11:39
Rui S AutorThank you very much mates, your comments are most welcome.
@ Pedro, fico feliz por gostar e pelo termo usado 😄
@ grappa_0_0_0, That's what I've been trying to achieve, nice results with outdated materials glad you noticed 😉
@ Bobby, I'm glad you like my dio
@ Günther, be welcome, but I'm not sure why...
Also I would like to take the oportunity to thank all the likes from mates that i didn't correspond. Thank you all.
27 October 2021, 20:17
Daniel KlinkVery catchy and excellent in detailing and storytelling!!
Excelente Rui!!! Bravo 👍👍
27 October 2021, 21:52
Rui S AutorThank you for your kind words, mates. I apreciate it.
@David, glad you think so.
@Daniel, glad you stoped by and comment, this One. Comming from such a tallented modeler, your words mean a lot to me.
31 October 2021, 12:16
Chan Liawesome
great effort and great job, I'm planning to build up a German panther D down the road, but I would never be that good to rebuild a story scene like you did.
21 November 2021, 13:10
Rui S AutorThank you Chan Li, I'm glad you like this one.
I'm sure that if you dig into it, you manage to choose the story and do a good dio.
21 November 2021, 13:14
Robert BlokkerThat turned out into a nice diorama. Was fun to go through the progress.
21 November 2021, 15:45
Rui S AutorThank you very much mates. I apreciate your coments.
@ Alan, I'm very glad You stop by and like this one.
@ Robert, I just hope my dios evolve into something as near as possible to your magnificent dios. I'm really glad you enjoy my journy in this one, it means a lot to me. Thank you.
21 November 2021, 23:28
Rui S AutorThank you very much Rewop, I'm glad you like it and sotp by to comment it. Apreciated.
21 November 2021, 23:40
Mr JamesIt really does look the bees knees. I've got a soft spot for winter dio's.
28 May 2023, 11:27
Rui S Autor@ Mr James, thank you for your comment. This was my first attempt on that, and I know it could be improved a lot but I always prefer not to come back on old dios, to spend that time in doing other new kits and see the improvements
28 May 2023, 11:30
Mr JamesI wish I was more disciplined, I cant help but tinker as a go along. Probably why I have finished as the stuff I started.
28 May 2023, 11:39
Rui S AutorI understand you, sometimes it's difficult not to come back, but another advantage is that at least you don't mess it up if it goes all wrong 😄
28 May 2023, 11:55
Rui S Autor@ Ben, Thank you. Glad to receive your comment. Apreciated.
@ Clair Greenwood, Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm very happy that you fell like so about this old one.
26 March, 16:57
Major OakGreat diorama every angle something going on and I think doing a winter scheme that looks realistic is very hard but you nailed it well done 👏
26 March, 18:33
AndyEvery time I see a Rui diorama I loose a good 15 minutes just admiring the craftsmanship. The photo backdrop is a brilliant idea
31 March, 07:49
Olivier Fournier@SCM Data suggestionsI uploaded new instructions for "RMS TITANIC DX PACK for Trumpeter - KA Models | No. MD-20020 | 1:200". Previous one had nothing to do with this detail kit.
Wdrożone
3 30 March, 08:21
ALBERTO ITURBURU HERREROSdodał nowy album.
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Saudi Falcons
1:32
The Revell landing gear isn't bad at all. It needs some detailing, and it could be worth it. Vallejo primer (horrible) a...
Projekt: Tornado GR. Mk1 RAF
15+ 7 17 March, 08:20
servalpedodał nowy album.
32 29 January, 13:24
servalpe AutorIt has been painted mani body color with AK Real Color RC914 Have Glass Grey FS36170.
28 February, 12:31
servalpedodał nowy album.
64 29 January, 13:24
servalpe Autor@Ben M, I use two hands to handle the airbrush and put the kit in a support.
1 27 February, 05:24
Thomas KolbThose straight and true airbrush lines are impressive. I definitely need to try to improve…
1 27 February, 05:55
servalpe AutorMore details about my pre-shadding: Airbrush Fengda FE-180 with 0.2 needle, Tamiya XF-1 paint diluted with Mr. Hobby Lacquer Thinner around 80-90%, Pressure: 1 bar. The needle has been polished with Tamiya compounds.
5 27 February, 06:19
Cristian AWow polishing the needle with Tamiya compounds is quite the idea. I think I will try that! Which compound out of the three are you using for this? I'm assuming it's the finish product.
27 February, 06:58
servalpe Autor@Cristian A, you need the 3 compounds: coarse, fine and finish. You will see how smooth will be the needle after coarse polishing. Because chinese airbrush needles are not very well finished.
2 27 February, 09:26
Thomas KolbPolishing the needle is a great idea to avoid blotches. But I think it's more a matter of being able to move the airbrush in a perfect straight line and being able to start and stop the paint flow precisely where you want. Something you seem to have mastered.
2 27 February, 09:43
servalpe Autor@Thomas, please try to use 2 hands and you will see how much control you gain 😉
3 27 February, 09:58
Thomas KolbThe more I look at the photos, the more impressed I am. Absolutely stunning paint job - I wish I could ever do something like that.
24 March, 09:15
Michael KohlI can only agree with Thomas. Some mighty nice paint job here - with the preshading particularly impressive. I am afraid that even with three hands and a foot my control wouldn't be sufficient for a similar quality.
Maybe it is still on your to-do-list, but as the instructions are not specific about them (at least thats what I have in the back of my head), I allow myself a reminder to paint the Nav-lights at the wing edges where the dotted triangles are.
24 March, 10:51
servalpe AutorThanks for your nice comments guys. The nav lights are painted near the extreme of leading edge and flaps, and the triangle. I don't know if you are referring to these ones, @Michael Kohl. In the to-do-list, maybe a litle touches with watercolors pencils and some scratches 😉
24 March, 13:03
servalpe AutorMore about paint-job: there is also post-shading with a lighter color and darker color from the base in zones where the pre-shading were lost.
Weathering: PLW with AK 2073 Sand and Desert Camouflage paneliner, streaking and filter with AMMO Mig Streaking Grime and some fading in panels and foward fuselage with AMO Mig PLW Pacific Dust.
24 March, 13:08
CuajeteI agree with the mates. Great job. Fantastic painting job and result. Thanks for the info, Servalpe 👍
Congrats!
It's a shame that AMK hasn't released any other 1/72 scale kits, apart from this one and the L-39.
25 March, 19:05
servalpe Autor@thanks Cuajete. But I think that is L-29, because I have the kit too 😉
26 March, 09:08
CuajeteSorry, I meant L-29 👍. I hit the other key on the keyboard. I didn't pay attention to what I typed.
27 March, 20:00
Kirill K.dodał nowy album.
17 25 May 2024, 16:53
Kirill K. AutorThe photos are uploaded. The project is finished.
Enjoy your viewing!
31 March, 06:37
Qwertzeldodał nowy album.
16 28 January, 14:06
Qwertzel AutorThanks Boozer. But I think I will build my Unimog first before building this truck. So I won't run out of kits. I always wanted to buy the recovery truck and convert it to a German one, simply changing the cab to a Mercedes Benz Actros or MAN TGM.
1 10 February, 07:55
Andre LouisI also got that kit recently! Looking forward to your modifications. My one will be probably just out of the box
1 11 February, 18:59
Esoteric SurgeonI seem to remember KFS used to offer a off-road conversion kit for MAN trucks. I'm pretty sure it at least included the bumper which might be hard to scratch build if you can't print it. Can't find the kit anymore tho
2 28 February, 11:11
Qwertzel AutorI searched on the internet for this kit but I couldn't find it either. We will see how this trick turns out
28 February, 12:25
Esoteric SurgeonJust realized the bumper out of the box is accurate for offroad already since it's a 4x4, and the same as in your pictures. I had started working on a similar project but with the older MAN TGA kit from Revell as a basis and that required heavy modifications all around. I'm glad you're moving towards more custom projects because they are a lot of fun to get into, and watch other people get into...
1 1 March, 15:25
GoldmanNice stocking up and scratch building... Should be a very interesting build.
Actually, I never saw this concept of fire truck with a rear lift and wheeled equipment carts. Can see the benefits of this when a lot of equipment needed to be moved fast (at least until hitting the first step...).
1 6 March, 17:59
Qwertzel AutorThanks Goldman. There is another reason why these trucks make sense: You can carry different stuff which is normally loaded by special vehicles. So you don't need different vehicles just this one and the equipment carts and you are ready for nearly everything
7 March, 07:04
GoldmanThe headlights guard looks very good to me. Did you use plastic or metal rods? I don't think you can get any thinner with plastic
1 17 March, 05:10
Qwertzel AutorThank you Goldman! I used cables. I bended them to the right shape. The outer and inner parts are from the same cable just with and without isolation
1 17 March, 06:14
GoldmanThe tires looks great. Much better than those in the kit. Well worth the investment
20 March, 20:25
Esoteric SurgeonI have had some success printing thin parts for the kind of headlight detail you are working on. They are very fragile and I've never tried painting them but I think there's a lot of potential for this kind of application. I uploaded a picture here: FDM 3D Printer experiments | Album by Ecko
21 March, 11:25
Qwertzel AutorCurrently I don't have a 3D printer but I think of buying a resin printer for such purposes. It would help me a lot with scratch building. Lets see wat the future brings
1 21 March, 11:50
Andre LouisJust make sure that you are aware of potential hazards that come along with resin printing.
1 21 March, 20:45
Esoteric SurgeonYes handling resin and post processing it takes a lot of extra work to do properly. And space too. I can't do it at home because I live in a flat with my cat and I have found a filament 3d printer can unlock many possibilities to enhance scratch builds without the hassle and hazards of resin.
21 March, 21:28
BozzerI've gotta admit, I had fun with my entry level filament printer, but I now own 3 resin printers too, and they're never turned off. Yes, they do have to be taken care of, especially with regards to the resin, but it's worth it.
At this point I'd better add, all mine are in my purpose built mancave, however I did run them in the house kitchen, for a while.
Each one has it's own personality, kinda like a cat or a car? But once you hone into it, you can create almost anything? The details are immense and your own imagination, is your limit!
I've literally just printed a 1/14 truck, with all the bells and whistles, and I'm happy with the results. It's taken me around 2 weeks, but I did use 6 bottles of High Speed Resin, which without, probably would've taken me another 3-4 weeks?
For you guys in the know, Standard resin prints at roughly 4 layers a minute. High Speed Resin is around 12 layers a minute.
My love for the printers, is because I can print models, that we can't buy?
I love scratchbuilding, but now I can flick my finger and the cab, hood and sleeper are printing, while I'm building the chassis? It's definitely been a game changer in my life, without a doubt.
You definitely need to be aware of the dangers though. Plenty of ventilation, gloves, mask and goggles. I also have mini air purifiers in each printer, and heaters.
And whatever you do, don't smoke near the 99% alcohol!
And most importantly, don't drink it!
2 25 March, 17:26
Qwertzel AutorThank you Bozzer for your information and opinion. I will see what the future brings and if it's time to by a printer, I will definitely research and inform myself about it a little more and maybe come back to you guys, because you know the terms of 3D printers definitely better than I.
And don't worry, I do not smoke or drink alcohol. So this won't be a problem 🙂
1 25 March, 18:22
Never a Prododał nowy album.
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Bristol M.1C
1:48
I used Blender to load the 3D files from a M.1C found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4139803.
I had to make pieces...
Projekt: Bristol M.1C C4995
Scratchbuilt
8 29 March, 21:41
Never a Pro AutorI will mask using that technique, the mask I cut is useful to give me the locations
31 March, 06:22
Mark Kdodał nowy album.
45 26 March, 02:38
Logan EdenGood Morning, Mark Very unusual but very, very cool!! Great finish. Catch Ya, Logan
29 March, 11:16
Robert PodkońskiFantastic job! (Where did you find this kit?... I envy you soooo much 😉 )
29 March, 11:58
Mark K AutorThanks, Logan and Robert. I had the good fortune to find the kit on eBay.
29 March, 23:03
Gareth Lloyddodał nowy album.
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Space 1999 Eagle with Laboratory Pod and Booster
1:48
Made a start on the decals on the booster module and finished off assembly once the "torpedoes" had their decals. I don'...
19 26 February, 20:08
Starbase101Always thought it was weird that in season 1 they wore environmental suits in the cockpit (I guess in case of life support failure, and too bad for anyone in the passenger compartment), but in season 2 they piloted wearing their regular clothing.
27 February, 18:42
Taro Forddodał nowy album.
18 24 October 2024, 02:47
Taro Ford AutorNo it is not the engine from this kit. I got out from Tamiya C10 skyline
25 October 2024, 00:06
Anastasios PanagiotouWhat colours did you mix? Iam trying to figure out what colours I have to mix in order to get a colour like this
30 March, 18:25
entophile dodał nowy album.
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Strong Bacchus 1/35 
1:35
Just started this kit last night at modelling night at our local games/hobby store. It’s definitely going to need putty ...
Projekt: Strong Bacchus
5 8 September 2024, 23:20
entophile AutorIt will be a fun build. I want to experiment a bit with washes on this one, and try more streaking effects 🙂.
26 September 2024, 05:57
DaveThe weathering looks good. If you go into Albums than manage and look for Advance, you can rotate your pictures.
28 March, 04:11
entophile AutorThanks for the kudos, and the advice on the photos! I will go in and rotate them now that I know how to do it.
28 March, 04:58
Danny Raydodał nowy album.
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Progress of my Second 1:35 AFV Build (T-34/85)
1:35
Projekt: T34/85 1:35 Airfix #112 Factory
12 20 March, 11:36
Clair GreenwoodAt 55 years old here it's really hard to stand on my head, if you go into advanced settings you can turn your photo's to face correctly. I know because I have to fix all of mine too. Have fun with the photo etch, thats actually my favorite part of building a model. You'll need a folding jig to do really nice bends, and for glue I've used and had great results with Clear Nail Polish, Microscale's Micro Kristal Klear, Mig Ultra Glue, and of course super glue. For positioning I do a 2 step process when my pe part is ready to install, first a tiny dab of Microscale's Micro Liquitape and let it dry a few minutes till it turns clear. It in now sticky like a very light adhesive and can be placed and manipulated into just the right position, then a dab of your choice of glue. If you go with any brand super glue and it's the thin kind I highly recommend a Glue Looper set, very cheap and will last forever. Clean up old glue on the tip with a cigarette lighter. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your build 🙂
1 20 March, 18:44
Danny Ray AutorI've done a terrible job with my first ever part.
Glue looper? Why have I never heard of these things? lol we are practically twins. Well, I'm 56. With the modelling skills of a 5 year old 😳😂
20 March, 22:01
Danny Ray Autor@lorraine are there actual female modellers? Clair is that a male name where you live? Surely there aren't 2 female modellers on earth? I'm showing my 1970's attitude here. 😳😂
By the way Lorraine cute cat. I have a dog but he's scared of cats. In fact he's even scared of doors! lol
20 March, 22:03
Lorraine LinDanny, female modelers are relatively fewer in China, especially military modelers. But we do exist😜 And I also see many females in this community.
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2 20 March, 23:38
Clair GreenwoodThats ok Danny, Im 55 and act about 5 lol. I get along with my 3 year old grand daughter on the same level 🙂 Clair is a dude unless there's an e on the end usually. I have 2 cats, the one is super skittish, I remember when he was a kitten he farted, it scared him n he ran a good 15 feet before turning around to look at his butt. Hahaha
2 21 March, 00:06
Clair GreenwoodOh and to get that paper off use some nail polish remover. It dissolves super glue pretty quick. Then touch it up.
1 21 March, 00:12
RuiGreat conversation going on here!
I have to catchup:
1st - I'm in the same age bracket at 59 with the modelling ability of a 90 year old who can't find his glasses 🙂
2nd - whats this I here about using a lighter to cleanup the tip on glue! How does that work? Is it for super glue cleanup? I'm always dealing with nasty clogs.
3rd - Where I live in Canada we have very few female modellers. In fact, I have never seen one. I have a theory that females can be amazing modellers because of small fingers. I don't have fat sausage fingers but they are big enough to get in the way of intricate work.
4th - @Danny I know another modeller on here named Jennifer. She is relative new to the hobby and already quite good. Lorraine's work is amazing!
Lastly - I have cats. I use to have dogs when I was younger, but now it's cats. They drive me crazy and I think the little assassins are trying to kill me, but I love them to bits.
1 21 March, 03:48
Danny Ray AutorI love this site. So much good advice and just when I felt like giving up I get lots of lovely people encouraging me to carry on. Thank you. I also need to give a shout out to Jakko. I drive him crazy with almost daily questions and he's never once told me to stop and leave him alone! 🙂
@Rui, I'd love to see a few more females in the hobby. In fact I need a new wife and one who could help me build a model would be a definite bonus. It's all about the lack of sausage fingers, as you say 😂
2 21 March, 07:02
Lorraine LinFor PE parts, I use lighter to clean up the instant glue. It works very well, 100% burned up.
And sometimes, I wish I had a third hand, help me to hold the small parts so I can glue them together😛
2 21 March, 08:33
Thomas MayerRemove superglue from a glue looper, a needle, blade, or whatever metal item you use, by holding it into the flame of a lighter. Let the tool cool of, remove residue with a paper towel.
1 21 March, 08:53
Danny Ray AutorThanks Thomas.
@lorraine a third hand would be invaluable! In fact on a serious note are there items you can get to help with that? I often find myself wishing I had something to place a model in when I need to add a tricky part. I bought a small jewellers vice that I sometimes use but if there are other devices I'd love to try one!
21 March, 10:35
Lorraine LinI bought a soldering helping hands in electronics store. It helps sometimes.
2 21 March, 12:04
Danny Ray AutorI think I'll get one too Lorraine. By the way I'm seriously impressed at your skill. Are you a professional model maker? Or something similar? Film business?
21 March, 23:30
Robert H.I have the same kit on my workbench right now, take care the instructions have a few errors and some missing steps to do, just in case you haven't noticed
1 22 March, 10:43
Lorraine LinDanny, I'm not a professional modeler. Building
models is just a hobby in my spare time. I've learned a lot of skills in this community.
3 22 March, 15:23
Clair GreenwoodI have 3 or 4 helping hands of different sizes but this one is on my "snag it eventually" list : amazon.com/gp/produc..8B8CMKBF3NX&th=1 , should prove handy when I am repairing electronics as well.
1 22 March, 19:12
Danny Ray Autor@Robert yeah I've noticed one error so far. I bet yours comes out a lot better than mine!
23 March, 17:35
Danny Ray Autor@lorraine how long have you been modelling? You really are skilled. I'm very new to it but I think it'd take me at least a decade to get to your level!
23 March, 17:37
Robert H.@Danny, t's not about better, it's just about fun !! and you learn and get better with every model you build - may you've noticed that K3 and K4 track parts the designations are swapped, some drill holes that need to be made are not shown, best you download the instructions of the original Academy kit, last page shows some corretions .... scalemates.com/products/img/5/1/1/839511-44-instructions.pdf
3 23 March, 21:34
Clair GreenwoodWell said Robert, without having a fun time we'd all be doing something else instead.
3 23 March, 23:29
Lorraine Lin@Danny, about 6-7 years. Agree with Robert and Clair, it's all about having a fun time. I enjoy those few hours late at night when I build models. I can fully immerse myself and forget about other worries. And I also enjoy to learn and to share with all the friendly mates here.
3 24 March, 03:21
Danny Ray AutorI agree but I'm at the stage where I'm messing everything up. I think it'll be a lot more fun when I get a bit better and I have a system for doing things. I mostly make (so far. I have 61 kits and about 2/3rds are AFV) tanks. Can't decide whether it's better to spray the wheels and tracks before adding them or once they're glued in place. I'm veering towards the 'before' scenario. Same with the tools and things like machine guns and rifles (from my universal carrier). I don't feel confident at all with figures. In fact I'd even say they scare me. 😳😂
24 March, 16:13
Robert H.@Danny, take it easy, may start with your more simple kits, to mess something up sometimes is part of the never ending learning process and fortunely on armour models you can easy hide a mistake by covering it with something, at least mostly 😉 I airbrush the assembled main groups, hull, turret, wheels, tracks... separately. I also glue small things like tools before airbrushing to the hull, I've no problem to paint small things with a fine brush after... just look always what makes more sense. Figure painting is also not such a big deal, many tuturial on YT, start with simple guides.... and don't try to paint eyes, mostly not necessary at all 😮
2 25 March, 12:26
Clair GreenwoodDanny bro,. you didn't mess anything up... Thats the beauty of modelling war machines, Battle Damage 🙂 I've been building models on and off since '74 and I still make colossal goofs here and there. I was doing a Santa Maria all wood kit and guess what, I goofed and cut off in scale probably about 10 feet on the poop deck. I just planked and kept going, now it's a pee deck that bring your own bottle Hahahaha. We all screw up dont fret just learn and do better on the next one buddy 🙂 As for painting, I always paint parts separately, my hands shake a good bit anymore so I'd make one hell of a mess if I didnt.
2 25 March, 23:40
Danny Ray AutorThanks chaps. Great advice. That made me laugh clair. Pee deck and bring your own bottle. 😂
I actually thought this yesterday. Why am I worrying about a rip in a wire mesh on a machine that's had dozens of armour piercing shells slung its way? Of course it's gonna look beaten up! That's a sure sign that I've not (yet) done any weathering whatsoever! 🙂
And Robert I agree. It's a good job I've (now) got 62 kits (just bought another panzer iv by Ryefield oh and a hetzer by Takom so 63 kits! (They were so cheap on temu. The Ryefield was just £11! Well with my discount.
I have now stopped buying. For now 🙂
1 26 March, 08:03
Lorraine LinDanny You surely can do better. Because I just joined this community last year, while you've been here since the very beginning😜
26 March, 15:22
Danny Ray AutorNot me Lorraine. I only joined in November. Or thereabouts 🙂
You did say you've been model building for about 6 years? I might have mixed up your comment with someone else. It's my age! Lol
27 March, 10:24
Danny Ray AutorCan somebody take away my credit card please? I just saw a Takom 1:35 panzer III Ausf.M mit schurzen (armour skirts) on Temu and it was only £15. God knows where I'm gonna put these models once they're built? I'll need at least 3 more houses. Maybe I can build a few model blocks of flats? 😂
While I'm here, do any of you use those PE bending tools to help you? Some are like metal rulers with lots of different shapes to bend around. Another type is a square with another square with shapes cut out and there's a screw down clamp to securely fix the part down when bending. I can get one of each type for around £7 with my current discount . Are they worthwhile or just a gimmick?
On a similar note, I wish I could find a solution to my many different diameter circle masks. Being primarily interested in AFV builds, I find I need (especially if the road wheels are rubber edged and therefore painted in black(ish), I know you can buy specific wheel masks for many kits but they're not cheap. I was wondering if there's a good universal solution. A tool or technique where you can make your own masks or stencils. Bearing in mind, I have the abilities of a not particularly bright or gifted toddler 😂😂😂
27 March, 10:39
Clair GreenwoodI use a Bug from the Small Shop and it's simply a must have to get great folds on the first try. Each bend at the same spot makes brass weaker. So yes, definitely get a screw down type.
As for question 2 >>> Tadah!!!!! scalehobbyist.com/ca..00000048/product.php
I bought one, seems nice quality but haven't needed to actually use it yet.
1 27 March, 10:47
Danny Ray AutorThanks Clair. You the man. As they say. Funny to think I thought you might've been the (wo)man before you educated me about the different spellings of your name! 🙂 then again (I'm assuming here yet again) you Americans do love to change the spelling of the mother tongue! lol 😂😂😂😁😁
But seriously, thanks for the reply and advice. It does make it feel like I'm not in this arms race against 1940's nazism alone. Even though I'm building German tanks 😁😊
You've convinced me. I'm gonna buy a screw down clamp thing. I mean, for equivalent of ten US dollars, you can't really go wrong?
27 March, 11:11
Danny Ray AutorI wonder if that stencil you linked would cover the British tanks too? I see that panzer iv is mentioned. I have all the British tanks to build. Churchill, Cromwell, valentine, crusader, Matilda as well as the Brit versions of American tanks like Grants, Lees, Stuart's, and shermans ? I guess it'd be expecting a bit too much to have a single stencil to cover all German, American and Brit machines? 🙂
27 March, 11:39
Robert H.@Danny, I have this USTAR UA-80026, covers all wheel diameters, at least I didn't have one where it didn't fit in scale 1/35. For bending PE parts just a small tool which is usually sufficient for what I need it [img1] [img2]
1 27 March, 12:37
Danny Ray AutorThanks Robert. I've just bought something similar on temu and a square one that you can screw down. Because I've been buying a lot of kits from them I had some discount. The screw down type was originally £20. I got it for £6. Hopefully it'll be decent quality. I'll have a look at the wheel mask. As well as the one Clair suggested. Thanks to you both.
2 29 March, 20:55
Ben MHelpful tips abound here. Sorry I missed it til now. Photo 5 looks nicely done. I apply superglue with a sewing needle with the end of the eye cut off like a tiny little U. When it gets gummed up I burn the glue off with a lighter. In my late 50's as well.
My girlfriend builds models as well but isn't on scalemates. I like to build things with my kids also.
3 29 March, 21:04
Clair GreenwoodGee Ben, that's a really smart idea there with the needle. I like the ingenuity bud 🙂
1 30 March, 07:24
Danny Ray AutorHi Ben. I forgot that I bought this little tool from Temu. It's a very fine needle on a small spring and it unscrews from the handle where it's safely stored away. Basically you just dip it in the super glue then dot it where you want it. When it first arrived a couple of months ago I was disappointed but it really has helped. Though I obviously had to remember I had it first! lol
So your whole family model build? That's great 🙂
30 March, 12:55
Danny Ray Autor@clair shall I post a link to the needle tool I bought? It's just a small bullet looking piece of metal that unscrews then you screw it in the other end. It's just a really fine needle on a small limited movement spring like joint. A lot more handy than I first thought! Bear with me I'm not good with computers/phones. I've added a picture of the tool in the project/build photos. See it? They sell them on Amazon too but it was half that price on temu.
2 30 March, 12:58
Clair GreenwoodActually Danny yeah I'll grab me a few next week when I get my ssi in.Thanks man I'd like to give that a shot, looks very useful.
1 30 March, 15:52
Andre Louisdodał nowy album.
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Building progress
1:24
The front hood was a lot of work to get it there.
Projekt: Scania S730 Highline
21 4 January, 16:55
GoldmanYes. A bit annoying that Italeri recycles old chassis but it is easier\cheaper to update the chassis with aftermarket parts than the cabs. Italeri is the last company to release new plastic models with updated cabs from time to time so I guess beggars can't be choosers.
May I ask what paints did you use? Really like the finish and the dark grey shade.
5 January, 05:34
Martin OostromYup. Better some subpar trucks than none. Luckily not much of the chassis should be seen, especially with a trailer hitched.
1 February, 18:29
BozzerOn my Scania, I was advised not to put on the cab mounts, until the very last minute. I took the advice, because it made sense, because the parts are so delicate. To my annoyance, when everything had dried, it became apparent that the cab only raised about an inch? All the work on the engine, was lost 🙁
10 February, 16:57
Andre Louis Autor@Bozzer: Thanks for the input. It is always interesting to learn new strategies. In this case I put the cab mounts on early to make sure they are properly glued to the chassis. I also took them as one of a few reference points to make sure the parts are aligned well and that the chassis is straight. However, I just realized that I lost the two pins (parts 80B) that finally connect the cabine and the chassis. Looks like I have to be creative there...
11 February, 18:52
Andre Louis Autor@Martin: You have a point there and I am indeed happy that Italeri makes those kits. Just if you see how well the new parts of the cabine fit, it is sad that the chassis is not on the same level.
11 February, 18:56
Dimko PimkoAndre! If you have lost the pins for attaching the cabin and chassis, 0.9-1mm bolts are a great replacement. I have lost these pins myself and these bolts have really helped me out. I have a lot of them from old PC components.
1 4 March, 21:41
Andre Louis AutorGood idea, lets see if I can find similar bolts in my house. I was also considering to stretch sprue parts to the right diameter. Kind of scratch build pins...
1 7 March, 10:48
Andre Louis AutorThank you, Goldman! I tried to add also those red trim elements on the dashboard... Finally, I had to drop the idea due to lack of skill.
10 March, 21:35
GoldmanWell, the exterior looks great too...
The yellow looks spot on Scania Yellow - too bad it is a Tamiya spray can - they can't be shipped by air so no way for me to get them.
Super clean work on masking and painting the black trim. Beautiful.
11 March, 05:07
Andre Louis AutorBefore applying the Tamiya color, I seriously considered the Vallejo Metallic Yellow. Its a truly beautiful color with a more golden look to it than the Tamiya. However, I had difficulties with spraying it in a longer painting process and it is impossible to sand it. It forms a layer and when one tries to sand it, that layer comes simply off. So, it is impossible to fix imperfections. And in my paint process imperfections occur as some dust always finds its way on the model... grrr!
20 March, 20:12
GoldmanNever got Vallejo paints to work by airbrush for me. Great for hand-brushing small details but each of my airbrushing sessions that involved Vallejo paints ended with tears...
20 March, 20:28
GoldmanHard to see from the photo if they are bubbles or some particles stuck to clear coat. If bubbles, than yes, I will get a new #11 blade and try to poke one or two to see what happen. Maybe another coat of decal solution and leave it. If they are dust stuck to the clear than I will let it cure for a week and lightly sand it with Tamitya 3000 sanding sponge. A light coat of clear may be required afterward.
31 March, 04:48
Zsolt Czegledodał nowy album.
12 17 March, 20:51
Bernhard SchrockHa! There come the memories of my childhood! Please a seat in the front row and a bottle of Oranżada! 🙂🙂
3 20 March, 09:54
Tom B.Nice! Seeing this Eastern European military workhorse done justice in 1/72 definetly has my attention 👍
1 21 March, 11:33
Mirko RömerAlthough it looks like a rolling coffin, Zsolt started a great party with it! The modulation looks very convincing.
1 30 March, 14:50
Alexander Perovdodał nowy album.
29 1 August 2024, 19:58
Spanjaardfascinating job, water is superb, and the rude is excellent, what a great dio!
1 August 2024, 20:35
Alexander Perov AutorThank you. Water only looks good from afar. And up close is not very good.
2 August 2024, 07:22
NeulingRegensburg (my hometown) is far enough from Samara, so the water looks good. Everything else as well! 🙂
2 August 2024, 08:49
Alec KExcellent! I particularly love your paint chipping, looks very convincing /👍
4 August 2024, 15:18
Alexander Perovdodał nowy album.
18 24 March, 16:01
Alexander Perov AutorThank you. This is when you want two models and you only have one set
1 26 March, 17:55
KyMustangdodał nowy album.
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P-51B Mustang "OLE-II"
1:48
Change of plans: these decals are horrible. Applied half of them, allowed to dry, and decided they were too bad to keep....
Projekt: P-51B ”Ding-Hao!” Maj. James Howard
13 15 December 2024, 03:13
BAT21dodał nowy album.
20 29 March, 18:02
BAT21 AutorThe build left mixed feelings – for a modern kit, the fit was disappointing in places.
The built-in 3D-printed accessories also put me in a bad mood due to poorly placed supports...
30 March, 07:32
Michael Kohldodał nowy album.
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Japanese Phantom F-4EJ Kai
1:72
Projekt: Japanese Phantom F-4EJ Kai
4+ 86 10 October 2024, 15:41
Michael Kohl AutorHi Ben. The engravings of this kit are so delicate that they loose depth with the application of primer to such an extent that panellining becomes quite tricky. I would continue to prime models where this doesn't seem to be an issue but modern airliners or small scale models with such fine engravings I will try to do without. I suppose propper surface preparation and use of colors with more 'bite' than acrylics would be a good idea to avoid issues with paint adhesion.
12 October 2024, 07:34
Petar ŽorićNot priming a model with fine shallow lines is a great idea. I would guess if you use stronger lacquer based paints its not an issue. Will try this on my next model with fine lines! Awesome progress BTW looks really good!
12 October 2024, 11:56
Ben MTamiya makes "fine surface primer" I think for this application. I find it does not level as well as the regular product though.
12 October 2024, 12:55
Michael Kohl AutorAlmost done. Now I have to adjust the shine. Even with the use of flat clear from Mr. Hobby the paint appears too shiny. Afraid to use AK Ultra Matt as this will be as matt as matt can be and thus maybe a bit too much. Then painting the radon and mounting the exhausts.
13 October 2024, 11:14
Michael Kohl AutorI was cheerfully positive to finish this bird today. But the gods of modelling had other plans. After removing the canopy masks I discovered an area where paint/varnish has crept under the edge and marred the inside. Shit. But I will live with it. Then I recalled that the seals of the canopy were still to be done. A quick freehand job seemed to be a sure road to regret and disappointment. So I was in for another round of masking. Painting will follow tomorrow- hopefully.
17 October 2024, 19:45
bughunterBuilt in a week? Holy moly, great workl 👍
@Ben The finest Primer I know are the MRP ones. It is thinner than many paints! On plastic I still prefer Alclad with micro filler, but the MRP sticks better on resin.
18 October 2024, 15:29
Ben MThanks! I'll see next time I'm at the hobby shop if they have MRP stuff. I have always found tamiya primer to stick to anything but I don't like how the fine surface primer can pool and not level.
This phantom one thing I'm really enjoying are the striped metallic portions showing the ribs. It's very well done. And I see lots of great surface detail despite the Mr surfacer.
18 October 2024, 20:01
Michael Kohl AutorWelcome mates, thanks for the nice feedback.
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@Frank: no way I build something like this in a week. This has been on and off my workbench for a couple of months. Now with the final touches ongoing I summed up the process.
@Ben: being such a characteristic area of the Phantom I strifed to represent that striped portion of the tail as realistic as I was able too. I am happy with the result and of course happy too if others deem it well done too.
21 October 2024, 09:00
Michael Kohl AutorNote to self: cut the thin stripes first and paint them separately. When painting first and cut second the paint crackles, when only the carrier film is cut and the decals are painted then the decals are difficult to separate from the backing and from one another. Often the paint tears then - leaving uneven edges.
21 October 2024, 09:48
CaptGPFBeautiful build! The gray panel lining does a great job of accentuating the details - as well as the numerous warning your have given us along the way. 😀
21 October 2024, 10:13
Michael Kohl AutorThanks CaptGPF, hope I didn't sound like a Cassandra though. 😉
21 October 2024, 13:51
Michael Kohl AutorSooo. All the touch ups done, the small wheel well doors glued into place a third time and the Sparrows (?) attached with blue tack only as I consider to display the bird as seen on display in Mikasa any time in the future. And if so, it will be depicted without the rockets. And of course some final shots are mandatory.
21 October 2024, 13:56
Mr JamesWhat a lovely build. I agree with CaptGPF on the panel lines. Im impressed with the rear end also, looks like metal
15 November 2024, 13:16
Michael Kohl AutorThanks Mr. James. I have to admit that I like the rear of this bird a lot too. I hope I recall some of the techniques applied there for my next jet build.
17 November 2024, 15:16
bughunterI like the worn paint finish 👍 It looks 110% like the tornado in the "Deutsches Museum" in Oberschleissheim!
17 November 2024, 15:20
Michael Kohl AutorDanke Frank,
Funny thing is: what I actually wanted to achieve was this:
Scale Model World in Telford 2024 Part 1 Air | Album by panorama
That's the great Phantom build by Kev Baxter which has EXACTLY the appearance as the gate guard at the airbase of Misawa.
But although I aimed at something else, in the end I am quite happy with what I finally hit. 🙂
17 November 2024, 15:51
bughunter👍
BTW, you can add a #204 to the end of the link of an album, then it opens with the indicated picture.
17 November 2024, 16:15
Michael Kohl AutorDone. Thanks for the hint. Again what learned - as we say in Tschörmänie.
17 November 2024, 17:43
SkyhikerReally nice job. I personally found that Aqueous surfacer 1000 works super. It works like Mr finisher but without the lacquer smells since it is water based. Really it's the best kept secret.
18 November 2024, 19:00
NeulingTop notch. On some photos the model looks like the real thing. - Interesting: I don´t use primer for the same reason as you mentioned. For a realistic appearance of the model it seems to be important to keep the layers of paint as thin as possible.
20 November 2024, 11:12
Thomas Haberl - TH SCALE MODELSHow could I miss this one ... Amazing result. Turned out really nicely 👌
21 November 2024, 07:25
Michael Kohl AutorThe Moson Model Show is drawing nearer and serves as a catalyst to complete projects.
Kevin Baxter - a fellow mideller from England - showed the same Phantom in Telford
Scale Model World in Telford 2024 Part 1 Air | Album by panorama
and had not just already completed what I had only envisioned so far, but was also so kind to provide me with more photographic reference of the machine in its museum setting.
Thanks Kevin for that.
So, let's finish this one for good.
17 March, 15:09
Lochsa Riverdodał nowy album.
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Encore/Revell USS Olympia
1:232
...these prominent rope/chain connections on the sides, circled on the second kit here...are nowhere to be seen on the a...
Projekt: U.S.S. Olympia
1+ 26 16 March 2022, 07:49
Lochsa River Autor...this is underway, but slowly, because there are a lot of extra parts and the aftermarket deck calls for a different sequence of assembly than normal....just getting started...
2 May 2022, 06:24
Lochsa River Autor...with regret...a postponed Olympia...there is just not enough space in this work area for this kit, with two kit copies and the wooden deck and the photoetch.....so, this one will be put on the shelf for a bit...
8 May 2022, 05:35
Lochsa River Autor...after trying to duplicate "Buff" naval color with the paints on hand....a decision was made to buy some...AK Buff color paint was the choice...meanwhile....deck planking is underway....
ak-interactive.com/product/buff-standard/
16 April 2024, 23:55
Lochsa River Autor...the more i see the incorrect black portholes on the hull and see my inadequate attempt at weathering...the more i want to strip the hull and start over....
11 May 2024, 20:24
Lochsa River Autor...the hull got a repaint and refinish months ago and its time for the Olympia to get more work in the dry dock here...
22 March, 04:19
Nick DragoneNice start. Keep in mind that this is a very old mold and it obviously has some flaws. I have built numerous Revell Olimpias out of the box and with only gold medals brass and they all turned out extremely nice for myself and the clients I built them for. I compare this to the extremely overpriced kits of today and honestly I'll take the older moldings with a few upgrades and a nice clean build with nice paint over the over the top versions. Yours is a nice spare, keep up the great work
31 March, 01:44
Kenneth Gifforddodał nowy album.
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Kenworth Mobile Home Toter 
1:25
The box.
Projekt: Kenworth Mobile Home Toter
5 16 March, 18:25
GoldmanAlways thought that the concept of moving a whole house is a little crazy. Interesting equipment though, and appreciate the skills of the drivers and crew. Will watch with interest.
18 March, 19:09
Kenneth Gifforddodał nowy album.
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1969 Chevelle SS
1:25
Overall halt, nice build.
Projekt: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
8 21 February, 13:22
Troy Campbelldodał nowy album.
7 6 March, 16:37
Troy Campbell AutorI figured since ive built the charles w morgan whaler i would build her sister ship the wanderer....
6 March, 21:17
DaveIs this the same scale as your last one. If so this will be a good looking bookends.
1 6 March, 22:50
Troy Campbell AutorHello dave
Its 1/87 a bit bigger it will go on top ( if all goes well) ha ha and the morgan will go inside of cabinet i think the morgan is 1/110 its box scale ( 1968)
Thanks
6 March, 23:09
Troy Campbell AutorWell so far so good....
Those 60's decals i had to pull off of the backing!!!! Whew...
Also im impressed with the details in my opinion it rivals even some of todays kits
10 March, 01:58
Troy Campbell AutorHa ha ...
Yeah the fun starts... i am looking forward to it though... also to the molded sails/ yards im curious what i can do with them...
24 March, 02:12
Dietmar BogatzkiNever seen this kit before looking like a easy build so far, nice paintjob 👍
1 24 March, 09:09
Troy Campbell AutorThanks dietmar
Its old aurora 1966 well made ive never built this one i think i built the cutty sark as a kid. Too bad they are out of business
24 March, 11:10
Troy Campbell AutorCant do anything mast wise until they set.. so working on the molded sails they havent turned out too bad
30 March, 16:43
Troy Campbell AutorThanks lochsa river wasnt quite sure on the sails but they are shaping up for what they are
30 March, 21:38
Lei Guododał nowy album.
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Fujimi 1:24 Skyline GT-R (BNR32)
1:24
Projekt: Fujimi 1:24 Skyline GT-R (BNR32)
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