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All decals on, undercarriage installed, and kettenkrad hitched up.
Project: Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
9 | 7. September, 10:59
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. It's not my best for sure, but definitely learning as I go! The Spad worked out better, I thought.
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. It's not my best for sure, but definitely learning as I go! The Spad worked out better, I thought.
9. September, 14:23
Jan Peters
Nice one Bruce, more so because this is tiny in this scale.
A matt coat would be a good idea.
Nice one Bruce, more so because this is tiny in this scale.
A matt coat would be a good idea.
12. September, 13:27
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Jan. Anything 1:72 or larger was already sold out, hence adding this one to the few 1:144 I have already. Painting was the challenge...
Many thanks, Jan. Anything 1:72 or larger was already sold out, hence adding this one to the few 1:144 I have already. Painting was the challenge...
12. September, 16:15
September 4, 2021
Bruce Huxtable will attend
Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
1. January until 31. December 2021
4. September, 21:55
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21 | 24. August, 17:01
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Moreno Baruffini
Many thanks, Bruce, I think it was one of the best build I followed and I think the result it's fantastic! Please go on with rigging!!!
Many thanks, Bruce, I think it was one of the best build I followed and I think the result it's fantastic! Please go on with rigging!!!
4. September, 15:11
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your kind words, Moreno. The kit's struts are very fragile, so I would be sure to destroy it in my first-ever attempts at adding rigging.... so, I will just have to learn Photoshop instead 😉 sorry to disappoint.... 🙁
Many thanks for your kind words, Moreno. The kit's struts are very fragile, so I would be sure to destroy it in my first-ever attempts at adding rigging.... so, I will just have to learn Photoshop instead 😉 sorry to disappoint.... 🙁
4. September, 15:16
Erik De Smet
Bruce, you could use Albion Alloys nickel Silver rod of .2 of .1 mm for rigging. It is stiff, can be cut with scissors, and glued with ca glue and will not put any stress on the struts. I used it for my Gladiator.
The Lewis gun is fantastic.
Bruce, you could use Albion Alloys nickel Silver rod of .2 of .1 mm for rigging. It is stiff, can be cut with scissors, and glued with ca glue and will not put any stress on the struts. I used it for my Gladiator.
The Lewis gun is fantastic.
4. September, 17:11
Bruce Huxtable
Erik, many thanks for your tip. I am very tempted, and it certainly would add lots to the finished plane. Yes, I am impressed with the quality of the MG, and how inexpensive it was. Def passing on bughunter's recommendation!
Erik, many thanks for your tip. I am very tempted, and it certainly would add lots to the finished plane. Yes, I am impressed with the quality of the MG, and how inexpensive it was. Def passing on bughunter's recommendation!
4. September, 17:19
Bruce Huxtable completed this item
Lewis Mk. II for Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter; S.E.5a; DH.2; DH.9A; Vickers Vimy; Nieuport 17-23
MiniWorld 1:72
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26 | 27. July, 16:22
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Bruce Huxtable
Have a great break, Robert. Neuling, thank you for your 👍 too. I'm delighted with everyone's comments and 'likes'. I was thinking of a simple base with grass and tyre tracks, chocked wheels, etc 🙂
Have a great break, Robert. Neuling, thank you for your 👍 too. I'm delighted with everyone's comments and 'likes'. I was thinking of a simple base with grass and tyre tracks, chocked wheels, etc 🙂
23. August, 10:05
Bruce Huxtable
Thank you so much, Augie. But there is still lots of room for improvement, so I need to sharpen up my (limited) skills 🙂
Thank you so much, Augie. But there is still lots of room for improvement, so I need to sharpen up my (limited) skills 🙂
23. August, 12:05
August 23, 2021
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5 | 22. August, 08:27
Bruce Huxtable
Sorry for the confusion, Neuling, I'm making separate albums instead. But glad the jeep caught your attention before disappearing!
Sorry for the confusion, Neuling, I'm making separate albums instead. But glad the jeep caught your attention before disappearing!
22. August, 09:40
Bruce Huxtable
Given that these things emerge from the sea freshly washed, instead of mud and dust, a few sprigs of sea weed tangled in the tracks would be appropriate 😉
Given that these things emerge from the sea freshly washed, instead of mud and dust, a few sprigs of sea weed tangled in the tracks would be appropriate 😉
23. August, 10:00
Bruce Huxtable
The kit comes woith plenty of spare grab handles, so one was modified into a shoot bolt for a pair of farm yard gates, in a diorama! And it is fully-working 🙂
The kit comes woith plenty of spare grab handles, so one was modified into a shoot bolt for a pair of farm yard gates, in a diorama! And it is fully-working 🙂
23. August, 16:53
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.32 images
Getting the balance of paint and thinner was key... that, and modifying the paints so the tone and contrast look right, ...
Project: Brush-painted Camo...
3 | 21. August, 15:33
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', mates. I would never have dared to brush paint the AAMTRAC, if it hadn't gone well on the MUTT.....
Many thanks for your 'likes', mates. I would never have dared to brush paint the AAMTRAC, if it hadn't gone well on the MUTT.....
23. August, 12:16
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7 | 29. May, 13:06
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks, Noss, and for your other 'likes' too. I need to get back to this soon - too many things not quite finished!
Thanks, Noss, and for your other 'likes' too. I need to get back to this soon - too many things not quite finished!
22. July, 09:43
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.5 images
The hemispherical covers were very thick, so have been thinned down lots.
Project: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
4 | 22. July, 16:49
Robert Podkoński
Looking really good. Weathering and tarpaulin are very convincingly recreated. (BTW - according to your description it is 1:72nd but all the given reference links suggest 1:35th scale...)
Looking really good. Weathering and tarpaulin are very convincingly recreated. (BTW - according to your description it is 1:72nd but all the given reference links suggest 1:35th scale...)
24. July, 09:19
Bruce Huxtable
You are quite correct, Robert, but this vehicle is soo small, I keep forgetting. The tracks are only approx 5.5mm wide.
You are quite correct, Robert, but this vehicle is soo small, I keep forgetting. The tracks are only approx 5.5mm wide.
24. July, 09:33
Robert Podkoński
I know that - here in Poland we had similar "tankettes/chenillettes" - TKS - and when I saw the one preserved "in the flesh", I could not imagine how anyone would be willing to get into the battle sitting inside these contraptions. From my perspective TKS seemed smaller than my Fiat Panda 😉 Great work on this model, congrats, Bruce!
I know that - here in Poland we had similar "tankettes/chenillettes" - TKS - and when I saw the one preserved "in the flesh", I could not imagine how anyone would be willing to get into the battle sitting inside these contraptions. From my perspective TKS seemed smaller than my Fiat Panda 😉 Great work on this model, congrats, Bruce!
24. July, 09:40
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your generous praise, but I wish I could remedy mistakes in the suspension, and of course the tracks..... Ah well, next time ?
Many thanks for your generous praise, but I wish I could remedy mistakes in the suspension, and of course the tracks..... Ah well, next time ?
24. July, 09:43
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4 | 24. July, 17:13
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I need to find a connection piece, for the piston to link to the long strut that launches the bridge.
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I need to find a connection piece, for the piston to link to the long strut that launches the bridge.
25. July, 10:57
July 24, 2021
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2 | 24. July, 10:10
Bruce Huxtable
It would be a shame not to ? I have more figures to finish, and share first though.....
It would be a shame not to ? I have more figures to finish, and share first though.....
24. July, 20:58
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3 | 24. July, 15:51
Robert Podkoński
Cool! I love the look of Churchill tank in general, but this is one is outlandish (I have not known that it can move after assembly...I am just sorry that it is 1:76th scale not 1:72nd, but I think I will dig my Hasegawa kit very soon... 😉 )
Cool! I love the look of Churchill tank in general, but this is one is outlandish (I have not known that it can move after assembly...I am just sorry that it is 1:76th scale not 1:72nd, but I think I will dig my Hasegawa kit very soon... 😉 )
24. July, 16:04
July 20, 2021
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1:35
Ideas
20. July, 19:51
Bruce Huxtable
First steps with this big empty box of a vehicle. More to follow in due course.
First steps with this big empty box of a vehicle. More to follow in due course.
20. July, 20:07
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6 | 15. July, 17:05
Vytautas
Looks really good! Very interesting vehicle. I feel an unhealthy craving for German vehicles that don't have a roof 🙂.
This one of them must be the most beautiful to me. I also have a Flak like this, but HobbyBoss (formerly Tristar), and finds it very hard to restrain myself from starting him until I've finished my started models.
Looks really good! Very interesting vehicle. I feel an unhealthy craving for German vehicles that don't have a roof 🙂.
This one of them must be the most beautiful to me. I also have a Flak like this, but HobbyBoss (formerly Tristar), and finds it very hard to restrain myself from starting him until I've finished my started models.
20. July, 15:39
Bruce Huxtable
Hi Vytautas, many thanks for your comments, and your 'likes' across my little collection of 1:72 and 1:35 vehicles. Much appreciated, as I am very impressed by your creations ? I too have too many not-quite-finished projects, and plenty of choice in my stash.... ?
Hi Vytautas, many thanks for your comments, and your 'likes' across my little collection of 1:72 and 1:35 vehicles. Much appreciated, as I am very impressed by your creations ? I too have too many not-quite-finished projects, and plenty of choice in my stash.... ?
20. July, 16:10
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6 | 19. July, 18:21
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'like', Neuling - your dioramas inspire me with your attention to detail, and the story-telling. One day, I'll try to take my next baby steps.....
Many thanks for your 'like', Neuling - your dioramas inspire me with your attention to detail, and the story-telling. One day, I'll try to take my next baby steps.....
20. July, 10:15
July 19, 2021
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8 | 18. July, 09:41
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes' everyone. A few more 'classics' are being re-visited and tidied up... They were fine when finished but I can see a few areas that could be better....
Many thanks for your 'likes' everyone. A few more 'classics' are being re-visited and tidied up... They were fine when finished but I can see a few areas that could be better....
19. July, 16:38
James C
That Jeep is awesome! Figures are always a pain in the arse. I avoid them. You've pulled it off
I've got a jeep and truck in the stash to be built of the LRDG (Kiwi) so it's inspiring work
That Jeep is awesome! Figures are always a pain in the arse. I avoid them. You've pulled it off
I've got a jeep and truck in the stash to be built of the LRDG (Kiwi) so it's inspiring work
19. July, 16:55
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks for your kind words, James. I'll upload some piccies of the truck soon. The set with figures and lots of cargo was a very enjoyable build. Have fun with yours ?
Thanks for your kind words, James. I'll upload some piccies of the truck soon. The set with figures and lots of cargo was a very enjoyable build. Have fun with yours ?
19. July, 17:48
July 18, 2021
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1 | 18. July, 12:52
July 16, 2021
Bruce Huxtable completed this item
US 101st Airborne Division Crew
Trumpeter 1:35
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July 15, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.6 images
An experiment in trying to create a 'soft-edged' camouflage using brush-applied enamel paint and thinners... Probably wo...
Project: Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1
3 | 15. July, 16:42
July 14, 2021
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11 | 14. July, 16:22
Bruce Huxtable
Unfortunately I messed up the joining up of the rubber tracks, so they are far from perfect.... ☹️
Unfortunately I messed up the joining up of the rubber tracks, so they are far from perfect.... ☹️
14. July, 16:34
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes'. This is a very nice kit with lots of tiny parts to be careful with, that add to the finished model. I kept this one looking neat and tidy, as it waits to board a landing craft, destined for Normandy.
Many thanks for your 'likes'. This is a very nice kit with lots of tiny parts to be careful with, that add to the finished model. I kept this one looking neat and tidy, as it waits to board a landing craft, destined for Normandy.
14. July, 17:36
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
10 | 1. June, 16:53
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone - all are much appreciated 🙂 This is a nice kit - so def recommended.
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone - all are much appreciated 🙂 This is a nice kit - so def recommended.
12. July, 17:45
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks, Alec, that's very kind of you. I can't be certain, but I think is was Ocher, Humbrol enamel No 83. I may have adjusted it a little with Pale Stone, 121..... The instructions give two options: 'bright green', or match the picture! I tried to match the plane displayed in Prague's Technical Museum 🙂 I'll see if I can up-load some piccies, but the plane is very dusty!!
Thanks, Alec, that's very kind of you. I can't be certain, but I think is was Ocher, Humbrol enamel No 83. I may have adjusted it a little with Pale Stone, 121..... The instructions give two options: 'bright green', or match the picture! I tried to match the plane displayed in Prague's Technical Museum 🙂 I'll see if I can up-load some piccies, but the plane is very dusty!!
13. July, 14:40
13. July, 16:27
Robert Podkoński
Indeed, Bruce, I have been in this museum several times before reconstruction.
Indeed, Bruce, I have been in this museum several times before reconstruction.
13. July, 16:59
July 13, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
7 | 12. July, 22:11
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks, John, there are lots of surface detail on this kit of few parts. The tracks, wheels and bogeys come as one unit, but with lots of detail to work with 🙂 Most of the large upper surfaces were only painted by dry-brushing.
Thanks, John, there are lots of surface detail on this kit of few parts. The tracks, wheels and bogeys come as one unit, but with lots of detail to work with 🙂 Most of the large upper surfaces were only painted by dry-brushing.
13. July, 07:59
Bruce Huxtable
Wow! Your generous comments are much appreciated 🙂 As always, the camera never lies, so there are areas that could be improved - including ensuring that the cabin fits snuggly to the deck before taking piccies... (no gaps at all, and a good fit, so no need for glue!). I might be tempted to try to put glass in the windows.....
Wow! Your generous comments are much appreciated 🙂 As always, the camera never lies, so there are areas that could be improved - including ensuring that the cabin fits snuggly to the deck before taking piccies... (no gaps at all, and a good fit, so no need for glue!). I might be tempted to try to put glass in the windows.....
13. July, 09:44
Robert Podkoński
I always feel the same about my models...🙂 I glued some transparent foil in my model and it seems to improve its look 😉
I always feel the same about my models...🙂 I glued some transparent foil in my model and it seems to improve its look 😉
13. July, 10:06
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5 | 12. July, 21:47
Bruce Huxtable
I think that I will re-visit this one, just to tone down the white of the decals, and to make the weaponry less plastic....
I think that I will re-visit this one, just to tone down the white of the decals, and to make the weaponry less plastic....
13. July, 09:37
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5 | 12. July, 19:47
Bruce Huxtable
I think that I need to invest in a magnifying light and better quality brushes.....
I think that I need to invest in a magnifying light and better quality brushes.....
13. July, 09:34
July 12, 2021
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10 | 11. July, 15:44
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your feedback, Jonn! And for the 'likes', guys ? The figures' postures help tell a story.
Many thanks for your feedback, Jonn! And for the 'likes', guys ? The figures' postures help tell a story.
11. July, 21:42
Bruce Huxtable
Hi Olivier. The vehicle has Humbrol enamel 121, Pale Stone. It may look a little green if it is picking up light from the tree nearby!
Hi Olivier. The vehicle has Humbrol enamel 121, Pale Stone. It may look a little green if it is picking up light from the tree nearby!
12. July, 07:13
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks Neuling, I figured a hot dry climate wouldn't rust the rails much.
Thanks Neuling, I figured a hot dry climate wouldn't rust the rails much.
12. July, 18:22
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
9 | 5. June, 14:11
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I picked this kit up second hand at an IPNS exhibition and swap meet that was open to the public. I was delighted that the box contained two kits!
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I picked this kit up second hand at an IPNS exhibition and swap meet that was open to the public. I was delighted that the box contained two kits!
6. June, 11:08
Bruce Huxtable
I must re-visit this, and make some little improvements..... the camera 'sees' more than my eyes 😉
I must re-visit this, and make some little improvements..... the camera 'sees' more than my eyes 😉
12. July, 17:48
July 11, 2021
July 10, 2021
Bruce HuxtableI am putting off trying to use small photo-etch parts, until I am confident that I can apply superglue neatly. Can anyone please advise on suitable thickness of glue, and how to apply it cleanly? I am presuming that locating the piece dry, then relying on capillary action is best? All advice welcome, please ?
10. July, 09:59
July 5, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
6 | 4. July, 15:56
Rui S
I like it. 👍 What I would sugest, is a Matt varnish cote on the figures clouths, and to reduce the decal silvering, cut the excess suport film and use gloss varnish before apply them. Also use decal pruducts like Micro set or Micro sol, should help.
I like it. 👍 What I would sugest, is a Matt varnish cote on the figures clouths, and to reduce the decal silvering, cut the excess suport film and use gloss varnish before apply them. Also use decal pruducts like Micro set or Micro sol, should help.
5. July, 19:44
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks for your advice, Rui. I'm having no luck with Matt varnishes. I've tried Humbrol Matt Cote and also an acrylic Matt varnish. Neither seem to reduce shine ☹️ All of the paints were meant to be Matt too! I've tried a satin Cote on aircraft before applying decals, and use DecalFix now too. These seem to work well in most situations.
Thanks for your advice, Rui. I'm having no luck with Matt varnishes. I've tried Humbrol Matt Cote and also an acrylic Matt varnish. Neither seem to reduce shine ☹️ All of the paints were meant to be Matt too! I've tried a satin Cote on aircraft before applying decals, and use DecalFix now too. These seem to work well in most situations.
5. July, 19:54
Rui S
Be welcome Bruce, did you use enamell or acrilic Humbrol Matt Cote?
I use enamell, but if I dont mixe it well, it dosen't work.
Be welcome Bruce, did you use enamell or acrilic Humbrol Matt Cote?
I use enamell, but if I dont mixe it well, it dosen't work.
5. July, 19:58
Rui S
You can see what happen to me in photo 294 and 295 (set 30), of the folowing album:
Marder II D_16 Inf Mot Div_Rasputitsa_Kalmykiya | Album by mig (1:35)
You can see what happen to me in photo 294 and 295 (set 30), of the folowing album:
Marder II D_16 Inf Mot Div_Rasputitsa_Kalmykiya | Album by mig (1:35)
5. July, 20:11
Bruce Huxtable
You give me Hope ? That is quite an army you created - very impressed with your steady hand and good eyesight!
You give me Hope ? That is quite an army you created - very impressed with your steady hand and good eyesight!
5. July, 20:25
Bruce Huxtable
No, just brushes. I am finding acrylic paints much easier to achieve a good finish, and enjoying these challenges ?
No, just brushes. I am finding acrylic paints much easier to achieve a good finish, and enjoying these challenges ?
5. July, 20:53
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June 21, 2021
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15 | 20. June, 17:46
Robert Podkoński
Fantastic! Can we get some WIP photos or the feedback on the quality and fit of parts, please?
Fantastic! Can we get some WIP photos or the feedback on the quality and fit of parts, please?
20. June, 20:25
Bruce Huxtable
Hi Robert, sorry no WIP pccies, but the kit goes together with no problems at all. There are some very fine parts in the engine, so care is required not to break them. I didn't succeed in that respect... Def recommended kit. The photo etched parts are okay too, but the door hinges come in pairs of tiny parts. Too small for me...
Hi Robert, sorry no WIP pccies, but the kit goes together with no problems at all. There are some very fine parts in the engine, so care is required not to break them. I didn't succeed in that respect... Def recommended kit. The photo etched parts are okay too, but the door hinges come in pairs of tiny parts. Too small for me...
20. June, 20:37
Robert Podkoński
Thanks a lot Bruce. (I am afraid the PE parts will be too tiny for me too, yet I feel encouraged...but I do not know which one of three I shall start assemble first...choices, choices 😉)
Thanks a lot Bruce. (I am afraid the PE parts will be too tiny for me too, yet I feel encouraged...but I do not know which one of three I shall start assemble first...choices, choices 😉)
21. June, 11:14
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. Robert, pick the one in the smallest box first, and save the biggest til last 🙂 Have fun 🙂
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. Robert, pick the one in the smallest box first, and save the biggest til last 🙂 Have fun 🙂
21. June, 12:16
Robert Podkoński
Thanks for your suggestion, Bruce. Sure, this will be fun. In my stash I have also perhaps the most fantastic aerosan - Sever-2 from "Military Vehicles":
Soviet aerosan "Sever-2" ("N..(Military Wheels 7262, 1:72)
but this one will have to wait...
Nevertheless, I feel tempted to start the most recent offering from Trumpeter:
NKL-6 Aerosan (Trumpeter 02355, 1:35)
Thanks for your suggestion, Bruce. Sure, this will be fun. In my stash I have also perhaps the most fantastic aerosan - Sever-2 from "Military Vehicles":
Soviet aerosan "Sever-2" ("N..(Military Wheels 7262, 1:72)
but this one will have to wait...
Nevertheless, I feel tempted to start the most recent offering from Trumpeter:
NKL-6 Aerosan (Trumpeter 02355, 1:35)
21. June, 12:21
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
9 | 20. June, 17:18
Bruce Huxtable
Sheepskin coat, hat and mittens essential. Felt boots too, no doubt. No goggles though, so must have been exhilarating!
Sheepskin coat, hat and mittens essential. Felt boots too, no doubt. No goggles though, so must have been exhilarating!
20. June, 17:38
Mike Szwarc
Nice work! I've read that the figures in this kit are a bit difficult to get in place. This must have been a cold beast to ride in!
Nice work! I've read that the figures in this kit are a bit difficult to get in place. This must have been a cold beast to ride in!
21. June, 11:55
Bruce Huxtable
Hi Mike, the figures fit fine, but the multi-piece hats need to be adjusted so they look better. If I recall, the ear flaps need to be thinned down. No adjustements needed to make the crew hold the steering wheel or machine gun.
Hi Mike, the figures fit fine, but the multi-piece hats need to be adjusted so they look better. If I recall, the ear flaps need to be thinned down. No adjustements needed to make the crew hold the steering wheel or machine gun.
21. June, 12:10
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes' and feedback, everyone. The camera never lies, so there are definately a few areas where the paint could be improved....
Many thanks for your 'likes' and feedback, everyone. The camera never lies, so there are definately a few areas where the paint could be improved....
21. June, 12:14
June 20, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
7 | 19. June, 19:15
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks, Stefan. I just tried to make it a clean build. Beyond my skills to weather it like some fine examples on other member's albums.
Thanks, Stefan. I just tried to make it a clean build. Beyond my skills to weather it like some fine examples on other member's albums.
19. June, 20:12
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your comments, Neuling. It's a nice kit with just enough going on inside to make it more intersting. I would recommend adding decals to the ammunition before fixing in place though, 'cos it's a tad tricky if one follows the sequence in the instructions!
Many thanks for your comments, Neuling. It's a nice kit with just enough going on inside to make it more intersting. I would recommend adding decals to the ammunition before fixing in place though, 'cos it's a tad tricky if one follows the sequence in the instructions!
20. June, 10:40
June 19, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.11 images
A wee touch up on the tyres needed. Not sure there's much I do on the rest....
Project: SPAD XIII C-1
6 | 17. June, 20:33
Bruce Huxtable
I think I'd need a masterclass before giving it a bash, Erik. Lots of other skills to acquire first, perhaps?
I think I'd need a masterclass before giving it a bash, Erik. Lots of other skills to acquire first, perhaps?
18. June, 21:22
Erik De Smet
You should try Albion Alloys Nickel Silver rod : it is stiff, but it can be easily cut with scissors, painted with an alcohol marker, glued with kristal klear , and it will enhance your model considerably.
Nickel Silver Rod 0.2mm 305mm Long (Albion Alloys NSR02, No)
You should try Albion Alloys Nickel Silver rod : it is stiff, but it can be easily cut with scissors, painted with an alcohol marker, glued with kristal klear , and it will enhance your model considerably.
Nickel Silver Rod 0.2mm 305mm Long (Albion Alloys NSR02, No)
19. June, 09:19
Bruce Huxtable
Well, I have no excuse not to give it a try, Erik. Many thanks for your advice ??
Well, I have no excuse not to give it a try, Erik. Many thanks for your advice ??
19. June, 10:58
June 8, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.
7 | 6. June, 20:23
Olivier
Funny how the colours change according to which image we look at. Nice model for me.
Funny how the colours change according to which image we look at. Nice model for me.
6. June, 22:20
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks for your 'likes' everyone, and kind words Olivier and Mark. This kit was heavily discounted having been water-damaged. The box had been a soggy mess but the contents were fine 🙂
Thanks for your 'likes' everyone, and kind words Olivier and Mark. This kit was heavily discounted having been water-damaged. The box had been a soggy mess but the contents were fine 🙂
8. June, 10:37
June 7, 2021
June 6, 2021
Bruce Huxtable added a new photoalbum.3 images
The intention was to match the unusual box-art colours. Tried 'wet on wet' to softly blend one colour into the next.
Project: Caudron Renault 714 C1
7 | 5. June, 14:21
Moreno Baruffini
Hi Bruce, I think that the camo isn't too bad! Moreover, you are now more experienced!
Hi Bruce, I think that the camo isn't too bad! Moreover, you are now more experienced!
5. June, 14:54
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks for your encouragement, Moreno. Wet on wet with acres of solvent sloshing around is not recommended! Acrylics seem to dry too fast to work like this, so I'll have to experiment further.
Thanks for your encouragement, Moreno. Wet on wet with acres of solvent sloshing around is not recommended! Acrylics seem to dry too fast to work like this, so I'll have to experiment further.
5. June, 15:37
Bruce Huxtable
I've been experimenting and learning lots, painting cobbled roads, stone and brick walls. Def not as easy as some modellers' dioramas look. Can't beat a challenge!
I've been experimenting and learning lots, painting cobbled roads, stone and brick walls. Def not as easy as some modellers' dioramas look. Can't beat a challenge!
6. June, 07:45
Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Bruce … try adding retarder to the acrylic paint ,,,, some water and dishwashing soap will do
Bruce … try adding retarder to the acrylic paint ,,,, some water and dishwashing soap will do
6. June, 08:16
Steven Van Dyck
Maybe for outlining the brown spots you could have used a light brown pencil, so it would have been less of a problem if it shines through. Maybe if you add some additional layers it will improve, and the merging you could also achieve with a filter.
Maybe for outlining the brown spots you could have used a light brown pencil, so it would have been less of a problem if it shines through. Maybe if you add some additional layers it will improve, and the merging you could also achieve with a filter.
6. June, 09:07
Bruce Huxtable
Thanks for the tips, Julian and Steven. In my defence, Neuling, I was trying to faithfully follow the instruction's pattern and the box-art colours. Freeform? Precision! 😉
Thanks for the tips, Julian and Steven. In my defence, Neuling, I was trying to faithfully follow the instruction's pattern and the box-art colours. Freeform? Precision! 😉
6. June, 11:05
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