DocRob Posted November 4, 2021 Posted November 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, mark31 said: just fun with tape Make my day, it's always good to see you fellows suffer as well with your projects . Bummer that the pre cut masks didn't work. Cheers Rob 7
GazzaS Posted November 5, 2021 Posted November 5, 2021 9 hours ago, krow113 said: lol Nobody can beat that lozenge! 3
Martinnfb Posted November 6, 2021 Author Posted November 6, 2021 Not exactly on my bench, but also a very exciting beginning of an ambitious, international project. And thanks to Hubert, this might even look presentable. Thank You again my faraway friend. 5 1
GusMac Posted November 8, 2021 Posted November 8, 2021 First steps with rust! Ammo Scratches Effects and faded French Blue over the rusty base colours. Still lots to do with chipping, oils, dry brushing, etc but pretty happy with it as a base to work on. Just the rest of the chassis and bits to go.... 7
harv Posted November 8, 2021 Posted November 8, 2021 Well, I like where this is going. Very interested in how this plays out.....harv 3
GusMac Posted November 8, 2021 Posted November 8, 2021 50 minutes ago, harv said: Well, I like where this is going. Very interested in how this plays out.....harv So am I harv! My worry is there's still plenty of time to cock it up, so slowly does it. 3
Peterpools Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Holy Smokes ... just love the masking and of course, the countless hours masking devours before the actual paint. Gus .. some mighty nice rusty old weathering for sure. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
krow113 Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Weren't those trucks aluminum body panels ...? 2
GusMac Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 21 hours ago, krow113 said: Weren't those trucks aluminum body panels ...? Could be Steve, can't find clear answer anywhere but I don't care anyway. Whole point of this build was to try rust techniques and it'll go straight in the display case, so I'm the only one who'll see it. I'm claiming artistic licence... 😁 5
belugawhaleman Posted November 14, 2021 Posted November 14, 2021 Getting started on Trumpeter's huge 1/16 T-72 tank. Here are some pictures. Just to give you an idea how big this thing is it's sitting on a 18" × 24" cutting mat 6 1
DocRob Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 In the moment there is little time for modelling, therefore I shelved the Arado momentarily, which I wanted to build with full concentration and continued with the Chinese Tankette, which is a much simpler affair. The primed parts where accentuated and modulated with Nato black. Then a transparent coat of olive green, which was used pronouncing the darker areas. Then a lighter mix with some drops of yellow green, followed by an even lighter mix with IJN cockpit green, sprayed on the lighter pars of the mini tank and from above. I than added the running gear and made a mock up with the prepared tracks, only to see if the vinyl stuff fits. It does and has a really spongy working suspension. Cheers Rob 5 1
belugawhaleman Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 3 hours ago, DocRob said: In the moment there is little time for modelling, therefore I shelved the Arado momentarily, which I wanted to build with full concentration and continued with the Chinese Tankette, which is a much simpler affair. The primed parts where accentuated and modulated with Nato black. Then a transparent coat of olive green, which was used pronouncing the darker areas. Then a lighter mix with some drops of yellow green, followed by an even lighter mix with IJN cockpit green, sprayed on the lighter pars of the mini tank and from above. I than added the running gear and made a mock up with the prepared tracks, only to see if the vinyl stuff fits. It does and has a really spongy working suspension. Cheers Rob Looks great Rob. I had fun with my build. I now want to try the Japanese version. With regards to the tracks; mine developed a split on one side after sitting on the shelf for months. I have been unable to fix the gap. 3 1
DocRob Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, belugawhaleman said: Looks great Rob. I had fun with my build. I now want to try the Japanese version. With regards to the tracks; mine developed a split on one side after sitting on the shelf for months. I have been unable to fix the gap. Thanks a lot, until now, the tracks seem to be pretty robust, but due to the suspension, there is some tension on them. I do not trust the rubber material, but hope for the best. Cheers Rob 3
GazzaS Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 6 hours ago, DocRob said: In the moment there is little time for modelling, therefore I shelved the Arado momentarily, which I wanted to build with full concentration and continued with the Chinese Tankette, which is a much simpler affair. The primed parts where accentuated and modulated with Nato black. Then a transparent coat of olive green, which was used pronouncing the darker areas. Then a lighter mix with some drops of yellow green, followed by an even lighter mix with IJN cockpit green, sprayed on the lighter pars of the mini tank and from above. I than added the running gear and made a mock up with the prepared tracks, only to see if the vinyl stuff fits. It does and has a really spongy working suspension. Cheers Rob Looks great, Rob! 3 1
Peterpools Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 12:19 AM, Martinnfb said: Not exactly on my bench, but also a very exciting beginning of an ambitious, international project. And thanks to Hubert, this might even look presentable. Thank You again my faraway friend. Martin Could it be the start of a Sea Fury? Keep 'em comin Peter 3
BlrwestSiR Posted November 19, 2021 Posted November 19, 2021 Nice progress on the tankette there Rob. Not a bad idea to pause on the Arado and do something less involved. 22 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Martin Could it be the start of a Sea Fury? Keep 'em comin Peter I think that's a Cavalier Mustang. Which would be the only reason for me to get another P-51. 1 1 1
Martinnfb Posted November 20, 2021 Author Posted November 20, 2021 Very correct, this is the only reason to get another P-51 4 1 1
DocRob Posted November 20, 2021 Posted November 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Very correct, this is the only reason to get another P-51 Not the nicest of all Mustangs, but interesting, never heard about that one before. Looks a bit like a Frankenstang with the nose of a FW-190 D and you definitely need to drill out the enormous exhaust . BTW: Have I ever mentioned, that I like subject off the trotten pathes. Cheers Rob 3
GusMac Posted November 20, 2021 Posted November 20, 2021 13 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Very correct, this is the only reason to get another P-51 Looks like someone stuck the nose in a pencil sharpener! 🤪 As Rob said, not the best looking Mustang. 2 2
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