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Jennifer Franklindodał nowy album.
11 11 January, 18:57
KennethWow 👍 The kit looks fantastic but also very challenging. Best of luck, Jenny, looking forward to the build!
1 11 January, 22:02
Kesa TihoLooking forward to the complete build. Hope your little helper doesn't get any stray fur under your decals which FYI: is not a good time 😄
1 12 January, 06:38
Daviddodał nowy album.
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RCAF Hawk: 1/48th Eduard P-40N Warhawk
1:48
See the build article at: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/rcaf-hawk-1-48th-eduard-p-40n-warhawk
Projekt: P-40N Warhawk
2 27 January, 02:15
Daviddodał nowy album.
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Gabby Jug: 1/48th Hasegawa P-47D Thunderbolt
1:48
See the build article at: https://www.flypastrush.com/post/gabby-jug-1-48th-hasegawa-p-47d-thunderbolt
Projekt: P-47D-25 Thunderbolt
3 27 January, 02:28
Brandon Hdodał nowy album.
11 26 January, 19:51
Brandon HThanks Marcel! Indeed the seat cover were homemade. Actually ended up being less trouble than I thought.
27 January, 01:15
Gergely Ráczdodał nowy album.
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Sud Aviation SE 3160 Alouette III Indian Air Force Z929
1:72
Tail assembled and put together with the cockpit section. Fit is good, even no adhesive tape was needed to keep the halv...
1+ 8 26 January, 10:06
Rui ReisCool!👍 Im also building one of these but as a PoAF gunship used in the Portuguese colonial wars in Africa.
27 January, 02:05
Lorraine Lindodał nowy album.
44 5 January, 13:19
Lorraine LinHi Alexander, I added some LED lights, and a remote switch controller. Just uploaded 2 more photos.
Will work on the seats next step. Inspired by you porsche 992, will add some seat stitching detail
1 12 January, 08:32
Spanjaardwow, it looks truly amazing..... is it OOB or did you add lots of detailes (apart from the LEDs of course)? new Delorean seems to be better than previous Aoshima kit
12 January, 09:14
Alexander GrivonevCool! Please be careful with the wiping, let the base seat color dry properly. Use Tamiya acrylics for base color (lacquers will probably work too) Also, do not use flat, at least semigloss or gloss for the base paint so the stitch paint will be easier to wipe off. Use waterbased paints for the stitches (Vallejo, etc) wipe of IMMEDIATELY with water and if necessary a bit of the same brands cleaner.
12 January, 10:41
Lorraine LinHi Spanjaard, Yes, the new model is quite good. Part II also released in last month. Part III will be in May 25.
Time machine from Back to th..rt II (Aoshima 064375, 1:24)
And OOD stands for? Sorry for my poor English.
12 January, 10:46
Starbase101You underestimate yourself Lorraine. The model build looks as fantastic as the person doing the work.
1 12 January, 15:10
Alexander GrivonevThat is so cool 👍 Could you probably explain in a few words how you did the illumination? Is it some kind of a kit, do I need an electronics degree for it or is it easily applicable? What kind of PCB is the one you are using? Anyhow hats off, that looks amazing!
18 January, 18:03
Lorraine LinThank you Alexander. These lights are not as complicated as they seem and don't require specialized electrical backgroud. I bought some LEDs with dimensions of 0.6mm x 0.3mm and in different colors, 3 volts. So, all that's needed is to connect a battery and a switch.
The PCB board is a multi-switcher, enabling me to control those lights with a remote controller. Additionally, I plan to use soft filaments for the flame part. Different colors and different lengths also available in the market.
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1 19 January, 01:45
Alexander GrivonevCould you perhaps provide the link to the PCB board article page where you bought itß
19 January, 02:10
Lorraine Lin@Alexander,
I bought my remote switch from a local store. But similar one available in amazon or ebay. Below one has 4 channels, DC 3 - 24 V voltage range, should be good.
amazon.com/dp/B09P89RF8R/
You could also search if this is available in your local store, key word is "RF433". If the LED light is too bright, you could connect some resistance in series. 10KΩ is ok for those LEDs.
1 19 January, 03:25
CaptGPFI'm looking forward to seeing how you use the soft filaments! You always cook up the most interesting builds!
1 19 January, 21:09
Alexander Grivonevwhat do you mean decals for stitching 😄 now I am a little disappointed
24 January, 15:20
Lorraine Lin@CaptGPF, the flames are included in the kits. I just painted them and put the filaments inside.
@Alexander, I tried your suggestion, seems I overestimated my skill😜 The stitches are really difficult to be a straight line. Finally I brought a decal (dot line decal) for these stitches. Anyway, I'm still really grateful for your instruction. I need to practice more.
24 January, 15:44
DaveThe led lights are taking this to a whole new level. I can see this dio is going look amazing.
24 January, 16:11
Sven Doeabsolute amazing! Great job... modeling and microelectronic ...
Do you jave some programming experiences? If yes ,i can recommend you the small microcontrollerboards with esp32 or esp82 chip. With some programcode, you can control your models over wifi from from a web-interface on your tablet, handy or pc 😉
25 January, 00:57
Lorraine LinThank you Sven, so nice of you. I don't have any programming experience, It would be cool if you can use a tablet to control all these lights😀
26 January, 00:16
Sven DoeYou are Welcome, Lin. Nowadays it is not that difficult. If you want, take a look at adafruit.com. There have really good tutorials and a great knowledge area 😉
I look forward to further progress in your projects
1 26 January, 21:30
Chuck RobertsChuck Roberts
I bought this in a lot with about 23 built and partially built kits and a ton of loose parts. I plan on rebuilding these glue-bombs eventually.
27 January, 01:56
Dean Harpsterdodał nowy album.
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Titan IV (USAF)
1:144
I'm calling this one done and putting it on a high shelf to make it unavailable for close inspection! Not my best work, ...
Projekt: Titan IV (USAF)
20 5 February 2023, 21:46
TreehuggerI think the many shiny bands could be made with a chrome pen and some thin styrene perhaps. Chrome pens will/might have different sized tips.
6 March 2023, 04:55
TreehuggerI can recommend Vallejo's white putty (water based) for smoothing out cracks and other blemishes on the plastic, easy to apply and not obnoxious like Tamiya's putty. Iirc, Vallejo putty is made with marble powder I think I read. A trick is to thin it, on a platter, but too thin and there is little filling power.
Vallejo putty is best removed with a sharp blade to cut off the top, then sand it flush with coarse and then fine sanding stick.
6 March 2023, 04:56
Dean HarpsterGreat tips, I haven't tried the Vallejo putty, only Tamiya white and I still have some Squadron green putty. I'm liking the Tamiya Mr. Dissolved Putty... not as toxic as sprue goo!
6 March 2023, 05:27
Ezekiel Lutzdodał nowy album.
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Takom 1:35 DF-17/DF-ZF (CH-SS-22)
1:35
Projekt: Takom 1:35 DF-17/DF-ZF (CH-SS-22)
Scratchbuilt
27 January, 01:21
Ezekiel LutzHere's the latest kit I've completed, a 1/35th scale Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) from Takom. The DF-17, whose direct translation means 'East Wind', is a solid-fuel, medium-range ballistic missile and is designed to carry the DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle (also included in the kit). The DF-17 is stated to have a range of approximately 2000 kilometers (or 1080 Nautical Miles)
The kit itself was very simple to put together, consisting of a very modest 13 parts. Seams are prevalent on the model, with some very noticeable seams running the length of the missile body on either side and another seam running the circumference of the transition piece between the booster of the DF-17 and the DF-ZF HGV. However, these seams were easily filled and sanded, as there are basically no details that will be lost during the sanding process.
The model itself was painted using Vallejo Game Color paints and color modulation was used to add visual interest. A word of caution on the decals, they are quite thick and difficult to work with (not wanting to conform to the surface, silvering even with a gloss coat, etc). Modelers wishing to build this kit would benefit greatly from remaking the decals themselves with a much thinner transfer film. Other than decal issues, the kit went together well!
27 January, 01:23
Aman S.dodał nowy album.
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Hasegawa 09132 Macchi C.202
1:48
Hasegawa HAS09132 Macchi C.202 Folgore 1:48 (1995)
Projekt: (022) Hasegawa 09132
20 January, 16:36
annie shikinamidodał nowy album.
79 14 August 2024, 18:09
JohnLove the colors and camo on this. I agree with Spanjarrd, would like to know the colors too.
16 September 2024, 20:06
annie shikinamithanks! colors were Mr. Color c374 and c375. sprayed over a light grey primer to keep them from appearing too dark. highlights were done afterwards with a little white mixed into the c374.
17 September 2024, 16:34
Zsolt NovákSorry for not being enthusiastic, but the colours are very faded as this plane would stand 20 years long under the direct sunlight, but strangely all the markings which done with decals look like as fresh painted. It is following the modelling trends but totally unrealistic. There is a photo on the box cover and tons of pictures of this very plane, you must have seen that your shades are completely wrong...
17 January, 08:05
annie shikinamiZsolt Novák yeah im aware. this was a very casual build to that i used to practice a few things that i don't normally do, one of those being post shading/highlights.
if i was concerned with accuracy i wouldn't have done so. i also would have made sure to install the drag chute, middle canopy support, air data probe, and i would have painted the brass AOA probes on the radome instead of hastily installing them at the very end. there's even seams visible on parts of the radome and fuel tanks!
i personally don't think it's very good, but i suppose i wasn't really trying to make it very good. nevertheless, it seems to be one my most liked builds both on here and instagram. go figure!
1 26 January, 21:27
CaptGPFI personally LOVE IT. Sometimes, a bit of creativity and artistic freedom can create the most beautiful builds - and the popularity of this build (the tonal variations, the excellent fading and overall build) is not surprising to me.
27 January, 00:55
CaptGPFdodał nowy album.
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VF-25G Super Messiah - WIP
1:72
The pilot is now fitted in. The tail fins need to be black and white. I used NATO Black to give it a better scaled look.
Projekt: Macross Super Messiah
12 6 January, 16:06
CaptGPFMacross kits aren't your typical shake and bake aircraft's kits. Although the assembly is pretty straight forward, the elaborate paint schemes will force you to paint bits of the fuselage in different colors and patterns prior to final assembly. These jets not only look great, but the engineering is well thought out as well. A lot of planning was needed to minimize the assemble-paint-assemble-paint-assemble stages. Enjoy!
1 6 January, 16:12
CaptGPFOK - this kit is done! Hasegawa kits have always been top notch in my book, and this kit does not fail to impress!
The details are amazing - beyond Star Trek background design level. The decals certainly reflect the thought put into the fictional craft - down to the No Step and Beware Hot Gas warning labels. The fit and finish are top notch, and the instructions are very clear and concise. I hardly had to re-scribe any of the panel lines, and flash was non-existent.
This kit is a 4 out of 5 in difficulty not due to poor kit design (cough REVELL), but because of the vibrant color scheme - which forces the user to really plan things ahead of the final assembly. This is not a shake and bake kit.
As mentioned before, I opted to repaint the kit to give it that battle-worn look. It's not overly scuffed up - after all, the SMS team were the cream of the crop, and they generally took care of their machines.
It's a shame Hasegawa hasn't released this kit in 1/48th scale, it would have definitely been a hell of a kit to build! Highly recommended. 😀
27 January, 00:51
Alexander Alexeevdodał nowy album.
13 3 February 2022, 19:43
Simon Nagorsniknice idea!
i love the truck, I think you chose an interesting finish.
i`m not sure, is gloss or semi gloss?- however i like it 👍
3 February 2022, 20:06
Alexander AlexeevIt's gloss with tamiya accent line. I don't want to make it dusty or dirty. I think that it was restored WWII truck for civil purposes.
3 February 2022, 20:17
Simon NagorsnikThat was certainly the right decision, "dirt" can be seen here enough!😉
It`s an eyecatcher and i really like it!
3 February 2022, 20:30
Ingo FuchsI happened to see your very nice model here;
Cleanly built and beautifully painted!
However, I notice two small blemishes...
The "triangle on the roof" should lie flat, it is only folded vertically to signal to other road users that the truck is pulling a trailer!
The door label "Munich" shows the English spelling; "München" would be correct...
27 January, 00:22
Robertododał nowy album.
43 30 December 2024, 11:29
MarcelGreat build of a beautiful car. It definitely looks like it's been pushed hard in an endurance race.
26 January, 11:42
RobertoThanks all for the support, this was my first car with this weathering style.
In only use two types of black with low pressure on the airbrush, and some pigments.
26 January, 16:54
Bill Mathewsdodał nowy album.
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Whispering Death ... RAAF Beaufighter Mk21
1:48
Projekt: Whispering Death
12 23 January, 08:23
Ricardo Reisdodał nowy album.
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Sukhoi Su-35S (WIP)
1:48
Canopy interior painted MRP-195 and took a bit of a Neutral Grey Mig Productions wash (still to be cleaned up)
Projekt: Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E
6+ 20 29 October 2024, 01:48
Ricardo ReisWelcome Cristian; it'll be a slow build, together with the Su-27 I'm building simultaneously 🙂
29 October 2024, 11:38
Ricardo Reisdodał nowy album.
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Sukhoi Su-27UBM (WIP)
1:48
Canopy interior painted MRP-195 and took a bit of a Neutral Grey Mig Productions wash (still to be cleaned up)
Projekt: Sukhoi Su-27UBM Flanker
4+ 28 20 October 2024, 20:49
Jorge FerreiraÓ Ricardo achas mesmo que essas decals 3d têm bom aspecto ? Na foto não acho.
20 October 2024, 20:56
Spanjaardthose 3D decals look good, but the details in the original cockpit look just amazing!
20 October 2024, 21:19
Ricardo Reis@Jorge, têm sim... o problema é que o cockpit tem o detalhes ainda mais definido, é mesmo lindo, o sacana...
@Spanjaard, the details in the cockpit are more crisp than the details on the decals... it breaks my heart! 🙁
@Desert Marlin, yup, quite. :\
21 October 2024, 13:21
Ben MYou might leave a comment on the 3d decal page so people know what they're getting in to.
21 October 2024, 22:47
Ricardo Reis@Ben, with GWH this is always the case, I had to do the same thing with my F-15 some years ago; Eduard has done it better, because they always have parts with details and parts that are flat, for this purpose
21 October 2024, 22:51
Ben MNice work on the line. I've never done that but definitely will give it a try sometime now that I see how well it works. I wonder if I dare use my non imbedding polishing compound or if I should get the hobby stuff.
1 12 January, 02:22
Ricardo ReisThanks; I only use the traditional Tamiya compounds, they work for me, so I'm not changing 🙂
1 12 January, 02:23
Ricardo ReisHello Nathan; thank you, I delayed these builds a little during Christmas time and New Year, I hope I can pick up the pace now, again 🙂
18 January, 01:34
Jorge FerreiraRicardo. Esses grampos todos para colar o avião ? Isso é da Revell ou quê ? Mais essa carlinga com riscos por limpar........mais uma boa bo......sta de kit sim senhor. Louvo-te o trabalho mas por 20 paus compro o da revell 😁😁😁
21 January, 19:46
Desert MarlinThat really is a lot of clamps! The canopy came out great! This mold line they put in the top of the glass seems to be pretty common for all the 4th generation fighter aircraft. You make it look great!
1 21 January, 20:08
Ricardo ReisCaro @Jorge, the clamp is to hold the temporary canopy in place while the white glue sets, no biggie; the glass seam is a pain, but solved in 5 minutes of careful sanding and polish 🙂
1 21 January, 23:14
Jorge FerreiraOh Ricardo não são esses grampos são os outros..... Ou montaste isso mal ou o kit é mau 😁😁😁😁
23 January, 15:16
Ricardo Reis@Jorge, os outros foram para assegurar que encaixava tudo bem e apertadinho: os encaixes não são maus, mas também não são Tamiya!
1 23 January, 16:50
Tom B.dodał nowy album.
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Conquered Giant - Krupp Räumer S
1:72
The layout in a more "bird´s eye"-view... Now I will use cork to as a foundation for the resin parts and to represent co...
Projekt: Conquered Giant - Krupp Räumer S
4 11 January, 16:43
Tom B.New Year, new (overambitious?) projects! This one will be called "Conquered Giant" (name should explain itself in the end) and is currently in the planning stage for the final layout. I have finished TAKOM´s nice 1/72 Räumer S and positioned some resin structures in the bakground. As it will be a ruined factory buildings, there will not be any noteworthy interior, but a lot of rubble added later on.
Currently I am brainstorming wether to cut a bit of the front of the base or leave it at a larger size to carve abit of a crater in front, which I could will with some water-effects, rubble and maybe a spare Italeri Pz.IV turret I still have in my bits-box.
11 January, 16:51
![1:48 F-16CJ [Block 50] Fighting Falcon (Tamiya 61098)](/products/img/6/4/1/102641-145538-15-t180.jpg)
Michael Muschalik@SCM Data suggestionsTopics SCM Topic: KamAZ-5511 & SCM Topic: KamAZ 5511 are the same.
26 January, 23:42
Neildodał nowy album.
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Airfix | No. 07107 | 1:48 | Saab JA-37 Viggen (Blå Petter)
1:48
2020/21: OOB build of the '02 Airfix 1/48 kit.
Projekt: Saab 37 Viggen
95 29 March 2021, 15:27
TreehuggerBtw, there are two tiny thingies at both end of the big wings. These are nav lights of sorts. Red on the left side, and blue on the right side, according to some paint chart I've seen recently.
14 August 2021, 20:06
NeilHi Treehugger ? kind of you to offer advice... Excellent build help indeed. Thanks for the tip ?
14 August 2021, 20:14
Robert PodkońskiViggen in yellow and blue!!! I love it! Watching with pleasure, Neil.
7 December 2021, 17:12
NeilHi all 🙂 I've finally got around to taking 'reveal' pictures for many of my previous build albums. I shall be updating each and including a few build notes in the description too - especially on the bits I messed up!
Here is my version of that 'Blu Petter' kit for the Airfix Saab Viggen completed in 2021. Excuses alert! It wasn't the best fitting kit, being an earlier Airfix effort.
Thanks to all who showed interest and liked, it's greatly appreciated 👍
16 February 2024, 15:48
Gary VictoryReally nice finish Neil. That blue really pops..👍. Great work Sir.
19 February 2024, 07:17
NeilHi Gary, Daniel and CaptGPF, thanks very much mates. Really appreciate you talented bunch commenting. I too love the kit colour scheme on this one and with hindsight; and an acceptance of some kit flaws, in my opinion it builds up into a pretty decent kit for an older Airfix one 👍 Thanks also to all those who've liked my efforts here too 🙂
20 February 2024, 11:23
NeilThanks very much Shar 🙂👍 and thanks to others for the recent likes also 👍
2 September 2024, 00:06
Coned Beefdodał nowy album.
37 9 October 2024, 13:58
Coned BeefThank you! I used Mr.Color c374 JASDF Shallow Ocean Blue for the light blue, and XF8 Flat Blue + a little bit of XF-17 Sea Blue for the darker blue. I've forgotten the ratio though.
9 October 2024, 15:11
Dave Pluthdodał nowy album.
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Fine Molds Type 89 Ko
1:35
It has been a bit since working on this Japanese type 89 tank. This is a survivor that still sits where it was knocked ...
Projekt: Medium Tank Type 89 Ko
14 31 October 2024, 00:56
Clair GreenwoodLooks great Dave, Id be temped to leave it that way but... I drove semi's for 20 years, I kinda dig the chrome tank look lol 🙂
18 November 2024, 15:25
Dave PluthYeah, I do a lot of natural metal aircraft so that kind of helps get through that.
19 November 2024, 00:17
J35Jdodał nowy album.
89 7 December 2023, 18:57
RandoHad no idea that they made a carrier borne Mosquito til I saw this project, lots of interesting and unique features to include here
19 December 2023, 23:44
J35J@Rando - Thanks for your intrest, indeed it is a quite unique bird.
Derived from the Mosquito the Sea Mosquito was intended to be used aboard the Fleet Air Arm's aircraft carriers. During its time in service it would only be used by land based squadrons. Two variants of the de Havilland Sea Mosquito were built and only 67 was produced.
21 December 2023, 16:23
Andy Ballwell, this version I haven't heard of, so I'll crane my neck over yours...
10 January 2024, 19:40
Łukasz GlińskiSeems quite a logical idea - staying afloat in case of ditching into the sea 😄
10 January 2024, 19:46
Bernd GrünVery nice project. It turns out very well. 👍 Didn't know anything about Sea Mosquitos.
15 March 2024, 14:22
J35JThanks mates for your intrest and kind comments. The project is slowly moving forward. Waiting for some photo etch parts.
15 March 2024, 19:45
J35JThanks David & Rando for you comments. Much appreciated👍🏻
Paint job and a light weathering in progress. Need to crack on with the decals in next phase before getting the folded wings in place.
21 June 2024, 09:18
Robert PodkońskiSomehow I missed this project before... And I have never heard about Sea Mossie up to now... Great job so far - keep it up!
28 June 2024, 18:59
J35JThanks BC NRA for your kind comments. Yes, the Sea Mosquito was a rare bird. Always fun to research & build the more odd versions.
1 July 2024, 20:29
J35JThanks Thomas for your kind comments.
Just realized going for the final photos that I missed the wind shield wiper for the front screen. Details, details…🙈😅
7 July 2024, 20:12
Łukasz GlińskiVery cool. Wish I could get that conversion set. The nose pimple is just a cherry on the cake 😄
8 July 2024, 09:42
J35JThanks Villiers de Vos & Lukasz Gliński for your intrest and kind comments!👍🏻
@ Lukasz Gliński - you can find a conversion kit here:
blackbirdmodels.co.u..ersion-72-2642-p.asp
8 July 2024, 15:41
J35JThanks Rando for your support!
@Łukasz - Always happy to help a fellow modeler.
8 July 2024, 17:33
J35JFinal pictures added. Project completed!
Fun build, pretty straightforward with the paragon conversion kit. Did some additional exterior detailing. Lesson learned - I should have gone with the Tamiya kit instead of Hasegawa. This due to Tam's better detail level both regarding interior and exterior. Now I had to compensate with additional resin and photo etch instead.
Going for some R&R now. Have a nice summer mates! 🏖️😎
10 July 2024, 09:28
flyingpotato222i didn't even know they made a carrier-borne variant and it looks really good
1 11 January, 15:19
J35JThanks flyingpotato222, Mark Sherwood and Mr D for your kind words. Much appreciated!
@Mark Sherwood, someday a Sea Hornet will join the collection. Built the land based Hornet some years ago. Quite a pesky experience with a limited run kit.
2 26 January, 10:33
Mark SherwoodI know the feeling, re: Limited run kit's 😫 I know Trumpy' do both versions re: the Hornet, but may have accuracy issues as they do with most British subjects (or is it Special Hobby. Age bloody age🤣)
2 26 January, 10:45
J35J@Mark Sherwood - this one it's was a rather new kit from AZ models. The canopy fit was dreadful.
de Havilland DH-103 Hornet F Mk.I/F.1 | Album by J35J (1:72)
26 January, 14:52
Wouterdodał nowy album.
4 zdjęć/zdjęcia
Kubelwagen Type 82 Afrika Korps (Hero Hobby Kits H35004)
1:35
Projekt: Kübelwagen Afrika Korps
1 26 January, 14:02
Skyhikerdodał nowy album.
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Heinkel He 70 F-2
1:72
I managed to fix the port side landing gear so it is not so wonky.
Projekt: Heinkel He 70 F-2
29 4 January, 23:03
SkyhikerThis is a test...this is only a test. If this were a real emergency my AMS would take over. I want to see if I can do an out of the box build. So far I have almost never been able to. Wish me luck.
4 January, 23:06
SkyhikerI think this is my first time with an ICM mold. The kit has a lot of flash and is very subtle in its markings. This creates a bit of a challenge cleaning things up because I have to stop and figure out what to take away and what to keep. But I think when everything is cleaned up it should be pretty straightforward.
4 January, 23:59
SkyhikerI think I am becoming an ICM fan. The mold is not the easiest but the subtle details and perfect scaling are great.
5 January, 14:54
SkyhikerThere was one piece that was too big to fit. The instructions said that it was the backing for the control panel for the navigator. I started filing it down but then realized that Revell screwed up the instructions and it was actually the pilot's headboard. Now I have to repair the headboard.
1 5 January, 19:14
SkyhikerWell I blamed Revell for getting the instructions wrong but when I checked the ICM instructions they had the same mistake. The piece clearly belongs behind the pilot if you look at the kit. So either the engineers who designed the kit got it wrong or the graphics department got something wrong. Either way I went with the kit and not the instructions.
6 January, 18:43
SkyhikerToday I was going to paint most of the day but my airbrushes were not cooperating so I ended up brushing the interior.
6 January, 18:44
SkyhikerThe more I work with this model the more I am truly amazed at how finely detailed ICM was able to make the mold. It's incredible. I hope I can keep any of those details without the paint just filling it all in.
8 January, 15:12
SkyhikerWelcome everyone. It's starting to come together. Soon it may even look like a plane.
14 January, 02:23
SkyhikerA bit more progress made today. Now I have to wait for everything to dry before attempting to put on the landing gear.
1 14 January, 13:26
SkyhikerA set of masks would have saved me a lot of time, but after shipping they would have cost more than the kit.
17 January, 15:14
BozoOuch, seen the very first picture.
few flashes but lovely plane with this inline engine version.
17 January, 15:21
SkyhikerYeah, there was a lot of flash on the kit. It took me a day to get all the parts cleaned up but in the end the kit is actually not too bad.
17 January, 15:26
SkyhikerI got the bottom painted but I think I am going to give it a day to cure before masking it.
1 19 January, 17:37
SkyhikerThis build is making me question why I predominantly use an airbrush instead of a paintbrush.
1 20 January, 15:33
Mr DHi Skyhiker 👋
Always pays to give paint good drying time before more work, l like 48hrs on main airframe, probably why l tend to have couple of builds on the go ..... something to do between drying periods.
Looking good , l always hand paint my wheels, lve done 67 in 2yrs 🫣
Good luck on next steps 👍
21 January, 19:41
SkyhikerI got the base layer of RLM71 down. I'm not happy with the windows but I couldn't sand them down flat without damaging a lot of details. I'll have to see how it looks when the paint is dry.
23 January, 21:14
Mr DComing along nicely 👍
An interesting wing shape.. interesting aircraft generally, nice 🙂👍
23 January, 21:35
Michael KohlThe wing shape actually gave inspiration for the Spitfire. Rolls Royce - if I recall that right - acquired a He-70 for test purposes. Here the designer of the Spitfire saw the plane.
1 24 January, 13:41
SkyhikerThat's an interesting bit of history Michael. I didn't know that but I did notice the similarities. As a matter of fact I was just comparing the two a few days ago.
24 January, 15:22
SkyhikerWell, somehow the landing gear broke on me, so I had to scratch build a new part. Seems to be working now.
24 January, 15:55
Mr DGood job on the camo, every plane probably has variations in camo so box art is good, it does work well as a camouflage that pattern, breaks up the profile well.
Nice build 👍
24 January, 19:29
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