the goon Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 A little more progress, Got the cargo well together, mocked up the deck on it . My work bench shares time between rc ships/airplanes, and plastic kits; it's always a juggling act of moving one project off to work on another . Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Looking good so far Mark. How big is this puppy gonna be? I'm seeing about 15 inches or so in length so far based off of your cutting board that the model is laying on top of. Edited February 22, 2014 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Joe, It's just over 17". I've seen a couple of these kits rc'd, but it's too small for me to do it, and this isn't a rc forum Mark Edited February 22, 2014 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 That would be a small craft to turn into R/C!! Looking forward to more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Well here's the Aires wing root 20mm cannon bay just after a base coat of RLM 02 and all nice and trimmed up to fit between the upper and lower wing halves: and here it is after being painted, weathered and with the Master Models brass gun barrel installed. I'm going to display the port side cannon hatch in the open position. The starboard side will remain closed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 There are a lot of details in that Fw190. Looking good so far. Here's the turret interior. Here's the visors on the turret sides. I took my time and they do pivot open and closed. . As all this was drying I mostly finished the k BfwPz I . I'll take photos of that tomorrow. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Wayne. You also have to remember that this thiing has the Aires update set ;for the added detail. Speaking of detail, yours is looking good. Sometimes I don't know how you armor guys do half of the stuff you all do. I've seen some pretty crazy stuff out of the armor section on FSM......and now here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Crazy is the operative word here on the dark side! Sideways again, I'm calling this one finished. DML 1/35th scale kleine Befehlspanzerwagen I (small armored command tank). Floquil enamel dark gray base coat, Tamiya acrylic top coat. Weathered by scrubbing with water and acrylic thinner. Enhanced with enamel washes and oils, slight rusty chipping done with a rust/black enamel mix and a bit of sponge. DAK palm stenciled on with Tamiya Flat White. G Edited February 24, 2014 by Agent G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Wayne, Love it. Weathering is perfect. I should be back on my build this week; it's not as complitcated as yours, or Joe's. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 That....Wayne sir.....is an excellent build. And that's what I was talking about about some of the armor stuff. It's one thing to build a model as it rolled off of the assy line ,wether its a car, boat, plane or armored vehicle. Its an entirely different approach to make a model look worn (by use and weather) such as this build here. It didn't seem to take you all that long either. Let me know which picture you would like to see in the intro post and I'll get it posted there bud. I look forward to the other build that you have in store for all of us here Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Excellent work G! I always enjoy the weathering and detail you put into your armor pieces. Top notch work. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Great work I'm seeing here. I have not started yet. Been busy, and not having alot of bench time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racedriver25 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Awesome job Wayne. Its the little things that really pop out for me on armor builds and besides the spot on weathering, that German helmet really adds a lot to my eye. Superb!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) The latest pics of the port wing cannon assy in the works. I had to sand the upper and lower halves of the wings "potato chip" thin and carve some off of the thickness of the gun bay to get this sucker to fit between the wings!! Lotsa work but payin' off: test fit after sanding the "you know what" out of it! I thought it was never going to work at one point!! a little gap at the front of the wing but I think we can manage.... ...........aaaaaaaaand...........we got it!! Got everything masked off to include the gun barrels with electrical wire heat shrink. Edited February 26, 2014 by mustang1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Fellas.............it's time to start layin' primer n' paint!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Whooo Hoo! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Ok the camera's batteries are recharged and it's time to post progress pics. I have had nearly unlimited bench time as I stayed home with MrsG. She had some outpatient surgery and for three days has been sleeping. Starting to look like a tank! Bits and bobs that will make up the whole. That strip of white plastic in the last pic is what I will use for the scratchbuilt jerry can rack. I save the delicate/small parts and assenblies to add them last. Here's what's next. This will be straight forward build with a twist. Im converting this to a command tank used early in the North African campaign. It will get a scratchbuilt radio antenna on the rear deck. Stay tuned. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well this is just going to be alright Wayne! Can't wait to see this one come together as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ok went back in to work today. I did get a lot accomplished yesterday after I posted thiose pics. Stay tuned she's looking good. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Well I did get off on time, surprise, surprise considering the day we had. Here's the progress shots. Let the scratchbuilding begin! I used a scrap piece of brass from a PE fret to form the front plate track holder. The other two were supplied in the kit The track links came from spares accumulated from this and other tank builds. By this time in the campaign, late 1942 early 1943, these were some of the last new vehicles supplied to the Panzer forces in North Africa. Allied technology had caught up and the Panzers required additional armor. You can see the spaced front plate and all the spare track links hung on in crucial areas. Some had additional gun mantlet armor but due to visibility issues these were mostly removed in this theatre of war. I'm leaving some tools off the fender here in this area. I'll be scratching a rack for water cans as well as the rack on the rear deck. G Edited February 28, 2014 by Agent G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Like all that PE Wayne. This one's gonna look killer!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Pic's posted in the intro post Wayne!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ok turret, wheels and tracks are in primer. I'm putting the small details on the hull then building the rack. Pics tomorrow. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Come on with it!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Here's the hull and what I've built this morning. I should have this in primer this evening and hopefully color tomorrow! The rack will be trimmed after the glue sets a bit more. I will make a wooden back for it as I have seen these in lots of photos. The jackblock was devoid of detail so I made a handle for it. Rear fenders, some PE tidbits and she'll be ready for primer. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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