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January 25, 2021
F/A-18A-D Seamless Intake Set For 32nd Academy/Kinetic FA-18A-D Hornets
Sierra Hotel Models 1:32
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2012 | New tool
25. January, 15:58
2 | 18. November 2020, 18:08
Joshua Strong
I watch alot of youtube video on canopy masking ... just need the practice and skill and patience
I watch alot of youtube video on canopy masking ... just need the practice and skill and patience
20. January, 16:43
Joshua Strong
Just pick up Mr Hobby liquid mask!
I have try Micro Liquid mask but did not like it!
I want Humbrol but Model land did not have any!
Just pick up Mr Hobby liquid mask!
I have try Micro Liquid mask but did not like it!
I want Humbrol but Model land did not have any!
23. January, 23:25
Łukasz Gliński
Having similar problems every now and then. My ideas are:
- to cut the mask ends very slightly with very sharp scalpel, so the paint doesn't peel off too much,
- to add some delicate wash after removing the masks, so the window frames get dark (and thicker paint is not so visible) - of course sealing it with varnish afterwards.
Having similar problems every now and then. My ideas are:
- to cut the mask ends very slightly with very sharp scalpel, so the paint doesn't peel off too much,
- to add some delicate wash after removing the masks, so the window frames get dark (and thicker paint is not so visible) - of course sealing it with varnish afterwards.
25. January, 10:08
Joshua Strong
Thanks, the texan in which i did have any pre-cut mask turn out to be a challenge with it small window on top of the canopy!
Thanks, the texan in which i did have any pre-cut mask turn out to be a challenge with it small window on top of the canopy!
25. January, 11:03
Hello
With book records, would it be possible to create a field for Artist/Illustrator?
At the moment, there is a field for Author and it is completed inconsistently. Some records only contain the writer(s) and other records have writer(s) and artist(s).
I would like to see artists credits and searchable but also improve the data quality for the author value.
Thanks
Feature request on TODO
2 | 23. January, 23:50
Urban Gardini
I'd like to see "Editor" added to books as well. As it is now I'm given the status of Author to a book that lacks an author. But I'm the editor of said book.
I'd like to see "Editor" added to books as well. As it is now I'm given the status of Author to a book that lacks an author. But I'm the editor of said book.
24. January, 00:15
50 images
... winter is coming :( Looks like a Norwegian pullover now ;)
Project: Blue Jetstream (SP-KWN)
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1+ 18 | 3. September 2020, 19:57
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Łukasz Gliński
Norwegian pullover has arrived
The red is surprisingly translucent, there's nothing I can do about it though 
Norwegian pullover has arrived
The red is surprisingly translucent, there's nothing I can do about it though 24. January, 20:59
Erik De Smet
Lukasz, you should complain to LN decals that the red is translucent. They should have it supplied with a white background to avoid this, particularly because it has to be applied on a dark Blue background.
Lukasz, you should complain to LN decals that the red is translucent. They should have it supplied with a white background to avoid this, particularly because it has to be applied on a dark Blue background.
25. January, 11:56
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks. Erik, I hope they will turn out not that bad, let's see after sealing them.
Thanks. Erik, I hope they will turn out not that bad, let's see after sealing them.
25. January, 15:37
12. May 2019, 20:52
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Daniel Klink
Wonderful result Lukasz.. This is a rather old kit and especially the canopy is not that easy to paint.
You did a great job with this! Glad that the kit wanderes in good hands...
Wonderful result Lukasz.. This is a rather old kit and especially the canopy is not that easy to paint.
You did a great job with this! Glad that the kit wanderes in good hands...
5. June 2019, 22:27
Łukasz Gliński
Thanks Daniel, that was rather quick and relaxing build, probably the shortest one I have had
Thanks Daniel, that was rather quick and relaxing build, probably the shortest one I have had
6. June 2019, 02:02
Joshua Strong
I like that blue on silver. I see what mean about painting/masking the canopy!
I like that blue on silver. I see what mean about painting/masking the canopy!
25. January, 15:52
13 | 8. January, 13:02
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Slavo Hazucha
Welcome mates, I am very happy so many approve of the choice - I also think the F-23 would have created the best looking 5-th gen fighter, recent mock-ups of the FCAS & Tempest included! That´s why I´m attempting this, the 2 prototypes paint-jobs, and particularly the pristine (boring) condition just would not do the airframe full justice...
It allso allows me not to care about any failings of the kit in details + gives me the opportunity to add some artistic freedom
So here we are, one-pic update, but this is what I´ve been working on - a proper 5th gen pilot! Starting with the Hasegawa materials from the 80´s the helmet went through a series of light modifications, mostly using bits on the table and leftovers from older builds. It should not be any particular current helmet, It´s a free "what if" interpretation as the rest of the build. Was fun...
Welcome mates, I am very happy so many approve of the choice - I also think the F-23 would have created the best looking 5-th gen fighter, recent mock-ups of the FCAS & Tempest included! That´s why I´m attempting this, the 2 prototypes paint-jobs, and particularly the pristine (boring) condition just would not do the airframe full justice...
It allso allows me not to care about any failings of the kit in details + gives me the opportunity to add some artistic freedom
So here we are, one-pic update, but this is what I´ve been working on - a proper 5th gen pilot! Starting with the Hasegawa materials from the 80´s the helmet went through a series of light modifications, mostly using bits on the table and leftovers from older builds. It should not be any particular current helmet, It´s a free "what if" interpretation as the rest of the build. Was fun...
25. January, 10:00
Konrad Limmer
Nice mods on the pilots helmet !
In my eyes this bird is one of the coolest looking designes for an air superiority fighter!
So I'm really excited what you're doing with this one ! Looking forward to every single update mate !
Nice mods on the pilots helmet !
In my eyes this bird is one of the coolest looking designes for an air superiority fighter!
So I'm really excited what you're doing with this one ! Looking forward to every single update mate !
25. January, 10:55
Palo M
That paintbrush + goggles, wow! And very well done with the hourglass badge!
That paintbrush + goggles, wow! And very well done with the hourglass badge!
25. January, 12:20
Daniel
Cool idea! Also the badges are a nice+fitting detail
Best looking 5th gen? Dunno...in my book this design would be codenamed "F-23 Flounder"
but tastes differ and it does look pretty UFO-esque, that's true
Looking forward to your further voyage into artistic freedom!
Cool idea! Also the badges are a nice+fitting detail
Best looking 5th gen? Dunno...in my book this design would be codenamed "F-23 Flounder"
but tastes differ and it does look pretty UFO-esque, that's true
Looking forward to your further voyage into artistic freedom!
25. January, 13:09
Maciej Bellos
Nice job on the pilot. You should give a proper name to the F-23, we can post our ideas if you'd like.
Nice job on the pilot. You should give a proper name to the F-23, we can post our ideas if you'd like.
25. January, 14:33
James C
This is going to be awesome and I'm really keen to see where you go with this one. Cool looking pilot
This is going to be awesome and I'm really keen to see where you go with this one. Cool looking pilot
25. January, 15:34
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Undersides sprayed with Mr Hobby (H332) "Light Aircraft Grey"
Project: English Electric Canberra B(I) Mk.12
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2+ 21 | 30. December 2020, 21:20
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James C
Doesn't look like much progress has been made, but I've been plodding away at blending the upper cockpit faring into the fuselage and sorting out all the assorted joins and re-scribing etc. I also got the engines blended into the wings quite nicely now, as well as the clear nose section which had a bit of a step where it mated to the fuselage. I guess the true test will be when I shoot a coat of primer on it and see if all the effort has paid off.
Also, the wings are now permanently attached, and although only very minor... I've not filled in the joins at the wing roots yet. Will leave it until the glue properly cures, and lastly, the ordinance (bombs and dual rocket launchers) and wing tip tanks have also been assembled and cleaned up as well.
Doesn't look like much progress has been made, but I've been plodding away at blending the upper cockpit faring into the fuselage and sorting out all the assorted joins and re-scribing etc. I also got the engines blended into the wings quite nicely now, as well as the clear nose section which had a bit of a step where it mated to the fuselage. I guess the true test will be when I shoot a coat of primer on it and see if all the effort has paid off.
Also, the wings are now permanently attached, and although only very minor... I've not filled in the joins at the wing roots yet. Will leave it until the glue properly cures, and lastly, the ordinance (bombs and dual rocket launchers) and wing tip tanks have also been assembled and cleaned up as well.
18. January, 02:27
James C
I gave the airframe a coat of Stynylrez grey surface primer yesterday, and am now ready now to begin painting... starting with some pre-shading. I also got all the landing gear components, weaponry and assorted attachments painted and ready for weathering as well.
I gave the airframe a coat of Stynylrez grey surface primer yesterday, and am now ready now to begin painting... starting with some pre-shading. I also got all the landing gear components, weaponry and assorted attachments painted and ready for weathering as well.
23. January, 19:12
Jos Jansen
Nice and steady modeling James, great work on that pre-shading...looking forward to the roll-out and the outdoor pics
Nice and steady modeling James, great work on that pre-shading...looking forward to the roll-out and the outdoor pics
24. January, 08:08
WhiteGlint
Nice pre-shading.
These large wings are a nice canvas for colour modulation and weathering. And for post-shading
Looking forward to it.
Keep it up, James.
Nice pre-shading.
These large wings are a nice canvas for colour modulation and weathering. And for post-shading
Looking forward to it.
Keep it up, James.
24. January, 09:04
Slavo Hazucha
Came together nicely, barely see any filler! Great base for the final paintjob
Came together nicely, barely see any filler! Great base for the final paintjob
24. January, 14:54
James C
Thanks Jos, Roland, WhiteGlint and Slavo
I went over all the surfaces with a fine 3000 grit sanding sponge to smooth everything over again, and then got the underside surfaces painted. So today I hope to make a start on the camouflage.
The replacement white metal landing gear struts that I had intended to use were a waste of money and add nothing to the kit detail wise, other than to cause more head-aches. The biggest problem with them is that the axle that attaches to the back side of the main wheels is very short and the recesses where they insert into the wheels is very shallow. Even using CA, I don't have any confidence that the wheels will support the weight of the completed model without snapping off the metal struts. By sticking with the kit parts I'll definitely get a stronger bond.
Thanks Jos, Roland, WhiteGlint and Slavo
I went over all the surfaces with a fine 3000 grit sanding sponge to smooth everything over again, and then got the underside surfaces painted. So today I hope to make a start on the camouflage.
The replacement white metal landing gear struts that I had intended to use were a waste of money and add nothing to the kit detail wise, other than to cause more head-aches. The biggest problem with them is that the axle that attaches to the back side of the main wheels is very short and the recesses where they insert into the wheels is very shallow. Even using CA, I don't have any confidence that the wheels will support the weight of the completed model without snapping off the metal struts. By sticking with the kit parts I'll definitely get a stronger bond.
24. January, 16:52
49 | 25. October 2020, 11:06
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Bernhard Schrock
Weiße Akzente: in etwa so?
Working station of pilot and copilot completed minus spiral cables (intercom and cockpit lights).
Weiße Akzente: in etwa so?
Working station of pilot and copilot completed minus spiral cables (intercom and cockpit lights).
22. January, 18:30
Bernhard Schrock
Thank you David.
Today I worked on the clear nose part and noticed that the complete interior is visible through the large side windows. Because if that I installed some gizmos on the inside such as wiper motors and air conditioning boxes behind the inlets gills. The orange tube and some white cables coming soon.
Then I realized based on excellent pictures of JMSDF machines that the interior is mostly wrong , to put in mildly. So I will close the ramp and the door.
Thank you David.
Today I worked on the clear nose part and noticed that the complete interior is visible through the large side windows. Because if that I installed some gizmos on the inside such as wiper motors and air conditioning boxes behind the inlets gills. The orange tube and some white cables coming soon.
Then I realized based on excellent pictures of JMSDF machines that the interior is mostly wrong
, to put in mildly. So I will close the ramp and the door. 23. January, 17:16
Alec K
Is it too late to correct the interior to allow for open ramp and doors? Or am I not understanding correctly?
Is it too late to correct the interior to allow for open ramp and doors? Or am I not understanding correctly?
25. January, 13:10
Soviet soldier and rebel II (2) Dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Operation Danube
Tank 1:35
T35232
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T35232
2019 | New tool
25. January, 15:46
24 | 3. January, 16:35
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Zsolt Czegle
Thank you Ricardo! The barrels are only tempoarly on the vignette they still had to be weathered! Photos coming soon...
Thank you Ricardo! The barrels are only tempoarly on the vignette they still had to be weathered! Photos coming soon...
22. January, 07:57
Zsolt Czegle
The barrels are weathered. Still some tools missing and the project is completed. I think/ hope that I can finish it on this weekend!
The barrels are weathered. Still some tools missing and the project is completed. I think/ hope that I can finish it on this weekend!
22. January, 19:09
Zsolt Czegle
The final touches are done, so I can say now: this project is also completed! I'm very statisfied with the result!
The final touches are done, so I can say now: this project is also completed! I'm very statisfied with the result!
24. January, 15:05
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