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noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Monday, February 02, 2015 - 03:23 AM UTC
My kit and extras and I started last night.
Pete
Pete
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2015 - 10:55 PM UTC
Update on the progress so far.
The Academy kit is a great kit, not sure how accurate it is but goes together very well, and very little flash.
Pete
The Academy kit is a great kit, not sure how accurate it is but goes together very well, and very little flash.
Pete
dcandal
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 03:18 AM UTC
Giving the prime to the wheels,
dcandal
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 06:44 PM UTC
Here you can see the wheels painted,
roteck
Joined: January 12, 2004
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2015 - 11:13 PM UTC
Hello everyone,
Here is my entry for this campaign, HobbyBoss Merkava IV. I do know of its pitfalls, but it's in my stash and it will get built, and besides, it's the only IDF kit I have so...
I will try and redo the wheel mod to fix this one as I think it's pretty major and since I know about it, it'll bug the hell out of me everytime I look at it! :-)
Cheers,
Christian
Here is my entry for this campaign, HobbyBoss Merkava IV. I do know of its pitfalls, but it's in my stash and it will get built, and besides, it's the only IDF kit I have so...
I will try and redo the wheel mod to fix this one as I think it's pretty major and since I know about it, it'll bug the hell out of me everytime I look at it! :-)
Cheers,
Christian
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2015 - 11:07 AM UTC
Hi all,
I continue my work.
The hull is painted with modulation:
Finished with main materials...
Regards,
K.
I continue my work.
The hull is painted with modulation:
Finished with main materials...
Regards,
K.
dcandal
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2015 - 10:23 PM UTC
Some updates,
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2015 - 11:39 PM UTC
Masny Merkava tanks lol.
Well here is an update on mine.
some nice etch in this kit.
As the rear door will be open I did a bit in the interior
Some paint on the hull upper and lower
And the wheels on
Thats it for now.
Cheers Pete
Oh the paint is Valejo Grey green air
Well here is an update on mine.
some nice etch in this kit.
As the rear door will be open I did a bit in the interior
Some paint on the hull upper and lower
And the wheels on
Thats it for now.
Cheers Pete
Oh the paint is Valejo Grey green air
bison126
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2015 - 06:20 PM UTC
Looks like the Merkava factory is working hard those days 
turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 03:28 PM UTC
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Looks like the Merkava factory is working hard those days
was thinking the same thing.Made a brief start on my entry - Caterpillar 349D Excavator @ 48th scale.
I had hoped to use a few more pieces off of the 50th Norscot diecast, unfortunately about the only usable parts are the tracks
. So it's time to grab a few sheets of card and some fresh blades and start hacking away. Just a couple of shots of what I had hoped to use as a base model:
and a link to the IDF excavator thread is in the IDF sub-forum (just messed up the link - sorry) since I haven't loaded the 1:1 photos yet
. Will update once it starts the resemble something turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 03:43 PM UTC
Just did a quick upload of the diggy thingy .
Credits to unknown photographer.
Credits to unknown photographer.
nikpanag
Joined: October 06, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 04:29 PM UTC
Yep !!! The Sho't Kal Dalet is my participation !!!
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 04:05 AM UTC
OMG this will take ages
At least this is a start. 102 each side.
Pete
At least this is a start. 102 each side.
Pete
turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 12:43 PM UTC
all,Made a brief start on the Cat 349D Excavator, stripped down the die-cast:
and this is all the usable parts left
:
Lots to do and keep me amused for a while
Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 03:02 PM UTC
Hi Roger,
This is an interesting and uncommon project:
But, maybe I'm wrong: do you have removed the original paint from the finished escavator, right ?
May I ask how i've removed the paint ?
TKS
Giovanni
This is an interesting and uncommon project:
Quoted Text
Made a brief start on the Cat 349D Excavator, stripped down the die-cast:
and this is all the usable parts left
Lots to do and keep me amused for a while
But, maybe I'm wrong: do you have removed the original paint from the finished escavator, right ?
May I ask how i've removed the paint ?
TKS
Giovanni
turtle65
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 03:25 PM UTC
Hi Giovanni,
the paint has been stripped using common paint stripper (available at DIY/Hardware/Paint stores). The best ones are a thick almost gel type.
If you intend to try this stuff Do Not use it on plastic - it melts it.
For stripping paint from the plastic parts I use 'drain cleaner' - a caustic solution.
HTH.
the paint has been stripped using common paint stripper (available at DIY/Hardware/Paint stores). The best ones are a thick almost gel type.
If you intend to try this stuff Do Not use it on plastic - it melts it.
For stripping paint from the plastic parts I use 'drain cleaner' - a caustic solution.
HTH.
Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 10:10 PM UTC
Hi Roger,
Thanks a lot for your kind info !
I've found the product, good for die cast stuff.
Cheers
Giovanni
Quoted Text
Hi Giovanni,
the paint has been stripped using common paint stripper (available at DIY/Hardware/Paint stores). The best ones are a thick almost gel type.
If you intend to try this stuff Do Not use it on plastic - it melts it.
For stripping paint from the plastic parts I use 'drain cleaner' - a caustic solution.
HTH.
Thanks a lot for your kind info !
I've found the product, good for die cast stuff.
Cheers
Giovanni
rfbaer
Joined: June 12, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 11:43 PM UTC
Really neat projects going on over here.
dcandal
Joined: September 07, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 11:44 PM UTC
Some fotos with the updates,
dcandal
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 03:37 AM UTC
More photos of the advances,
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 05:42 AM UTC
And, I'm done! Here's my Great Wall Hobby 1/48 F-15D done as "Sky Blazer", the highest scoring F-15, in 1998. Nice kit, way too many stencil decals
Great looking AFVs going on here too!
Michael
Great looking AFVs going on here too!
Michael
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 04:41 PM UTC
Nice to see a wingy in this campaign Mike.
Looks sweet.
Pete
Looks sweet.
Pete
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 - 10:44 PM UTC
Some great work !!! Merks & F-15's !!
My update on the Cent:
My update on the Cent:
Northern_Lad
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 - 01:09 AM UTC
John, nice to see the return of your Cent! I notice you also replaced the grab handles on the engine deck with wire. Nice. How are you going to do your exhaust ends? Vertical, as the instructions suggest? Or horizontal?
Mine is almost there. I just need to finish a commander and loader figures I sourced from a couple of other kits. I hope to post photos soon,
Cheers
Matthew
Mine is almost there. I just need to finish a commander and loader figures I sourced from a couple of other kits. I hope to post photos soon,
Cheers
Matthew
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 - 01:59 AM UTC
Quoted Text
John, nice to see the return of your Cent! I notice you also replaced the grab handles on the engine deck with wire. Nice. How are you going to do your exhaust ends? Vertical, as the instructions suggest? Or horizontal?
Mine is almost there. I just need to finish a commander and loader figures I sourced from a couple of other kits. I hope to post photos soon,
Cheers
Matthew
I replace those since I break some of the plastic ones...
About the exhausts, I haven't decided yet.
Looking forwatd to see yours !!!
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