Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 06:56 AM UTC
Pete: very nice looking mustang. Between you and Ian, you've really got me thinking about breaking out a P-40 and giving it a go.
Ian: Nice work as well. Love the micron pen panel line technique.
Jeff T: the Puma looks good with the stowage on.
Jim: the truck looks good. I particularly like the finish for the wood. Nice.
Jeff S: the cobra is looking good. Can't wait to see it loaded up.
Happy Modeling, -zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
Armorama: 1,565 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:29 AM UTC
It's good to see everyone making progress.All the builds look awesome
Marc... I got lucky and just placed them on and they stayed put.I was VERY careful when I moved it to take the pics though
Jeff S...The green looks fantastic.What is it?
Model on,Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:33 AM UTC
Tamiya TS-2 Dark Green
~ Jeff
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:47 AM UTC
Zon, do the P-40!!!! An over-looked and under-rated classic fighter.
Regards, Ian
Quoted Text
Pete: very nice looking mustang. Between you and Ian, you've really got me thinking about breaking out a P-40 and giving it a go.
Ian: Nice work as well. Love the micron pen panel line technique.
Jeff T: the Puma looks good with the stowage on.
Jim: the truck looks good. I particularly like the finish for the wood. Nice.
Jeff S: the cobra is looking good. Can't wait to see it loaded up.
Happy Modeling, -zon
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
New York, United States
Joined: November 07, 2010
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 208 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 01:56 PM UTC
I had this Tamiya panzer crew figure underway when I discovered this campaign. I will include him in the diorama.
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 02:50 PM UTC
Ian: Yes, the P-40 is always my favorite. It will have to wait a bit though. Too much on the plate as it is...
Steven: You've captured the white really well. Looks great.
Happy Modeling, -zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 05:20 PM UTC
I just want this 1/48th Campaign to get me on my 2 Mitchell builds and my Cat project that I want to paint all BLACK.
Plus, I want to start collecting AURORA aircraft kits to build. Simpler models ... maybe a bit more work, but a heck of lot less parts. Decals might have to be replaced.
~ Jeff
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 05:42 AM UTC
ALSO, in addition to the weapons set I wanted to add more machine guns. So, instead of a pod I'll remove the kits puny offerings and install these:
THEN, in place of where I was going to place the pod, a 500 pounder or such ... with a
generous missile arrangement under the wings?
That should make it look all business now, huh?
~ Jeff
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 11:29 AM UTC
Steven - nice job bringing the details out on that figure!
Jeff - you now have the most deadliest model in the campaign; can't wait to see it all put together.
New York, United States
Joined: November 07, 2010
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 208 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 12:59 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Steven: You've captured the white really well. Looks great.
Zon,and Greg, thanks for the kind words. I've been experimenting with White uniforms,and my current approach is Vallejo Deck Tan, flat clear coat, then a dark Grey oil paste.The paste is burnished off,and I allow for some days of drying time Next is a drybrush of Deck Tan/Flat White. Seems to work, although seing this figure looming so large, all the flaws jump out at me. Since most of us paint for the naked eye,he looks better viewed in actual scale.
California, United States
Joined: May 25, 2009
KitMaker: 177 posts
Armorama: 153 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 02:46 PM UTC
Jeff..You are packing that thing with some serious HEAT!
California, United States
Joined: February 17, 2007
KitMaker: 87 posts
Armorama: 65 posts
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 06:39 PM UTC
Great to see all the progress being made on everyone's models here.
Last night I added the running lights to the cab. As with most other truck kits I have in this scale, there are not wiper blades included. Tonight I made some from scratch:
and put them on:
Next is to finish weathering the gun, mount it on the truck bed, install the side mirrors and tires, and then final dusting up.
Jim
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 - 12:00 PM UTC
Jim - I really love this. That is all.
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 - 12:15 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Jeff..You are packing that thing with some serious HEAT!
You betcha Marc! You bet! The weapons set showed up today and even has a full decal sheet.
Get out the tweezers! Quoted Text
Jeff - you now have the most deadliest model in the campaign; can't wait to see it all put together.
And it's kinda spawned a new interest too. Not only do I have other 1/48th scale aircraft to build but I want to collect and build more AURORA aircraft, especially WWI Bi-Planes.
Sick, huh?
~ Jeff
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
Armorama: 1,565 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 - 12:51 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Jeff..You are packing that thing with some serious HEAT!
You betcha Marc! You bet! The weapons set showed up today and even has a full decal sheet.
Get out the tweezers!
Quoted Text
Jeff - you now have the most deadliest model in the campaign; can't wait to see it all put together.
And it's kinda spawned a new interest too. Not only do I have other 1/48th scale aircraft to build but I want to collect and build more AURORA aircraft, especially WWI Bi-Planes.
Sick, huh?
~ Jeff
I'm telling ya,you're gonna have to put more blades on that thing to provide more lift
Oh yeh,and a jet engine to give it more power to handle the weight
Yup that's what it needs,Yup,yup,that's what it needs.Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
Tatarstan, Russia
Joined: June 13, 2012
KitMaker: 139 posts
Armorama: 138 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 - 09:17 PM UTC
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
Armorama: 1,565 posts
Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012 - 10:18 PM UTC
Dmitry... That is just too cool,I admire your scratch building skills
Gentlemen,I need some help.It's time to put some decals on the Puma.Here's what I have
The 7101 numbers are outlined in white,same with the red 111,and the 432 is stencil style.I'm not really concerned with correctness,just want the coolist look.Which ones? Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:20 AM UTC
"111"....................the red will contrast with the yellow.
Regards, Ian
Quoted Text
Dmitry... That is just too cool,I admire your scratch building skills
Gentlemen,I need some help.It's time to put some decals on the Puma.Here's what I have
The 7101 numbers are outlined in white,same with the red 111,and the 432 is stencil style.I'm not really concerned with correctness,just want the coolist look.Which ones? Jeff T.
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:38 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Jeff..You are packing that thing with some serious HEAT!
You betcha Marc! You bet! The weapons set showed up today and even has a full decal sheet.
Get out the tweezers!
Quoted Text
Jeff - you now have the most deadliest model in the campaign; can't wait to see it all put together.
And it's kinda spawned a new interest too. Not only do I have other 1/48th scale aircraft to build but I want to collect and build more AURORA aircraft, especially WWI Bi-Planes.
Sick, huh?
~ Jeff
Jeff S.... I'm telling ya,you're gonna have to put more blades on that thing to provide more lift
Oh yeh,and a jet engine to give it more power to handle the weight Yup that's what it needs,Yup,yup,that's what it needs.Jeff T.
Well
Jeff, I'll pull something out of the WWII Axis tech book and install rocket booster pods on the end of each blade? Maybe that will quill the concern of the payload. Either that or become a single operator?
Yer call.
And
Dmitry ... I am so glad you entered your beautiful work here as it's sure to be a show stopper!
~ Jeff
New York, United States
Joined: November 07, 2010
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 208 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:07 PM UTC
Dmitry,that's some very impressive scratch-building.I'm Looking forward to seeing it finished.
New York, United States
Joined: November 07, 2010
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 208 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:10 PM UTC
Quoted Text
And it's kinda spawned a new interest too. Not only do I have other 1/48th scale aircraft to build but I want to collect and build more AURORA aircraft, especially WWI Bi-Planes.
Regarding aircraft,is there still a lot of old Aurora stock out there?
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
Armorama: 1,557 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 02:04 PM UTC
Dimity: nice work.
Jeff T: Go with 111
Happy Modeling, -zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
California, United States
Joined: February 17, 2007
KitMaker: 87 posts
Armorama: 65 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 05:09 PM UTC
Maine, United States
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
Armorama: 1,565 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 07:56 PM UTC
Ian and Zon... "111" it is,I was leaning that way but then got wishy washy.
Jeff S.... I'm sure what ever you come up with will be awesome.
Jim... Great work on the truck,it looks outstanding.Jeff T.
The building lamp is lit.Build'em if you got'em.
California, United States
Joined: June 30, 2008
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,394 posts
Posted: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 07:59 PM UTC
