Si B
Plastic Connoisseur
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Post by Si B on Feb 20, 2023 17:31:44 GMT
So much going on ….my head hurts from just tying to keep up with your builds I remember the Tristar gearboxes having built a number of the 38(t) variants myself…not an easy task! Top work that man, keep them wheels turning
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Post by Boots on Feb 21, 2023 19:42:19 GMT
That 38t looks the business John and another mammoth feast to cast the eye`s upon........
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Post by SteveM on Feb 21, 2023 20:27:08 GMT
Wow.. how do you keep track of all these?! Good progress on every one too
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Post by nito74 on Feb 22, 2023 19:55:21 GMT
Wow.. how do you keep track of all these?! Good progress on every one too I had to make a list with every build and the progress on each one, it was the only was to keep my sanity... or what's left of it
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Post by nito74 on Feb 22, 2023 20:07:54 GMT
Update ::
Trumpeter's BMP-1P
Academy's M1151
And LiveResin Weapons System ( the instructions are a little hard to follow, since a few parts / steps are not printed... like these cover hatches)
Tamyia Wespe, Well Aber wants you to cut these doors in two, and attach them with those tiny PE hinges, not going to work for sure, I didn't even tried it...
HobbyBoss Mig-17PF, might even be a too dark shade of Blue, but at this point I'm quite disappointed since the Resin Cockpit Debacle, just want to get this one done, and maybe try out the New MigJimenez Mig-17's in the future...
Meng's M3A3, more turret details and also worked on the Rubber Black Tires
Miniart T-44, Still painting wheels
Dragon's Panzer 38(t) Ausf.S , Lower hull & Fender
That's it. Stay tuned for more updates, hopefully this weekend.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 22, 2023 22:35:10 GMT
Last update today, just painted the tip of the radar cover in yellow, as the boxart and only scheme available despite having, Polish and Chinese Markings in the decals.. also added most of the decals. One of the pitot tube from the wing fell again. ( I will glue them again at the end. I need to paint the guns, add the wheels, wheel bay doors and fuel tanks )
I will pick up the Bronco's Mig-15 after finishing this one.
EDIT :: I fixed the position of the tail Red Star that was a little offset, after looking at the photo.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 23, 2023 5:04:51 GMT
John, this certainly looks like a MiG to me fella Well done ole chap
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Post by Boots on Feb 23, 2023 21:02:24 GMT
That Mig is looking superb John and that Legend stuff was well worth the effort....the rest of the itinary is looking rather swish as well mate........great job
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Post by nito74 on Feb 25, 2023 14:49:10 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Feb 25, 2023 14:53:05 GMT
That 38 is looking really good John
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Post by nito74 on Feb 25, 2023 14:59:14 GMT
That 38 is looking really good John Thanks Paul !!
Looking at the photos I noticed that there might be some clear red or clear orange paint needed for those reflector lights at the rear of the tank, will check the instructions. It's too bad about the tracks but it's a very good kit.
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 25, 2023 19:49:54 GMT
John, these are all outstanding projects, and making me eager to get back to my bench to work just as much! However, you might want to check the decals on the 38t turret; they appear to be silvered from these angles. It might just be the picture though; I know some companies make their decals dull to0 blend with a dullcoat over the top.
Keep them all coming man!
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Post by Boots on Feb 25, 2023 19:54:08 GMT
A stonking 38t
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 25, 2023 20:46:09 GMT
John, gorgeous 38 thus far! The Bradley turret also looks busy and awesome. Great progress on that MIG-17, as well.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 26, 2023 0:41:31 GMT
Thanks Paul, Boots, Ian and Duke for the kind words and support !!
Duke, it's on the photos , they looked good .
This one is done. I really enjoyed this Tristar kit, the detail is outstanding, both with Plastic and PE parts. The only bad thing was those tracks. I'm still not very confident about the weathering, I was away from the bench for almost 2 years, and I feel that I'm still re-learning everything. Hopefully I will improve in the next builds.
I went to my storage room and got 2 card boxes full of kits home... it's not my LHS but it feels the same
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Post by nito74 on Feb 26, 2023 17:43:47 GMT
Update ::
Wespe - Hull side walls with Primer
Mig-17PF - Metal landing gear with Primer too. Took the masks off the canopy... and I messed up, a little bit of paint got in.. need to clean that up. Also painted the guns with Humbrol Gun Metal
Stratos - Seats with decals ( need to paint some details before getting the seats in place )
M3A3 - More rubber wheels and also more details on the turret.
M1151 - Got some work with the camo, still need to touch up and blend those greens a little. Head and Rear Light will be on soon.
Magach 7 - First of many PE parts for the turret
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Post by Paul B on Feb 27, 2023 5:04:40 GMT
Primer on the Wespe . The MiG defo looks right to me John, the Bradley turret is looking suitably busy too . And it looks like you have that huge lump of resin, sorted out also
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Post by nito74 on Feb 27, 2023 14:41:15 GMT
Small Update ::
Started painting the landing gear of the Mig-17PF
One seat is on for the Stratos.
First Coat of paint on the tracks, and just checking if everything fits with Tamyia Wespe.
The BMP-1P wheels and bottom hull got a small Wash.
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Post by nito74 on Feb 27, 2023 16:33:36 GMT
Update :: Magach 7 - Legend Conversion over Academy Kit.
Still not sure about doing the 3 tone camo, so I got some MIG Filter over the IDF Green, still drying. I will show you how it looks tomorrow. I need to finish up the wheels, and still a lot of Resin and PE for the turret...
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Post by Boots on Feb 27, 2023 19:42:04 GMT
I really like how the green looks John
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