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Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks all mates for your nice comments!
@ brianireland: the Meng kits are really amazing, lots of detail and perfect fit. The only thing to know is that the workable tracks require quite a lot of work, but the result is very nice. I recommend.
@ Rui: you're right, probably not the best choice, I hadn't really realized it before
Thanks all mates for your nice comments!
@ brianireland: the Meng kits are really amazing, lots of detail and perfect fit. The only thing to know is that the workable tracks require quite a lot of work, but the result is very nice. I recommend.
@ Rui: you're right, probably not the best choice, I hadn't really realized it before
14. August 2020, 06:36
Peter de Bruin
Awesome builds!
How did you manage to get the tracks together properly? (I've got the TS-043 kit)
I seem unable to properly build them with the provided wire, they just fall apart
It's probably my noobishness, so got any tips?
Awesome builds!
How did you manage to get the tracks together properly? (I've got the TS-043 kit)
I seem unable to properly build them with the provided wire, they just fall apart
It's probably my noobishness, so got any tips?
14. August 2020, 07:08
Jean-Michel Tilquin
Hi Peter, I had to try a number of approaches to find the best one. So here it is: first thing is to use extra thin glue to glue the track shoes halves together so you don't fill the tiny holes, then carefully insert the wire, cut it at the right length and apply a little drop of CA glue at each end, and let it dry a bit. But be careful then not to glue the shoes to the jig! After a number of iterations, you'll find it's not that difficult! It must be that Meng got some comments on it, because for the M4A3E2 they provide iron axles instead of the wire making it a bit easier. But in the end, it's worth the effort!
Hi Peter, I had to try a number of approaches to find the best one. So here it is: first thing is to use extra thin glue to glue the track shoes halves together so you don't fill the tiny holes, then carefully insert the wire, cut it at the right length and apply a little drop of CA glue at each end, and let it dry a bit. But be careful then not to glue the shoes to the jig! After a number of iterations, you'll find it's not that difficult! It must be that Meng got some comments on it, because for the M4A3E2 they provide iron axles instead of the wire making it a bit easier. But in the end, it's worth the effort!
14. August 2020, 18:30
Peter de Bruin
Thanks for the tip! I've ordered a backup set from Bronco just in case I mess up to many links
Good move from MENG to add the axles instead of the wire.
Thanks for the tip! I've ordered a backup set from Bronco just in case I mess up to many links
Good move from MENG to add the axles instead of the wire.
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Neuling
Very dynamic and realistic scene! The soldiers really bring it to life. Top paint work, especially on the figures!
Very dynamic and realistic scene! The soldiers really bring it to life. Top paint work, especially on the figures!
23. December 2020, 11:07
Michael Hickey
Extremely well done, the whole scene is a delight to gaze at, the figures are beautiful, I wish my figures were half as good as yours.
Extremely well done, the whole scene is a delight to gaze at, the figures are beautiful, I wish my figures were half as good as yours.
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Olivier
I was considering buying this same kit.
But I cannot compete with yours so I shall pass.
Great scene you give us here !
I was considering buying this same kit.
But I cannot compete with yours so I shall pass.
Great scene you give us here !
2. December 2020, 16:23
Jean-Michel Tilquin
The kit is very good indeed. And don't forget: this is not a competition, just a hobby. The only thing that counts is have fun and learn by doing. So let you get inspired by what others do, not discouraged. I often see master pieces which I would not think possible. Then I think: Maybe one day... Thanks for your comment anyway
The kit is very good indeed. And don't forget: this is not a competition, just a hobby. The only thing that counts is have fun and learn by doing. So let you get inspired by what others do, not discouraged. I often see master pieces which I would not think possible. Then I think: Maybe one day... Thanks for your comment anyway
2. December 2020, 20:21
Rui S
Nice dio with this diferent model the camouflage net always difficult the vision to the details under
Nice dio with this diferent model the camouflage net always difficult the vision to the details under
5. December 2020, 22:36
Neuling
Very good work! Rui is right: the camouflage net conceals the interesting interior details. Can you sneak in with your camera, Jean-Michel?
Very good work! Rui is right: the camouflage net conceals the interesting interior details. Can you sneak in with your camera, Jean-Michel?
6. December 2020, 09:37
Jean-Michel Tilquin
I added some more pics (from pic 16) for the more curious ones Thanks for the interest!
I added some more pics (from pic 16) for the more curious ones
Thanks for the interest!9. December 2020, 11:07
Acki
Amazing job Jean-Michel! Hört did you paint the leather of the gunners? Great Color!
Amazing job Jean-Michel! Hört did you paint the leather of the gunners? Great Color!
13. December 2020, 20:13
Jean-Michel Tilquin
@Rui: true beauty is often hidden
@Acki: For figure painting, I mostly use acrylics from the Vallejo Model Color series. In this case, I based the leather color on their 70.982 Cavalry Brown.
Thanks
@Rui: true beauty is often hidden
@Acki: For figure painting, I mostly use acrylics from the Vallejo Model Color series. In this case, I based the leather color on their 70.982 Cavalry Brown.
Thanks
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Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks all mates, your comments are much appreciated, as always!
Thanks all mates, your comments are much appreciated, as always!
9. September 2020, 14:44
Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks again for all your gentle comments, mates! Happy you like it, it was a fun build.
Thanks again for all your gentle comments, mates! Happy you like it, it was a fun build.
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Jean-Michel Tilquin
Actually not happy with this build. To start with, the kit base dates back from the 1980's with lack of detail, minor but numerous fitting issues etc. But then I had the bad idea to glue a metal counterweight in the nose with putty, which caused by reaction an unexpected nose distorsion... Discouraged, I went for the quick & dirty week-end build approach... In the end, it still looks like a F-16I... from a distance
Actually not happy with this build. To start with, the kit base dates back from the 1980's with lack of detail, minor but numerous fitting issues etc. But then I had the bad idea to glue a metal counterweight in the nose with putty, which caused by reaction an unexpected nose distorsion... Discouraged, I went for the quick & dirty week-end build approach... In the end, it still looks like a F-16I... from a distance
5. November 2020, 10:15
Daniel
Still a very good job, colors are spot on! I remember doing the same mistake in one of my earler builds, in my case being a load of very agressive glue that completely ruined the nose...maybe you can find a replacement and restore it to its full beauty
Still a very good job, colors are spot on! I remember doing the same mistake in one of my earler builds, in my case being a load of very agressive glue that completely ruined the nose...maybe you can find a replacement and restore it to its full beauty
5. November 2020, 19:52
R VG
Still a very good built. Especially your paint-job looks very convincing. You probably used Tamiya grey standard putty? I ones made the same mistake and I had to buy the kit I was working on again! I use now two component epoxy glue for sticking a counterweight in place. Not too much though. You never know if that would cause a reaction too. But so far it works.
Still a very good built. Especially your paint-job looks very convincing. You probably used Tamiya grey standard putty? I ones made the same mistake and I had to buy the kit I was working on again! I use now two component epoxy glue for sticking a counterweight in place. Not too much though. You never know if that would cause a reaction too. But so far it works.
5. November 2020, 22:00
Daniel
Speaking of which, you could also try to putty&sand the nose to repair it
Speaking of which, you could also try to putty&sand the nose to repair it
6. November 2020, 11:00
Sarunas D
Looks ok! Hasegawa has a tendency like this kit. They reuse an old kit as a most recent version or a "limited" edition for a premium price. That's just a rip-off in my opinion.
To glue metal weights, I simply use white glue. Put a lot of nose weight into my Tamiya 32nd Tomcat like this without issues.
Looks ok! Hasegawa has a tendency like this kit. They reuse an old kit as a most recent version or a "limited" edition for a premium price. That's just a rip-off in my opinion.
To glue metal weights, I simply use white glue. Put a lot of nose weight into my Tamiya 32nd Tomcat like this without issues.
6. November 2020, 11:07
Neuling
Your aircraft looks very good, I would not have noticed any flaw. - For special purposes (for example clear parts) I use Ponal Express Holzleim which does not affect the plastic material.
Your aircraft looks very good, I would not have noticed any flaw. - For special purposes (for example clear parts) I use Ponal Express Holzleim which does not affect the plastic material.
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Stefan Fraundorfer
This is a real Queen of the desert. Great painting and weathering. Congratulations J-Michel.
This is a real Queen of the desert. Great painting and weathering. Congratulations J-Michel.
26. June 2018, 17:24
Treehugger
Is there a final varnish on top of all this, or am I looking at at the weathering effects as is?
Is there a final varnish on top of all this, or am I looking at at the weathering effects as is?
5. November 2020, 10:28
Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks mates. @Treehugger: I don't remember, but there's probably a coat of Ammo matt lucky varnish on it
Thanks mates. @Treehugger: I don't remember, but there's probably a coat of Ammo matt lucky varnish on it
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Rui S
What a great work on this Big model, Looks great, but some photos are a bit whitish? and don't make it justice, IMHO
What a great work on this Big model, Looks great, but some photos are a bit whitish? and don't make it justice, IMHO
29. October 2020, 21:03
Neuling
Very impressive! When will I venture such a great project? Everything here looks just fine and the figure is spot on. Rui is right: your model deserves still better photography.
Very impressive! When will I venture such a great project? Everything here looks just fine and the figure is spot on. Rui is right: your model deserves still better photography.
30. October 2020, 08:45
Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks mates. And indeed I feel I'm a poor photographer.... Maybe I should give it another try indeed... But happy you like the beasts anyway
Thanks mates. And indeed I feel I'm a poor photographer.... Maybe I should give it another try indeed... But happy you like the beasts anyway
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Jean-Michel Tilquin
Thanks Frank. I've updated the pictures, I think they are sharper now, enjoy!
Thanks Frank. I've updated the pictures, I think they are sharper now, enjoy!
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