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Post by Ian H. on Aug 4, 2024 11:31:14 GMT
That SA-8 looks so cool! And I agree--you have lots of latitude with side-skirts---missing, different camo patterns, hanging off; all very probable.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 4, 2024 18:31:20 GMT
Today's work,
M1131, tools & mirrors
SA-8 Gecko with Primer
Working on Sub-assemblies for 9P138 Grad-1 on Zil-131,
SA-8 Gecko with Paint on the front before adding the clear parts.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 5, 2024 17:26:44 GMT
Today's work,
Panther Ausf.A , painting spare tracks, filter on the spare wheels, filters on the wood beam.
Tiran 6, started the turret. :: Tiran 5 added more details on the turret.
M1131,added the clear parts and more decals.
Gecko SA-8, I worked on the Radar structure and also gave a first coat of green on the hull ( drying.. photos tomorrow )
Tiran 4 :: drilling holes.
That's it for today.
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Post by Paul B on Aug 5, 2024 18:45:56 GMT
Those last two updates show about that, what I do in 8 weeks . Grand work there Mr.P, looking forward to seeing more on the Tirans
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Post by Boots on Aug 5, 2024 19:03:31 GMT
I reckon about 8 months for me
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Post by SteveM on Aug 6, 2024 6:44:57 GMT
6 months for me! Nice neat work fella
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Post by nito74 on Aug 6, 2024 18:18:11 GMT
6 months for me! Nice neat work fella Thanks Steve !
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Post by nito74 on Aug 6, 2024 18:18:57 GMT
I reckon about 8 months for me That's just because of your back pain, otherwise I would do this in a week, maybe 10 days tops.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 6, 2024 18:27:05 GMT
Those last two updates show about that, what I do in 8 weeks . Grand work there Mr.P, looking forward to seeing more on the Tirans
Here's today's work, started at 14:30 ... finished at 19:10..
Trumpeter M1131,
Before adding the wheel I need some dirt first,
Tried dusting but it wasn't enough... I let it dry and tomorrow some new photos to see how it settled,
And then I jumped on the Shelf Queen, from Trumpeter too, SA-8 Gecko,
Here's after the paint job
Last 3 set of wheels needed some paint too
And after the last Sub-assemblies, I needed to tackle the Radar Dome,
So now I started adding the other Sub Assemblies,
Got a coat of Primer !!
And that's it for today !!!!
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Post by Boots on Aug 6, 2024 18:40:32 GMT
Man that is one seriously good looking radar John...........loads of detail on that
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Post by nito74 on Aug 6, 2024 18:51:59 GMT
Man that is one seriously good looking radar John...........loads of detail on that Thanks Boots.
But I made a small mistake yesterday, when adding the 2 small dishes on each side, I added a few drops of Tamyia glue, but today when setting everything up, the front structure is a little tilted forward. That's not a big deal. But it isn't perfect.
Being a Shelf Queen, since missing the interior structure ( several seats, and 2 big walls with computers and dials) and the decals, my goal now it's simply getting it finished and looking decent enough.
Clear parts and the wheels are next. Not heavily weathered, just some dust.
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Post by Boots on Aug 6, 2024 20:10:43 GMT
I would never have noticed
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Post by JEFF on Aug 6, 2024 23:45:57 GMT
Me either.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 7, 2024 0:49:54 GMT
Me either. Thanks Jeff !!
I spent most of my time doing working on the Gecko, it's an impressive Radar structure, a lot of Sub-Assemblies to get it done. A lot of detail there from Trumpeter, most of the PE are simple plates that require just a few drops of CA glue, no bending required. It will no doubt look impressive when it's finished.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 7, 2024 0:50:56 GMT
I would never have noticed
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Post by Paul B on Aug 7, 2024 6:20:45 GMT
Well done with radar equipment, specially that huge piece of etch on the dish
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Post by bwilt on Aug 7, 2024 9:24:42 GMT
Fantastic work on that radar 👍👍
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Post by nito74 on Aug 7, 2024 11:05:39 GMT
Well done with radar equipment, specially that huge piece of etch on the dish Thanks Paul !
It was quite easy to clean up and it fitted perfectly on the plastic frame. Trumpeter provides 2 pieces of etched for the big dish.
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Post by nito74 on Aug 7, 2024 11:05:58 GMT
Fantastic work on that radar 👍👍 Thanks Bert !
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Post by nito74 on Aug 7, 2024 12:44:22 GMT
Just before lunch, I decided to check how things will fit..
I noticed right away since I'm missing the interior... there is a slight issue with balance
It looks impressive. At first you might think from the boxart and all the sprues that this is a difficult kit, but not at all. The design and engineering make this quite an easy kit ( if you don't lose parts like I did.... )
Anyway , heading off to lunch, I might have some free time at the bench later...
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