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Foke Wulf Ta 152 H-1 (1970 tooling)
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A bit of detail added to the scratch built cockpit.
Project: Focke-Wulf Ta 152 H
All comments (44) » 32 27 January, 18:23
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This kit is very old and has many flaws. Expect to do a lot of scratch building if you want to make it look acceptable.
This kit is very old and has many flaws. Expect to do a lot of scratch building if you want to make it look acceptable.
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Arado Ar. E 555
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Don't mind the photo edit on the vertical stabilizer, just trying to follow current German law.
Project: Arado Ar. E 555
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All comments (41) » 61 19 March 2023, 17:36
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Nicolas I started putting my models in frames, as a temporary solution to keep the dust off of them, after I found a model on my shelf covered with an inch (2cm) of dust. The mirror I stuck underneath the plane because I wanted to be able to see the bottom of the plane. Some day I hope to have enough room to make a proper display case with dramatic lighting, but for now the frames will have to do. They are pretty versatile but have some draw backs. Acrylic cases would be better because then I could see more of the plane, but I can't afford that. The frames are 7 times cheaper to make.
Nicolas I started putting my models in frames, as a temporary solution to keep the dust off of them, after I found a model on my shelf covered with an inch (2cm) of dust. The mirror I stuck underneath the plane because I wanted to be able to see the bottom of the plane. Some day I hope to have enough room to make a proper display case with dramatic lighting, but for now the frames will have to do. They are pretty versatile but have some draw backs. Acrylic cases would be better because then I could see more of the plane, but I can't afford that. The frames are 7 times cheaper to make.
27 January, 14:07
Skyhiker
Thomas, thanks for the compliment. The canopy mirror from the kit was just a dumb little bump that I ended up sanding off. I replaced it with a cut down needle and some styrene after looking at photos of the original plane. It was hard to find vintage photos but eventually I came across a few. I think it came out pretty well considering the 1/72 scale. Of course photo-etch would have been better but I couldn't be bothered with that. I just wanted to finally get it done.
Thomas, thanks for the compliment. The canopy mirror from the kit was just a dumb little bump that I ended up sanding off. I replaced it with a cut down needle and some styrene after looking at photos of the original plane. It was hard to find vintage photos but eventually I came across a few. I think it came out pretty well considering the 1/72 scale. Of course photo-etch would have been better but I couldn't be bothered with that. I just wanted to finally get it done.
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All comments (32) » 43 28 March 2023, 21:50
Neil
Lovely work mate! 👏 turned out great! I've finished mine also for this group build. I gotta get pics uploaded too 👍
Lovely work mate! 👏 turned out great! I've finished mine also for this group build. I gotta get pics uploaded too 👍
24 January, 14:14
Skyhiker
Thanks Neil. The group build was fun. It's nice to other people's approach to the same subjects. Let me know if you join any other group builds.
Thanks Neil. The group build was fun. It's nice to other people's approach to the same subjects. Let me know if you join any other group builds.
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Super Hornet
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First layer of primer is down. There are a few spots that need reshaping and sanding before the next coat.
Project: F/A 18e Super Hornet
All comments (7) » 17 17 April 2023, 18:01
Skyhiker
After being burnt out for 3 months I finally got enough energy to start modeling again. I bought some new paints from AK Air and was trying them out on a paint mule. I was pretty impressed. They're not as good as Tamiya but better than any other acrylic I have ever used.
A few days later the time had come to put the final coat of paint on my model. After cleaning the house together with my wife I told my family today was the big day. I was excited about how things were going again but needed to concentrate since the paint was new for me. I specifically said not to disturb me while I was painting.
The painting started off good... I put down a light coat and then decided to try laying a wet coat over the whole surface. Fully focused on this task I didn't notice when my wife came in and stood next to me until I saw dust particles flying in the air. She was beating the dust out of the rugs in my window! When I asked her what the hell she was doing she said in all sincerity, and without a clue "I'm not disturbing you am I? I always use your window to clean the rugs."
Needless to say I had to strip all of the paint off the model, including the primer since it was completely covered in dust and looked like it was growing fur. Now I am back at square one. 🙁
After being burnt out for 3 months I finally got enough energy to start modeling again. I bought some new paints from AK Air and was trying them out on a paint mule. I was pretty impressed. They're not as good as Tamiya but better than any other acrylic I have ever used.
A few days later the time had come to put the final coat of paint on my model. After cleaning the house together with my wife I told my family today was the big day. I was excited about how things were going again but needed to concentrate since the paint was new for me. I specifically said not to disturb me while I was painting.
The painting started off good... I put down a light coat and then decided to try laying a wet coat over the whole surface. Fully focused on this task I didn't notice when my wife came in and stood next to me until I saw dust particles flying in the air. She was beating the dust out of the rugs in my window! When I asked her what the hell she was doing she said in all sincerity, and without a clue "I'm not disturbing you am I? I always use your window to clean the rugs."
Needless to say I had to strip all of the paint off the model, including the primer since it was completely covered in dust and looked like it was growing fur. Now I am back at square one. 🙁
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Does anyone have any experience working with ak Realcolors? I'm having some difficulties with them.
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Skyhiker
Here is a video of a guy who was as surprised as I was that the formulas are different. And he bought the whole complete set for 500 bucks, just to find out it wasn't what he wanted. Youtube Video
Here is a video of a guy who was as surprised as I was that the formulas are different. And he bought the whole complete set for 500 bucks, just to find out it wasn't what he wanted. Youtube Video
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