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Post by SteveM on Apr 28, 2024 7:16:00 GMT
The engine for the Grill looks great, for me the star of the show is the Tempest due to all that detail.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 28, 2024 17:24:02 GMT
Thanks Ian and Steve !!!
Here's today's update ::
Tempest II :: Besides the resin seat that I bought, ( right one with seat belts, already Primed ) , this kit had another Resin seat, without seat belts, there are some tissue printed ones included, I also got an Eduard set too.
Started to build the frame, some more touches of paint needed before the final assembly.I also remembered that this side needs some decals,
So we have 2 Resin Seats, one plastic one and the Quinta's decals.
Need to work with some PE here...
I need to add decals here and that small yellow handle,
Tristar Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B, Still a lot of detail to work on this little tank, PE & Plastic work.
After the boxes, I'm working on the seats detail,
Ready for Primer,
Working on AFV Club IDF M113A1 too, jerry cans and more top hull details,
HobbyBoss Panzer IV Ausf.B, Left side suspension, strangely on a positive note, much easier to work than Dragon's.
Three choices here, I picked S16 / S17,
Bronco M1114, Need to drill a few holes,
And start working on the rear seats,
Modelsvit Su-7 (1:72) , I add D4 and D10. This part is essential to get done correctly otherwise the fuselage won't close up.
And also managed to work on Takom Bergepanther, Dark Yellow on Wheels.
That's it for today !! I think it's more than enough for this afternoon, started at 14:25, finished at 17:40.
More to come during the week.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 29, 2024 4:01:26 GMT
Lovely weekends working session J. I think I would I would go for the seat with the harness in place, that seams to be the more realistic one to me
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Post by Boots on Apr 29, 2024 8:41:21 GMT
Thats a busy afternoons work John..............bravo sir!
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Post by nito74 on Apr 29, 2024 11:08:46 GMT
Thats a busy afternoons work John..............bravo sir! Thanks Boots !
it was... but it's my fault going for such detailed kits like the Tristar or Bronco's, I'll have to pick a Tamyia kit soon.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 29, 2024 11:11:49 GMT
Lovely weekends working session J. I think I would I would go for the seat with the harness in place, that seams to be the more realistic one to me
That's the one I'll pick. The Special Hobby and Eduard instructions for the seat and harness... they could sell this section as a kit, with it's own box and instructions sheets.
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Post by JEFF on Apr 29, 2024 13:58:34 GMT
Cool update,John. Your PE boxes came out exceptionally well.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 29, 2024 15:40:56 GMT
Cool update,John. Your PE boxes came out exceptionally well. Thanks Jeff !!
The PE bend lines are perfect, easy to work with. With a toothpick and some CA glue it worked out very well.
This is a very detailed kit ( perhaps one of the most detailed I worked on until now ), but not easy for sure. I think if I worked on this one continuously I might have shelved it, you worked for a few hours to achieve so little because of all the detail / PE parts.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 29, 2024 17:07:32 GMT
Today's work...here we go..
HobbyBoss Panzer IV Ausf.B , working on the suspension, right side this time.
SpecialHobby Tempest II , added 2 decals and another Quinta's 3D, some touches of paint of interior green that were missing, I might give another coat before a pinwash on some parts and chipping too. The Office structure is almost done. Seat will be next.
AFVClub IDF M113A1 :: Started painting the wheels.
Bronco GAZ 69, finished the back rest for the rear seats.
Tristar Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B : Painting the ammo boxes covers, Steel . there's no color schematics for 98% of the interior...
PE floor part, painted Dark Iron,
More ammo boxes , painted Gun Metal, these will also be inside the PE boxes, just want some contrast tone between the ammo box and the PE enclosure, most of it won't be visible.. I know... such a tiny tank with small hatches
Started the running gear too...
Bergepanther , painted the inner side of the wheels. Dark Black Rubber is next for the tires.
That's it for today's work.
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Post by JEFF on Apr 29, 2024 19:52:37 GMT
Nap time!
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Post by nito74 on Apr 29, 2024 20:42:34 GMT
Nap time! Not yet.
But I'll be back at the bench tomorrow.
I need to find some patience to start working on Tracks...
I have 4 kits almost finished that need tracks work.. BMP-1P, JS-5,Panzer I A and Panther Ausf.A
But I have to admit working those link by link cutting & cleaning or pin assembly.. takes most of my enthusiasm away.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 30, 2024 3:55:43 GMT
I can't get over the detail on the Tempest instrument panel I see you're having fun with the Tristar Panzer IV suspension again
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Post by nito74 on Apr 30, 2024 11:22:00 GMT
I can't get over the detail on the Tempest instrument panel I see you're having fun with the Tristar Panzer IV suspension again
Paul, that Tempest has amazing detail and very nice to work with. The Quinta 3D decals really take it too another level. The only thing with this late update, the decals from the kit that I added, were a little too large.
Highly,highly recommended.
The Panzer IV suspension is easier to work than Dragon's Panzer IV. I wasn't expecting that .
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Post by nito74 on Apr 30, 2024 17:25:44 GMT
Ok, today's update... here we go ...
Bronco Gaz 69 M, got the cushion for the bench glued, tried the Canvas cover, it fits perfectly . also continued with the masking of the black frame, then it will be the base green framing after it... this really need some masking from Eduard or another AM company. I'll have to dig for my other Gaz truck.
Bergepanther , started painting the Rubber Black wheels ( inside )
Lancia Delta , masking window frame & paint.
Panzer IV Ausf.B :: got the suspension on.
Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B , got some paint on the transmission beam and worked on another PE ammo casing , German Grey on the wheels, 1st coat.
KP Su-7 BM ( Warsaw Pact version ), started masking the canopy, KP doesn't have any instructions for the masking, the film is almost transparent which doesn't help at all. Fuselage will have some Primer soon I hope.
Also the Resin wheels , which look way,way better than the kit's got some Primer.
And the Czech version, got some paint on the wheels.
Tempest II , working on the Office structure,
I forgot I had to add this small part,
.. done ( it's maybe 1mm too short)
Pinwash,
F-89 J, working on the canopy and Tail,
Modelsvit Su-7, working on the front wheel, very,very crude parts...
AFVClub IDF M113A1, 2nd coat of paint on the wheels.
I was about to start the Dragon Panzer 38 Grille's with the Griffon PE set's...
But with all the detail I have going with the Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B and the Bronco M1114, these will have to wait a little, so I started another one...
But I noticed I need some paint for this one, anyway that's it for today. It's was a very productive afternoon I think.
Happy with al the progress so far.
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Post by nito74 on May 1, 2024 17:16:37 GMT
Today's work ,
Panzer IV Ausf.B & Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B :: Getting the wheels ready for paint.
Bergepanther , Painting the tires
KP Su-7 BM, Painting the Reskit Resin Tires.
Special Hobby Tempest II :: Building the Office Frame , I still need to touch up some paint, chipping and pin wash. Next I have to get the seat and it's structure built and painted to finish the Office Cage.
AFVClub LVTH6 A1 :: Working on the suspension.
That's it for today.
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Post by JEFF on May 1, 2024 21:19:57 GMT
Go,John,go.
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Post by Paul B on May 2, 2024 3:56:20 GMT
There is just no stopping him, not a cat in hells chance
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Post by nito74 on May 3, 2024 18:18:25 GMT
Go,John,go. I'm trying my best here ..
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Post by Boots on May 3, 2024 18:21:39 GMT
Not only is sleep for wimps but so is food That Tempest office looks top notch mucker
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Post by nito74 on May 3, 2024 18:23:40 GMT
There is just no stopping him, not a cat in hells chance ... maybe if I run out of glue or paint..
Today's work,
Panzer IV Ausf.B , painting the tires and working on the turret.
IDF M113A1 , since I'm working on the wheels, I might start painting the lower hull, Using Lifecolor IDF paint, it requires at least 3 coats to get it covered. With the filters,washes and dirt, it will be ok I think.
Bergepanther, still painting the tires, another couple of session I'll get these done I think.
KP Su-7 BM, also finished the Resin tires.
That's it for today, I didn't have much time, so I'll push a little this weekend to be at my usual pace...
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