belugawhaleman Posted September 12 Posted September 12 17 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Thanks Paul! I have the Passion Models detail set for the kit. It's 3D printed like the T-REX one. The Bronco indie link tracks don't quite fit the Tamiya kit so good thing you have the Fruil ones. The other bit of AM I'm using is the DEF Models mantlet with the canvas cover. Thanks Carl. I was considering doing the kit without the mantlet cover like the Cuban Example. TREX makes a couple of versions ; early and late....which to buy? Is the kit an Early or late Comet? I think the kit fabric cover looks ok to me.The TREX resin tracks look great but a failed attempt with their T55 tracks has me worried....tiny pins and extremely fragile. Anyway I'm glad to see you're building the kit😀 2
DocRob Posted September 13 Posted September 13 I started weathering the Trotzky-mobil, Schneider tank and got heavily bored, I needed some fiddly and challenging stuff, so I started with the 1/20 Ebbro Lotus 49C. I will use a load of extras, like aluminum funnels, rivets and fabric seatbelts. The kit has only a decal for the belts, that´s why I chose a set from MFH. They were indeed fiddly to assemble, but way better looking than a decal. Getting the 0,5 mm rivet into the top fasteners was nerve wrecking, but in the end, the driver's safety was ensured. I may start a WIP, when I´m back from Portugal Cheers Rob 7 1
belugawhaleman Posted September 16 Posted September 16 Still working on my Tamiya H39 ..........Just finished assembly of the Friulmodel Tracks. They were a struggle, as I said before, but they look good I think. Next up is painting....... Here are some pics. Of the tracks installed on the model....... 6
BlrwestSiR Posted September 16 Posted September 16 The tracks do look good there Paul. So worth the effort. It's a small tank, that's for sure. Carl 2 1
Count0 Posted September 20 Posted September 20 1/72 Eduard P-51D-10 from the 8th AF twin pack, which allows you to build a D-5 and a D-10 And a 1/72 Bandai Tie Advanced. And not visible in the back somewhere the 1/48 Eduard P-39 Wood grain for the mustang floor, waiting for it to dry before I add the black tar overcoat. And the chiclet sized life raft pack for the seat back. If thats what that is. Idk, but Eduard doesn't give you one, unless you but a printed seat. I can make my own. Epoxy putty. waiting for the little white buttons. 5
BlrwestSiR Posted September 20 Posted September 20 Those Bandai Star Wars kits are fantastic. I've done a few, including the PG Millennium Falcon and the Tie Advanced. Carl 3
Count0 Posted September 20 Posted September 20 54 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Those Bandai Star Wars kits are fantastic. They are pretty nice. I built a few Of the Fine Molds also. They were nice kits too. Funny thing, to me anyway, is that Fine Molds and Bandai disagree on the size of these various Studio scale models they referenced. Just like models of real objects. 3
Count0 Posted September 20 Posted September 20 13 minutes ago, Count0 said: Just like models of real objects. Should have said just like models of real vehicles. 3
belugawhaleman Posted September 20 Posted September 20 20 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: The Comet is almost done. Your Comet is looking great Carl😀 1 1
FullArmor Posted September 21 Posted September 21 KV-1. The pictures were taken in natural lighting (which is difficult because it is autumn and there is not much light available 😀). 7
KevinM Posted October 2 Posted October 2 Just finished the little 1/72 Revell Do-17 night fighter.The kit was pretty good in it's fit but I managed to droop the L/tailplane a few degrees was more worried about the seam and forgot the 90' angle. 5
KevinM Posted October 2 Posted October 2 Now I have the ole Mongram B-58 Hustler on the desk will be in the normal livery SAC 4
belugawhaleman Posted October 3 Posted October 3 43 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Fresh set of drawings. Su 15 and mig 23 ? 4
belugawhaleman Posted October 3 Posted October 3 So, Martin, what are these drawings for, a project? 3
Martinnfb Posted October 4 Author Posted October 4 21 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: So, Martin, what are these drawings for, a project? Yes indeed, as painful as it is there’s no decent kit of those types so some tlc is required. Drawing and photos are essential. And lots of resin putty Lots 5
BlrwestSiR Posted October 12 Posted October 12 The turkey wasn't big enough for everyone coming over tonight so we're supplementing with a leg of lamb. The turkey has been on for 90 min, and the lamb just joined it. Happy Gooble Gooble for the Canadians on here. Carl 5
BlrwestSiR Posted October 17 Posted October 17 Back in '93, I was in Hong Kong and went to a small hobby shop that specialized in garage kits. They had an awesome selection of kits and products from various small cottage industry makers. One of them was a gorgeous skeleton model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. I think it was around $120 USD at the time so I didn't get it. Fast forward to 2021 and Bandai came out with a plastic model of a T-Rex skeleton. I promptly picked one up for the stash. Taking a quick break from the pair of FW 190s on the bench, I finally started it. It's 1/32 scale so should make for a nice display next to the FWs. After about 90 min of bench time, just need to add some legs. 7
DocRob Posted October 17 Posted October 17 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Fast forward to 2021 and Bandai came out with a plastic model of a T-Rex skeleton. I promptly picked one up for the stash. Taking a quick break from the pair of FW 190s on the bench, I finally started it. Down to the bone . I love absurd dios, but have no idea how to pair your FW 190´s with that bony predator, Carl. Cheers Rob 3 1
BlrwestSiR Posted October 17 Posted October 17 4 hours ago, DocRob said: Down to the bone . I love absurd dios, but have no idea how to pair your FW 190´s with that bony predator, Carl. Cheers Rob Lol, I hadn't thought of a diorama pairing the two. Maybe as a museum exhibit? More of they're sharing bench space and scale. 3
belugawhaleman Posted October 18 Posted October 18 Been working on this.....Tamiya AAVP7A1. Assembly done. Putting a set of Friulmodel tracks on. I had to modify the kit's sprockets by inserting a styrene disc inside the sprocket halves to widen the distance between the teeth to fit the tracks.......It worked pefectly😀 I finished one side. I also still have to paint the H 39 I posted last time The tracks are Friulmodel ATL-78. Same as the early M2 Bradley. 6
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