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Post by Ian H. on Oct 30, 2024 22:05:28 GMT
The Tiran is looking sharp, John! Would Micro Kristal Klear solve your Dornier window issues? Just dispense with the kit port hole pieces, entirely? I never used Kristal Klear, how does it work ? Hey, John. So Kristal Klear is essentially a white glue that dries to a glass-like sheen. It's great for small aircraft windows, portholes, periscopes, sights--etc. Take a toothpick and dip that in the Kristal Klear and essentially drag the blob from one side of the aperture to the other, with the toothpick. This will create a lens over the hole that will dry clear, just like a window. It's generally optimized for windows 1/4 inch wide and below. |
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Post by nito74 on Oct 31, 2024 18:03:40 GMT
Today's work ::
Panzer IV Ausf.C , some top hull sections,
Kraz 214B, engine parts.
Takom Panzer I , from the Ausf. A & B Takom double kit box, worked on the fenders and painted one of the hull's,
Zil-131 w/ Grad 21, worked on the other rear view mirror.
KP Su-7 BM, after yesterday's masking I painted it... it's still drying. Photos tomorrow.
Miniart T-44M , interior parts... a lot of PE & sub-assemblies ahead...
Tiran-6, more pin wash.
Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B, light wash and detail painting.
Panzer IV Ausf.B, extra coat of decal fixer before the Matt coat.
BMP-1 AM, checking this one that was on the side, I painted the idler & sprocket, photos later.
That's it for today fellas !!
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Post by nito74 on Oct 31, 2024 18:08:18 GMT
I never used Kristal Klear, how does it work ? Hey, John. So Kristal Klear is essentially a white glue that dries to a glass-like sheen. It's great for small aircraft windows, portholes, periscopes, sights--etc. Take a toothpick and dip that in the Kristal Klear and essentially drag the blob from one side of the aperture to the other, with the toothpick. This will create a lens over the hole that will dry clear, just like a window. It's generally optimized for windows 1/4 inch wide and below. Thanks Ian !!
I'll give it a try this weekend.
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Post by Boots on Oct 31, 2024 18:15:50 GMT
That Tiran looks the nuts John  |
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Post by nito74 on Oct 31, 2024 18:26:32 GMT
That Tiran looks the nuts John The Tiran 5 and 6 are well ahead, the Miniart Tiran 4 is a little behind ( being a Miniart kit it's logical ...  ) |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 1, 2024 14:24:31 GMT
Moving forward all the time,John.  |
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Post by nito74 on Nov 1, 2024 17:22:10 GMT
Today's work, not much done but I'm still happy with my work, here we go,
Panzer IV Ausf.C from Tristar, I picked J2 , not much difference between J1 and J2...
KP Su-7 BM , Warsaw Pact version, canopy masked and painted, some primer on the fuselage too.
Roden Kraz 214B , fenders and engine parts,
some cleaning up, but no problems so far,
Tiran 5 & 6 , Filter applied.
Panzer IV Ausf.B , filter applied on turret.
Flak, filter applied.
That's it for today. This weekend with F1 ( 2x Qualifying session, Sprint and Race), football... I'll try to get some bench time and not slack , maybe wake up at 08h00 and start bright and early at the bench... we'll see...  |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 1, 2024 23:37:04 GMT
The Tiran turrets look great! The Pz. IV turret looks sharp, too.
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Post by JEFF on Nov 2, 2024 0:46:56 GMT
The Tirans kick butt. And I see your decals settled down really well.  |
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Post by nito74 on Nov 3, 2024 19:28:10 GMT
Yesterday I've worked a little on Tiran 6, cleaning up tires, working on MG and some more weathering on the hull.
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 4, 2024 7:21:31 GMT
I love the general grime of it.
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 4, 2024 7:30:31 GMT
Yellow/desert colours are not the easiest to work on with washes imo, you are doing a great job.
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Post by SteveM on Nov 4, 2024 19:54:20 GMT
There's a lot going on there, Tiran tanks have stolen the show I think |
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Post by nito74 on Nov 4, 2024 20:38:00 GMT
Not much done today, anyway here it is :
Tiran 5, some grime and exhaust dirt on the fender and exhaust.
KP Su-7 BM ( Warsaw Pact kit ) : Paint stage.. I will try to add the canopy and paint the other details on the fuselage ( green, steel mostly )
Decals & stencils will be next, a clear coat and the weathering. Wheels & fuel tanks will be added at the end... I tend to break / lose them so I'll try a different construction process... let's see how that goes.
Also this week I need to start painting Tiran 6 wheels .
I will do an effort to finish the Zil w/ Grad Rocket launcher, the Tiran's, the Mig-15 and KP Su-7 BM this November...tweezers crossed |
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Post by nito74 on Nov 4, 2024 20:39:06 GMT
I love the general grime of it. Thanks Tommy, so far I'm liking weathering the Tiran's. I don't want to over do it... but I still need some chipping and drybrush on some areas.
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Post by nito74 on Nov 4, 2024 20:40:26 GMT
Yellow/desert colours are not the easiest to work on with washes imo, you are doing a great job. Thanks !! I'm using mostly brown & dark brown filters and washes. I'm still unsure about which chipping color should I use here...
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Post by nito74 on Nov 4, 2024 20:41:22 GMT
There's a lot going on there, Tiran tanks have stolen the show I think You're right... well most of the others are still at the plastic stage so the colorful kits steal the show !! |
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 4, 2024 21:09:57 GMT
I think I'd go for a mixture of Vallejo steel + brown John, applied by sponge, very subtle. My two cents.
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Post by JEFF on Nov 5, 2024 1:09:01 GMT
Nice group of updates,John. |
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Post by nito74 on Nov 5, 2024 3:03:20 GMT
I think I'd go for a mixture of Vallejo steel + brown John, applied by sponge, very subtle. My two cents. Thanks !!
I'll give it a try ! |
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