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Israeli campaign
Paintman1
Joined: September 15, 2011
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - 02:57 PM UTC
Hey guys, here's my Sufa kit
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 01:06 AM UTC
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Hey guys, here's my Sufa kit
Bill,
Great choice! A couple of warnings, if I may. Look out for mold ejector trees (I found a couple of doozies right inside the intake and behind or under the seats. Your may have some elsewhere). And wash the parts thoroughly with soap and warm water, scrub a bit where you can. The mold release agent is strong on this one and I had a heck of a time getting paint to stick before I figured that out.
Looking forward to it!
Michael
lawlzw
Joined: April 05, 2009
KitMaker: 120 posts
Armorama: 67 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 02:32 AM UTC
Hi guys...
I will be working on Italeri's old Kfir C7... can't wait to try out the 3-tone camo scheme!
Cheers!
I will be working on Italeri's old Kfir C7... can't wait to try out the 3-tone camo scheme!
Cheers!
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
Armorama: 1,983 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 03:49 AM UTC
Looks like some nice kits coming guys it is good to see some flying thngs in this campaign.
Frigate
Joined: April 22, 2006
KitMaker: 500 posts
Armorama: 50 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 11:56 AM UTC
Gentlemen,
Looks we have a good start to the campaign. I'm surprised by the numbers of Shermans being built, and of course the Merkavas. Plus it looks like the F-16 is also a huge favorite.
Since that is the case, I normally love to do something a little different. I'll go with an AH-64, the big question is the particular version. I have a Hasegawa D model in stock, and also have an inbound Hobby Boss D model. I realize the Hase kit would be much better, but also more work. I have a feeling the HBO D model will be simpler, but a quicker build - so we'll see !
In the meantime, keep the builds going .........Bruce...
Looks we have a good start to the campaign. I'm surprised by the numbers of Shermans being built, and of course the Merkavas. Plus it looks like the F-16 is also a huge favorite.
Since that is the case, I normally love to do something a little different. I'll go with an AH-64, the big question is the particular version. I have a Hasegawa D model in stock, and also have an inbound Hobby Boss D model. I realize the Hase kit would be much better, but also more work. I have a feeling the HBO D model will be simpler, but a quicker build - so we'll see !
In the meantime, keep the builds going .........Bruce...
Paintman1
Joined: September 15, 2011
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 03:17 PM UTC
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Quoted TextHey guys, here's my Sufa kit
Bill,
Great choice! A couple of warnings, if I may. Look out for mold ejector trees (I found a couple of doozies right inside the intake and behind or under the seats. Your may have some elsewhere). And wash the parts thoroughly with soap and warm water, scrub a bit where you can. The mold release agent is strong on this one and I had a heck of a time getting paint to stick before I figured that out.
Looking forward to it!
Michael
Thank's Michael, This is my first Kinetic kit, so I hope everything works out according to plan
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
Armorama: 1,983 posts
Posted: Friday, November 04, 2011 - 08:25 AM UTC
Hay gang I still have not got anything to build for this campaign, unfortunately other things have taken priority lately as my sisters wedding and new motorcycle parts are more important than new kits. I am giving thought to doing a Merkava 4 but not sure if I am going to go with the hobby boss or academy kits? anyone have any opinion which is the better kit?
Thanks Scott
Thanks Scott
Easy_Co
Joined: September 11, 2002
KitMaker: 1,933 posts
Armorama: 985 posts
Posted: Friday, November 04, 2011 - 09:40 PM UTC
Hi Scott,I like Hobbyboss kits but they made a major fubar with the wheels on the Merkava.When I get my kit it will be the Academy dont like doing major surgery just to get the basic kit right.
somtec
Joined: December 01, 2005
KitMaker: 421 posts
Armorama: 325 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2011 - 09:16 AM UTC
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Hay gang I still have not got anything to build for this campaign, unfortunately other things have taken priority lately as my sisters wedding and new motorcycle parts are more important than new kits. I am giving thought to doing a Merkava 4 but not sure if I am going to go with the hobby boss or academy kits? anyone have any opinion which is the better kit?
Thanks Scott
Heres a link to a thread over on IDF in Scale discussing the merkava 4
http://www.idf-in-scale.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2594
regards
Peter
Frigate
Joined: April 22, 2006
KitMaker: 500 posts
Armorama: 50 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2011 - 09:53 AM UTC
Folks,
Ok then. My Hobby Boss AH-64D in 1/72 scale arrived, and I've had a little time to check it out. Perhaps the Hasegawa kit may be a little more detailed, but I am going with the HB kit. This will be my first HB build anyway, so that could be interesting,since they have quite an expanding line.
Fortunately, I have the Isradecal Publication on the Petan and Saraf, so I'm hoping to at least make this a decent model. If anyone has any experiance with HB models,drop a line.
I'll take a few shots of the box contents, and publish them here when I get a chance. Hopefully, everyone else's builds are coming along ! Take it easy, Gang....Bruce.....
Ok then. My Hobby Boss AH-64D in 1/72 scale arrived, and I've had a little time to check it out. Perhaps the Hasegawa kit may be a little more detailed, but I am going with the HB kit. This will be my first HB build anyway, so that could be interesting,since they have quite an expanding line.
Fortunately, I have the Isradecal Publication on the Petan and Saraf, so I'm hoping to at least make this a decent model. If anyone has any experiance with HB models,drop a line.
I'll take a few shots of the box contents, and publish them here when I get a chance. Hopefully, everyone else's builds are coming along ! Take it easy, Gang....Bruce.....
Easy_Co
Joined: September 11, 2002
KitMaker: 1,933 posts
Armorama: 985 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2011 - 11:05 PM UTC
Hi all, little bit of progress on my M151A2 Recce done more research than building on this baby,trying to find out if the radio was head phones or a telephone hand piece.
dont ask me why i did all that work on the engine Im closing the lid u,p painted the batteries that has a cover over it.they say you dont have to be mad to be a modeller but it helps.
dont ask me why i did all that work on the engine Im closing the lid u,p painted the batteries that has a cover over it.they say you dont have to be mad to be a modeller but it helps.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2011 - 02:12 AM UTC
Out of curiosity, is there a prohibition against showing my model in a group build on a different site? Large Scale Planes is doing a Mustang Madness build and my planned Tamiya 1/32 P-51D for this campaign would fit right in there.
My loyalty is certainly here, but if it wouldn't be violating any rules I'd like to let them see the build too.
Thanks!
Michael
My loyalty is certainly here, but if it wouldn't be violating any rules I'd like to let them see the build too.
Thanks!
Michael
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 06, 2011 - 02:29 AM UTC
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Out of curiosity, is there a prohibition against showing my model in a group build on a different site? Large Scale Planes is doing a Mustang Madness build and my planned Tamiya 1/32 P-51D for this campaign would fit right in there.
My loyalty is certainly here, but if it wouldn't be violating any rules I'd like to let them see the build too.
Thanks!
Michael
No problem.
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
Armorama: 1,983 posts
Posted: Monday, November 07, 2011 - 06:54 AM UTC
Bruce, looking forward to your Apache it should be a good build I did not even know that they did one.
John nice start on your build looking forward to your progress.
Thanks for the feed back on the Merkava I am leaning towards the Academy Merk 4 LIC, just have to wait for payday now
John nice start on your build looking forward to your progress.
Thanks for the feed back on the Merkava I am leaning towards the Academy Merk 4 LIC, just have to wait for payday now
Frigate
Joined: April 22, 2006
KitMaker: 500 posts
Armorama: 50 posts
Posted: Monday, November 07, 2011 - 08:06 AM UTC
Gentlemen,
If I did this correctly, you should see a photo of the Hobby Boss 1/72 AH-64D below. I will be doing my best to convert this to an Israeli "Saraf". There are a few changes that have to be made, such as the instrument panel changes, as well as substantial changes to the stub wings. Obviously, the Saraf's normally fly with external fuel tanks (From most of my photos,anyway) so I'll have to find a few hasegawa fuel tanks from the 1/72 H60's, that may be difficult, but we'll see.
Overall, the kit does not look too bad, and the fit seems to be very good so far. I'll keep you folks advised if your interested.
If I did this correctly, you should see a photo of the Hobby Boss 1/72 AH-64D below. I will be doing my best to convert this to an Israeli "Saraf". There are a few changes that have to be made, such as the instrument panel changes, as well as substantial changes to the stub wings. Obviously, the Saraf's normally fly with external fuel tanks (From most of my photos,anyway) so I'll have to find a few hasegawa fuel tanks from the 1/72 H60's, that may be difficult, but we'll see.
Overall, the kit does not look too bad, and the fit seems to be very good so far. I'll keep you folks advised if your interested.
somtec
Joined: December 01, 2005
KitMaker: 421 posts
Armorama: 325 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 08:48 AM UTC
Hi
Heres my build , its the Azimut m3 scout armoured car as used in the 1948 war.
Made in local workshops using a sandwich of armour of timber between two layers of steel plate added to the m3 scout car, coplete with a turret. Armed with two mg34 machine guns.
The kit
Hull and turret put together
Revel m3 chassis and front end ready for resin body
Body placed on m3
Heres some of the model basically complete just a bit of filling and some details to be added.
Sorry photos not the best quality.
Peter
Heres my build , its the Azimut m3 scout armoured car as used in the 1948 war.
Made in local workshops using a sandwich of armour of timber between two layers of steel plate added to the m3 scout car, coplete with a turret. Armed with two mg34 machine guns.
The kit
Hull and turret put together
Revel m3 chassis and front end ready for resin body
Body placed on m3
Heres some of the model basically complete just a bit of filling and some details to be added.
Sorry photos not the best quality.
Peter
Easy_Co
Joined: September 11, 2002
KitMaker: 1,933 posts
Armorama: 985 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - 03:55 AM UTC
Quick update littlebit of progress.anyone know the trick to painting vinyl tyres?
reason for the odd coloured rear bumber was I thought i lost it to the carpet monster so I used one from the A1 doner kit only to find the lost bumper stuck to the side of my hand
Hope to get the Verlinden IDF on vehicle stowage set for this saving me pennies.
reason for the odd coloured rear bumber was I thought i lost it to the carpet monster so I used one from the A1 doner kit only to find the lost bumper stuck to the side of my hand
Hope to get the Verlinden IDF on vehicle stowage set for this saving me pennies. Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
Armorama: 1,983 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - 04:36 AM UTC
Peter, that is a very interesting project I don't think I have seen that vehicle before?
John, good progress well done, not sure on the tyres tho?
John, good progress well done, not sure on the tyres tho?
AgentG
Joined: December 21, 2008
KitMaker: 1,109 posts
Armorama: 1,095 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - 10:29 AM UTC
If the tires are in fact vinyl, DO NOT USE ENAMELS.
Enamel will NEVER DRY on vinyl.
After thoroughly scrubbing the tire with a good household cleaner made for windows/kitchen degreasing, use a paper towel moistened with a tiny tiny bit of laquer thinner and rub the tire down.
Stay with acrylics, and airbrush them lightly.
Another option, if you want, spray a light coat of acryilc flat onto the vinyl tire, after performing all the above steps, then instead of painting them,dust the tires with pigments/chalk pastels.
G
Enamel will NEVER DRY on vinyl.
After thoroughly scrubbing the tire with a good household cleaner made for windows/kitchen degreasing, use a paper towel moistened with a tiny tiny bit of laquer thinner and rub the tire down.
Stay with acrylics, and airbrush them lightly.
Another option, if you want, spray a light coat of acryilc flat onto the vinyl tire, after performing all the above steps, then instead of painting them,dust the tires with pigments/chalk pastels.
G
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 - 12:00 PM UTC
Just finishing up my DML M7 Priest for the All American campaign. Should be done in another week. Then my focus will be on building the DML M51 for this campaign. Really looking forward to the build.
Paintman1
Joined: September 15, 2011
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 04:27 PM UTC
Hey guys, here's my F-16I SUFA, finished!
Joel_W
Associate EditorJoined: December 04, 2010
KitMaker: 11,666 posts
Armorama: 1,143 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 12:09 AM UTC
Bill, Nicely done Sufa.Camo came out great.
Sudzonic
Joined: December 07, 2007
KitMaker: 2,096 posts
Armorama: 1,983 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 04:33 AM UTC
Bill, WOW that was fast well done first past the post your build looks very very good.
Paintman1
Joined: September 15, 2011
KitMaker: 61 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:52 AM UTC
thank's for the kind words guys! When I get going on a project, I don't like to quit! lol! This was my first attempt at a camo paint scheme on an aircraft, believe it or not. I love building model aircraft. This kit was purchased from a friend and member on here.... Heliman... is his screen name. He bought the kit, and was going to do this campaign, but do to other commitments with other campaigns going on at the same time, well I bought the kit from him and said I'll do this campaign! 
When I get going on a project, I don't like to quit! lol! This was my first attempt at a camo paint scheme on an aircraft, believe it or not. I love building model aircraft. This kit was purchased from a friend and member on here.... Heliman... is his screen name. He bought the kit, and was going to do this campaign, but do to other commitments with other campaigns going on at the same time, well I bought the kit from him and said I'll do this campaign! 
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 01:53 PM UTC
Hey Bill, awesome job on your first camo paint scheme!!! The weapons look great, really looks ready for combat.
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