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Ok, here's my entry into the GB. I'm almost done the Dingo so will diving right into this Here's the scheme I'm going for. Best part is there's no OVM tools. I hate doing all those little clasps.
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1/35 Italeri STAGHOUND Mark One
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in D-Day 75th Anniversary Group Build
Zooming right along there Martin Monty, eh? Any relation to the field Marshal? -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Ok, the fenders are now on. I then added the lights and started on the armoured viewports. -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I think that was so the driver's feet could fit between the front wheels. Maybe that's where Lamborghini got the idea to offset the pedals in the Countach. -
1/35 Italeri STAGHOUND Mark One
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in D-Day 75th Anniversary Group Build
Great progress Martin! Although i thought the purple horse (cat?) thingys were neutral at that time of the war? Carl -
1/35 Italeri STAGHOUND Mark One
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in D-Day 75th Anniversary Group Build
Ernie, you forgot to add "Pick two" -
1/35 Italeri STAGHOUND Mark One
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in D-Day 75th Anniversary Group Build
Guilty as charged! But I think it's more like your Staghound would eat my Dingo. Here's a size comparison of the two. And yes, they're both 1/35. -
Eduard/Hasegawa P-40N on the bench
BlrwestSiR replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Your paintwork is always so crisp and neat John. Carl -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Jeff! There's definitely a lot of parts in the box for something so small. But so far it's all fit fit together so I can't really complain. -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I think the kit has decals for one of these. -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
When I think of a Dingo, I think of Mad Max's dog from Road Warrior. -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Martin! There's a silly amount of detail crammed into the kit. And there isn't even an engine. -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
The Miniart instructions don't have any colour recommendations for the interior so I used ones from the Tamiya 1/48 kit. Basically everything is green with leather seats . I used Ammo acrylic SCC1A for the interior followed by a dry brushing with Tamiya weathering pastels. All closed up. With that done, I attached it to the chassis. And that's it for the moment. I'm enjoying the build much more this time around. Carl -
Miniart Dingo Mk1B scout car
BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Here's the cab under assembly. There's a crazy number of parts in here. The driver's seat is 7 parts alone. Being an open topped vehicle, most of it will be visible. Next up was the suspension and drivetrain. Again, a silly number of parts. This is where I gave up on my first try. This time I pulled it off I think. -
Ok, I couldn't wait for the D-Day GB to start and got a bit ahead of myself. This is the Miniart Dingo scout car. I tried to build one a few years ago and have up after seeing the number of parts involved in the suspension. That first try got binned but I still had a second one in the stash. So I figured I'd try again.
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What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Thanks for the guide Bill. I've only tried this a couple times so your chart will be a great reference. Carl -
What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Man, some would call that a wish list! I'm just as bad so I can relate. Carl -
What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
That's really coming along nicely Harv! -
Sounds like you had a great time. Getting away from it all can be so therapeutic. Carl
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Ho229 at the Udvar-Hazy Center
BlrwestSiR replied to JeroenPeters's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Wow, amazing results there Jeroen! Carl -
Eduard/Hasegawa P-40N on the bench
BlrwestSiR replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I'll be following along as well. I want to do one of these in RCAF colours. Carl -
I got the bottom seam filled and leveled. You might be able to see the stress marks on the fuselage from the warping. There was also the crack to fix so they're all done now. I next started on installing the engine covers. For once, the panels fit fine in the closed position. Now to do a re-scribe and it'll be time to add the smaller details.
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Not your fault. I took a bit of artistic license on the seats, ok maybe a lot. Just was fed up with the PE and wanted to make some progress.