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Ludvík Kružík
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Avia BH-10, first production run - WIPNový: 19 July, 23:44 1:48
From the kit I will use only the wheels and the platform with the wheel axle. I have modified both, though. I drilled a ...
projekt: Avia BH-10
43 1 June, 23:28
Ludvík Kružík
Good to see you, Alec. As you can guess, this is gonna be a big show. There's gonna be a lot of cutting, a lot of editing, and of course, I'll be scratching out new parts. At this point, I'm still planning the build process. But work on the model will soon be in full swing.
Good to see you, Alec. As you can guess, this is gonna be a big show. There's gonna be a lot of cutting, a lot of editing, and of course, I'll be scratching out new parts. At this point, I'm still planning the build process. But work on the model will soon be in full swing.
3 June, 22:57
Ludvík Kružík
Welcome, Pierre, I'm very pleased to see your interest. I hope you find my rebuilding interesting.
The manufacturer of the Avia BH.9 model states 1/48 scale on the box. Actually the model is made in a slightly smaller scale 1/50. I don't mind that in this case. The Avia BH.10 is very similar to the Avia BH.9, but because it is a single-seat aircraft, it is smaller overall than the Avia BH.9. . So even if I build a single seat Avia BH.10 in 1/48 scale, I will be scaling down the fuselage and wing parts from the kit. I have been comparing the fuselage and wing parts to a 1/48 scale drawing of the Avia BH.10 and wondering how to scale the parts down to fit the desired shape and size.
Welcome, Pierre, I'm very pleased to see your interest. I hope you find my rebuilding interesting.
The manufacturer of the Avia BH.9 model states 1/48 scale on the box. Actually the model is made in a slightly smaller scale 1/50. I don't mind that in this case. The Avia BH.10 is very similar to the Avia BH.9, but because it is a single-seat aircraft, it is smaller overall than the Avia BH.9. . So even if I build a single seat Avia BH.10 in 1/48 scale, I will be scaling down the fuselage and wing parts from the kit. I have been comparing the fuselage and wing parts to a 1/48 scale drawing of the Avia BH.10 and wondering how to scale the parts down to fit the desired shape and size.
4 June, 08:14
bughunter
Nice project! The BH-10 will fit nicely between your finished BH-9 and BH-11 👍
Nice project! The BH-10 will fit nicely between your finished BH-9 and BH-11 👍
4 June, 19:35
Ludvík Kružík
Frank, you make a good point. The Avia BH.10 will add to my collection of Avia BH series monoplanes from the 1920s. They are very interesting and modern aircraft for their time, if only because biplanes dominated the skies at that time.
Frank, you make a good point. The Avia BH.10 will add to my collection of Avia BH series monoplanes from the 1920s. They are very interesting and modern aircraft for their time, if only because biplanes dominated the skies at that time.
4 June, 22:19
bughunter
Successful reshaping of kit parts 👍
Not very much left of the kit, but it looks like that way needs less work compared to a full scratch build.
Successful reshaping of kit parts 👍
Not very much left of the kit, but it looks like that way needs less work compared to a full scratch build.
6 June, 18:31
Ludvík Kružík
That's right. Due to the great similarity of the fuselage and wings of both Avia's, it is easier to modify these parts than to produce completely new ones. Still, there will be a lot of work involved in building the model.
At the moment I have the basic parts roughly ready. I still have to work on them. I will have to do some puttying and sanding. And then fill in all the details.
That's right. Due to the great similarity of the fuselage and wings of both Avia's, it is easier to modify these parts than to produce completely new ones. Still, there will be a lot of work involved in building the model.
At the moment I have the basic parts roughly ready. I still have to work on them. I will have to do some puttying and sanding. And then fill in all the details.
7 June, 10:33
Alec K
Nice progress. Watch, KP will release their 1/72 kit in 48 just as you finish… 😉 😄
Nice progress. Watch, KP will release their 1/72 kit in 48 just as you finish… 😉 😄
7 June, 13:19
Ludvík Kružík
I'm not really worried about that. Even if it happens, I'm fine with it. Avia BH.10 in 1/72 scale is not very accurate. And if KP goes the route of enlarging parts of the 1/72nd scale model while making a 1/48th scale model (which I think is very likely), it will transfer all the errors of the original model to the new one. Plus, I really like these "crazy" rebuilds. It's a lot of fun for me. 😉
I'm not really worried about that. Even if it happens, I'm fine with it. Avia BH.10 in 1/72 scale is not very accurate. And if KP goes the route of enlarging parts of the 1/72nd scale model while making a 1/48th scale model (which I think is very likely), it will transfer all the errors of the original model to the new one. Plus, I really like these "crazy" rebuilds. It's a lot of fun for me. 😉
7 June, 14:23
Alec K
I fully agree, scratch builds and conversions are a lot of fun. I'll have to compare the KP kit to drawings before starting mine 👍
I fully agree, scratch builds and conversions are a lot of fun. I'll have to compare the KP kit to drawings before starting mine 👍
7 June, 19:51
Ludvík Kružík
Alec, before building a model you have to choose which machine you want to build. I'm building a first production run machine, but KP's 1/72 scale kit is a second production run machine. Otherwise there were machines with special modifications. And be careful which drawing you want to use. Some drawings are not very accurate (for example the drawing from Modeler 7/1986).
I have described the basic differences between the first and second production series machines in the attached photo.
Alec, before building a model you have to choose which machine you want to build. I'm building a first production run machine, but KP's 1/72 scale kit is a second production run machine. Otherwise there were machines with special modifications. And be careful which drawing you want to use. Some drawings are not very accurate (for example the drawing from Modeler 7/1986).
I have described the basic differences between the first and second production series machines in the attached photo.
9 June, 10:12
Ludvík Kružík
Alec, you can find a lot of useful information about Avia BH.10 on Czech Modelforum in Pavel Kloucek's overviews.
Information about machines from the first production run can be found here: modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=310&t=143236
And information about the machines of the second production series is here: modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=310&t=143254
A lot of interesting information about the Avia aircraft designed by Benes and Hajn is in this book: nasevojsko.eu/nasevo..onstrukce-Benes-Hajn
I sent you a PM about the drawings.
Alec, you can find a lot of useful information about Avia BH.10 on Czech Modelforum in Pavel Kloucek's overviews.
Information about machines from the first production run can be found here: modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=310&t=143236
And information about the machines of the second production series is here: modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=310&t=143254
A lot of interesting information about the Avia aircraft designed by Benes and Hajn is in this book: nasevojsko.eu/nasevo..onstrukce-Benes-Hajn
I sent you a PM about the drawings.
9 June, 17:11
Ludvík Kružík
Unfortunately I only have one period photo of the cockpit, which shows the instrument panel and the right side of the cockpit.
I'm working from the drawing to create the controls and instruments on the left side of the cockpit and floor, with the help of photos of the Avie BH.11 cockpit.
Since the Avie BH.9, 10 and 11 have the same engine and very similar construction, I think most of the cockpit controls were designed very similarly, if not identically.
Unfortunately I only have one period photo of the cockpit, which shows the instrument panel and the right side of the cockpit.
I'm working from the drawing to create the controls and instruments on the left side of the cockpit and floor, with the help of photos of the Avie BH.11 cockpit.
Since the Avie BH.9, 10 and 11 have the same engine and very similar construction, I think most of the cockpit controls were designed very similarly, if not identically.
14 June, 21:52
Ludvík Kružík
Welcome my friends! Thank you for your interest and popdoru. I really appreciate it.
Welcome my friends! Thank you for your interest and popdoru. I really appreciate it.
15 June, 21:53
Ludvík Kružík
I finished the cockpit. After gluing the starboard side to the cockpit, I'll mount the cockpit to the fuselage.
I finished the cockpit. After gluing the starboard side to the cockpit, I'll mount the cockpit to the fuselage.
15 June, 22:09
Alec K
Your prop effort beats mine. I tried with sandwitched colored paper infused with resin but needed a painted color overlay. I need to try with correct colored card stock next time.
Your prop effort beats mine. I tried with sandwitched colored paper infused with resin but needed a painted color overlay. I need to try with correct colored card stock next time.
16 June, 01:20
Ludvík Kružík
Making a propeller out of coloured cardboard was an experiment for me. I wondered if it would work.
Making a propeller out of coloured cardboard was an experiment for me. I wondered if it would work.
16 June, 23:43
Ludvík Kružík
I finished making the cockpit. Now I'm going to glue the bottom of the fuselage and then putty and sand the fuselage.
I finished making the cockpit. Now I'm going to glue the bottom of the fuselage and then putty and sand the fuselage.
16 June, 23:54
Ludvík Kružík
It was time to puttying and sanding. We'll see how many times I have to repeat this cycle.
It was time to puttying and sanding. We'll see how many times I have to repeat this cycle.
19 June, 21:47
Ludvík Kružík
Villiers, welcome! Good to see you again.
This aeroplane is very simple and there are very few small details on it. But the few that are on it, I'll be sure to pay attention to. 😉
Bughunter,
maybe your plan to buy shares in the putty maker will pay off. At least in my case the putty maker made a profit 😄.
I know the fuselage doesn't look good with a heavy coat of putty. But the hull needed that layer of putty on the bow. I had to fill in all the joints and minor unevenness. There won't be much putty left on the hull after sanding, but since the putty shrinks as it dries, it's hard to tell ahead of time where more putty is needed and where maybe not. In this case, more is better.
Villiers, welcome! Good to see you again.
This aeroplane is very simple and there are very few small details on it. But the few that are on it, I'll be sure to pay attention to. 😉
Bughunter,
maybe your plan to buy shares in the putty maker will pay off. At least in my case the putty maker made a profit 😄.
I know the fuselage doesn't look good with a heavy coat of putty. But the hull needed that layer of putty on the bow. I had to fill in all the joints and minor unevenness. There won't be much putty left on the hull after sanding, but since the putty shrinks as it dries, it's hard to tell ahead of time where more putty is needed and where maybe not. In this case, more is better.
20 June, 10:15
Ludvík Kružík
The fuselage, wings and tail surfaces are ready for minor detailing. In the end I just needed one rough puttying, sanding, spraying surfacer, one fine puttying of minor defects, sanding again and final surfacer.
The fuselage, wings and tail surfaces are ready for minor detailing. In the end I just needed one rough puttying, sanding, spraying surfacer, one fine puttying of minor defects, sanding again and final surfacer.
21 June, 16:34
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)
Amazing how this turnded out till now Ludvik! Biggest respect for this special project and efforts you make on it. Looking forward to the next steps 🤩
Amazing how this turnded out till now Ludvik! Biggest respect for this special project and efforts you make on it. Looking forward to the next steps 🤩
22 June, 11:08
Ludvík Kružík
Mates, thank you all!
It's great to have you on board. Your support means a lot to me.
Mates, thank you all!
It's great to have you on board. Your support means a lot to me.
22 June, 16:40
Ludvík Kružík
After a short vacation I returned to building the Avia. I haven't had much time to build it yet.
I taped the tail surfaces with masking tape so I could spray thin strips of surfacer on the ribs.
To indicate the slight sagging of the canvas on the wing surfaces that were only covered with canvas, I started scraping these surfaces very gently with a round-bladed scalpel. Once I had completed this operation on both wings, it was my turn to cover them with masking tape so that I could spray strips of surfacer on the wing ribs.
I'll add photos of the work in progress next time.
After a short vacation I returned to building the Avia. I haven't had much time to build it yet.
I taped the tail surfaces with masking tape so I could spray thin strips of surfacer on the ribs.
To indicate the slight sagging of the canvas on the wing surfaces that were only covered with canvas, I started scraping these surfaces very gently with a round-bladed scalpel. Once I had completed this operation on both wings, it was my turn to cover them with masking tape so that I could spray strips of surfacer on the wing ribs.
I'll add photos of the work in progress next time.
29 June, 10:35
Ludvík Kružík
I'm slowly resuming my work. I've sprayed the rib bands on the wings and added some minor detailing to the left side of the fuselage.
I'm slowly resuming my work. I've sprayed the rib bands on the wings and added some minor detailing to the left side of the fuselage.
3 July, 22:32
Ludvík Kružík
The top and side surfaces of the Avia are sprayed with the first of three camouflage colours.
The top and side surfaces of the Avia are sprayed with the first of three camouflage colours.
8 July, 21:12
Ludvík Kružík
Moreno Baruffini, thank you, I appreciate it.
Alec, when this Avia is finished, it will complete my collection of Avia BH-3, Avia BH-9 and Avia BH-11 monoplanes from Benes and Hajn constructors.
Moreno Baruffini, thank you, I appreciate it.
Alec, when this Avia is finished, it will complete my collection of Avia BH-3, Avia BH-9 and Avia BH-11 monoplanes from Benes and Hajn constructors.
9 July, 22:23
Ludvík Kružík
Villiers thank you for your interest.
Due to the summer season and its associated activities and the occasional babysitting of my 15 month old grandson, I have less time to build the model. Progress will be slower.
Villiers thank you for your interest.
Due to the summer season and its associated activities and the occasional babysitting of my 15 month old grandson, I have less time to build the model. Progress will be slower.
10 July, 07:36
Ludvík Kružík
The upper surfaces of the Avia are already covered with tri-colour camouflage. There was no time to spraying silver paint on the lower surfaces today. At least I know what I will do next time 😄.
The upper surfaces of the Avia are already covered with tri-colour camouflage. There was no time to spraying silver paint on the lower surfaces today. At least I know what I will do next time 😄.
12 July, 23:35
bughunter
The colours bring it to life!
And no worry about slower progress - family and life is very important.
The colours bring it to life!
And no worry about slower progress - family and life is very important.
14 July, 18:42
Ludvík Kružík
@ Villiers and Alec
Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated.
@ bughunter and Moreno
You are right, family is important and has a higher priority than building models. Don't worry, I'm clear on this point. 😉
@ Villiers and Alec
Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated.
@ bughunter and Moreno
You are right, family is important and has a higher priority than building models. Don't worry, I'm clear on this point. 😉
17 July, 21:31
Ludvík Kružík
Today I had time and also the daytime temperatures dropped to a bearable limit so I took advantage of it and moved the construction a little bit again.
Today I had time and also the daytime temperatures dropped to a bearable limit so I took advantage of it and moved the construction a little bit again.
17 July, 23:10
Ludvík Kružík
I continue building the model by making parts for the landing gear, propeller and wings. I also printed the decals with the serial numbers.
I continue building the model by making parts for the landing gear, propeller and wings. I also printed the decals with the serial numbers.
20 July, 00:06
Ludvík Kružík
Mates, thank you!
Robert, it's true. Once I finish the individual assemblies, the model building and completion of the model will move forward quickly. 🙂
Mates, thank you!
Robert, it's true. Once I finish the individual assemblies, the model building and completion of the model will move forward quickly. 🙂
20 July, 10:23
Ludvík Kružík
@ Bughunter,
you're not far from the truth. During the building of my Avia BH - 9 and Avia BH - 11 kits, I received quite a lot of inquiries from Czech modellers asking if I was thinking about releasing the kit in a short run.
Unfortunately I don't have the equipment or experience to produce these kits. That is why I am sticking with my rebuilds and builds from scratch. But they say "never say never". So who knows, maybe someday... 😉
@ Guy Rump, Curatorm
Thanks for the kind words, it's a great inspiration for me to continue working on this project 🙂.
@ Bughunter,
you're not far from the truth. During the building of my Avia BH - 9 and Avia BH - 11 kits, I received quite a lot of inquiries from Czech modellers asking if I was thinking about releasing the kit in a short run.
Unfortunately I don't have the equipment or experience to produce these kits. That is why I am sticking with my rebuilds and builds from scratch. But they say "never say never". So who knows, maybe someday... 😉
@ Guy Rump, Curatorm
Thanks for the kind words, it's a great inspiration for me to continue working on this project 🙂.
20 July, 14:27
Sid de Koning
pridal nový fotoalbum.
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73 5 February 2023, 17:59
Marius
Those decals sinking in the details are perfect! Did you use any decal setting solutions?
While it might seem to be an irrelevant detail, those honeycomb "NO STEP" warnings were indeed red for the Navy. Nice to see a well researched decal sheet. Many other decal sheets are giving these signs in yellow or black.
What products are you using for the gloss and later for thr matt varnis?
Those decals sinking in the details are perfect! Did you use any decal setting solutions?
While it might seem to be an irrelevant detail, those honeycomb "NO STEP" warnings were indeed red for the Navy. Nice to see a well researched decal sheet. Many other decal sheets are giving these signs in yellow or black.
What products are you using for the gloss and later for thr matt varnis?
6 May 2023, 17:50
Sid de Koning
I use DACO medium and strong on the Furball stencil set. It's not fit to size for Tamiya despite their statement. Also lacking proper instructions and missing some stencils.
After some daco I cut the decals with a sharp blade over panel lines and use a pin to enhance rivets.
Despite being applied on glossy surface there is still a lot of silvering.
Gloss is Future. Matt will be Alclad2.
I use DACO medium and strong on the Furball stencil set. It's not fit to size for Tamiya despite their statement. Also lacking proper instructions and missing some stencils.
After some daco I cut the decals with a sharp blade over panel lines and use a pin to enhance rivets.
Despite being applied on glossy surface there is still a lot of silvering.
Gloss is Future. Matt will be Alclad2.
6 May 2023, 18:13
Marius
I also use Future as gloss, but sometimes it turns permanently milky (without any other repair options) when I'm using strong decal setting solutions.
Have you had a positive experience with thr Alclad Matt varnish?
I also use Future as gloss, but sometimes it turns permanently milky (without any other repair options) when I'm using strong decal setting solutions.
Have you had a positive experience with thr Alclad Matt varnish?
6 May 2023, 18:16
Sid de Koning
Yes I like the Alclad2 finishes a lot actually. Different grades of matt. I'll be using those as well to further enhance the metal shades.
So far so good I believe. There was a temporary change of color on the left leading edge. Won't a new Future layer help?
Yes I like the Alclad2 finishes a lot actually. Different grades of matt. I'll be using those as well to further enhance the metal shades.
So far so good I believe. There was a temporary change of color on the left leading edge. Won't a new Future layer help?
6 May 2023, 19:58
Alexander
Looks great already, and no silvering on the pictures as far as I can see 👍
Looking forward to the rest of the build!
Looks great already, and no silvering on the pictures as far as I can see 👍
Looking forward to the rest of the build!
7 July 2023, 20:53
Thomas Bischoff
A perfect Phantom and well researched. Did you use now the Eduard exhausts? And full marks for the airbrushed markings 👍.
What goodies would you recommend?
A perfect Phantom and well researched. Did you use now the Eduard exhausts? And full marks for the airbrushed markings 👍.
What goodies would you recommend?
9 July 2023, 19:39
Sid de Koning
I would definitely advise eduard exhausts, mirrors, hypersonic nose pod and Quickboost fuel dump, Quinta is amazing.
And maybe not as much the Eduard ladder, fin cap (a little too wide on the front) and the seats.
Definitely not the Flying Leathernecks AERO-3B launchers, mine were so badly warped and I couldn't get them straightened out by boiling water. The Furball stencils are better sized for Academy and not entirely correct, misplaced or complete. But it does give that stenciled look. Both speedbrakes and tail hook take some time to get rid off the 3D print Marks.
And the Dead Design masks didn't fit mine.
Thanks for the positive comments!
I would definitely advise eduard exhausts, mirrors, hypersonic nose pod and Quickboost fuel dump, Quinta is amazing.
And maybe not as much the Eduard ladder, fin cap (a little too wide on the front) and the seats.
Definitely not the Flying Leathernecks AERO-3B launchers, mine were so badly warped and I couldn't get them straightened out by boiling water. The Furball stencils are better sized for Academy and not entirely correct, misplaced or complete. But it does give that stenciled look. Both speedbrakes and tail hook take some time to get rid off the 3D print Marks.
And the Dead Design masks didn't fit mine.
Thanks for the positive comments!
9 July 2023, 21:09
Richard Berrie
Phenomenal job! Loves all the photos and the time you took to document your build. Well done!
Phenomenal job! Loves all the photos and the time you took to document your build. Well done!
21 July 2023, 16:37
Paul Moore
That's a beauty Sid! Congratulations. Do you know what the ordnance load out on this mission (12 Mk.82's) or give it your best estimate? Makes me want to do this version myself.
That's a beauty Sid! Congratulations. Do you know what the ordnance load out on this mission (12 Mk.82's) or give it your best estimate? Makes me want to do this version myself.
6 July, 11:17
Sid de Koning
Thanks Paul. I would like to think my model displays may be the best guessed load-out for that mission in the hands of VF-84.
Thanks Paul. I would like to think my model displays may be the best guessed load-out for that mission in the hands of VF-84.
6 July, 12:39
Fazilyek
Hello, Sid.
Amazing job with little tweaks to represent early blocks. I have a question about early blocks stabilizers without strengthening plates(pic 18). So far I haven't seen them mentioned on anything other than super early F-4H and I could not find any good resolution photo with F-4B stabilizer without reinforced plating. On VF-84 F-4B you can definetely see them absent, but I've seen some photos with plating being painted white and basically it resembles a straight line from some distanse. Can you help with finding source materials/photos for early "B" stabilizers and production blocks they were used on, please? I have intention to build some pre-block-26 F-4B too.
Hello, Sid.
Amazing job with little tweaks to represent early blocks. I have a question about early blocks stabilizers without strengthening plates(pic 18). So far I haven't seen them mentioned on anything other than super early F-4H and I could not find any good resolution photo with F-4B stabilizer without reinforced plating. On VF-84 F-4B you can definetely see them absent, but I've seen some photos with plating being painted white and basically it resembles a straight line from some distanse. Can you help with finding source materials/photos for early "B" stabilizers and production blocks they were used on, please? I have intention to build some pre-block-26 F-4B too.
20 July, 12:22
Ian Doody
pridal nový fotoalbum.
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Ferrari 312T 1975Nový: 20 July, 14:23 1:12
Tipo 15 Flat 12 engine. Only made a tiny bit of progress today, first pump and hose. More weathering to come. Then fitti...
projekt: Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T 1975
32 7 October 2022, 17:16
Ian Doody
Ebay gluebomb restoration project. Stripped the built parts down and cleaned them up.The beginnings of paint up. So much more do. But fun bit next, painting metallics by hand, and weathering it.
Ebay gluebomb restoration project. Stripped the built parts down and cleaned them up.The beginnings of paint up. So much more do. But fun bit next, painting metallics by hand, and weathering it.
7 October 2022, 17:19
Ian Doody
Just started to block in the aluminium tub colours, only added a watered down acrylic brown/black wash. Now I wait for it to dry, then ink wash, aluminium layer, then varnish, then another light brown wash.
Just started to block in the aluminium tub colours, only added a watered down acrylic brown/black wash. Now I wait for it to dry, then ink wash, aluminium layer, then varnish, then another light brown wash.
8 October 2022, 14:11
Ian Doody
First ink wash, just to put some life into the aluminium. I'll dry brush another metallic layer over this, then varnish, the do some more washes. Not a quick process, mainly due to drying times, but it looks really good.
First ink wash, just to put some life into the aluminium. I'll dry brush another metallic layer over this, then varnish, the do some more washes. Not a quick process, mainly due to drying times, but it looks really good.
11 October 2022, 11:32
Ian Doody
That's it for today. Still very early stage, second ink wash. It will become more subdued as I continue with layering the aluminium. This is an acceptable beginning though.
That's it for today. Still very early stage, second ink wash. It will become more subdued as I continue with layering the aluminium. This is an acceptable beginning though.
11 October 2022, 14:49
Jv
Taking a seat I am interested in how you strip it down I bought a few glue booms myself and not sure how to get the glue of
Taking a seat I am interested in how you strip it down I bought a few glue booms myself and not sure how to get the glue of
12 October 2022, 12:04
Ian Doody
That's it for today, and for now on this project. I've lost inspiration and desire to work on it, so back in the box, until I feel inspired to do it again. Just not feeling it, and I don't want to muck it up. Added a varnish layer, fitted the foot pedals and fixed the hole in the tub wheel bay cover.
That's it for today, and for now on this project. I've lost inspiration and desire to work on it, so back in the box, until I feel inspired to do it again. Just not feeling it, and I don't want to muck it up. Added a varnish layer, fitted the foot pedals and fixed the hole in the tub wheel bay cover.
12 October 2022, 12:27
Ian Doody
Back to the big Ferrari. The cool thing about 70s Tamiya kits, is they gave you buildable tools. It's a screwdriver and wheel nut wrench. Nice.
Back to the big Ferrari. The cool thing about 70s Tamiya kits, is they gave you buildable tools. It's a screwdriver and wheel nut wrench. Nice.
7 February 2023, 14:48
Ian Doody
Not a lot happening at the moment, I'm doing a lot of sanding, glueing small parts, changing bolt heads on the rear of the gearbox and brakes, as these will be seen. I'll add and swap out bolts on the black crossmember, suspension brace, as its also quite noticable. Also drilled holes in the e haust brackets, for the retention springs, Just a quick dry fit too. Even unpainted the engine is an impressive piece of hand-built model engineering from Tamiya.
Not a lot happening at the moment, I'm doing a lot of sanding, glueing small parts, changing bolt heads on the rear of the gearbox and brakes, as these will be seen. I'll add and swap out bolts on the black crossmember, suspension brace, as its also quite noticable. Also drilled holes in the e haust brackets, for the retention springs, Just a quick dry fit too. Even unpainted the engine is an impressive piece of hand-built model engineering from Tamiya.
7 February 2023, 14:49
Mark D
Following this one! (Have the same one waiting (with a little less glue)
Following this one! (Have the same one waiting (with a little less glue)
7 February 2023, 15:22
Ian Doody
Scratch built the rear brake air intake cooling scoop bracket. Mad? Me? Probably 😂 there is no line down the middle, it's the crappy silver plastic. It makes dark marks appear at joins and sprue attachment points. I'll putty over the intake, then paint it to look like the clear fibreglass, suitably weathered, with a piece of tape to lesson the amount of air reaching the brakes, just like on the real thing. Exciting things ahead 😉
Scratch built the rear brake air intake cooling scoop bracket. Mad? Me? Probably 😂 there is no line down the middle, it's the crappy silver plastic. It makes dark marks appear at joins and sprue attachment points. I'll putty over the intake, then paint it to look like the clear fibreglass, suitably weathered, with a piece of tape to lesson the amount of air reaching the brakes, just like on the real thing. Exciting things ahead 😉
7 February 2023, 16:11
Ian Doody
That's it for today, just blocked in some colour, weathering and extra details tomorrow.
That's it for today, just blocked in some colour, weathering and extra details tomorrow.
7 February 2023, 19:13
Ian Doody
Weeeell, that's all for today. I'm knackered. Pretty good progress, I've almost finished the 312T's Transverse gearbox, added the plumbing, detail and weathering paint, painted the brake airscoops, added nuts, and painted the suspension crossbeam. Only the anti-roll bar and a bracket still to fit. Bloody good fun that was.
Weeeell, that's all for today. I'm knackered. Pretty good progress, I've almost finished the 312T's Transverse gearbox, added the plumbing, detail and weathering paint, painted the brake airscoops, added nuts, and painted the suspension crossbeam. Only the anti-roll bar and a bracket still to fit. Bloody good fun that was.
8 February 2023, 19:14
Ian Doody
As always, doesn't look like I've done anything at all today. Finished off the anti-roll bar and brackets, made a start on the left hand side suspension lower arm, swapped nuts out for better ones, wheel mount, drive shaft and shock absorber, also made a start on the rear wing mounting bracket and battery holder.
As always, doesn't look like I've done anything at all today. Finished off the anti-roll bar and brackets, made a start on the left hand side suspension lower arm, swapped nuts out for better ones, wheel mount, drive shaft and shock absorber, also made a start on the rear wing mounting bracket and battery holder.
9 February 2023, 17:46
bmod
Definitely pulling up a chair to watch this one come along. 🙂 Looks great!
Definitely pulling up a chair to watch this one come along. 🙂 Looks great!
9 February 2023, 17:55
Ian Doody
Not a huge update, as I've had a few days away from modelling. Finished the coil springs on both sides and the right upright and drive shaft. Haven't got to finishing the anti-roll bar yet, as I'm changing the support rods for thinner wire, so it looks more in scale. More soon.
Not a huge update, as I've had a few days away from modelling. Finished the coil springs on both sides and the right upright and drive shaft. Haven't got to finishing the anti-roll bar yet, as I'm changing the support rods for thinner wire, so it looks more in scale. More soon.
13 February 2023, 14:45
Ian Doody
Back to working on the Tamiya 1/12 1975 Ferrari 312T. Today was just to get reacquainted with the kit, remember where I was, what I had planned, and where I'm going. Tested the fit of the rear wheels and tyres, everything is just friction fitted so far, a long way to go yet. That's how good Tamiya kits are, even forty eight year old kits fit together so well. Work will continue tomorrow with the rear anti-roll bar system, as im making the connecting rods more in scale. This is going to look awesome finished.
Back to working on the Tamiya 1/12 1975 Ferrari 312T. Today was just to get reacquainted with the kit, remember where I was, what I had planned, and where I'm going. Tested the fit of the rear wheels and tyres, everything is just friction fitted so far, a long way to go yet. That's how good Tamiya kits are, even forty eight year old kits fit together so well. Work will continue tomorrow with the rear anti-roll bar system, as im making the connecting rods more in scale. This is going to look awesome finished.
29 May 2023, 15:40
Ian Doody
As usual not a lot new to see. With one thing or another I've been busy with other things recently. But back to the rear of the 312T. Finished the gearbox, and rear suspension, anti-roll bar adjusters. Replaced the kit parts with pins, for a finer appearance.
As usual not a lot new to see. With one thing or another I've been busy with other things recently. But back to the rear of the 312T. Finished the gearbox, and rear suspension, anti-roll bar adjusters. Replaced the kit parts with pins, for a finer appearance.
6 June 2023, 16:08
Ian Doody
Sloooow work continues on the 312T. The Ferrari Tipo 015, 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in), flat 12, naturally aspirated, engine is a mini kit in itself. Its going to be a complicated, Spaghetti wiring job, there's twelve wires for the fuel injection and twelve wires for the electrical ignition system. Then all the water and assorted pump plumbing. but it's going to look very cool. I am going to add a few things here and there, and I've sourced some air funnel mesh guards. Also I'll be assembling the Octopuss exhaust system of twelve pipes too. Proper Italian plumbing nightmare, but it is a Ferrari lol 😆 all this is just dry fitted for now.
Sloooow work continues on the 312T. The Ferrari Tipo 015, 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in), flat 12, naturally aspirated, engine is a mini kit in itself. Its going to be a complicated, Spaghetti wiring job, there's twelve wires for the fuel injection and twelve wires for the electrical ignition system. Then all the water and assorted pump plumbing. but it's going to look very cool. I am going to add a few things here and there, and I've sourced some air funnel mesh guards. Also I'll be assembling the Octopuss exhaust system of twelve pipes too. Proper Italian plumbing nightmare, but it is a Ferrari lol 😆 all this is just dry fitted for now.
8 June 2023, 15:04
Ian Doody
Mixed bag of modelling today, shook sticks at a few different kits. As winter is approaching, looks like I've got Ships and F1 cars in my future. I've been putting the Ferrari off for months as I worked through my Sci-Fi backlog, soo work will commence on the 1975 world championship winning F1 car, my birth year. Doing the bodywork air-intake mod, and scratch building the fibreglass valve covers, plus adding a lot of missing details, wiring and plumbing, swapping nuts n bolts, scratching the accelerator assembly, and spray painting the final bodywork for the first time... a lot to do, but it'll look very cool.
Mixed bag of modelling today, shook sticks at a few different kits. As winter is approaching, looks like I've got Ships and F1 cars in my future. I've been putting the Ferrari off for months as I worked through my Sci-Fi backlog, soo work will commence on the 1975 world championship winning F1 car, my birth year. Doing the bodywork air-intake mod, and scratch building the fibreglass valve covers, plus adding a lot of missing details, wiring and plumbing, swapping nuts n bolts, scratching the accelerator assembly, and spray painting the final bodywork for the first time... a lot to do, but it'll look very cool.
2 November 2023, 18:49
Ian Doody
It has been a whole year since I touched the 1975 Ferrari 312T, omg 😲 finally put paint down on the main case of the Flat 12 engine. More soon.
It has been a whole year since I touched the 1975 Ferrari 312T, omg 😲 finally put paint down on the main case of the Flat 12 engine. More soon.
18 July, 13:53
Ian Doody
Ferrari 312T Tipo 15 Flat 12 engine. Only made a tiny bit of progress today, first pump and hose. More weathering to come. Then fitting all the pipes, electrics, rear transverse gearbox and suspension, and the exhaust system, that all pretty much needs to be done at the same time.
Ferrari 312T Tipo 15 Flat 12 engine. Only made a tiny bit of progress today, first pump and hose. More weathering to come. Then fitting all the pipes, electrics, rear transverse gearbox and suspension, and the exhaust system, that all pretty much needs to be done at the same time.
20 July, 14:25
Jason Marson
chce túto položku
chce túto položku
U-Wing Fighter & TIE Striker With two Combat Assault Tanks
Bandai Spirits 1:144
5066147 2024 Nové pole Viac tém (3)20 July, 14:25
Will Dossel
pridal nový fotoalbum.
pridal nový fotoalbum.
37 7 August 2021, 02:25
James C
Fantastic looking pair! 👍
I'm determined to build a Phantom myself before the year is done.
Fantastic looking pair! 👍
I'm determined to build a Phantom myself before the year is done.
1 September 2021, 04:20
Maciej Bellos
Great result on both aircraft! Well done!
The Brick with wings looks pretty sleek when compared to the Demon, which by no means is a small aircraft.
Great result on both aircraft! Well done!
The Brick with wings looks pretty sleek when compared to the Demon, which by no means is a small aircraft.
14 February 2022, 20:44
Archie Pellagio
označil túto položku ako na objednávku
označil túto položku ako na objednávku
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Tamiya 1:72
60769 20 July, 14:23
Rene
vlastní túto položku
vlastní túto položku
Feldwebel, Fallschirmjäger- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3610 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:22
Rene
vlastní túto položku
vlastní túto položku
Fallschirmjäger- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3611 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:22
Rene
vlastní túto položku
vlastní túto položku
Fallschirmjäger- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3612 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:22
Peter G
pridal nový fotoalbum.
pridal nový fotoalbum.
9 snímky
Hitachi ASTACO Neo Build PhotosNový: 20 July, 14:21 1:35
All done! Ha - I guess there weren't many updates along the way. Fun build - pretty simple but time consuming to paint a...
projekt: Hitachi ASTACO Neo
5 26 May, 14:56
Sid de Koning
pridal nový fotoalbum.
pridal nový fotoalbum.
94 snímky
Grim ReaperNový: 20 July, 14:21 1:48
I am not 100% happy. Letting it sink in for a night..
projekt: Grim Reaper
40 26 May, 13:18
Rene
vlastní túto položku
vlastní túto položku
Officer and Сombat Medic Fallschirmjäger- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3613 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:21
Rene
začal túto položku
začal túto položku
MG-34 team Fallschirmjäger- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3614 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:21
Rene
vlastní túto položku
vlastní túto položku
Fallschirmjägers- Brigade Ramcke. El Alamein, August 1942.
SOGA Miniatures 1:35
3615 2021 Modelová sada 20 July, 14:21
Martin Oostrom
pridal nový fotoalbum.
pridal nový fotoalbum.
44 snímky
WIP Köln truckNový: 20 July, 14:16 1:24
Airbrushed Tamiya aluminium, thinned with slt
projekt: DAF 95 XF & Trailer "Köln Truck"
7 16 June, 18:26
Martin Oostrom
I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
22 June, 18:33
Bozzer
These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
22 June, 19:35
Martin Oostrom
I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
18 July, 09:20
Martin Oostrom
And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
18 July, 16:16
Martin Oostrom
Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
19 July, 13:51
Martin Oostrom
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
20 July, 14:19
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