German Power Supply Unit w/ Luftwaffe Crew
full kit finished
crew playing with dog
crew still playing with dog
pilot and officers arguing over fuel supplies
on the right figure 1 almost done
hans dyed his hair and gunther found his head
almost done, forgot the buckle, maybe add holster
figure 3 primed
figure 3 first coat
figure 3 almost done
figure 3 face and hands
figure 3 done
figure 2 done
figure 1 done
3 figures 1
3 figures 2
priming
more priming
crewman painted
another crewman painted
the group as it is now plus half-finished PSU
Comments
27 May 2015, 19:14
Anthony Flanagan
Very nice job on the uniform details. Ditto on the uniform color question.
Very nice job on the uniform details. Ditto on the uniform color question.
28 May 2015, 17:34
RJ B
Thanks guys!
@Kim, for the uniform I'm using Humbrol 96 RAF blue as an alternative to Tamiyas xf50, field blue.
@Anthony, just what I needed to hear 🙂 the (iron?) cross on it's chest was a nightmare!
Thanks guys!
@Kim, for the uniform I'm using Humbrol 96 RAF blue as an alternative to Tamiyas xf50, field blue.
@Anthony, just what I needed to hear 🙂 the (iron?) cross on it's chest was a nightmare!
28 May 2015, 18:19
Anthony Flanagan
Having recently tried a couple of pilot figures, I can only imagine. Easy cure for me, close the canopy! Any suggestions for keeping your hands steady while doing your uniform details? I'm completely serious.
Having recently tried a couple of pilot figures, I can only imagine. Easy cure for me, close the canopy! Any suggestions for keeping your hands steady while doing your uniform details? I'm completely serious.
28 May 2015, 18:46
RJ B
When doing the smallest details I noticed eventually my hands or fingers clench together in search of stabilty. What also helps me is holding my breath 'at touchdown' just like steadying a sniper rifle in all those games: it gives a short moment of focus and creates a tiny window to achieve your goal. It usually works. Also, if you keep your brush between thumb and indexfinger, you have three fingers left to steady the whole hand on the bench. A bit like when playing pool! If you want to know more just ask.
When doing the smallest details I noticed eventually my hands or fingers clench together in search of stabilty. What also helps me is holding my breath 'at touchdown' just like steadying a sniper rifle in all those games: it gives a short moment of focus and creates a tiny window to achieve your goal. It usually works. Also, if you keep your brush between thumb and indexfinger, you have three fingers left to steady the whole hand on the bench. A bit like when playing pool! If you want to know more just ask.
28 May 2015, 20:53
Anthony Flanagan
I could use those methods. Particularly the three fingered pool cue hold. For me when doing figure details it takes so long to aim that I just can't keep relaxed long enough. Thanks for the tips.
I could use those methods. Particularly the three fingered pool cue hold. For me when doing figure details it takes so long to aim that I just can't keep relaxed long enough. Thanks for the tips.
29 May 2015, 02:34
RJ B
Took a while to upload these but the kits finished, I'm happy and I'm looking for my next project which is likely going to be Tamiya 32580 GERMAN 6x4 TOWING TRUCK Kfz.69 with 3.7cm Pak.
Took a while to upload these but the kits finished, I'm happy and I'm looking for my next project which is likely going to be Tamiya 32580 GERMAN 6x4 TOWING TRUCK Kfz.69 with 3.7cm Pak.
13 September 2016, 07:38