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September 1, 2024
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Im actually proud of myself for once. So because im spending so much money on this moc i actually did some research on the tank and anti tank gun. I even watched nigels modeling bench for like two hours for tips and tricks on how to get better (thanks john). I was hoping doing research would make me less nervous but instead now i constantly have a feeling of dread and nervousness, which isnt good because school is starting soon and obviously that makes me more nervous so im just gonna continue doing research in the hopes that fighting fire with a Churchill crocodile works. (For those who didnt get it the Churchill crocodile is a tank with a built-in flamethrower so like fighting fire with fire) i really hope i dont mess this up.
All comments (6) » 29 August, 10:48
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Well i am having fun and i am satisfied with my models, especially my 1:72 F-14A (ill post a pic of it when i get to the city because its a real beauty) my 1:32 F-14A and my latest build the 1:35 challenger II. And about the getting better thing, i have gotten better over the last two years ive been building models. Ive gone from needing help to even build a model to building a model with foggy canopies, glue residue everywhere and broken decals to good(ish) paint jobs, relatively clean builds, good decaling and basic weathering. Im getting better and i know it. But i just cant help the urge to try and be better than everyone else, you know how boys are
30 August, 10:10
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relax and enjoy the ride. di not compare yourself with anybody (gorby is right that we had that easier because there was no internet when we statred). remember that most people only publish what looks good, and not all the mistakes before they got to today. what is more important, is to have fun with your builds. sometimes i think i had more fun when I was using paint to cover gaps (instead of putty, sanding....) than in some later builds where i was trying to make something more advanced. have fun and relax. try new techniques, make mistakes, and learn from them, but above all, have fun. at the end this is a hobby, an arr form, and nobody can tell you their work of art us better than yours 😉
1 September, 22:12
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So just made this pak40 but it still needs some weathering, washing and light chipping![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/1/2/5/1797125-144821-99-720.jpg)
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Пројекат: Pacific strike
1 September, 19:46
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Type 97 vs 7.5cm anti tank gun moc![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/8/9/0/1795890-144821-36-720.jpg)
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Alright time to start this thingamabob i hope i dont mess it up
Пројекат: Pacific strike
2 31 August, 14:14
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Good luck with it, check, check again n dry fit and you be fine.
If in doubt watch a YouTube vid
Good luck 👍👍
Youtube Video
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31 August, 21:13
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Alright so for my birthday I got a Creality Halot one plus with 100-240volt 50/60hz 100watt 3D printer but I lost the cable and havent found a replacement on the internet. Why am i telling you this? Because i was looking if someone knew what cable would be fit for it because i know a lot of scale modellers have 3D printers to make new parts and convert kits. Thanks in advance
1 September, 14:48
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Okay so as im building my pak40 I discovered something surprising. Its funner to paint than glue. Who knew
1 September, 10:58
August 31, 2024
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Is it normal for tamiya cement to turn foggy and have odd weird streaks in the cement?
30 August, 09:27
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I've not use Tamiya cement so I don't know what it looks like. If it's working I wouldn't worry about it.. 👍
31 August, 08:24
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If you use it over painted parts, the glue brush can take some molten paint into the jar. Doesn't hurt
31 August, 09:48
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4 30 August, 23:46
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I have painted some of them but theyre already decalled and like this they have charm to them, you know?
31 August, 07:01
August 29, 2024
August 28, 2024
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Alright so since the most complex thing related to scale modeling ive done is almost accidentally used tamiya plastic cement as mouthwash you can probably tell im not good at scale modeling but i want my first moc to be good so im gonna buy primer, gloss, black wash etc but i dont know in what order to apply tamiya paint, black wash, gloss, primer and finally the decals. And im scared if i apply them in the wrong order im going to end up ruining 60-ish euros worth of supplies.
All comments (15) » 28 August, 09:30
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a model can certainly be painted with a simple brush, with no airbrush. but doing it correctly needs some skills. there are pleople that can paint a model with the brush and you will not see a difference with one painted with airbrush. i am certainly not one of them 😄 😄 in any case, the trick is to use very thin layers of diluted paint (same as if you use an airbrush)
28 August, 19:06
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As I said it's sometimes possible to brush it. Once I brush-painted an entire 1/72 PBY Catalina with a Tamiya aluminum pot. But if I would use that on my current model, it has details that would completely vanish because of the thickness of the paint. I would have to thin it almost as water not to clog up my perforated photo etch, it has holes of almost a hair thick. To get the paint to cover the shiny metal I would need multiple layers of it. But using it in my airbrush with an 1/2 part of thinner that can be done in a few stages with no risk of clogging. Here you see a primer of grey Tamiya XF IJN Gray and a finish of Lifecolor acrylic over that, and I can still add a matt varnish and not clog the holes. The models you chose should not have such problematic parts, but when you get experience you will notice if the paint on a model was as thin as it could be made. [img1]
28 August, 23:17
August 27, 2024
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Alright, hi its me again i just cant seem to stop posting here since im so curious about yall. What is the perfect and i mean THE perfect model building condition that could hypothetically get you through a divorce. Heres mine. A fryday, around 6pm (or like the first stage of a sunset), no homework, a BIG glass of iced tea in my cupholder in my room, just got back from claypitrc with a new model after almost going to latvia when trying to go home (this has happened to me before) and now i have a 1:72 mid WW2 german strike aircraft model on my desk, about to build it, i turn the tv on and watch youtube. That is what is the absolute perfect conditions for me. Sorry for rambling again i might just have adhd or a case of dumb child syndrome anyway byeeee (i just feel really energetic right now)
All comments (7) » 27 August, 13:05
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I like going to the local hobby shop build nights or doing a zoom call with a model building friend in Australia and building as a social activity.
27 August, 18:56
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I pretty much agree with all of the above fellas, though my current listening-to-build-to is the Fall of Civilizations podcast.
27 August, 21:24
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Should i be concerned if theres mold growing inside of my tamiya plastic cement?
27 August, 21:22
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So recently i got an idea. Estonia has an air force, and an air force has planes, there is most likely a model for every single military plane ever made, so i checked google and found a model of a Aero L-39 Albatros. The EAF (estonian air force) uses one. So i thought it would just be cool if i could build a Aero L-39 Albatros but instead of using the given decals i somehow create EAF decals for the L-39. So just wondering if anyone knows or can make decals for planes. (Sorry for rambling again i just had one of those 3 am thoughs that even Einstein would be perplexed by)
All comments (11) » 26 August, 20:04
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Search in Kits for 'L39 albatros'
In the results, there should be a filter icon in the top right, tap it.
Scroll down to organisation and select 'Eestii ….'
Tap the filter icon again. Tadaa!
27 August, 13:28
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another option to "make decals" is actually not use decals, but mask and paint whatever you want. you can use mask to paint many things, and then get the ones you can not make, from other kits. a national insignia of two planes of similar size and scale would be just perfect to be used for example. and of course, there are aftermarket decals set that can be used any way you want.
27 August, 15:52
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додао је нови фотоалбум.
1 26 August, 12:14
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hmm, so someone needs 1:1 anime character with 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕪 elements? Also I think you messed up the lower part with upper. Still it could be worse....... I-I-I-I---- g-guessssss?
27 August, 12:18
August 26, 2024
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So when im returning to tallinn for school i can start making models again. Im planning to make a moc with these claypitrc.eu/en/a/ta..i-tank-gun-pak40-l46 claypitrc.eu/en/a/ta..-tank-type-97-chi-ha , a few paints and some fake grass/whatever i can find aswell. But since its my first moc im looking for tips on how to make the weathering look more realistic and how to make the ground look more like 1944 japan. Im also going to use more advanced building techniques and keep you guys updated with regular pics of my journey. Ps: i am feeling a lot better as im making friends and venting to gorby (great lad who makes amazing builds.) Im excited to get back to my favourite hobby 👍
All comments (5) » 25 August, 22:32
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If you look at photo 23 & 24 of this album you'll see both being used:
Jehlik's Armoured Vehicle, 1916 – Scratching the Ridiculous Roller. | Album by gorby (1:72)
26 August, 17:00
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Nearly spilled my cuppa tea when i saw that, but yeah i do see the technique being used. Wow
26 August, 18:31
August 25, 2024
August 22, 2024
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So as of lately ive been feeling really depressed due to my unfortunate private life circumstances so ill be taking a break from scale modeling and everything in general until i feel stable enough to absorb a large blow, be it mental or physical. I hope you all have a great time building your model kits. PS: even though ive only been in the scale modelling community for a short time and scalemates even less i feel like im that one life long friend with all of you already. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much.
1 22 August, 00:22
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Building a kit from many pieces into something whole, might be symbolic for you.
And you don't have to build anything yourself to comment here and see things grow.
But it is all in your hands. Stay strong Kesa!
22 August, 05:27
August 20, 2024
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I dont know if im just building too complex models for my age or if just have a really big skill issue, but i feel like i should be making better quality models.
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Dont worry mate, we all startet. My first model i build was a revell 1/72 corsair and i didnt even had paint for it. 😬
I can really recomment the tamiya thin glue and airbrush.
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This F-18 was my first try using a crappy revell airbrush but damn i loved the result. I didnt had clearcoat or weathering stuff.
With the time and every model you learn something new and improve. I still try new things on every model and still mess them up.
Keep going. 👍
20 August, 16:26
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If you become good at it a good brush master can achieve brilliant results.After many years with the hairy stick I'm still rubbish at it but it's a personal thing.
20 August, 16:38
August 17, 2024
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From Britain to Ukraine, from mud to snow, this big ol' boy keeps on truckin.![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/8/0/6/1787806-144821-57-720.jpg)
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Пројекат: Trumpeter 1:35 Challenger 2
Scratchbuilt
3 17 August, 14:07
August 16, 2024
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Sorry for cussing but how in the flying fiddlesticks is this kit 12 euro!?!? claypitrc.eu/en/a/ta..pfwagen-ii-ausf.-f-g
16 August, 00:56
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I know it's a very old kit but 12 Euro sounds a reasonable price for a 1/35 kit.
16 August, 05:53
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I thought like 20 or 25 ish euro was the standard for models like this. Especially since it was made by tamiya who isnt exactly known for being cheap
16 August, 09:26
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It is a very old kit, sold for these prices Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F/G (Tamiya 35009, 1:35)
And it is a small model, so little plastic is used.
16 August, 10:52
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That sounds good.
Concerning the nipper be aware that the ones for modelling have a special mode of cutting different from regular side cutters for cables i.e. With their mode of cutting almost no nub remains.
15 August, 20:48
August 15, 2024
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Doing some wear and tare weathering ( ammo cold dirty grey) around the turret ring![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/7/9/9/1786799-144821-83-720.jpg)
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Пројекат: Trumpeter 1:35 Challenger 2
Scratchbuilt
3 15 August, 17:55
August 14, 2024
August 13, 2024
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Slowly working my way up the ranks, soon gonna be building 1:12 scale models. Just you wait till i work my way up to a 1:1.
13 August, 23:03
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Got 40-ish euros, decided to cut my losses and just buy a few things. Heres the list: hobimaailm.ee/et/a/tamiya-cement-liim-40ml claypitrc.eu/en/a/st..sher-cold-dirty-grey claypitrc.eu/en/a/trumpeter-challenger-ii-1-35 . Gonna try weathering for the first time with the support of my mates gorby and martin oostrom. I know we're just strangers on the internet who have exchanged a few words but you've really made me feel like i can accomplish any model building dream i want. Thanks.
1 12 August, 16:21
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I'm not the best person to advise on weathering as I don't really know what I'm doing and don't really enjoy that stage - if I ever achieve a decent result it's always by accident. 😄
Danumurthi Manendra, a Scalemates member recently posted something that might help:
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And a lot of modellers think very highly of Uncle Night Shift:
Youtube Video
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Having said that, don't feel you have to produce award winning models. As long as you are enjoying yourself and you are happy with your finished model, that's all that matters.
Have fun with you purchases. 🙂
12 August, 16:48
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A very long time ago I built a Trumpeter Challenger probably related to this kit, it looked like this when finished: [img1]
I wish you good luck. It's better to seal the decals and not have them peeling off like the one on my dozer blade when you start weathering.
13 August, 07:00
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The trouble is that many of the weathering tutorials will assume you have an aribrush. It is possible to weather well without and airbrush, maybe look on Youtube to see if there are any suitable videos which may help.
13 August, 08:24
August 12, 2024
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I don't understand how more skilled modellers have multiple sets that they're working on at once. Like don't you have a budget? Don't you have other things to do? Don't you have a job to go to??? I build like one model every other, sometimes every month.
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I am not a great modeler and I am not productive at all. Turns out, I like scale modeling very much, but mostly when I am bored.
Turns out, even though I do like fixing kits and making improvements, I would rather have scale model kits requiring little to no fixing.
Slowly but surely, still I get more and more practice. A recent "halleluja" moment was when I learned about this thinner mix for my Vallejo paints, using an airbrush, no more tip dry, also learned to use both my 0.35 (better for putting paint onto intricate details) and my 0.5 airbrush guns (so much more paint flow).
My kit stash size is starting to get rediculous. I also like investing into new tools, something I couldn't do before, couldn't afford it.
There seems to be some people, other than me, putting together and seemingly frequently completing very nice ship models, even including some ocean diorama, most impressive. 🙂
Some people seem willing to spend a lot of money on aftermarket parts, I can't justify doing that beyond some limit. I can't buy a large amount of 3d crew figures for a 1:350 ship, beyond some amount, it just seems way too expensive.
12 August, 13:58
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Having a fulltime job at 47, with a relatively high salary gives me some money to burn on hobbies.
12 August, 15:09
August 11, 2024
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I have an insane idea. When i get back to tallinn im going to my local hobby shop, buying a leopard 2a7 (if i have the budget and the store has it 🙁 ) then buy a fake grass plate and some minifigs. Then smash it all together and make a moc. I know it sounds boring but im 12 and this is my first ever moc so even just this is a big deal for me (sorry for rambling)
11 August, 19:21
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Hobbymaailm only has the 2a6 from Tamiya. Not cheap.
For kitbashing, this is your cheapest option? hobimaailm.ee/et/a/1-35-tamiya-t-62a
Enjoy the journey!
11 August, 20:08
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Wish i could buy interesting models like the ones i see on here. But since im so young i cant buy them from the internet and i live in estonia so the model/hobby shops that there are few and far between
11 August, 14:39
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I can't look in your wallet, but shipping from Poland to Estonia is around €10.
If your age is an issue, be nice to some adults around you 😉
11 August, 15:17
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I mean i can give you a rundown on whats in my wallet
My ID
My library card
My debit card
My biking licence
One 20 euro bill
One 10 euro bill
Two 2 euro coins
And a picture of a baby duck
11 August, 17:08
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The comments on my MX4A1 'build' have singlehandedly restored my faith in humanity. Ya'll are so wholesome and nice, i wish i could hug all of you
11 August, 17:03
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додао је нови фотоалбум.
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Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 i built with my uncle![View album, image #1 View album, image #1](/albums/img/7/0/8/1783708-144821-29-720.jpg)
1:72
Пројекат: Revell 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10
Scratchbuilt
3 11 August, 09:04
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Looks like it's been well played with like I did with my models when I was a kid. That's good for a six year old. No photos were ever taken of my childhood builds (I didn't have a camera) but I suspect they were a similar standard - and I was a teenager, not six.
11 August, 13:01
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Yeah it has been well played with 6 years of missle dodging and troop hunting
11 August, 13:58
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I wanna post a few pictures of my recently completed tamiya 1/32 F-14A (VF-154) but i feel like ill get laughed out of this community due to the sub par quality of my model
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I posted a snap-tight kit with stickers instead of decals...a true horror piece.🙂 Post all your builds to see your skill progression over time. 😉 I need to update one of my builds with new photos of a destroyed model thanks to my kitty.
11 August, 06:11
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i think thay probably better than my 1/48 tomcat, basically I used white paint instead of putty 😄 😄 you can not even see if detail was raised or engraved 😄 😄
11 August, 13:37
August 10, 2024
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It might just be me but 1/72 and anything smaller than 1/72 (planes only) is just a toy but anything bigger feels like a true model you put your heart and soul into :/
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Yeah english isnt my first language and im dyslexic. But thanks for being a good sport about it man. The world needs more people like you 👍
10 August, 09:51
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I would have been a bit more gentle with my reply if I had know your age, so I'm sorry. English is an easy language to inadvertently offend someone...the British have been doing it for centuries. 😄
10 August, 10:00
August 9, 2024
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Does anything happen to decals if you leave them in water for too long? I left a decal into water for 10 minutes because i forgot about it and now im scared its going to break
9 August, 03:36
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It won't break unless the decal is too old and brittle before immersion. However the decal glue is gone and you need to apply Microset or equivalent before placing the decal.
9 August, 05:16
August 4, 2024
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