Новостная лента

Christian Bruer
Hi Bob, sorry for my late reply. The kit isnstill there and in new condition. I need to check the shipping cost and what is about costums (because of which didpatch form to use). I am on my way to a scale model show. I will come back to you next week. I hope it is ok for you.

By the way, about buying on Scalemates. I sell and buy since years and I only once had trouble with a guy. 99% Was all ok with the Scalemates.

Cheers Christian

Christian Bruer
Hi Bob, I quickly checked the shipping costs. 18,49€ for a small parcel without tracking and insurance.
Now take a seat! 47,99€ for a parcel with tracking and insurance.

Cheers Christian

retiredH
Thank you Christian, I see what you mean about taking a seat 😎. I am not used to working a lot with international shipping. In reality this is not too bad a total price in the current model world. I eventually want to acquire this kit, and may revisit a purchase. Next to building, model shows are my favorite place to visit. I hope you have a safe and pleasant journey. As I learn more about Scalemates I look forward to staying in contact. Cheers, Bob

Christian Bruer
You're welcome Bob. May you send me your e-mail address, so I can send some photos taken from the kit parts etc.
Do you prefere the shipping including or excluding tracking and insurance?
Payment via PayPal is possible on your site?
Cheers Christian

retiredH
Hello Christian, my best email, bob.haltom@gmail.com yes I can do paypal, that works well. I think the tracking and insurance are a good idea for long distance. I hope the model show was a success. Thank you for staying in communication. Cheers, Bob

Christian Bruer
Hello Bob, I was back from the show on late Sunday night and had a long day in the office today. I'll come back to you tomorrow.
Cheers Christian

retiredH
Thanks Christian, good to hear from you, we have a saying in the USA - "Don't work too hard"; that way you have time for modeling. All is well here, . looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers Bob

Christian Bruer
Hello Bob, the working day last longer than expected and I was not able to ship today. I hope to manage it tomorrow.
Cheers Christian

Christian Bruer
Hello Bob, does the parcel meanwhile arrive?
Cheers, Christian

retiredH
Hello Christian,

It is schedule to arrive 13 November - your tracking information has been very useful. I am excited to see it soon. Cheers Bob

Christian Bruer
Hello Bob,
It is what you have paid for, so good to know that it works.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Cheers Christian

retiredH
Hello Christian
Just 10 minutes ago I had a Norseman C-46 make a landing on my front porch. It arrived in excellent condition - and a day early. Thank you very much for taking care to package so well. The box looks like I bought it from a hobby shop today and the detail of the kit is very well defined. I will indeed have fun building this kit and look forward to staying in touch. Thank You very much, Happy Modeling, Cheers Bob

Christian Bruer
Hello Bob,
Good to hear the Norseman arrived safe. Have a lot fun building the kit and may you open a WIP here on Scalemates to follow your build.

Habe a nice week an Happy Modelling.

Cheers Christian

Mr D
Nice 👍👍
Like the colour, Eduard do a good variation of WW1 German aircraft.
What engine was in this one ??
Nice job done 👌

David M
Thanks! 😀 It's the first WW1 aircraft I've made so was a bit hairy at times, but it seems to have come out reasonably okay 😅
Eduard say the engine is a "160HPMercedesD.III".

BetterTimes-Henry
Very nice. Great fine detailed machine guns!👍 David M, you have inspired me to have a crack on my first WW1 aircraft. 😊

Desert Marlin
Wonderful when we get to step outside the drab of the later aircraft! Looks great!

bughunter
Not bad, but I must admit I do not like the violet, which is much to "strong" and has nothing to do with the original shade.
Yes, that is a problem with paints for models - more than 50 shades of gray but many other color shades are not available.
Luckily I have wonderful "German purpur" and "Mauve" shades from "Drooling Bulldog" in my stash (really pity this brand seems to be out of business now; the website is still there).
AK offers also a WWI set with mauve and lilac (I don't know it personally as I do not work with water acrylics): ak-interactive.com/p..n-aircraft-colors-2/

Here are examples of my interpretations.
Mauve on Junker D.I: Junkers D.I 5185/18, Hombeek, MFJG, November 1918 | Album by bughunter (1:48)
On my Fokker E.V I used oil paints: Fokker E.V | Album by bughunter (1:48)

Bozzer
I'll hop on this ride. It's a kit, on my list.

Goldman
Great progress. The engine does look good

Bozzer
Sorry to hear about your tanks, Ken. I've heard nothing but bad news, about Rustoleum clear. Thankfully, we don't have it over here, but I've had the same thing happen, with a cheap clear, I once used. Basically, it was too hot, for the paint. This kit reminds me very much of my Hideout Truck, but the frame is longer on mine. I did enjoy the build though, despite it being a bit of work. Keep going mate, you're doing an awesome job! Remember to test fit all the plumbing, before you commit to glue? It's a lot of fingers and thumbs! Just find that easiest way for you and use the directions as a guide, not the bible. 👍

Bozzer
Those interior additions look excellent mate! Perfect job on the decals too. They look excellent, on the white body. I'm loving everything, that I'm seeing here 👍

Ian Doody
. SDR Piloten Christof Motti, painted him up, and slapped him in, basically just the stock pilot, with the Super Jerry blind cockpit gear, added cables, may have to sand his butt down, as you can't see much of the poor swine, when he's sealed in his walking coffin. That'll do for today.

Nathan Dempsey
Your pilot is looking great. Following 👀

Ian Doody
On to the legs of the Jerry Heavy Super Armored Fighting Suit. Now, the newer WAVE release has the shorter foot with cleaner details, but the old NITTO release has the longer but softer detailed foot, as it's a chicken walker essentially, I'm after stability, so I'm going to sacrifice detail for a solid stance.

Ian Doody
Chicken walker Ma.k, I dig it. I really like this design. Mines a super heavy Gigant Floh, armed with anti-air rockets, anti personnel machine gun, and a recoilless rifle. Bad ass.

Ian Doody
That's me done for the day, added seatbelts. And the side bubble windows, built both legs, looking good so far. I'll be building this in the classic white wash and orange camo scheme.

Dash Rendar
Great job so far, looking awesome!

Ian Doody
Added the recoilless rifle as a dry fit mock up of the chin. Looks really nice all glued up, looks really angry with the solid hood, but you can see more of the pilot though with the blown glass hood... Hmm 🤔

Ian Doody
That's where I am today, still very much a WIP. I'm working my way around it, adding extra armor, smoke launchers, it's going to be very busy, but it should look pretty awesome.

Ian Doody
I've added radiator details to the underside of the rear engine bay, and an armored cover for the large rear vent.

Ian Doody
That's it for today, getting there. Just a dry fit of parts added drooping wiring to the under engine area, I'll change the mounts of the rockets, to make them more dynamic, cockpit enclosed forever, adding small nuts and bolts, pretty happy with it so far.

Ian Doody
After adding a cast texture to the whole main body, the start of the winter white wash camo on the Gigant Floh. Rust washes next, then grey wash, then white. Still have a fair few details and wiring still to add. Sort out the rocket launchers fit, aerials, armour plates nuts and bolts.

Ben M
I have no idea what this is, but it looks cool.

shadowlight
Nice work! How did you made the cast texture?

Ian Doody
@shadowlight, I used Ammo putty, brushed on and stippled with some sponge.

shadowlight
Thank you!

Ian Doody
First all over dirt, rust and muck wash.

Ian Doody
A lot more detailing, armour plates, and washes to come.

Ian Doody
Painting has now got to the second grey wash stage, I'll be going up to off white soon, also used a muck wash and rusted up some areas of the engine deck. Rear armour is removable to see the engine deck, fan and exhaust detail. Painted up the lower engine power pipes too..

Jörg Schäfer
It's going to be another fantastic wash.

Ian Doody
Building smoke launchers, and attaching the rocket systems.

Ian Doody
Added the Fug XII Radio mast and painted it up, and finished of the front smoke candle launchers. Added bits of wire to the launchers. Drilled out the radio mast, added thin wire and a small length of spring wire for a detailed holder. Not bad.

Ian Doody
That's all for today, put first coat of paint on the rocket launchers, I've spruced mine up by adding extra sensors, and I've changed the mounting system, by drilling and pinning with brass rod, moves them out a bit more, for a more natural look. Jobs a good un.

Ian Doody
Today, was leg day. Didn't go exactly according to plan, but it all turned out good in the end, getting closer to the finish.

Mr James
Excellent painting and weathering distress work

Neil
Fabulous 😍

Ian Doody
so today ive made the MG82 machine gun, painted it up and i've gotten to the markings and weathering stage, only basic ID and colours added so far. All weapons are now fitted, two triplex rocket launchers, one recoilless rifle, four smoke launcher candles and one underslung MG82 machine gun. Going with classic Orange.

Ian Doody
Decals finally down, I'll flatten and seal them tomorrow. Almost done, a few parts still to add, final details, then weathering.

John Thomas
Very cool