bwilt
Plastic connoissuer
restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Feb 5, 2023 11:30:31 GMT
Oh I do like that Stratos... brings back memories....
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Post by Boots on Feb 5, 2023 18:42:36 GMT
Like that Special Hobby wingy....great colours, nice you decided to sling a rally car in the mix........love the `Stratos`  |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 5, 2023 19:28:44 GMT
Update ::
Lancia Stratos 1:24 Hasegawa - Carefully following the instructions, I don't know how this plastic will react, so I got some primer before painting these next steps.
     
Trumpeter BMP-1P - Finished the turret details, 1st coat on the wheels and tried to see how this will look like.
     
Special Hobby Nomad Mk I
- Very hard to fit everything, it will require a considerable amount of putty, sanding and cleaning up to get a decent look. Well, let's see how it goes...
Tamyia Wespe, more wheels...
Tristar Panzer 38(t) E/F
Right up to this point, I simply forgotten that I already build a Panzer 38(t) Ausf.G from Tristar in the past, and at the time I made a trackless tank... Now I remember why. I spent over 3 hrs trying to fit those tracks, they would break everytime, maybe it was the paint I applied a few days ago or the glue not curing enough, anyway, this side got me so frustrated that I will leave as a damaged track tank, at least on this side, I might try a different approach with the other side of the tank .
 Miniart T-44,
Worked on the fender details, more PE, more plastic and also managed get the frame for the last mesh PE almost ready ( still need a little clean up..) and yes... I broke a couple of frames in the process and glued them back
And that's it.
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Post by Boots on Feb 5, 2023 21:42:08 GMT
Great work with the Stratos and that BMP is really moving along now John  ...........good luck with the Nomad tho  |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 6, 2023 1:57:25 GMT
Great work with the Stratos and that BMP is really moving along now John ...........good luck with the Nomad tho Thanks Boots !!
Well the Nomad isn't like the A-Model kits, not at all, but still fitting is poor, Tamyia Glue might not be the best for this plastic too, the engine doesn't fit at all. Looking like a decent aircraft will my goal here... I hope with some putty, sanding and cleaning up it might turn out ok.
I hope the 1:32 Tempest isn't like this  |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 6, 2023 14:44:42 GMT
Small update ::
Stratos w/ paint and BMP-1 wheels
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Post by Paul B on Feb 6, 2023 15:16:18 GMT
The BMP looks stunning indeed with its brass bits, the Strato is coming along nicely too  . Shame about the tracks for the 38t  |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 6, 2023 16:21:54 GMT
Small update again,
Bradley M3A3, some details added to the turret,
Stratos, last Matt Black Coat T-44, PE details added Mig-15, missed a clear part that needed paint (GP 5) , will be added later
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Post by nito74 on Feb 6, 2023 16:27:02 GMT
The BMP looks stunning indeed with its brass bits, the Strato is coming along nicely too . Shame about the tracks for the 38t Thanks Paul !! I'm really enjoying the BMP, let's hope I don't mess the tracks...
I'm also liking my first Rally Car. I'm thinking of leaving this Tristar kit without tracks, the rest of the tank is wonderful to work with all the details, fitting is perfect. The Miniart T-44 is a surprise, exquisite detailing everywhere ( sometimes they could easily leave the PE and made those parts in plastic ), but if you want to build a highly detailed tank with interior and not spend a fortune on AM parts... I highly recommend.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 6, 2023 18:20:12 GMT
Busy as usual all looking very good.
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 6, 2023 20:34:25 GMT
BMP is looking awesome and great view of the MIG-15 front office!
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2023 16:24:30 GMT
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Post by Robbo on Feb 7, 2023 17:56:16 GMT
I do like a BMP and BRDM's while we're at it
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Post by Boots on Feb 7, 2023 20:22:45 GMT
Great Stratos work John  A 1/12th one `eh............reckon that might be a few bob  |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2023 22:31:10 GMT
I do like a BMP and BRDM's while we're at it
I paused the BRDM build since I lost a wheel...  My fault.. |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2023 22:33:25 GMT
Great Stratos work John A 1/12th one `eh............reckon that might be a few bob
Thanks Boots !! I don't have the skills to tackle a 1/12th Car... I love those 1930's Fiat & Alfa Romeo from Italeri .. the guy at my LHS has 2 or 3 of those kits... I have to restrain myself |
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Post by nito74 on Feb 7, 2023 22:39:37 GMT
Forgot these,
Meng's Bradley M3A3,
I painted the inside of the vision ports and mask them. Painted before adding the clear parts. I must remember to mask them again after the turret is complete before painting. Also worked on the Rubber tires.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 8, 2023 0:19:15 GMT
Evening update :: Not much done
Started the other side of the rear suspension on the Stratos.
Started the Wings on the Norad
Fenders for the Tristar Panzer38(t) Ausf.E/F
But I can't upload the photos.. issues with the site again. I will keep working and maybe post everything by the end of the week.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 8, 2023 11:09:38 GMT
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 8, 2023 12:20:07 GMT
Must still be a site issue---Blue Question Mark of Doom.
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My fault..
