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Nathan Dempsey
Happy to report that this build won bronze at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest in the category Aircraft 1/100 & Smaller (All Scales).
Happy to report that this build won bronze at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest in the category Aircraft 1/100 & Smaller (All Scales).
26 June, 21:20

Dutch
Nathan, Again, Impressive work and a well deserved reward for your research, detail and hard work. Congratulations! Kind regards, Dutch
Nathan, Again, Impressive work and a well deserved reward for your research, detail and hard work. Congratulations! Kind regards, Dutch
27 June, 01:37

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Jeff Flint
The 1989 movie, "Slipstream" with Bill Paxton and Mark Hamill had one of these in it. Really nice kit! Great job!
The 1989 movie, "Slipstream" with Bill Paxton and Mark Hamill had one of these in it. Really nice kit! Great job!
25 June, 19:44

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Greg Baker
Haha... This seemed like the most effective way to get several G.91's in 1/144 scale. I've got another project besides this one in mind as well, so it seemed prudent to spend most of my energy on the design of the 3D STL file. I got one online, but had to adapt it to make it 3D print ready and include a workable cockpit.
The reason I gave it a coat of plastic putty is because I have a relatively cheap resin printer and on the curves it often gets a bit pixelated. That leaves the end result with a noticeable "grain" to it. The plastic putty basically just catches in the grooves between the levels and creates a smooth gradient. After the putty dries, I used 1000 grit sandpaper to just rub off the excess. The trick is that it gets into the panel lines as well. So I've been trying to clear out the panel lines out as well.
Haha... This seemed like the most effective way to get several G.91's in 1/144 scale. I've got another project besides this one in mind as well, so it seemed prudent to spend most of my energy on the design of the 3D STL file. I got one online, but had to adapt it to make it 3D print ready and include a workable cockpit.
The reason I gave it a coat of plastic putty is because I have a relatively cheap resin printer and on the curves it often gets a bit pixelated. That leaves the end result with a noticeable "grain" to it. The plastic putty basically just catches in the grooves between the levels and creates a smooth gradient. After the putty dries, I used 1000 grit sandpaper to just rub off the excess. The trick is that it gets into the panel lines as well. So I've been trying to clear out the panel lines out as well.
27 June, 00:42

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Clifford Keesler
Another well deserved honor, Congrats. you sure are racking up the wins. I am happy for you.
Another well deserved honor, Congrats. you sure are racking up the wins. I am happy for you.
27 June, 00:37

Clifford Keesler
I think I have what is left of that decal sheet, you sent it to me to use on my Kitty Hawk Jag. And I have another one that I will use the remainder on.
I think I have what is left of that decal sheet, you sent it to me to use on my Kitty Hawk Jag. And I have another one that I will use the remainder on.
27 June, 00:39

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Kyle DeHart
Me too. This is one I haven't bought yet but would like to build at some point.
Me too. This is one I haven't bought yet but would like to build at some point.
17 June, 05:57

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Neil Patrick
Wonderful inspiring work as always Simon! So pleased you've joined team Matchbox! Or COP as I call it (Crappy Old Plastic). Except it's not crappy at all in the right hands...
Wonderful inspiring work as always Simon! So pleased you've joined team Matchbox! Or COP as I call it (Crappy Old Plastic). Except it's not crappy at all in the right hands...
27 June, 00:03

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Point Mugu Phantom QF-4N BuNo 150465
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The deck tractor is here to hide that I lost the front wheel cover

Bernhard Schrock
I'm very glad to see yours colorful Phantom. Very well done especially the different shades of IO and the grey. 🙂.P.S. ich finde, dass die "alten Bausätze" mit ihren erhabeneren Gravuren durchaus mit einem gewissen Charme haben.
I'm very glad to see yours colorful Phantom. Very well done especially the different shades of IO and the grey. 🙂.P.S. ich finde, dass die "alten Bausätze" mit ihren erhabeneren Gravuren durchaus mit einem gewissen Charme haben.
26 June, 20:32

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Avia BH-11, Směr 1:48 - model building
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I made the thin tubes that run from the pitot tube to the fuselage out of thin wire that I painted black. Finally, I glu...
Project: Avia BH-11, Směr 1:48

Q: Does anybody know if this particular kit comes with or without chromed parts?

Treehugger
I can answer my own question now, I found sprue photos at an online store. There is a sprue with chrome parts in the kit, wheel rims and other stuff. I had hoped to avoid using chemicals. 🙁
I can answer my own question now, I found sprue photos at an online store. There is a sprue with chrome parts in the kit, wheel rims and other stuff. I had hoped to avoid using chemicals. 🙁
21 April 2021, 20:49

Bozzer
Mate, just to add...
You can remove the chrome, or touch it up with Molotow. However, Italeri chrome is covered by a clear coat. I've made comments on how to remove this, in the past. I did put a fair amount of effort into the research and results. However, this is currently a rare and hard to find kit. I'd consider any options carefully, my friend. Parts of this kit, are unique to this kit alone. You will definitely struggle, to replace some of them
Mate, just to add...
You can remove the chrome, or touch it up with Molotow. However, Italeri chrome is covered by a clear coat. I've made comments on how to remove this, in the past. I did put a fair amount of effort into the research and results. However, this is currently a rare and hard to find kit. I'd consider any options carefully, my friend. Parts of this kit, are unique to this kit alone. You will definitely struggle, to replace some of them
26 June, 23:25

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Ford Race Car Hauler w/sleeper (extended version)
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Hood and sleeper detailed
Project: Extended Race Car Hauler

Munkyslut
That blue actually looks like some automotive custom clear coat, it's just so believable
That blue actually looks like some automotive custom clear coat, it's just so believable
26 June, 17:24

Bill Newcomer
Munky Thank you. 🙂 The blue is actually 2 different Testors metallic blue enamels mixed together and airbrushed. I like the results so much I bought a bunch of other colors to spray.
Munky Thank you. 🙂 The blue is actually 2 different Testors metallic blue enamels mixed together and airbrushed. I like the results so much I bought a bunch of other colors to spray.
26 June, 22:58

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Fleet Air Arm Phantom
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Making a “training variant” sidewinder to go on the stb inner rail.
Project: Fleet Air Arm Phantom

David H
Wow, that's a lot of work, and it will brilliant, can't wait to see the finished article.
Wow, that's a lot of work, and it will brilliant, can't wait to see the finished article.
26 June, 20:09

Kerry COX
No doubt it will be a huge inspiration to all those 'Phantom' freaks who have an on going love affair with the most grunty and meaningful air fighters of our time. (BTW Gareth) I have plenty of spare 1/48 scale stencil decal sheets, if you want them, left over from my crash and burn build I never finished before painting a while back. (Hasegawa) 👍 🙂
No doubt it will be a huge inspiration to all those 'Phantom' freaks who have an on going love affair with the most grunty and meaningful air fighters of our time. (BTW Gareth) I have plenty of spare 1/48 scale stencil decal sheets, if you want them, left over from my crash and burn build I never finished before painting a while back. (Hasegawa) 👍 🙂
26 June, 22:01

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Nathan Dempsey
Thanks Scott and Dirk. I believe the color I used was Humbrol 250 Matt Desert Sand.
Thanks Scott and Dirk. I believe the color I used was Humbrol 250 Matt Desert Sand.
1 January 2019, 21:53

Nathan Dempsey
Happy to report that this build along with its sibling Jaguar A in Kosovo - "Operation Trident" COMPLETE | Album by Plastic Addict (1:48) won the theme "Two Too Much" at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest.
Happy to report that this build along with its sibling Jaguar A in Kosovo - "Operation Trident" COMPLETE | Album by Plastic Addict (1:48) won the theme "Two Too Much" at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest.
26 June, 21:11

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Nathan Dempsey
Happy to report that this build won gold at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest in the category Aircraft 1:48 Prop (I think it was thrown into the Axis category).
Happy to report that this build won gold at the recent PAMSCON 22 contest in the category Aircraft 1:48 Prop (I think it was thrown into the Axis category).
26 June, 21:02

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Bernhard Schrock
Thx Hanno and Thomas. I admire your comments. 🙂. Fortunately they are more than a dozen walkarounds of the 101. So it was easy and pure fun to detail the landing gear. 🙂
Thx Hanno and Thomas. I admire your comments. 🙂. Fortunately they are more than a dozen walkarounds of the 101. So it was easy and pure fun to detail the landing gear. 🙂
26 June, 20:13

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M32B1 TRV with T1E1 Mine Roller
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Left side of mostly finished interior.
Project: M32B1 TRV with T1E1 Mine Roller
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Tom B.
Watching this 👍 I find those recovery vehicles to be rather interesting subjects, indeed.
Watching this 👍 I find those recovery vehicles to be rather interesting subjects, indeed.
20 June, 10:48

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AT-ST Assembly and Paint
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Applied a light panel line wash and then finished with pigment around the exhaust and blasters. This is my last bit of ...
Project: AT-ST
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Bret Chambers
Great looking build and photos. I just ordered this kit and will definitely keep yours in mind for reference. 👍🤘
Great looking build and photos. I just ordered this kit and will definitely keep yours in mind for reference. 👍🤘
26 June, 13:28
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