Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Other Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: kpnuts on September 06, 2015, 01:24:41 pm
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Hi all some of you may know I sold a couple of my ships builds so I had 400 quid burning a hole in my pocket, so I've ordered this and Roy fitszimmonds cd to build it with, my plan (as I'm sure by now you all know I don't build normal builds) is to have it languishing in an old barn or in a garden or yard with maybe a tree growing out of it.
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This should be good Ken!
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That's a nice looking kit.
I have a 1:8 E-Type to build one day
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-07390-Jaguar-E-Type-Parts/dp/B0002HZ1V4
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Hi all well it arrived today and it is mahoosive
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that is a 1/12 kit box on top of it
just to give you an idea of its size
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these are the sprues there are 3 or 4 sprues to each bag just for comparison (the rule devides the too model kits) the camaro has 1 sprue to each bag apart from the black sprues and that has 2 sprues
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one tip I've already learned do not take the sprues out of the box as you wont get the all back in and shut the lid (unless you have a degree in astrophysics) that is, this is one case where the box is not big enough.
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my plan (as I'm sure by now you all know I don't build normal builds) is to have it languishing in an old barn or in a garden or yard with maybe a tree growing out of it.
Sounds like a winner to me O0
Regards,
Ray.
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How about a Free French resistance group`s vehicle in a barn getting ready for a raid against the Nazi occupiers. Cross of Loraine boldly painted on doors, a tricolour on front wing, some weaponry, Molotov cocktails etc etc.
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Going on from arrows suggestion forces of valor do some good 1/8 figures
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Gosh I feel like doing one myself ! Crate of wine bottles full of jellified petrol and paper wicks in the open boot, a bag of horse manure with spikes hidden in it, some hand grenades couple of Sten guns parachuted in from a black Lysander. The list goes on ....wheres my beret !
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Essex 2univesal this kit has a part count in excess of 600. I like arrows idea but can't find the figures you mention, just keep getting sent to ami ami Web site with no info on 1/8 figures other than a 1/8 ami figure.
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Essex 2univesal this kit has a part count in excess of 600. I like arrows idea but can't find the figures you mention, just keep getting sent to ami ami Web site with no info on 1/8 figures other than a 1/8 ami figure.
My apologies..... braincells not retaining correct information.
The company is Dragon models and they are 1/6 scale :embarrassed:
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Hi Ken,
Sorry if you are fully aware already, but Hobbycraft do a range of large trees that would give you a sound basis for your arborial interloper.
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Thanks mate but going with the French resistance idea just have to set it without people or have them painted in the background. I used to be okay at people.
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...and that's another bit of talent you've got right there ;)
Most impressive. :-))
Regards,
Ray.
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Used to be a freehand (didn't use stencils) tattoo artist so every tatt was individual and unique, had to give up as it's bad for the eyes. You have to concentrate on what you're doing filling in colours in tiny little circles, you see a patchy tatt, that was done by someone not filling in properly.
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Hi here is a small sample I've managed to find before we leave on our hols
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Lovely artwork Ken. I am not a tatoo person, but I am always impressed with some of the designs people have inked and so think it a shame that your eye sight let you down :((
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Hi all well I've made a start on this mammoth build (and thats without putting it in a dio) tbh once I looked at the instructions, without Roy Fitzimmonds aka roymattblack dvd I would have closed the box and put it away again.
I've read loads of reviews on this and they've all said the engine is badly warped and had to use some reinforcing or some such to make it square, I recon I've been lucky as mine has been a perfect fit (so far) I've even taken pics inside so you can see I've used no tabs or reinforcments ats all (I just hope this continues for the rest of the kit.
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That is one big bounder of an engine Ken. I too have heard that this can be a terrible fit, looks you have been very lucky. Fingers crossed that the rest of the build goes as smoothly.
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There's over 1100 parts to this kit, the detail would rival a pocher kit, and apparently it's a very accurate kit, one of the many drawbacks though is no English instructions and what instructions there are, are very confusing (thank god for roys dvd(incidentally for those who don't know who roy is he scratch builds amazing 1/8 cars (I mean the whole thing body, engine, chassis,the whole thing) another thing which makes it harder is no locating pins, so it's difficult to know if you have things lined up right (another good reason for roys dvd)
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Any links to Roy`s work ?
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Hi all been working on the engine, this kit is awesome, the engine alone has more parts than the whole Shelby kit, just as an example that little nut is a separate part I've put the tin of humbrol paint there as a refrence I had to use my PE pencil to place it, thank god I got Roy's dvd the instruction are so vague (there's a little do hicky lever sticks out the side its only about 3mmx2x2 and from the instructions I had no idea which way up to put it)
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Here is a link to one he's working on now http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234983796-18-aston-martin-dbr1/page-13
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That is turning into a good winter project Ken.
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Hi all more work on this I've not been able to find a definitive colour for the engine (every pic I've seen has been a different shade of green but since I'm using CAT's info for the bodywork I will use that for the engine as well.[/size][/font][/color]
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That manifold is brilliant.... looks just like the one we pulled off son's 1:1 Triumph Spitfire at the weekend
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Yeah! Awesome! :o
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Hi all a bit of an update, weathered the engine and tried to emulate the oxidization on the ally manifold.
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Following this build with great interest Ken, I do like your dioramas I can just see René Artois and his mob stood next to this. %%
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Following this build with great interest Ken, I do like your dioramas I can just see René Artois and his mob stood next to this. %%
Make sure there is a copy of "Ze Fallen Madonna Vit Ze Big Boobiez" by Van Klomp somewhere in the Diorama
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Your visual affects are astounding ken! I have never seen rust recreated so realistically and I have seen a few model tank exhausts in my time.
Brilliant is a pale word to describe this.
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Hi all here is tonight's episode, there seem to be a lot of these on the go at the moment (no surprise really it is a superb kit)[/size][/font][/color]
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Tres formidable Ken. The colour looks fine to me and the weathering is fab as already mentioned.
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Thanks all could someone point me in the direction of a copy of the fallen Madonna with zee big boobies(oh in 1/8 scale please)
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A quick google (ooh er missus) will get you images that you can print off. The real one (sans boobies) and the one in Allo allo are quite simiar enough in 1:8th so you could adapt the real one to look like the comedy one:O)
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Thanks all could someone point me in the direction of a copy of the fallen Madonna with zee big boobies(oh in 1/8 scale please)
WARNING THE LINKS BELOW CONTAIN IMAGES OF LADY LUMPS. VEIWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=allo+allo+fallen+madonna&safe=off&espv=2&biw=2560&bih=1318&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIkfaq36zeyAIVTLQUCh33rgUN#imgrc=qCYT90zbqQdfDM%3A (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=allo+allo+fallen+madonna&safe=off&espv=2&biw=2560&bih=1318&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIkfaq36zeyAIVTLQUCh33rgUN#imgrc=qCYT90zbqQdfDM%3A)
There are little or no difference between the real one and the allo allo version
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Censored by Lt Gruber
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I wonder if you can get his "little tank" in 1:8 %%
That engine is amazing. :-))
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Thanks for all the kind comments .
Here is todays update
these parts were bent so using Roy Fitzimmods dvd I corrected this problem with stretched copper wire
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Hi all well the engine is done (well as much as I can do without putting it in the car)
The next bit is the front chassis and suspension (to be honest I keep looking at the instructions and I'm tempted to box it back up and put it away) looks to be way beyond my meagre abilities, I would start somewhere else on the model and come back to this part but that may cause problems later on I've no idea whether I can start the body without causing problems with the chassis, I will see how brave I'm feeling, this may be as far as this kit goes for me, really not feeling confident at all on the next bit.
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Hi all here is the next update
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I think you've got it spot on there Ken, that weathering is VERY realistic - well done. :-))
Regards,
Ray.
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[/size]Hi all another update, quite pleased I've managed this part (very fiddly though could have done with another set of hands)[/color][/size][/font]
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Hi all here is an Idea of just how huge this is, I thought the GT was big but, and dont forget it still has the rad and bumpers to go on, just look at this.
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Here is tonights episode. I really, really, really, really love this kit cant wait to start the Mefistofeles if its anything like this.
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Hi Ken, that is an amazing kit, but what is even more amazing is what you're doing with it. :-)) :-))
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Hi all here's tonight's bit
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Meagre abilities indeed! That corrosion effect is all but real looking at it. Looking excellent as to be exected Ken.
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Hi all well here's tonight's bit, that steering rack was a real pain the ball joints are supposed to push through and be an interferance fit but I had us a dremell tool by hand to gradually open it up enough to get the ball joint through without it just falling back out again, very sloooow gentle work with lots of checking to make sure the ball joint didn't just fall through. got to paint it and weather it now, would have painted it first but it is a tight fit and wasn't sure it would slide through the shaft after it was painted will now use very thinned down paint and hopefully if I keep moving it as the paint dries it will remain working.
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I say. that's intricate!
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Hi all well this steering rack has driven me to hurling this against the wall, I've re-glued it on no less than a dozen times only for it to come off almost as soon as I turn it over, fingers crossed its on for good now, tried a test fit of the engine (I have to say it fitted before, but someone stood on one of the engine mounts (my fault I shouldnt have left it on the floor)when I took it off to do the breaks and clutch pedal linkages) now the engine dosnt lign up on that one so it will have to come off and see whats wrong with it.
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The detailling is awesome Ken. I find the best ever bit of work I do at a certain point either gets broken or damaged oin some way and then never goes as well again. I am sure you will sort the engine issues out.
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Hi all engine mount sorted some work on the engine bay and a quick try of the body
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Have been following this thread since day 1 Ken.......it is becoming more lifelike each day :-))
However ....2 points
a. I don't think Andre' Gustave knew about the idea to place the battery in the lowest possible place .....[for better balance & just to keep our purists %) happy]
b. I wonder why early European motor vehicles were 6 Volt by design, however some years later most changed to 12 Volt?
Derek
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Awesome realism on this model Ken - Your abilities astound me O0
Looking forward to further updates!!
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Thanks for the kind replies, I'm no better than anyone else and a lot lot worse than others I'm just glad if someone likes what I do.
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Hi all well the body (the majority of it anyway is glued together) I cant recommend Roy's cd enough, I've referenced it often but here it is invaluable he shows you how to assemble the body as a separate part which will save a lot of hard work later on also if following his instructions the finished body is very tough.
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I would have thought that the thickness of the bonnet would be no thicker than it and its ribs in real life, so cannot think of an easy answer.
Leaving the bonnet off would be the 'get out of jail' option, but other than that you are looking at repositioning the engine or doing something surgical to the air cleaner and thinning the bonnet down drastically at the point it contacts the air cleaner.
Hm, thorny.
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Could you not have the bonnet up,
with a mechanic or exasperated owner
bent over looking in head scratching?
Just a thought.
Ned
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This Roy you speak of ie. Roy's cd, must have built this model, can you not contact him to see if he encountered the same anomaly and if so what he did about it. {:-{
The body work looks superb. :-))
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Traction Avant hatchback.
Just seem a couple of pics on here http://www.google.com.hk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.autoviva.com/img/photos/064/big_93064.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.autoviva.com/slideshow.php?element%3Dseries%26ref_id%3D2020%26first_id%3D92412&h=999&w=1280&tbnid=lRo0azgypYc9xM:&docid=PgkITo4tILqZ0M&ei=jktDVrTEKsKGjwP0xYO4Dw&tbm=isch&ved=0CFIQMygoMChqFQoTCLTDqL3FiMkCFULDYwod9OIA9w
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Thanks spoken to him now sorted.
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That is good to hear Ken.
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Hi all well I've sorted the air intake problem and started filling and sanding the rear of the car, I would like to prime it so I can see what further filling and sanding will be needed but till Citroen France get back to me with either the colour code or the paint itself, I've no idea what primer to use, I don't want to prime it then have it all react with the top coat.
you do get several versions with this kit and I think the hatchback is one of them but I'm not doing that one.
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Crikey you had to pug that with some filler! You taught me something this week regarding the foresight Citroen had in designing their car to be finished in different sub variants.
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;)....'Crikey you had to pug that'.... :embarrassed:...no Pugs are Citroens cousins ....... Derek
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Hi all well I've added the rubber piping that goes between the wings and the body and I've started the front seats (see if this works before I do the rear ones) I'm going to try the marbelling effect I used on the Kwak Z1 a while ago only not going to have so much of it, so this is just the base colour which would show through from the cracked vynle (how do you spell vynel vynal ????)
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A little of track ;)....but answers your question
Once worked with a British University graduate in Mechanical engineering.....he did his training with the BLMC
His claim to fame was that he was on the team that developed imitation stitching in the vinyl seat coverings for the Morris series of vehicles >>:-( ...[yes the 1800, 1100 & a few hybrid variations on a theme]
I suggested to him that this was probably why all BLMC cars were such a huge success {-)....... Derek
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cracked vynle (how do you spell vynel vynal ????)
Vinyl easy to remember if you say "Vin-I'll"
Richard
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Hi all well I bought some halfords plastic filler/primer and some halfords plastic primer and here is the result of the first coat of filler primer, I must say I am well chuffed with the first coat (I thought it would reveal a horrendous filling job which required loads of work) I will admit it has shown some areas which need attention, but the piping (I think anyway) looks just about right. I also did the first coat on the seats, which I'm also quite pleased with, yes it needs another coat but (I think anyway) its looking promising.[/size][/font][/color]
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Hi all a small update on this one, filled the little hollows on the body and did a bit more weathering of the seats.
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Hi all here is tonights update (sorry if you're getting bored of this but its a mahoosive project, I don't think I'm half way through it yet) although I have to say I'm really enjoying it, I'm already planning what I'm going to do with the next one.
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Hi all been adding some of the many wires and cables to the engine bay.
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Ken have you tried cranking that engine, looking at it I'm sure the darn thing would start, been following your build from the start it's far from boring, while I favour warships I find this most interesting. :-)) :-))
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Test fit of the doors.
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the doors have working hinges and door handles (Yep they have working latches)
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You out do yourself on every page of this build Ken. You must be chuffed that only a small amount of extra filling was required given the many inches you had to fill initially, and the beading is pretty fab.
If the corrosion inside is anything to go by, the exterior will be a basket case!
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well I'm back from Bonnie Scotland and back at it.
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Poor old jalopy!
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That's the look I'm going for.
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Good job there was no MOT in those days, that would cost a few franks, super job Ken :-))
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Hi all well started with some colour, you may notice not the colour I originally stated as I've given up on Citroen giving me the code (so now of course I will have to change the carpet colour :mad::mad:)
anyhoo here is the start of the rusting (lots more work to be done on it, but I think its a good starting point)
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FROG rust O0 O0 O0
Well my Reanult 12 did >>:-(....until I injected 5 litres of fish-oil into ever panel I could drill a hole in O0
You are doing a great Ken :-))..... Derek
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Did your car not smell indecent after that Derek?
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Well I've just had someone suggest i use the salt technique to get a better effect (so this must be crap as that's the only method I've used on the whole of this build and he thought the engine bay was brilliant )
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Use the techniques you are happy with Ken as it is your model. I have seen quite granular looking paint surface where rust has bubbled underneath.
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Hi all well after a disasterous reaction on the paintwork on this I've sorted it (will never be a great job but is ok as an old jalopy) did a bit more staining of the doors and the bodywork and added some rust effects to the black paintwork, still a long way to go on it but is starting to look better now.
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you're doing a great job
That looks just like the doors on my sons spitfire {:-{
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The colours are spot on Ken. I can really believe that the doors are made from steel and not styrene. Once/if the doors are matted down then they will come alive if you see what I mean :-))
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Absolutely true to life rust & locations Ken :-))...yes the location of the rust is of critical importance
I think the French when designing in pre-CAD days [as all other manufacturers] used clay models.....however they still designed pockets or voids in doors & other panels that self sealed when painted.......so any moisture from a FROG mist was trapped in that void
My dear little R12 [as previously stated] was advertised as being painted by 'electrophori'sesis' or something like that with electrically charged paint........ well I think my R12 must have been painted in a Friday afternoon shift when the batteries were flat :o
To answer Ian's question........yes the vehicle did smell [a little fishie] for a few weeks especially in the hot OZ summer......that is probably why a great congregation of cats seemed to be forever licking the tyres.... {-) ...... Derek
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Hi all I was checking some of the pictures, one advantage of that is looking at pictures of things 2 and sometimes 3 times bigger than the actual thing you see faults you wouldnt see on the actual item, like for instance a lot of the flat areas of rust are, just that flat, no blistering and no reason to be rust coloured, so I,ve fixed that and dulled the doors and bodywork down and started blending panels and adding general grime (I must say I'm quite pleased with the results so far) if things carry on like this I think the finished thing will look quite realistic (of course having said that I will no probably go and ruin it)
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does anyone know how to dull down and dirty the windows and windscreen? all tip welcome.
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http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/104133-weathering-windows/
interesting video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFUIrzNCWY
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I remember my grans white escort car being at best semi matt and well rusted in places (she had it second hand in 1972 and we disposed of it in 2002:O) so what you are doing is great Ken.
Pace yourself and don't fret. You are creating splendid effects.
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Thanks for that, very helpful.
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When you're done I have the perfect next project for you :)
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I'll send it to you if you like? I've got so many Kits that i'll never finish them all if I live to be 800 years old
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Would love it, but are you sure, that's very kind ( mind you, you may not like what I did to it, I seldom build out the box)
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Not a problem....
I would love it to go to someone like you who can really do it justice!
Its an Alfa so just think of how mad you can go with the rust!
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Hi all well I'm sure you must be getting bored of this by now (I know you're all so polite you wont say so) so I'll take advantage of your good nature and continue the onslaught.
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Bored?
Never!
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Likewise, as I have no telly (not that there is that much of interest on there anyway) this is my entertainment watching interesting models being well built and finished.
I find it difficult to say anything productive after a while, so I do not reply to every photopost. (Phew say some!!!!!) I beleive in constructive critique that is meant to help and progress work, but it is difficult for effects especially as the environment can have a random effect on weathering and decay, and do not mention military modellers debates on Olive Drab!
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Keep doing what your doing Ken, I want to see it when finished, with or without Rene' and the picture of the fallen Madonna with the big whatsits. %% %)
and as Ian said I don't comment on ever post but I'm still following with interest. :-))
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I wasn't saying it for more comments, more because I feel I would be bored if I were you.
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I'm sure you didn't Ken, I only meant it's far from boring for those of us that are following your progress. :-))
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Looking at the last picture in reply #93 evoked a strong memory of, believe it or not, a smell.
Years ago there was an abandoned Austin 7 up on a hill top in a somewhat worse condition. And there was that smell of an old rotting car. A very distinctive smell, but not unpleasant. My brother and I rummaged through the glove box and found an empty Navy Cut packet for 5 cigarettes. Windows were broken, and the rain and weather had pretty much done for the leather. Hence the smell.
Just a memory, and almost forgot, until I saw the picture.
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hi all here is tonights update, I realise the windscreen needs work but its my first effort at doing glass.
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does the bird poo look effective
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All your effects look very realistic. I especially like the engine bulkhead and inner wings.
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I reckon it is pretty good Ken!
Given the randomness of wether a bird is pooping as it passes or has decided that your car is the worst threat ever and needs aimed bombardment and what it has had for lunch it can be a variety of shapes, colours and sizes.
As birds (and for that matter Platypus and Echidnas) don't wee, their fecaes can have a grey/brown/green middle with white element which is the urea deposit that we mammals would pee.
It can be more solid or jelly like, but unless you are going to make a lifetimes study on the subject, or are going to exhibit at a convention of bird poo experts then fret not:OD
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Seems like you have done some exhaustive research on the subject, me I just looked out the window and at our car, of course one thing I have noticed is size of poo and size of bird seem to have no relation I've seen blue "boobs" poop on our car and the poop looked bigger than the bird it came out of.
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hi all here is yet another update
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Hi all here is another installment
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The photo's here show just how big that model is in comparison to your furniture, and what a super kit and even more so is what you are doing to it, looks like the real deal. :-))
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does anyone know where I can get some decent pics of the dash in these as I want to weather it and cant find any decent pics, here is what I have at the moment.
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Hi Ken,
I hope this is of use to you. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=citroen+traction+avant&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbhLT1y8XJAhVBshQKHcruA4gQ_AUIBygB&biw=1440&bih=763#tbm=isch&q=citroen+traction+avant+dashboard
The choices are numerous, but there is a black dash like yours amongst them.
Your progress is looking excellent by the way.
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Thanks mate but none of them show the dashboard, I have hundreds of pics of the outside its the dash I want.
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Oh, I checked the link and a page of dashboard images came up! I wonder if different computer systems do different things to the same link?
Just in case, I Googled 'citroen traction avant dashboard'. Bloomin pooters >>:-(
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Thanks mate worked that time.
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Thank god for that!
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Hi all well its that time of year again, as little aside from the model got the decs up today
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I decided the technique I used on the dent in the tank of the Honda I would use it here aswell
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seems like sacralige, the chrome on the radiator grill is so exquisite.
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but would be out of place on this car,
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and the rust devils been about again
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Ooh, them little devils! It always seems like sacrelage to distress smething that looks good but at least you can take heart that some acr modellers respray all their chrome etc with alclad anyway so I don't imagine every grille stays foil coated for long.
I lie your Polar bear guarding the tree Ken. have you got flares and a sporting rifle just incase it gets hungry!!!!!!
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Hi all well you must be getting bored by now (I know I am)
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Nearly there Ken! We're with you all the way.
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Nowhere near done yet loads to do to the interior still more work in the engine bay all the drive train to do, and all that I've still yet to start the base.,
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should anyone think this is nearing completion here is a shot of the spures left(I've removed the optional parts) so these all still need to be attatched.
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I say, that is an epic kit. She will be worth your sweat and tears Ken.
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And in answer to a previous post from yourself....NO....we are not bored...far from it...this is awesome... :-))
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Hi guys weathered the wheels, not done much to the spare as I figure that wouldnt have much weathering
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You have the knack at capturing just the right shades to use to get the realisitc effect Ken. The top image of the tyre is ace.
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Hi all here is tonights update
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Cor, she is becoming a true restoration project for a 1:9th scale car enthusiast!
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Hi all well this is going to be left for a while to let me cool off (I came sooooo close to throwing it against the wall) went to fit the wings and complete radiator as you saw I did in the last update and with those in place tried a fit of the bonnet (no chance 6 mill gap at the front, or back depending on where you want the gap) after several minuets of scratching my head I figured out what the problem was there was a gap all around the top of the firewall of about 2 mill, lift the front of the car a bit gap disappears and the bonnet fits perfect (I think the floor pan is bent) (I know the back part is but thought I would sort that when I finally glued it on) so lifted the front of the car glued the firewall to the body let it dry, released the body and the bottom of the firewall came away from where that was glued (too much stress I guess ) after a very fidely application of glue to that area, mahoosive amounts of taping to hold it there, let that dry undo the tape all fits perfect, just start applauding myself for sorting it and ping gap at the top again. How I stopped myself I don't know, but I didn't throw it, I don't want to come that close again so having a break for a little while.
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Don't throw it against the wall Ken, if it comes to the worst you could always finish it with the bend built in and make the diorama a French scrapyard, run by René Artois of course. %%
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That is a good idea and one I always follow. It will be there when you have taken stock and made a few plans.
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Hi all well I've figured it out, On the ladder frames which you slide the subframe on the sub frame was about a mill away from end of the ladders which through everything else out unfortunately that part was stuck with a capitol S but with a lot of jiggeling I've moved it the mill required so now back to work, I've added the inner roof lining and weathered it.
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I think you have done the right thing adding a brown tinge to the lining as I expect the driver was a smoker!
I am pleased to hear that you got the warp issue sorted out :-))
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I remember our old car in the 60s. The nicotine/tar stain above the driver was a very distinct circle.
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Hi all did a bit more on the interior.
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Hi all last update before christmas.
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That is a big model coming along well Ken, seeing it there dominaing the worktop!
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Hi all well the bonnet is done (I must say I'm quite pleased with it)(not sure whether to put a few small dents in it here and there)
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I am trying to think of things/reasons that would cause dents in the bonnet. One I can think of is more a paint blemish where someone put something on the bonnet that scratched the paintwork, or worse still rusted and left rust streaks, like an old oil can or similar. Rust on a dark colour seems to impart an oil like rainbow hue, which can be interesting, but how to recreate it accurately is another matter.
If you made it look like a barn find, then perhaps dust and other farm like debris might affect the bonnet. Maybe, represented as a neglected vehicle left outside, mildew and moss like what grows in your car window rubbers?
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I`d rather see it as a still running but neglected example, war restrictions, lack of repairs,spares and maintenance and so on. An empty wine bottle, a paper flower, a pair of...ooh la la. My imagination nearly ran away there :embarrassed: Edith Piaf belting out from the radio. Depending on the date perhaps a Sten gun under the seat. ..._ ..._ A few fag ends on the floor, half of them with lipstick on them :} ah I remember it well ;)
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....oh and at least one bald tyre O0
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Dents? In such a well cared for automobile , never. %%
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I am trying to think of things/reasons that would cause dents in the bonnet.
My Dad got some of those, when the wind took tiles from the roof and dumped them on the car.
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hi all here's a tiny update
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Hi all well I've finished weathering the bonnet and wings and done the drive shafts (all fully working)
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wow thats damn impressive! it looks so real!
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"It'll buff out" :}
...lovely work there. Please keep going - this is amazing work!
Andy
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Cor those mudguards are raddled! The floor mat is also excellent Ken :-))
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Hi all started on the drive train (grrrr its so fiddely took me nearly 2 hrs to install the drive shafts)
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Brilliant work as ever.....[some times I think that Frenchman...Mr Cv should have deported to the Sahara for life] ....... Derek
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It is almost a shame to hide the exquisite detail on those break disks isn't it! Lovely work Ken.
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Hi all well I got £100 off my boss for xmas so ordered some gold leaf for the infamous ship a 1/16 revell VW Karmenn Ghia and managed to find German 1/8 machine gun for this dio 29.99 (bit pricey and it's not even a kit) I figure the effort I've put into this and the cost of the kit it will be worth it (yes it's a German machine gun but I figure they could have stolen it)
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Make a Sten too, it would be simple to make..they didn't call it a "Woolworth gun" for no reason. They were supposed to have cost 7/6d (75p) to make in the 50s. The car is manifique :kiss: and on the other cheek :kiss:
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I was just playing with the 3d printer tonight and saw an STL of a Sten gun.... should be easy to scale it to 1/8th scale :)
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What's an stl, is that a program for a 3d printer
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Make a Sten too, it would be simple to make..they didn't call it a "Woolworth gun" for no reason. They were supposed to have cost 7/6d (75p) to make in the 50s. The car is manifique :kiss: and on the other cheek :kiss:
Is that the Scottish rate of exchange Duncan.
7/6 is 37. 1/2p in the rest of the Realm %% %% %%
Ned
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Aye richt enuff, neffer wass guid at the coontin` since they stopped usin` groats. :(( Florins and half croons wis awffy hard. It wass a cheep wee gun though.
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Hi all well I got a couple of hours in, here are my efforts
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What's an stl, is that a program for a 3d printer
Yes, its a 3d model thats almost ready for printing
Pics to follow in about 40 mins as I'm printing it off now :)
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That will be interesting to see.l
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50% done so far :)
I have done it in a low resolution just to test
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I would definitly prefetr an Mg34 or 42 to a Bren or Chatterault any day:O) You would need to do over a few Wehrmacht armouries to feed the bleeder, but it would certainly keep them Bosches heads down.
(Compliments to our German members, The term I used is period specific and not meant to represent Germans today.)
Lovely weathering effect on the fuel tank/secret storage comartment for Maquis ammo:O)
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Not great.... I think the model is too detailed and the walls are too thin.
Will need to edit slightly
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That looks great wouldn't mind buying one, if your selling.,or
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I'm just playing around but if I can get a presentable one then you're welcome to it :)
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Seriously I would like to pay for at least your costs, thank you.
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Still not perfect but I think a man of your talents can finish it off with a bit of filler primer and a file :)
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Absolutely thanks mate.
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No Problem,
It was edumacational for me :)
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Hi all well I've managed to get a bit in today, here is the first coat of the dirtying of the underneath
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Hi all I've pretty much had it with car kits, Ive been told I'm ruining a classic kit, feeling pretty deflated now, I thought this was some of the best work I had done. will stick to ships in the future.
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Know what Ken let ordinary modellers build shiny classic cars as you don't come into that category keep doing it your way, just about anyone can put a kit together, it takes skill to make it so lifelike you have to look twice at a photo to see it's a model, :-)) :-))
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Hi all I've pretty much had it with car kits, Ive been told I'm ruining a classic kit, feeling pretty deflated now, I thought this was some of the best work I had done. will stick to ships in the future.
Not so. There will be thousands of this kit built as a shiny new car, your version is unique. Keep going please.
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For heavens sake IGNORE them this is a work of ART and WE like it
Dave
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Hi all I've pretty much had it with car kits, Ive been told I'm ruining a classic kit, feeling pretty deflated now, I thought this was some of the best work I had done. will stick to ships in the future.
Sorry mate they know sod all! As others say anyone can stick a kit together and make it shine, but people like you and also Eddiesolo bring them to life! that is a talent not many have
Ask the one who claims you're ruining it to post up some of their work. I'll bet my collection of Models they aren't a patch on yours!
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Hi all well this will be my last post on this one till at least next friday as off for the funeral in Scotland tomorrow.
I broke and lost part of the steering last night so had to make a new bit
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gave the bottom another coat of muck and added a bit of grease
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also (although my art days are way behind me nowadays)(and I never could do portraits)this is supposed to be Rene from Allo Allo, he will be behind a dirty window in the dio so I may get away with it, if not there's always plan B.
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possible background may change a bit don't know till I start this is drawn to 1/8 scale measuring our doors and the hight of our sills.
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Frankly Ken, if the nay syers haven't got any better to do than carp then you are best off leaving that forum as there is critique and there is just negative drivvel.
Whats more challenging? Varnishing your seventieth concours car with the same air brush and lacquer that you used on the previous sixtynine, or developing and experimenting continuously with weathering and distressing techniques and trying new materials out?
You bloomin well make what you want Ken and ignore them. I sincerely hope that it isn't jealousy of your skills on their part.
Rene looks pretty good to me! For building techniques, have a look at Emmanuel Nouallier's work and articles in Mil mod (Have a google as well). They will blow you away.
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Kpnuts, you are definitely on the right track with your modelling choice, whether or not to weather. :-))
I was taken to the Cologne model railway exhibition/show about 30 years ago.
ALL of the model dioramas had weathered models, and drew big crowds. Of all the stand alone models, the weathered models drew the most attention and were painfully examined as people admired the detail.Most of the train models were weathered.
The pristine models only drew passing attention, except for some of the exceptionally large manufacturers displays.
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Hi all well back tonight, and this was waiting for me.
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I think it looks cool on the rear seat(tried the boot but its too big)
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just have to find out which Machine gun it is and how it looked after a bit of battering,
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ken, the weapon you have is an MG34 machinegun. It was the first multi role machinegun that could be used as a squad weapon, medium machine gun fitted to a tripod for area denial and suppression roles. It was also used as a vehicle close protection and ranging weapon mounted in armoured cars and tanks. It was belt fed from a belt or a variety of magazines including saddle and side drum types.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_34
http://www.terapeak.com/worth/ww2-german-mg-steel-ammo-box/171043830600/
The ammo boxes were usually painted German grey which is a panzer grey colour. I beleive that once the Wehrmacht were committed to North Africa, a proportion were painted sand.
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Hi all yet another update, YAWN, you must be getting bored I know I am
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Nice work Ken, maybe Rene will give you a few franks for it as a fix um up. %%
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Nearly there mate:O)
Looking brill.
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Tonight's update.
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That is a good place to hide the 'shooter'! Now where are they going to hide the ammo????
Lovely work Ken, that model has to be one of your best ever that you have shared with us.
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Hi all. Finished the weathering on the side windows (I must say I'm quite pleased with it)also did the ammo box and made a start on the backdrop.
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Brilliant! I like the ammunition box. The diorama will be an epic piece of work given the scale!
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A small update, and a question would I get away with these as Sten Guns.
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Those look good
I still have the 3d printed ones here
I have a few days off next week so I'll drop them over
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Thanks very much mate.
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As long abandoned weapons, they look as good as the real thing Ken.
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Hi all did a bit more on the background, this will be HUGE when finished
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Yeah, but it will look mega!
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Hi all yet another update
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That is a good way to represent cracked render. It gives you that sandy cement texture as well without needing to buy/make glop to create it.
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Hi all bit more of the background done, I feel I'm on the last leg now.
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Having been watching this from the start all I can say is...............it gets BETTER and BETTER...................WOW
Dave
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Hi all here is tonights bit (definitely on the last leg now)
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Excellent, did you use real brick dust and debris! Looking great.
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Hi all no pictures tonight but, after a concerted effort today I can confidently say this will be finished tomorrow, its been a long hard slog but on the final stretch today just a bit of tidying up required tomorrow.
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Your efforts and images would make good magazine articles Ken. Is it worth collating the text and images into one for submission to a suitable publication? They might pay you something for it!
I look forward to see the finished work soon :} :-))
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Hi not sure what you mean by collating, or even if anyone outside modeling would be interested in it. I must say the final piece will probably be a surprise (even to those who have followed this build)I must say (dispite some views) I still think this is one of my best efforts, I have tried several new techniques and invented a few new ones. Not sure what my next project will be (still waiting for the hull on the Soliel Royal ) I have 3 which are tempting me the Mefistofeles the double decker bus or the VW Sambu bus.
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Hi all well Its Finally done doing 2 posts as I've photographed the car separate and in the Dio
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Hi all here is the final installment
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First class piece of modelling Ken, I love it and Rene looking out the window gives it that bit of je ne sais quoi.
Joe
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Spot on, just perfect. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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I love it.
Thanks Ken for sharing your skills with
us mere mortals.
Ned
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Simply awesome :-)) I have really enjoyed your build thanks for sharing!
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Amen chaps. I cannot think of anything more I can add to the above compliments Ken. Whatever you do next will benefit from your work on this piece.
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Just caught up with this after following it from the beginning.......
Absolutley Stunning Work!!!!!!
Awesome and evocative - very well done Ken!! I take my hat off to you.
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Hi all been going through some of my old builds and I still think this is one of my best, if not the best (even over the French galley the la reale) I can't believe I've built 162 kits in the 5 yrs since I got back into plastic kits (and some of them have been huge ( the 1/4 Ducati to say the least) and the big ships) 162 is a conservative estimate as that's what I still have, I've sold some and binned some as well it's probably up near 200 in reality.
I would just like to say thanks for watching as I've gone along.
If I'd stuck to sctatch building ships that number would be nearer 4 yes that's right I would have scratch built 4 ships in the same time, can you tell why I like plastic kits.
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It certainly ranks with your best works Ken. Many if your car projects are pleasing especially the one with the dragons etc. You gave yourself a going over about that one which I think was wrong. Most people would be happy getting a smooth flawless finish in one colour, let alone adding loads of hand painted panels.
What ever you do, have fun, don't worry as you usually get it just right, and don't lose too many bits to the carpet monster!