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Tiger I (2) Box Early + Late/Late Command/Michael Wittmann + 1/16 Michael Wittmann
Takom 1:35
2201W 2024 Набір моделей 13 September, 06:40
MiniArt 1:35
ModelKidA short unbox review and notes:
Box has the wrong EAN code printed on it (5903852020354).
Included instructions manual is a mess:
- lots of typos and errors
- wrong color codes
- erroneous color/markings illustration with wrong decal numbers
Sprues are the same as (similar to) Italeri models 840, 841 and 848 (see sprue names).
This model can be made into single or twin seater version (although there's only one pilot name and one crew name decal). These name decals are in the older design (see decal image).
The clear sprues are included twice for some reason. And the D sprue seems to include only parts (pylons, fuel tanks and weapons) that are not installed on the Thunderbirds' F-16s during shows.
Cons:
- bad instructions manual (especially the color and decal references)
- light grey sprues (instead of white)
- no pilot figure (even though the Thunderbirds helmet decal is included twice on the sheet)
Pros:
- full kit for single or twin seat build (maybe unintentional)
- spare set of transparent canopy sprues
There seems to be a another version with the same EAN, but very little information is given on the official website (mistercraft.eu/en/st..underbirds-1-48.html). This could be its predecessor or a rebox. Either way, the boxart is slightly different.
12 September, 16:33
SmokeSo, a typical MisterCraft kit then? Wouldn't be surprised if the decals also fall apart as soon as they come close to water.
12 September, 18:13
ModelKidHaven't tried it yet.. haha
Will update my comment after the build.
Any tips or suggestions to minimize mistakes/frustrations.? I read quite some negative opinions on Mistercraft kits, but since I'm still a beginner and the price was ok, I figured it would be fine.
12 September, 18:18
SmokeI haven't built this specific kit from them but I have built the 1:72 version as well as a few others from them (Caravelle, MiG-15, F-22). Be sure to clean the sprues before starting, there tends to be mold release agent residue that will affect painting. Make sure to do plenty of dry fitting and have putty nearby for the inevitable gap filling, as well as tools to sand down/cut/shape parts to the right size. Some parts may be bent: Use warm water to bend them back into shape. Don't bother too much about it looking accurate as it'll be very difficult to achieve. There may also be parts listed in the instructions that are not present on any sprues. For the decals I can't really recommend anything other than trying to be very gentle and hoping they survive. On the plus side, I got low quality and incomplete decals with the Caravelle but reaching out to their support got me a hand-written envelope with a new better sheet a few weeks later.
Their kits may be cheap, but they're still not really worth it.
13 September, 06:40
Aleš Štikaдодав новий фотоальбом.
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Hawker Tempest Mk. V Revell (Special Hobby) Fl/Lt Pierre Clostermann
1:32
Проект: Hawker Tempest Mk. V
23 31 January 2023, 15:50
JohnI forgot to say, the figures are excellent too. Aleš, did they come with the kit and also, was the riveting present or did you add that? I do not need anything more in my stash, but a big-scale Tempest surely is tempting...
4 September, 13:50
Aleš ŠtikaThank you very much for the praise. The rivets on the model are this nice already in the kit. I sprayed the markings using masks. The decals were used only for squadron markings.
12 September, 18:24
Frank Spahrдодав новий фотоальбом.
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HMS Cleopatra completed
1:350
The vessel is shown in a moderate sea state, but without a really dramatic effect. To me, it´s more pleasing and effecti...
Проект: HMS Cleopatra
15 22 May 2021, 13:12
TreehuggerI am sure I looked at the wip photos some time earlier, but I am wondering: How do you shape the bigger wave frequencies, and how do you shape the smaller wave frequencies?
22 May 2021, 13:24
Frank SpahrThanks a lot to you all, much appreciated! I produce the wave patterns of my bases by heat application only. I use a gas burner (only with proper ventilation and very carefully!) to shape the troughs of the waves, after marking the approximate shape of the hull on the foam board. Having done the wave pattern, I only then cut the base to size and only then make the cutout for the hull.
22 May 2021, 13:37
Frank SpahrDanke Euch! Ja, Styrodur aus dem Baumarkt, so dünn wie es zu kriegen ist. Habe seit letztem Jahr ein Schneidegerät dafür, das hilft sehr.
22 May 2021, 15:24
Frank SpahrMaking Waves 3 | Album by Frank Spahr (1:350-700)
Habe gerade Bilder vom Schneidegerät in das Album "Making waves pt. 3" eingefügt.
22 May 2021, 15:39
Roland SachsenhoferFantastic work!! I feel impressed and inspired looking at your wonderful pictures, marvellous work!
12 September, 17:49
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)додав новий фотоальбом.
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EDUARD FW190A-8/R2 FULL BUILD SINGLE STEPS
1:72
Проект: EDUARD FW190A8/R2
66 21 February, 19:34
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Welcome and thanks for your motivating words @Alec . First time I use something 3D printed and until now I enjoy it ☺️
25 February, 16:41
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Welcome @Nicolas, @ Rui and @DerMattes - thanks for your interest in this build 😊
26 February, 14:59
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)A small update here ... engine took my a while to get fitted in the fuselage. Didn´t work precisely enough so I got paid off when I tried to put the engine in. Anyway I solved it somehow without any major visible impact.
11 March, 20:42
RuiI gotta. say that I really appreciated there build posts that people share; its a real treat to see a bunch of plastic and such come together into a masterpiece! I learn so much from watchings.
11 March, 23:46
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Welcome @Skyhiker - thanks for your interest on this build @Rui thanks for your kind words, even if I don´t think that anybody can learn much from my work .... but this is exactly what this stunning community is for ... I learned so much from people´s builds here ...
12 March, 08:09
Alec KGlad you solved the hurdle. Any ideas why the engine did not fit, or what the issue was?
12 March, 12:37
Bruce Huxtable1:72? I would have trouble with those tiny PE part of it were 1:32!! Well done on your precise work.
12 March, 13:04
J35JGreat work Thomas!
Really impressed of your clean build and how you apply thiny amount of glue on all delicate small PE parts without creating a mess.
12 March, 13:16
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)thank you all for your kind words - I really appreciate that and this motivates me to constantly push myself out of the comfort zone .... thanks thanks thanks!!!! @Neuling: I know your skills so I´m really glad you came around my build: the answer is patience and a glass of good wine 😆 @Alec: as you can see the engine comes in a lot of tine parts and I didn´t pay enough attention when removing the print support and grinding the parts down properly. This resulted in a too long engine assembly. Lucky my I always spend a lot of time on dry-fits so I recognized it before starting to glue it in. Almost complete front end is made of printed parts and slightest deviations result that engine cowlings won´t fit together. Not a must to have them completely align when you show them open but I want to paint the all in one and then open the cowlings once done ...
12 March, 17:59
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)@Neuling … who drinks beer in glasses? 😂 but I guess it will work
12 March, 21:02
Trez MackenzieWhat was the cause of engine fitting? I have just got the engine pack. Any advice?
Ah, I read your previous post. It seems that most folk seem to buy these things as an aesthetic object so hats off for taking this on!
4 April, 15:39
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)@Trez: as you may have seen in previous comments, the most important thing is to really carefully sand all components down. Tend to say do a little more. There are many components coming together (assembled engine itself, manually modified fuselage, printed cowlings, ... ) and should fit properly in the end to avoid any gaps or twists in the final assembly. I think it would be tricky even in bigger scale. 1/72 scale has no mercy in this complex assembly of the plane front end. I managed it, but didn´t upload any pictures here so stay tuned 😊
5 April, 06:28
Sergej IFollowing! 👍, great job with cockpit and engine so far.
I have the exact same setup for an F-8 Würger in the shelf 🙂
5 April, 06:38
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)@Trez: I will share some when I´m back - currently traveling and far away from my bench. @Sergej: thanks for your positive feedback, I hope my experiences on this build help to make yours a little bit more straight forward 😆
5 April, 17:28
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)After a longer break on this I was finally able to restart on this build. Main engine components placed in fuselage, rivets added (as much as possible on this scale) and hydraulic tubes adde to landing gear. Now a bit of tedious work ... sanding and preparation for primer. Not much but in tricky places.
25 June, 19:39
Frank BrzobohatyGreat job, not the easiest in 1:72 scale is it Thomas? but it is rewarding when completed!
26 June, 16:21
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Thanks @Frank!! Indeed it was a challange, especially when working with these resin parts for the first time. But as you say, I hope it will be rewarding once the Würger is done 🤷♂️
26 June, 18:03
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Thanks @Jürgen. Working on the main paints already … German camouflage in 1/72 is a challenge 🤣
14 July, 07:03
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Many thanks @Shar! Appreciate it. I used the one and only (for me) Mr. Surfacer 1500.
14 July, 08:09
Shar DipreeYes, I like to use that too (Mr. Surfacer ). What gun, nozzle size and pressure do you spray with?
14 July, 08:18
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Good choice 👍 I apply the primer with a H&S Evolution, 0.4mm nozzle and about 1-1.2bar pressure. Thinning ratio about 40/60
14 July, 13:38
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Last weeks I was fighting ... fighting with myself to keep this model from trashing it. Almost by accident I learned that I planned to build it not historically correct. This plane didn't have cowling MG's, but everything was planned to display them. So I had to make a decision and decided to go historical correct and change parts on an almost completely painted model.
It was a fight in 1/72 ... some imperfections I successfully ignored in earlier building stages now payd off and made it really hard for me. It's not perfect yet and it won't be perfect ever, but I have some ideas to improve the remaining imperfections.
Definitely not a competition model anymore...
22 August, 07:22
Trez MackenzieThe one thing that is always gained is experience. That will come in handy for the next build and so on!
I would encourage you to get this bird over the finish line! 🫡
22 August, 08:19
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)@Trez: fully agree - and from this build I learned A LOT … I will finish this build for sure … some small corrections on misleading edges to be done and then I can go on with touch ups and clear coat to let the fun begin - decals and weathering 💪
22 August, 13:56
SkyhikerThis kit looks pretty decent. It seems a lot better than the Revell kit. Were there any problem areas?
22 August, 14:30
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)The eduard kit is close to perfection - all issues I had were selfmade. The only concern, but a really small one is the orientation of the langing gear bay components. You have to be careful and put the parts together carefully almost by eye. If you dont put them in exact position it will lead to gaps between upper wing and fuselage (at least on one side). There could be better positioning. But nothing to worry ir you work precisely
22 August, 16:44
Juergen KlinglhuberGo for it. We all are exited to see it passing the finish line despite all issues. 👍
6 September, 19:24
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Thanks @Jürgen and @Skyhiker! Appreciate it. Decals are applied and final (or maybe not final, we will see) matt varnish also. She is ready for the oil party 🙂
12 September, 18:08
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Many thanks @Frank and @DerMattes - I really appreciate it and to be honest I did not expect this result when I think back to the times where she was close to land in the trash … happy that I didn't 💪
13 September, 06:32
Davy Vosдодав новий фотоальбом.
83 9 January, 09:03
Patrick HagelsteinNice additions and cool colors in the cockpit! They liven up the basis kit parts substantially.
13 February, 15:39
RonaVery impressive built! I think the most noticeable issue of the academy kit is the main landing gear. The legs are way too long (2mm) and the MLG doors are too massive. But this is relatively easy to fix. Following!
16 February, 19:41
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)I think I´ll take a seat here my friend 🙂 good progress 👍
13 March, 07:30
Michael KohlI like your efforts at detailing and painting. Mottling and oils lead to a good overall effect.
1 July, 04:24
Mr DDo you use copper wire??
I was watching a YouTube vid and the guy was using the wire out of sandwiches bag ties, you know the type they twist to hold new electric cables ect.
It looked ideal for simulating wiring n break lines ect.
Nice job on the seatbelt's looking good 👌
7 July, 23:00
Mr DBrilliant job👌 made a really nice model out the Academy kit.... With all the extra effort you put in.
Very impressive 👍👍👍
10 September, 18:55
TH SCALE MODELS (Thomas Haberl)Amazing result!! Congratulations to this outstanding build Davy! 👏
13 September, 06:30
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