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  1. Other than a Reedoak Rubber Composite figure, is there anywhere else making them and that are available (and high quality)???

    Reason: Looking for a figure for my 1/18 AV-8B Harrier

    Thanks in advance for your response....

  2. I thought it was long over due to post some of my work over the last few years that were not large scale armor or aircraft. Thanks for looking...

    Various Figures

    1/48

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    1/18

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    1/18 Hoplite Figure

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    120mm Top Gun Pilot

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    Civilian Vehicles

    1/20 Auto Union

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    1/16 Thomas Flyer

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    1/18 Willys Gasser

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    1/24 Lola F3000

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    1/48 Motorcycles

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    1/18 Nissan R3

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    1/12 Ferrari 2002

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    1/12 Ferrari F1

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    1/12 Matra Jackie Stewart

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    1/12 McLaren F1

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    1/20 Tamiya Porsche 935

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    1/20 MPC McLaren Can-Am racer

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    1/18 Tamiya Porsche

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    1/12 Revell F40 converted to LM specification

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    1/12 Yamaha with Kenny Roberts (Sr.) 

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    1/16 Tony Nancy Top Fuel Racer

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    1/14 Lotus (scratch build)

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    Aircraft 

    1/48 Comanche

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    1/72 Flying Boxcar Stinger Gunship

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    1/144 A-10 Warthog

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    1/78 C130 Gunship

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    Other...

    1/48 Lunar Lander

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    Egg Build Tiger

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  3. I read through all the string and find some of the "other" hobbies amazing. Those who like weapons and shooting look to have some impressive stuff. The few pilots we have are over the top. A while back I was contemplating starting a new hobby of restoring a military 1:1 vehicle but costs and dedicated storage were a little too steep. My wife and I inherited her fathers coin and precious metals collection but it was already so large that we sold most of it to other collectors and just kept the ones valuable or sentimental to us. I guess with my wife and I both in our 60's now and still taking care of our 25 year old special needs son, that takes most the time and is much more than any hobby (it's actually a blessing). 

    So what are my other hobbies other than modeling? 

    - Playing percussion in a regional concert orchestra, at home in a small studio, and in a progressive Christian church setting. The set I use at church is made by Yamaha while the one at home is by Pearl. Started playing at 8yr old. Played professionally beginning at 15. Its been over 55 years and still enjoying it as much as ever. Also play conga's and other auxiliary percussion. 

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    - Motorcycling, both one up and with my son.

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    - And my last would be collecting and shooting firearms. some of them include: (sorry no pictures)

          Colt custom shop AR15, Delta HBAR National Match, Competition rifle (100 - 1000 yard matches)

          CZ Model 452 bolt action target rifle in .17 HMR (short range varmint hunting)

          Mauser 98K in 8mm (just for fun)

          Norinko AK-47 (fun)

          Ruger Red Lable 12 ga O/U Trap and Skeet

          P08 1942 BYF Luger matching numbers with all markings and stamps 80%+ (Black Widow)

          FNX tactical 45 cal with suppressor, tac light, and optic (home defense)

          Springfield Armory M1 Grand National Match 30-06 (1000 yard match)

          Ruger Mk-2 Competition Target (pin top and steel matches)

          Smith & Wesson 686 custom shop 8" target in 357 mag with scope (100 yard steel target match)

          and more.....

    We have a high-tech in-door range just 2 miles away, a 100 yd concrete bench range 10 miles away, and a mile range just over an hour away. I don't go actual hunting anymore, just sport and competition target shooting. I brought Jarrod (my son) out simple sheet shooting and 22 bench rest shooting last fall and he loved it. Well, I guess I do actual hunt (for ground hogs) on my brothers farm. Not to eat but to eliminate from pasture and planted fields. 

     

     

     

     

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  4. Just starting to break the box open on this one.

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    Also got the Quinta Studios cockpit and pilot figures. I'm not positive if it will be otherwise OOB or if it's going to be converted to an Erickson fire fighting crane. There is a file available for a 3d printer and decals, but I would have to find somebody with a printer as I do not have one. The civilian colors really make this thing stand out in a major way.

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  5. Thanks to all. Building this became a far greater challenge than it should've been. There were parts missing, incomplete or incorrect instructions, broken or missing parts (and I bought this new as a sealed kit?). Even trying to find the correct colors for the period armor was difficult. After it all, Jarrod and I are mostly happy with the results. Thanks again for looking in and providing your kind feedback....

    Ben 

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  6. Thanks everyone, and Mike to answer your question I think it tool around 7 months. Part of that was also waiting for some of the after-market items to arrive. Another significant time consumer was rework and multiple attempts or techniques after the first - second - or more times (smile). The research time alone was equal to the time building her. 

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  7. As we do every year, Jarrod (my special needs son) and I attended the annual IPMS, Region 4, Great Lakes, Model Show hosted by the Cast Eddie Rickenbacker Chapter in Columbus Ohio. The weather the day before the how was sunny and around 65. The morning of the show it was 24 and 4 inches of snow (C-R-A-P!). While we initially thought it would have an effect on attendance and contest participants.... it did not. That in itself goes to show you that the current dedication within our modeling community is good. 

    Registration was very easy and inexpensive. Once we were setting our models in the appropriate location (by subject, skill level, scale, period, etc.) for judging we could immediate see that this competition was going to be well represented in most all subjects, especially aircraft and armor with well over 50 models in these categories. We brought our 1/16 Sherman M4A3E8, the recently completed 1/35 Churchill AVRE, our 1/350 IJN Yamato, and the 1/24 4-4-0 General Steam Locomotive. 

    The competition area closed for judging promptly at 12:30 which allowed us to get lunch (at the venue, which was very good) and look around the vendor area. This year was strongly represented if you are one of the armor, aircraft, Gundam, or auto modelers. There were not any of the direct PE or resin vendors for detail after-market parts that were normally attending, but some was still available through regular model sellers.

    Judging and final awards were handed out well before 3:30. Here's were I normally say that I do not build my kits for competition standards. Many have heard me say that Jarrod and I build them for our selves but we would not be honest if we didn't say that positive or constructive feedback from peers isn't something we hope for. For us it's not in winning but instead discussing techniques and ideas with like minded modelers and just sharing the moment with the modeling community. This year we were lucky enough to finish with two second places; one for the Yamato and one for the 1/16 Sherman Easy Eight. With the level of competition we were really surprised on placing in anything as the skill level was very high this year.

    Speaking of modeling skill, as with every year, here are just some of the modeling in the competition. We hope you enjoy the photos and thanks for looking.

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    HARD and SOFT SKIN MILITARY:

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    HELICOPTER (not many this year?)

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    AIRCRAFT (all variants)

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    Fun was had by everyone seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and with fond experiences to remember. I did not take any photos of my entries as they have already been seen here in the forum. Also, sorry but for some reason I didn't take photos of any ships or subs (not many being shown). And I did not photo any of the 40 or more WW2 German armor models (can't explain why, just didn't....SORRY). 

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  8. Hey Rob, I really like that kit of the Alfa. Been thinking of getting that one since it first came out. Suppose this will be a great opportunity to see a Master Modeler at work on it. My recliner and popcorn are ready. 

    Went to a regional IPMS show last weekend. I tried but just couldn't help myself with regards to great prices on some kits I've always wanted. They are not the newest by far, but something about the 60 yr old child in me and prices made me get them. 



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    - - more 1/48 B-1B Eduard detail set (internal)

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    - Something totally different in 1/16 sculpted by JeffShiu Minatures

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    - Another item to build and detail that will go along with the SAS Jeep and Kubelwagen I've done.

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    - and a crew for the Sd.kfz.2 also by JeffShiu

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  9. Hello all.... I am posting this in a similar manner used when posting my USS Arizona build. Like the Arizona, most people already know about the little technical data and history of the actual IJN Yamato, so I will simply post my details.


    KIT: 

    1/350 IJN Yamato manufactured by Tamiya (old tool)

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    ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS USED DURING THE BUILD:

    - Lion's Roar Master Detail Kit #RS3501 (14 PE sheets, 4 brass prop screws, 28 brass barrels, metal anchor chain)

    - Very Fire IJN Ammo Boxes (Qty=30) #IJN04

    - Very Fire IJN Type 89 127mm 40cal Twin Gun sets (4 sets of 6) # IJN08

    - Very Fire IJN Type 96 25mm AA Gun sets (resin, Brass, PE) 16 sets IJN01

    - Veteran Models IJN Searchlight 16sets, #VTW35036

    - Veteran Models Deck Equipment Set (paravanes, deck winch, compass, etc. VTW35037

    - Alliance Modelworks WW2 triangular perforated gussets #NW35032

    - Fivestar PE for Signal Flag Rigging #FS351089

    - Fivestar General, Signal, and Bow Flags FS351094

    - Begemont WW2 IJN Flags and Aircraft Insignia #350-03

    - Hasegawa IJN Seaplane Set A #72140

    - Rainbow PE Set for IJN Seaplane #RB3517

    - Rainbow PE IJN Deck Rails for aircraft, torpedo #RB3559

    - BigBlueBoy WW2 IJN Warship Boats PE Set # N035032

    - Shipyardworks IJN Yamato Name Plate, Display B #NONE

    - Black Cat Models IJN 25mm Type 96 Triple  AA Guns (4 sets of 6) # AC350058d

    - Black Cat Models Cowl and Mushroom Vents #AC350086a

    - Hobby Lobby Door Knobs - Modified (used for mounting ship to plinth base)

    - CY Wood Veneer Self Adhesive Deck for IJN Yamato #CY350048 

    - Life Color IJN Navy Set 1 (six 22ml bottles) #CS36

    - Distilled Water and Windex (for thinning Life Color Paints)

    - Brass, plastic, aluminum rods, sheets, extrusions (various)

    - welding solder (.162, .031, .015) various lengths

    - Cements (CA glue, Testers clear glue, debonding agent, insta-set)

    - Brushes and applicators (various)

    - Hobby knife razor blades (many for PE alone)

    - Wet/dry sanding paper (various 320-2000 grit) 

    - Sew-ology clear nylon rigging thread #1254360

     

    RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

    - Battleships Yamato and Musashi (Anatomy of The Ship), by Skulski

    - Shipcraft 14 Yamato Class Battleships, by Steve Wiper

    - The Battleship Yamato (Super Drawings 3D), by Carlo Cestra

    - Tamiya Yamato Modeling Guide, by Takumi

    - 3D History DE, IJN Yamato, by Thomas Schmid 


    KIT SHORTFALLS, CORRECTIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS:

    - Poor two part main deck and main to crane deck fitting (corrected with wood deck and scratch components)

    - Hull portholes all molded shut (corrected by drilling out various portholes with bit and pin vise)

    - Inaccurate, incomplete, and poorly molded ladders, doors, stairs, and vents (removed and corrects with PE)

    - Poorly molded aircraft (disgarded, corrected with Hasegawa Seaplane Set A and PE)

    - Poorly molded in anchor chain (removed old, corrected with real scale chain)

    - Poorly molded hawes pipes and anchor locker holes (drilled, reshaped, PE, plastic)

    - Poorly molded barrels and design (discarded, scratch build with metal barrels)

    - Poorly molded detail on main guns (corrected with scratch and PE parts)

    - Inaccurate and poorly molded splinter shields and gun tubs (removed, replaced with PE, scratch work)

    - Removed round gun platforms on #2 & 3 main guns (replaced with hexagon PE platforms)

    - Removed plastic screen over aft aircraft deck winglets (replaced with PE)

    - Poorly molded and inaccurate signal flag boxes (modified signal flag platform to new shape with plastic sheet)

    - Poorly molded crane and catapults (discarded, replaced with PE, and scratch items)

    - Boat mounts incorrect and poor mold (removed, replaced with PE and scratch items)

    - Rear gun platform missing (corrected with with PE, resin, and scratch items)

    - Boats and barges lack any detail (corrected with PE and scratch items)

    - Poorly molded aircraft trolley rails and carousels (removed and replaced with PE)

    - Incomplete exhaust and intake vents (removed molded in detail and replaced with PE)

    - Radar arrays poorly molded and inaccurate (removed and replaced with PE)

    - Missing 21 door locations found in research (added with PE)

    - Missing 24 ladders throughout ship (added with PE)

    - Missing 6 cowl vents on deck and rear range finder (added resin items)

    - Replaced kit Type 89 127mm twin 40 cal guns, Type 96 25mm AA Guns, 25mm Type 96 Triple Mount AA Guns

    - Created blast Bags for 15.5cm gun turrets

    - Removed all kit stairs and replaced with PE

    - Replaced exhaust funnel walkway with custom PE

    - Added sheet plastic to rear fire control structure for access panels and walkway 

    - Added handrail around aft crane deck pit (from spares)

    - Added elevated walkways inside hanger deck (from spares)

    - Created brass finial mounts for ships base

    - Created catwalk for rangefinders in front of exhaust funnel (from scratch)

    - Cut out signal platform side wings and added PE rails

    - Poorly molded degaussing cable on hull (removed and replaced with multi part PE)

    - Added 22 ammo boxes that were missing in kit with Veryfire after-market items

    - Replaced ships spot lights with Veteran Models and PE sets

    - Replaced kit trolleys with PE sets

    - Replaced kit bow and stern flag masts with scratch metal and solder

    - Modified two boats into Captain's Launches

    - Stained wood veneer deck with Tamiya black panel line wash and added to model

    - Created hybrid hose reel sets from kit, PE and solder

    - Rigged with EZ Line nylon thread

    - Created shipping crates and placed in aircraft pit on crane deck

    - Cut, Sanded, Painted wood plinth to mount name tags and ship on

    - added after-market flag decals to foil; shape them, then attached to main antenna array

    And now I present my corrected IJN Yamato. It is shown as a presentation model and not as an authentic time and date build. I found that the more I read, the more inconsistencies I found. The more images I intensely scrutinized the more I found differences that I could not validate to a specific period. Thus I decided to add all three types of aircraft ever stationed on the IJN Yamato. It is extremely doubtful that all three were ever on the ship at the same time and in some cases one replaced the other. The rigging, while somewhat accurate, is not 100% complete. The color I chose to paint the overall model is UA 646 Maizuru Grey as it was the closest I could find to match the few color photos. However, I'm relatively confidant that some will tell me it is not the exact color of the ship; that is why I call it a display model.

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    As always, constructive comments welcome, and thanks for following the build thread.

    Ben / DRUMS01

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  10. MODEL: Churchill Mk IV AVRE with SBG Bridge
    KIT: AFV Club
    SCALE: 1/35

    AFTER MARKET:

    - MiniArt British Tank Crew # 35332
    - Rest-Cast Churchill Stowage #2
    - Beadsmith S-Lon TEX210 Medium Weight Nylon Woven Cord
    - Master Models 7.92mm BESA Brass Machine Gun Barrel
    - Various Brass, Solder, Steel, and plastic stuff

    MODIFICATIONS:

    - adjusted forward tank suspension for bridge load
    - modified rear sprocket retainer (kit # missing)
    - added S-Lon cord to winch spool
    - created barrel spring (kit # missing)
    - scratch built intake and exhaust vent support rods (kit # broken)
    - modified tow cable retention hooks on tank (kit too short)
    - replaced front MG barrel with brass defined part
    - modified all cable connections with aluminum sleeves
    - scratch built "T" hook for cable bridge linkage
    - added pioneer tools and fire extinguishers (missing in instructions)
    - added forward driving lights (missing in instructions) 
    - added exhaust retention bracket (missing in instructions)
    - created PE tow cable stowage channel (kits incorrect)
    - added figure helmet and TC microphone cables
    - added Tamiya tape for goggle straps
    - added all aftermarket items

    REFERENCES:

    - Tank Encyclopedia on-line
    - Imperial War Museum on-line
    - Wikipedia on-line
    - Churchill Infantry Tank, by David Fletcher
    - Churchill Tank, Haynes, by Nigel Montgomery

    PAINTS and STUFF:

    - Rustoleum black primer base
    - LifeColor Dark Green No.# 24, B.S. # 381 
    - Various Vallejo, Tamiya, and Testors MM Colors
    - Vallejo European Thick and Splash Mud
    - Life Color Skin Tone Set
    - Tamiya Panel Liner
    - Various Pastels

    SUBJECT: this model replicates the Churchill Armored Vehicle Royal Engineers (AVRE) with Small Box Birder (SBG) Bridge of the 5th Assault Regiment, Royal Engineers, 79th Armored Division, late 1944.

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    Thanks for looking!

    Ben and Jarrod

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  11. MANUFACTURER: MPC
    SCALE: 1/25
    AGE: Kit Molded in 1982

    MODIFICATIONS:

    - display base modified with ballast. scale rock, and vegetation
    - all gold plated plastic (80%) discarded and replaced with real brass
    - cab interior scratch built plumbing, gages, and and controls
    - various operating rods added from scratch
    - drive wheel yellow stripes added
    - tool box created and tools added
    - oil can, lantern, wrench, and jack added in or around cab
    - hinges added to tender floor plate
    - gas filament added to drive light
    - over 100 nut and/or bolt heads added throughout
    - scratchbuilt valve rods, water valve controls, and steam bleeders

    PAINTS and COLOR:

    - Tamiya, Testors, Vallejo colors
    - pastels, pigment, and water colors used for wear and aging

    REFERENCES

    - Wikipedia - The General 4-4-0 Stem Locomotive
    - Federal Railroad Commission
    - Library of Congress
    - Baldwin Locomotive Works
    - The Southern Museum (location of actual locomotive)

    PRO's:

    - great modeling subject
    - interesting war story behind real locomotive
    - nice scale makes impressive display piece when finished

    CON's:

    - very poor mold quality (out of register, flash, ejection pin marks)
    - right and left angles on parts were not square making correct fit difficult
    - soft detail on chassis and cab details
    - some parts molded incorrectly, incomplete, or not at all
    - terrible decals (most likely due to age)

    NOTE: The kit is not in the configuration or colors of the locomotive as it was during the civil war's "Great Train Race". 

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    The kit is similar to the train currently sitting in the Southern Museum. In the 1870s, the General was completely rebuilt, it had received a new pilot, boiler, and other components. Most notably, its three dome configuration was reduced to two domes, and its Radley-Hunter style balloon stack was replaced with a diamond stack, as the engine had been converted to burn coal. Indeed, the rebuilt engine had little resemblance to its original form. The locomotive was originally built to the southern states standard rail gauge of 5 ft (1,524 mm). After a change to the northern states gauge was mandated by June 1, 1886, the General was converted to be compatible with the U.S. Standard Gauge of 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm).

    The kit was built my me and my special needs son over a span of several months (July 24th till October 9th). After many ups and downs we present our version of the "General" Steam Locomotive.

     


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    Thanks for looking, comments welcome!

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  12. This aircraft was built by my special needs son and I (Jarrod and Ben respectively) and represents a "what if" Arado AR196-B single main float variants that was dispatched to Italy for duty in the Mediterranean. The aircraft did not arrive with any weapons in the wings, only the German 7.92mm shooting through the engine cowling, so they (we) added 7.7mm Breeda Italian MG's in each wing. The camouflage is a disrupter cross hatched line effect, as shown comonly on the Savoia Marchette SM79 schemes during the period. We know it is not perfect, but it is a decent looking 2 foot model. 

    Constructive comments welcome as I read them to my son who enjoys them a lot.

    Thanks for looking!

    Brand: Revell
    Scale: 1/32
    Paint: Vallejo, MIG, Tamiya, and Testors

    Other Items:
    - Kit World 3d printed seat harnesses
    - Master Model machined machine guns with PE sight
    - Eduard canopy mask
    - Verlinden printed battle maps
    - Aerobonus Stuka pilot and gunner figures (modified for this aircraft)
    - Quickboost resin open port exhaust ends
    - Trumpeter riveting tool on wings and fuselage
    - Alley Cat replacement canopy set
    - Eduard propeller and spinner
    - Master Models 7.7mm Breeda Italian MG barrels in wings
    - Guitar string used for cable wire bracing the floats
    - Kit World Decals set for an Italian Dornier DO-335A
    - Hungarian Aero Decals for the Italian Fiat CR-42
    - Eduard spinner masking spiral rings
    - Custom 6 inch round wood base with routed edge
    - Custom photo image of Italy added to display base
    - modifications using brass, aluminum, resin, and solder


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  13. Been a member here for long time but only sporadically active . Completed by my special needs son and I over a 7 month period. Kit replicates the tank "Attila" of the 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, Harz Mountains, Germany, April 1945. 

    Your feedback is encouraged as Jarrod really enjoys me reading him your responses.

    MODEL: Sherman M4A3E8 "Easy Eight"
    SCALE: 1/16
    MANUFACTURER: Andy's Hobby Headquarters (TACOM)
    PAINTS: Tamiya, Testors M-Master, Vallejo, MIG, Artist oil free pastels, water color pencils.

    Along the way, there were several aftermarket and scratch items added:

    - Peddinghaus 1/16 US Uniform Insignia and Division Officer Badges 
    - Archer (90mm - 1/4) Photorealistic Human Eyeball Decals
    - 1/16 Scale US Tank Accessory Set C K Ration Boxes
    - Peddinghaus 1/16 .30 Cal M19A1 Ammo Can & .50 Cal M2 Ammo Box Markings WWII
    - 1/16 Allied Tank Bits #3 - 16-ATB-03 - For Shermans
    - MIG 7168 Flesh Tone Paint Set
    - Vallejo Rust and Chipping Effects Paint set
    - 1/16 Sherman Tank Crew (resin four figure set from China)
    - Various shades of Vallejo Textured Mud Paints
    - All straps, slings, and tie-downs made from scratch using lead foil and PE spares
    - Scratch built microphone sets and helmet cords for tank crew
    - Scratch built lower torso's for the driver and hull machine gunner.
    - Forearms and hands added to driver and hull gunner 
    - Scratch built fuel and water can holders (field modifications)
    - Scale rope from hemp colored and used for tie-down of spares on upper hull
    - Other stuff I can't remember

    Without any more blabbering, here is what Jarrod and I are going to call the final results for our  muddy and battle hardened 1/16 Sherman M4A3E8 "Easy Eight". 


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    Thanks for checking it out.

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  14. Thank you very much BOMBER_COUNTRY, HARV, and GAZZAS, glad you like the results. I also provided the build like if you want to see all the problems and extra things tossed at the kit. It started as a labor of love, but quickly turned into a challenge, ok actually fight. I've built several Revival kits and I believe this one will be my last. Regardless, I'm glad it's done and at least to a level which can be displayed.

    You are absolutely correct LANDLUBBER-Mike, this is not one of Revival's best kits. For numerous reasons, I would only recommend this to an experience Revival modeler who likes challenges. As for the color, metal body Revival kits come pre-painted. Mine paint had imperfections as well as flash in it along with a large seam like what you would see in the fuselage of a poorly molded aircraft. So after stripping the paint I primed it with Tamiya primer then painter it with rattle can Krylon Aluminum. Believe me, it would've looked even more impressive if the clear coat did not have a reaction changing the metal aluminum finish to resemble a German Gray metallic finish. The finny thing is the final finish is much more accurate than the Revival color of the straight aluminum, so everything worked out. They only used the four rear tires in the European Hillclimb sessions of the Grand Prix series. 

    Thanks you too BELUGAWHALEMAN. T was drawn to the rear engine and dual wheels in the pre-WW2 period, but after doing my research on the actual cars, I was even more impressed with not on the vehicles, but also the drivers and race results. I provided a link to the build string which has some good information on the car, engine design, and driver.

     

    Till next time....

    Ben / DRUMS01

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  15. Thanks GazzaS; it took far longer than I thought it would, but I believe the finer details add another level of life to the build. Thanks so much for the kind words.

    Well LANDLUBBER - Mike, that is exactly what I hoped it would do, draw you in closer. I have a friend in another forum who helped authenticate many parts of the build through first hand experience and from family SAS history. Now that I have a German Kubelwagen and a British SAS Jeep I need to come up with something for the United States,.... hummm

    And wow back at you BELUGAWHALEMAN thanks for the interest and gracious remarks. What do you think, should I build something American?

    Thanks HARV, always good to hear from you. I take all comments and critiques, but like everyone else I enjoy the positive ones the best. Hope your doing well and modeling something? Aircraft I bet....

    My current build is a 1/32 Arado Ar 196-B seaplane from Revell. I hope to post the WIP on here soon.

    Sincerely, 

    Ben / DRUMS01

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  16. OK, I may have one of the longest bouts of procrastination of anyone in our forum. After my update last October, almost a year ago, the display / full conversion was not complete. There was still some special detailing, painting, pastels, and more that needed done. I can finally say that my conversion of the 1/18 toy die-cast Solido jeep is now finished. 

    Some of the items I've added include 30cal ammo cans, Thompson SMG, expended brass and metal links from the M2 50 cal. MG, and much more. Along with the numerous additions I finally had time to finish the detail painting and pastel work throughout the model. 

    And here is one of the top additions, an actual SAS unit crest/pin added to the base of the display. I feel it adds some partial authenticity to the build; I hope you like it as much as I do.

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    I wish I would've kept track of the various after market and scratch built additions added to the build because it was numerous. It is safe to say that every part of the initial toy keep has been modified or replaced. Tamiya, Vallejo, Model Master, MIG, and some obscure other paints were used. 

    If you look close I'm confident you will find many things that you didn't see in the initial build string stuffed in here. So enough blubbering, here is the final reveal of my SAS jeep. If you have questions, please don't hesitate in responding and I will answer the best I can. As always, your thoughts, remarks, critiques, constructive criticism are all welcome. 

    The build string can be found here:

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    Till next time, live laugh and love well. And until next time model something!

    Ben / DRUMS01

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  17. It seems like it's been a long time coming (at least for me) but the 36 Auto Union is ready for her final reveal.  Revival initially made all metal (almost all) kits like this being originally molded in the late 70's or early 80's. Normally the bodies come pre-painted and the wheels already spoked. This build was completely stripped to the metal and all seams and ejection marks filled. In addition, many, many items within the body have been sctatchbuilt including the dash and entire footwell. All of the kits hoses have been tossed and scale correct plumbing added based on source photos. The driver was a mix of three 1/20 and one 1/18 figure mashed together and shaped to fit the cockpit while holding the steering wheel and shifter. I could drag out the thread on every minute detail regarding the numerous scratch built or modified items, but I will let the images do the talking this time.

    Here is how the car looked after rubber was mounted and final details added under the front bonnet and rear engine cover. The car is fully plumbed and wired.

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    This provides a good view of the front suspension and grill. The thin grill spokes were black plastic that was highlighted with a silver permanent marker.

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    Here is the view that most every other racer saw when competing against it. You can also see that the seam through the body center is G-O-N-E.

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    In this photo you can see the determination on the drivers face, a man on a mission.

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    This is the flag man who was once a modern F1 team manager. I think the conversion turned out credible (IMHO).

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    And these are some neat photos at the family reunion, or should I say Family Auto-re-Union.

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    Distance cousins, but you can see the family DNA.

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    The display base after the remaining layers and details were added then the routed edges painted black.

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    This is my completed 1/20 1936 Auto Union molded by Revival. If you have followed the build thread found in FSM, ISM, and Open Wheeled Modeling Forums you will know the amount of scratch building, modifying, and build issues associated with this kit. Because of the mixed media, poor fit issues, difficult instructions, and in some cases extremely small parts, I would only recommend this kit to veteran builders that are experienced with older die-cast kits, and want to have a challenge. Nuff said, here it is: 

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  18. Broken wrist and two broken feet, and my hobby pit is in the basement, so not much going on for me except healing. Even if some of my stuff would be brought up stairs, it would still be very hard modeling with only one hand.

    I'll be back posting soon, until then I'm enjoying everyone else builds. 

    Ben / DRUMS01

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  19. I am finishing up something totally out of sorts for this site, a 1/350 Tamiya IJN Yamato. While it is the older generation kit, I did add the after market wood deck, full Lions Roar PE with brass barrels, anchors screws, etc. While it has ben a six month build, I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel. All I need to do now is rigging, weathering details, and small seaplanes.

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    Perhaps I will post in the "other.misc. stuff when done(?).

    Great looking builds by the way everyone!

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  20. I was walking around a chain store called Hobby Lobby and wandered into the clearance section to find a 1/12 model figure of the bounty hunter Boba Fett. It was one of only a couple Bandai items in the clearance area. So it was marked down 35% and then they had a flash sale in the model area of another 40% off. 


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    He will look good along with his partner, the Mandalorian (also got at a huge discount on him earlier this year)

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    While not epic, they are great deals that will allow me to branch out from my normal type of builds.

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  21. Actually, due to recent events, my mind has been on world events. Because of that I've been listening to a new play list:

     

    - Mike and the Mechanics: Silent Running (on Dangerous Ground)

    - Tears for Fears: Shout, and Everybody Wants to Rule the World

    - Toto; Home of the Brave, High Price of Hate

    - Dixie Chicks: Better Way, Not Ready to Make Nice

    - AC/DC: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

    - Alice Cooper: Go to Hell, and No More Mister Nice Guy

    - BonJovi: Blaze of Glory

    - Breaking Benjamin: I will not Bow, Never Again

    - Def Leopard: Undefeated

    - Eddie Money: Peace in Our Time

    - Extreme: Rest in Peace

    - Evanescence: Bring me to Life

    - Fireflight: Unbreakable

    - Halestorm: I Am the Fire

    - Lacuna Coil: Die and Rise

    - Little Texas: Kick a Little

    - Muse: Uprising

    - Nazareth: Hair of the Dog

    - Pat Benatar: All Fired Up

    - Richard Marx: Don't Mean Nothing

    - Scandal: The Warrior

    - Seal: Crazy

    - Starship: It's Not Over (Till It's Over)

    Still working on this list, it's a WIP.....

    Ben

     

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  22. I built this beast several years ago and had the same experience you have so far regarding the fit. My wings were also warped a little. I believe I used half a tube of contour putty to fix the fit and seams between the fuselage to wing and the fuselage four parts too. Take care on the landing gear as it can be difficult getting every wheel to sit on the ground too. It was a challenge but rewarding once completed. Your work is looking good so far, keep it up. What are you going to do for the panel lines? 

    Like I said, good work so far.... 

    Ben

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