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22 | 15. October 2020, 03:37
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Greg Baker
Thanks David! The tank itself is basically done now. Besides painting the driver, there's only one little thing left to figure out. The figures are coming along as well. I got a tip to stiffen up the soft vinyl plastic using some varnish. The resin figures didn't quite pan out, but I've got one more trick up my sleeve hopefully.
Also, like to make a shout out to fellow mate in scale, docaebee for giving me a bottle of his homemade "Doc's Decal Solution" before I left Korea. Stuff worked like a charm getting ancient white star decals to lay down and stay down.
Thanks David! The tank itself is basically done now. Besides painting the driver, there's only one little thing left to figure out. The figures are coming along as well. I got a tip to stiffen up the soft vinyl plastic using some varnish. The resin figures didn't quite pan out, but I've got one more trick up my sleeve hopefully.
Also, like to make a shout out to fellow mate in scale, docaebee for giving me a bottle of his homemade "Doc's Decal Solution" before I left Korea. Stuff worked like a charm getting ancient white star decals to lay down and stay down.
13. January, 16:06
Greg Baker
Ok... a bit more ghosty now. I decided that the ghost should be a bit more stand alone because there's a pretty good chance I'll also build the Jigsaw Tank and the M4 Sherman versions of the Haunted Tank too. Anyone got a suggestion for a reasonably priced 1/72 Sherman?
Ok... a bit more ghosty now. I decided that the ghost should be a bit more stand alone because there's a pretty good chance I'll also build the Jigsaw Tank and the M4 Sherman versions of the Haunted Tank too. Anyone got a suggestion for a reasonably priced 1/72 Sherman?
19. January, 07:32
Greg Baker
Ok. The more I thought about it... the more I wanted to include the other two Haunted Tanks in this project. After the M3 is destroyed, the team moves on to build a Jigsaw Tank. That one is later destroyed as well and the team takes over an M4 Sherman (much to the chagrin of their ghost-in-residence).
The Jigsaw tank is the bigger challenge. The chassis is from a T-34 (I was going to get a Zvezda, but found a Trumpeter box on the shelf instead) but what really put it over the top was deciding to go with the M24 Pershing turret. I have a turret leftover from my Blue Tintin Moon tank project, and it looks enough like the Jigsaw Tank's that I think I'll be happy with just a bit of modification.
I had thought I'd need the turret from a M42 Walker, but given there's only one (relatively expensive) option, I was hesitant. Once I realized I could dip into the spares box... there was nothing left to hold me back.
Ok. The more I thought about it... the more I wanted to include the other two Haunted Tanks in this project. After the M3 is destroyed, the team moves on to build a Jigsaw Tank. That one is later destroyed as well and the team takes over an M4 Sherman (much to the chagrin of their ghost-in-residence).
The Jigsaw tank is the bigger challenge. The chassis is from a T-34 (I was going to get a Zvezda, but found a Trumpeter box on the shelf instead) but what really put it over the top was deciding to go with the M24 Pershing turret. I have a turret leftover from my Blue Tintin Moon tank project, and it looks enough like the Jigsaw Tank's that I think I'll be happy with just a bit of modification.
I had thought I'd need the turret from a M42 Walker, but given there's only one (relatively expensive) option, I was hesitant. Once I realized I could dip into the spares box... there was nothing left to hold me back.
23. January, 23:04
Tom ...
Well Greg. it's simple... what you start, you got to finish. It's the modelers' code!... i.e., we expect nothing less!
Well Greg. it's simple... what you start, you got to finish. It's the modelers' code!... i.e., we expect nothing less!
24. January, 08:56
Greg Baker
Thanks Tom. Well work is under way on the Jigsaw Tank, and I started a new album to go with it. The Haunted Tank (Jigsaw Tank) | Album by strobez (1:72)
Thanks Tom. Well work is under way on the Jigsaw Tank, and I started a new album to go with it. The Haunted Tank (Jigsaw Tank) | Album by strobez (1:72)
24. January, 16:14
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Ok. This should work. In the main reference pic there’s only four bogie wheels. However, a) the number of wheels varied,...
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Daniel Klink
Hm,with the putty i must say i just needed a bit to fill a very small gap under the belly
Hm,with the putty i must say i just needed a bit to fill a very small gap under the belly
21. January, 18:39
Greg Baker
I had a bit of trouble with the underwing "arm pits" but I was also very careful about the alignment on the belly, so I was a bit unwilling to shove the wings closer together. Overall the fit was very good. No complaints.
I had a bit of trouble with the underwing "arm pits" but I was also very careful about the alignment on the belly, so I was a bit unwilling to shove the wings closer together. Overall the fit was very good. No complaints.
21. January, 21:46
Joshua Strong
Looking Good!
I had this kit and gave it away again.
Need a compressor for my air brush to mottle...
Looking Good!
I had this kit and gave it away again.
Need a compressor for my air brush to mottle...
24. January, 04:23
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Greg Baker
Does anyone know where I put the Eduard PE fret that I supposedly have in my stash? Scalemates says I have one... but I can't find it. Usually I keep them in the kit box, but this one is nowhere to be found. Hmmm...
Does anyone know where I put the Eduard PE fret that I supposedly have in my stash? Scalemates says I have one... but I can't find it. Usually I keep them in the kit box, but this one is nowhere to be found. Hmmm...
21. November 2020, 07:39
Matthew A
I wish you good hunting finding the pe. I have two boxes full of 109s but still find bits and pieces all over the place
I wish you good hunting finding the pe. I have two boxes full of 109s but still find bits and pieces all over the place
21. November 2020, 11:26
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Łukasz Gliński
Sad to point it out, but there's one inconsistency in the markings (I just spotted it) - the tail says USAAF and the top wing says USAF
Sad to point it out, but there's one inconsistency in the markings (I just spotted it) - the tail says USAAF and the top wing says USAF
12. January, 08:08
Greg Baker
Good eyes Łukasz. However, in my defence, that's what it says in my reference image (the header on the project page). I actually did know it was wrong, but decided to go with it for two reasons - a) because it's the reference image, and b) I had USAF decals.
The Roundel in the reference image is wrong too I believe (not a WWII marking), but I compromised with one that had a red stroke around the outside (which I think is still WWII) but not with the red USAF bar in the middle.
I blame Irv Novak for not doing his homework when he drew the issue.
Good eyes Łukasz. However, in my defence, that's what it says in my reference image (the header on the project page). I actually did know it was wrong, but decided to go with it for two reasons - a) because it's the reference image, and b) I had USAF decals
.The Roundel in the reference image is wrong too I believe (not a WWII marking), but I compromised with one that had a red stroke around the outside (which I think is still WWII) but not with the red USAF bar in the middle.
I blame Irv Novak for not doing his homework when he drew the issue.
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Slavo Hazucha
That spinning propeller de´finitely looks better than a photoshopped one!
And the cloud looks pretty heavenly too!
That spinning propeller de´finitely looks better than a photoshopped one!
And the cloud looks pretty heavenly too!
14. January, 22:20
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Greg Baker
To celebrate the completion of the submarine, I decided to take a few group shots... and promptly knocked the Laputa Flapter off the edge. Luckily a bit of CA glue put the wing and one seatbelt back on in a jiffy. Whew!
To celebrate the completion of the submarine, I decided to take a few group shots... and promptly knocked the Laputa Flapter off the edge. Luckily a bit of CA glue put the wing and one seatbelt back on in a jiffy. Whew!
3. October 2017, 14:05
Greg Baker
Thanks! Haven't quite got the Lupin Fiat done yet, but your awesome build has inspired me to get it finished next.
Thanks! Haven't quite got the Lupin Fiat done yet, but your awesome build has inspired me to get it finished next.
3. October 2017, 15:27
Greg Baker
Thanks gents. You were both instrumental to its creation. John helped me unlock an undiscovered interest in scratchbuilding as an alternative to resin/photo etched parts detailing... and Choppa for pushing me just enough to keep me from being satisfied with sub-par work. Without that bit of help, I doubt I would've been able to achieve even this modicum of success.
Thanks gents. You were both instrumental to its creation. John helped me unlock an undiscovered interest in scratchbuilding as an alternative to resin/photo etched parts detailing... and Choppa for pushing me just enough to keep me from being satisfied with sub-par work. Without that bit of help, I doubt I would've been able to achieve even this modicum of success.
8. October 2017, 23:50
Greg Baker
Hah! Thanks Tim! I actually forgot about this album. The Ghibli project family has grown since the last update here... and continues to grow!
Hah! Thanks Tim! I actually forgot about this album. The Ghibli project family has grown since the last update here... and continues to grow!
23. January, 15:34
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Greg Baker
Heh. Well this one is a Matchbox. So we're in good company. I got the basic interior done, but planning a few little upgrades... otherwise this would feel like cheating.
Heh. Well this one is a Matchbox. So we're in good company. I got the basic interior done, but planning a few little upgrades... otherwise this would feel like cheating.
6. January, 07:17
Cuajete
Nice second oportunity! I have several cars miniatures kept since I was child. This would be a oportunity to restore some of them. Following.
Nice second oportunity! I have several cars miniatures kept since I was child. This would be a oportunity to restore some of them. Following.
6. January, 12:27
Greg Baker
Hmmm... this doesn't feel like cheating anymore... now it's starting to get frustrating...
Hmmm... this doesn't feel like cheating anymore... now it's starting to get frustrating...
14. January, 04:23
Greg Baker
So, I ended up stripping off all the paint and started over. This time I started off using Tamiya's metal primer which seemed to help the paint adhere. I also did a bottom coat of grey, sealed it with Future, and then added a top coat of red. I also sealed that one with Future before masking off for the chrome highlights. It didn't help me not to put a major scratch from the tip of my sharp tweezers... sigh...
I also had a bit of tape lift off from the mask, so I was always going to have to do some touch-ups anyway.
So, I ended up stripping off all the paint and started over. This time I started off using Tamiya's metal primer which seemed to help the paint adhere. I also did a bottom coat of grey, sealed it with Future, and then added a top coat of red. I also sealed that one with Future before masking off for the chrome highlights. It didn't help me not to put a major scratch from the tip of my sharp tweezers... sigh...
I also had a bit of tape lift off from the mask, so I was always going to have to do some touch-ups anyway.
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Erik De Smet
Filling the space in the walls with Rockwool insulation would greatly improve their fire behaviour, but it's a little late to do that now. Might be useful if Greg has more partitions to build in his house. After all, we do not want his beautiful Tintin collection destroyed by fire.
Filling the space in the walls with Rockwool insulation would greatly improve their fire behaviour, but it's a little late to do that now. Might be useful if Greg has more partitions to build in his house. After all, we do not want his beautiful Tintin collection destroyed by fire.
19. November 2020, 12:33
Choppa Nutta
This is why I thought sand might work as you only need to make a small hole at the top of each partition and pour it in, although it might be a bad idea for other reasons but it might be a useful and cheap fix ?
This is why I thought sand might work as you only need to make a small hole at the top of each partition and pour it in, although it might be a bad idea for other reasons but it might be a useful and cheap fix ?
19. November 2020, 13:34
Greg Baker
Thanks Łukasz!
Also, Erik, the walls are filled with Rockwool insulation. You can see one of the bags in pic #4.
Thanks Łukasz!
Also, Erik, the walls are filled with Rockwool insulation. You can see one of the bags in pic #4.
19. November 2020, 14:22
Donald Dickson II
I am pretty sure that much weight would bow the sheet rock and cause it to rip loose Choppa.
I am pretty sure that much weight would bow the sheet rock and cause it to rip loose Choppa.
20. November 2020, 03:38
Chaz Gordon
For future reference, it's well worth the small extra cost to Use 90 Minute fire resistant Sheetrock. Here it's only about 40% more, and sheetrock is not that expensive, so it's only a small addition to the Project cost. Also, use steel 2x4s if you really want to be fireproof. (They're not that expensive, but a bit different to put together.)
For future reference, it's well worth the small extra cost to Use 90 Minute fire resistant Sheetrock. Here it's only about 40% more, and sheetrock is not that expensive, so it's only a small addition to the Project cost. Also, use steel 2x4s if you really want to be fireproof. (They're not that expensive, but a bit different to put together.)
22. November 2020, 16:12
Spanjaard
if you want to add more space to your Ikea Detolf, somebody seem to have done it quite nicely. see album
Completed | Album by Ondrej.Skarka
if you want to add more space to your Ikea Detolf, somebody seem to have done it quite nicely. see album
Completed | Album by Ondrej.Skarka
12. December 2020, 23:29
Nathan Dempsey
Thanks for that link Spanjaard. I've been looking at the Detolf.
Thanks for that link Spanjaard. I've been looking at the Detolf.
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2. September 2020, 17:10
Greg Baker
Haha! Not quite back in action... but I think I can manage a little tank build in between the home improvement projects.
Haha! Not quite back in action... but I think I can manage a little tank build in between the home improvement projects.
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25. August 2020, 23:47
Greg Baker
Yep. That's why I've waited until now to get it... it's a "welcome home" present to me.
Yep. That's why I've waited until now to get it... it's a "welcome home" present to me.
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My kit stash and modelling equipment is now floating on a ship in the Pacific Ocean, I traded The last of my semi-used supplies away, and I bought all the last-minute kits I could conceivably squeeze into my luggage. So, now I’m just scrolling through Scalemates to see all the cool projects my mates are up to, and plotting my own future projects. I’ve got a few “interlude” projects that I want to try... ones that require minimal tools/supplies, but I can’t decide what “real” project I want to tackle after the shackles of my move are off... I want to build them all at once!
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Greg Baker
Thanks guys. I wrapped everything very carefully, but I'm sure my first few projects on Canadian soil will be repair jobs. I've had itchy fingers the last few weeks... but amazingly my stash seems to be growing. I'm pretty sure there will be a small tower of boxes waiting for me on my new (old) doorstep.
Thanks guys. I wrapped everything very carefully, but I'm sure my first few projects on Canadian soil will be repair jobs. I've had itchy fingers the last few weeks... but amazingly my stash seems to be growing. I'm pretty sure there will be a small tower of boxes waiting for me on my new (old) doorstep.
5. August 2020, 11:58
bughunter
I now that whole-stash-built-at-once wish Sometime I think about solutions of specific things 4 or 5 projects ahead, with the kit untouched in stash. I think it would be better to concentrate on a actual project.
I now that whole-stash-built-at-once wish
Sometime I think about solutions of specific things 4 or 5 projects ahead, with the kit untouched in stash. I think it would be better to concentrate on a actual project.5. August 2020, 20:58
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