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JeroenPeters

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  1. Large Scale Bday guys! Have a good one!
  2. Wow! Thnx dr-gn! I might try that place, but first I'll try Shapeways. I've had some of their stuff in my hands, and was amazed by the detail. Yes I could use real nuts and bolts, but I'd like to print several bosses. Axial, Heine, Garuda and add them to my stash, spares box and maybe send some to anyone who needs them Thnx again! Cheers, Jeroen
  3. Thnx Martin, Will do. Here's the finished boss. Need to check some more ref's. Not sure whether the smallest revolver cilinder was flush with the bigger one or not.
  4. Hi Guys, While trying to finish my DVII build, I'm also gathering intel and AM for this build. I ordered a wooden prop from Doug Craner, but will make the Garuda prop boss myself. I'm making the boss in 3D and will have it 3D printed. Here's what it should turn out like: Notice the securing wire going to the top right bolt? Here's where I'm at. Getting there. I'm making the back plate a little bit thicker. This will make the 3d model a bit sturdier, but i will sand it down thinner when it arrives
  5. Really Nice! The green looks good to me. You're showing the the old Hasegawa kit can still be turned into a great model!
  6. Wow Jeroen.. Impressive stuff... Another fine build to your name! Cheers, Jeroen
  7. THANK YOU! This is some amazing stuff... The preparations, the happy faces... and the very weathered look of the planes. Great stuff. Thnx Matt!
  8. Hi Kevin, That looks like a sweet title. I might get one, since I'm in the middel of this: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1225-wnw-fokker-dvii-fok/page-6 Cheers, Jeroen
  9. Oh wow... I'm working on a MkIX on and off and have the Maketar paint masks. If the result will be half as good I'll be as happy as a schoolboy. I love the modulated and worn effect. Thank you for taking us through this step by step! Cheers, Jeroen
  10. Oh yeah Kev!!!! That's it! Very cool start of a vignette with 'stopping power'!! Following this!
  11. Thnx Doug, that makes sense! Building the Silver Wings Hawker Hart soon... I'm gonna need some pointers.
  12. you know! I actually forgot that! I can add it with a fine white pencil... Or I'll leave it as is... Darn...
  13. Hi all, Here's my finished Me163B-1a in RAF colors. Based on these references: http://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/me163/vf241.htm In reality this particular captured example had it's MK108 cannons removed and also it's rocket engine. However: at what point this happened isn't to be found. This plane was being towed and tested as a glider. I used the Hasegawa Eduard PE set to spice things up. As all these parts seem to fit this kit really well, I can really recommend it. Also used the Master models pitot tube and added some missing details. All can be found here: http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/1510-132-rocket-science-me-163-meng/ Here are the pics:
  14. Wow! Thnx for that! Very useful. Looks like a museum for my bucket list too... Cheers, Jeroen
  15. Hi Guys, Diving right in with the Fokker E.IV! I've enjoyed building the Fokker E.III soo much, this was a no brainer. I love the worn effect on the cowling of Lt. Müller's plane, so that's what I'll be doing. Here's a link to Hans Müller's page on the Aerodrome forum: http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/germany/muller1.php In addition I will use the amazing resin Taurus engine, HGW seat belts and LMG08 (not LMG08/15) after market barrels. And off course a wooden Doug Craner prop! Cheers, Jeroen
  16. Oh... those are nice. Quite a welcome change from all the lozenge we've seen lately. Very colorful...
  17. Thnx Rick! Here's wishing you and your beautiful family happy holidays! Cheers, Jeroen
  18. 17 days??? I think i might be able to finish the interior in 17 days.. Amazing stuff Dave. Respect.
  19. And to you a Merry Christmas!
  20. Well... The Evolution uses a total different dual action push/pull button. As does the Infinity. When mastered these airbrushes will give you better control. I'm sure. Better? I don't think so. It's just matter of personal preference. Easier to use and clean? Yes. Check this Colani out:
  21. Now... that's what I call a review! What an amazing kit... I might even get one myself...
  22. Thnx Jonathan! Here's some better pics. Still a lot of weathering and finishing to do...
  23. Colani Airbrush Harder and Steenbeck Item # 124003 Available in the Netherlands for €207. For dealers around the world, please click this link for further information. Introduction When it comes to airbrushes I’m not to type to experiment. I own three airbrushes but always seem to fall back on my venerable trusty Tamiya trigger airbrush. The trigger enables me total control over the amount of paint I let through. I’m left handed, but not consistent. I’ll explain: I draw and write and airbrush with my left hand, but cut with scissors and use a computer mouse with my right hand. As a member of the local gun club I shoot right handed too. This means that my trigger finger is on my right hand. And the best control is on my left hand. The Tamiya trigger airbrush however seems to fit me best. So when I was handed this ergonomic Colani airbrush I was a bit sceptic. In the box: • nozzle 0.4 mm • color cup with lid 15 ml • universal spanner • two hand distance rings • additional integrated air connection for ultra-fine work The design Looking at this airbrush gives you the feel like it was left by a Klingon after the shooting of a Star Trek episode. Purple plastic and a visible free floating needle. This airbrush was designed 50 years ago by Luigi Colani. It really makes the airbrush fit your hand like a glove. The back part can rotate, making the fit even more adaptive. The distinctive single action trigger on top can be taken out and turned around so a lefty like me can use it. (See special tool that removes the trigger screw below.) This was the first thing I did. Still I sensed I lacked a bit of control like I have with a single trigger. Not knowing how to fix this, I visited my local airbrush store: Airbrush Services Almere. As a matter of fact the owner of the store was fixing a Colani airbrush when I walked in. I asked him for some pointers and advice. He told me the most important thing in getting control over the trigger is to add the „hand distance rings” that come with the airbrush. It’s important that your trigger finger is fully stretched when resting on the trigger. This gives you maximum control. In my case this meant adding both rings. The Colani airbrush is fitted with a fast coupling for the air hose. So that was another reason I needed to visit the Airbrush store. I bought one for € 14,50. Quite a practical little item I had not used before. No more unscrewing the air hose from my airbrush in the middle of a paint job causing… a mess. Just pull back the ring on the fast coupling to detach the air hose. So the below shown quick release coupling is not included with the set. What also strikes on this airbrush is the enormous 15 ml paint cup. I will never ever have the need to fill this up completely, so I bought a smaller 5 ml cup (€ 9,90). The large paint cup gives away a little on the characteristic of this airbrush. With it’s 0,4 mm needle it’s not specially suited to spray those really thin fine lines. This brush is great for spraying larger camo areas and middle fine work. But! It can be fitted with a 0,2 mm needle. For that you need to change the nozzle too. Or, if you need to spray larger areas you can get a needle set in sizes: 0,6 mm / 0,8 mm / 1,0 mm and even 1,2 mm. As a matter of fact many accessories can be added or changed on this airbrush. And that’s a great plus. Action I’ve used this airbrush for the main part of my latest build now. A Luftwaffe subject with mottled pattern. The type of pattern that demands a fine airbrush. I managed to get fairly thin lines in the first run. About 2,5 mm across. You can adjust the amount of air that is let through, before it shoots paint with the tool that comes with the airbrush. (See photo below.) I discovered that I could probably use this airbrush for about 90% of my work. Just great. And when I buy the extra 0,2 mm needle set, I might be able to use it for all of my work. It might not be needed, since I was also told you can spray even finer lines with a 0,4 mm needle when removing the crown cap (shown on the right, in the photo below.) Maintenance The cleaning of this airbrush is quite simple too because of the free floating needle that can be immediately removed by unscrewing the tightening screw. My Tamiya airbrush is much more difficult to open up and clean properly. With the special tool the Colani comes with you can easily remove the trigger and virtually reach every nook and cranny of the brush. If you shoot very thinned Gunze paints like me, you can normally clean this brush by shooting some thinner/terpentine or Aceton till it’s clean. Then remove the needle and wipe it. Conclusion This airbrush has deserved it’s merits over the years. It’s in use by a wide range of industries and modelers all over the world. A huge range of accessories and spare/replacement parts are at it’s disposal. The typical german quality of materials and fabrication can be felt straight away. And the results of my first run with it are superb. Everything you should expect from an airbrush of this brand and price range. If you are not a huge fan of the standard double action button/lever airbrushes, this might just be a great option. If you have a good airbrush store in your area, ask if you can test one. If I had done so, I would have bought it Very highly recommended (for the quarter and large scale modeler) With sincere thanks to Harder & Steenbeck for this review sample. See this link for dealers around the world. or you can get yours here: http://www.airbrush-services-almere.nl/shop9/shop9.html Jeroen Peters
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