Italian Campaign 1943-1945
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:36 PM UTC
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I need to practice more painting on more of the markings and avoiding decals whenever possible.
I have a Hasegawa N1-K2 George that is almost done except for one decal; the yellow fuselage band decided to be a bastard. Had lots of Tamiya decals come apart.
Speaking of which, I will not be able to finish Annie quite as she looked as I 1) misplaced the decals, 2) found them and discovered they are missing the markings for the carriages, and 3) the Peddinghaus set may not arrive in time for the deadline. Since this really only affects the carriages, I only have to retouch those when I get the decals; the gun itself will essentially be finished. Also not finishing the base completely (just assembling it) as I want to merge it with another Dragon rail kit I have to consolidate my display area, as I also have to accommodate a number of Trumpeter trains as well.
Will a two week extension help your cause at all, Shell?
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 10:38 PM UTC
Lap Man,
I apologize for missing this post! NIce start! I'm starting my first AFV club tomorrow.
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#453
Texas, United States
Joined: August 28, 2016
KitMaker: 1,925 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 11:35 PM UTC
Tim,
After the success you had on the last build I can't believe the this decal from the same company could be so awful. Maybe some dark wash and a coat of flat may cover those spots or blend them in.
Good luck.
Mark
TimReynaga
Associate EditorCalifornia, United States
Joined: May 03, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 12:40 AM UTC
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Tim,
After the success you had on the last build I can't believe the this decal from the same company could be so awful. Maybe some dark wash and a coat of flat may cover those spots or blend them in.
Good luck.
Mark
Mark,
You are so right!
I was so pleased with the excellent IJN Ryujo deck decal that I bought several others for future projects, among them the Aquila. The experience with these decals was so disastrously different... I hope both Aquila decals were just part of the same bad production run.
TimReynaga
Associate Editor California, United States
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 05:56 AM UTC
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Oh crap, Tim. How many black cats have crossed your path, ladders have you walked under, etc.... you can't get a break here.
I know what you mean Peter! I usually have some sort of mishap during every build, but I知 definitely over quota on this one!
Georgia, United States
Joined: July 26, 2013
KitMaker: 2,272 posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 10:03 AM UTC
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I need to practice more painting on more of the markings and avoiding decals whenever possible.
I have a Hasegawa N1-K2 George that is almost done except for one decal; the yellow fuselage band decided to be a bastard. Had lots of Tamiya decals come apart.
Speaking of which, I will not be able to finish Annie quite as she looked as I 1) misplaced the decals, 2) found them and discovered they are missing the markings for the carriages, and 3) the Peddinghaus set may not arrive in time for the deadline. Since this really only affects the carriages, I only have to retouch those when I get the decals; the gun itself will essentially be finished. Also not finishing the base completely (just assembling it) as I want to merge it with another Dragon rail kit I have to consolidate my display area, as I also have to accommodate a number of Trumpeter trains as well.
Will a two week extension help your cause at all, Shell?
Gaz
Well, all it would really help is the markings on the carriages, which is another reason why this kit is rated lower than Trumpeter's version (but I got this one so cheap). The base is still something I can't finish until I've finished the other Dragon train kit and allocated the shelf area for it. I can definitely finish what I have OOB before the deadline so unless someone else really needs those two weeks, I'm good.
I will probably do this kit again someday but it will be the Trumpeter version next time.
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Tank Destroyer 2020
Texas, United States
Joined: June 04, 2017
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 01:00 PM UTC
Just picked this up and hope to have finished in time.
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 01:12 PM UTC
Sweet! Go for it, Kelly! Welcome to the campaign!
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
Texas, United States
Joined: June 04, 2017
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Posted: Friday, May 24, 2019 - 08:34 AM UTC
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Sweet! Go for it, Kelly! Welcome to the campaign!
Gaz
I built this model back in 1981 while in Germany. Dont remember the paint scheme i used back then though.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Friday, May 24, 2019 - 08:59 AM UTC
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I built this model back in 1981 while in Germany. Dont remember the paint scheme i used back then though.
I built this kit back in 1976. I don't remember the paint scheme I used either..... only it was Humbrol enamel paint!
Welcome aboard Kelly.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
#123
New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 06:54 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
Trying to get my modeling mojo back. Thought I'd work on something 'easy' and broke out my Elefant. Here's my Elefant this morning.
I started working on the track lengths and working on cleaning the garage, alternating to take breaks from each task. At lunch I've only gotten this far.
I know what I'll be doing this holiday weekend to finish for this campaign. Darn braille scale track lengths.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 07:09 AM UTC
It's those itty bitty parts that kill me, Don! Looks like you have them under control, though!
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#298
Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: August 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 03:46 PM UTC
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 04:47 PM UTC
That looks great, Lap Man! Love those stripes!
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#123
New Mexico, United States
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2019 - 12:20 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all
Lap Man-looking good!
Gaz-Looks like I'm not finishing this campaign, buddy. After 2 days of on again, off again building this is the results:
The braille scale track links ate my lunch. Also notice the links do not fit into the teeth of the drive sprocket. I'll still need to finish this kit for a club contest later in the year, "Enter the Dragon", for Dragon models. Great campaign, enjoyed watching the other builds.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Working on Campaigns:
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-84 Frank
1/144 Dragon Armor
#453
Texas, United States
Joined: August 28, 2016
KitMaker: 1,925 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2019 - 12:21 AM UTC
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That looks great, Lap Man! Love those stripes!
DITTO!
Mark
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2019 - 09:01 AM UTC
HI Everyone,
I think there are quite a few builds that aren't too far away from completion, so I'm going to implement a two week extension.
The new completion date with be 15 June 2019. I'd like to see your great works ready for the display shelf.
Gaz
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#453
Texas, United States
Joined: August 28, 2016
KitMaker: 1,925 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2019 - 10:31 AM UTC
Gaz,
That is great news, I needed those two weeks to finish up.
Thanks,
Mark
#477
Pest, Hungary
Joined: March 21, 2007
KitMaker: 133 posts
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2019 - 07:04 PM UTC
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HI Everyone,
I think there are quite a few builds that aren't too far away from completion, so I'm going to implement a two week extension.
The new completion date with be 15 June 2019. I'd like to see your great works ready for the display shelf.
Gaz
Wonderful news - I've just popped in to ask for a few days extension
thank you for your flexibility!
Chaffee decals are on but the one on the upper-back hull was so disastrous that it had to be scraped off. The others went on quite OK, but some silvering appeared in spite of the tons of decal setter and softer used.
I need the few extra days to finish the detail painting (MG, headlights, stowage, etc) and weathering - currently only a light pre-dusting layer was sprayed on.
Cheers,
Zsolt
On the bench:
- Tristar Panzer IV ausf. B. 1:35 - France 1940 Campaign
- Dragon Panzerj臠er I ausf. B 1:35
- Revell Leopard 2A4 1:35
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#501
Kerala, India / भारत
Joined: August 25, 2009
KitMaker: 292 posts
Armorama: 91 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 10:38 AM UTC
Thanks for the extension Gaz. Between the AFV Club tracks and 1:1 scale diaper changes, I致e fallen far behind my schedule. This should be the motivation I desperately needed to finish my build. I値l get back to the bench as soon as I change one more diaper.
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
KitMaker: 1,646 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 12:22 PM UTC
Aloha All,
Pete, Gaz and Kalin: Thank you for earlier comments and the encouragement.
In light of the impending deadline and my going out of town for the next week and a half, I called myself finished. However, seeing as Gaz was kind enough to grant an extension, I will endeavor to do a bit more when I get back!
Anyway, this is where I am currently:
A bit of weathering on the floor:
And then the rest of the build. The decals are from Star Decals, depicting the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion in Italy.
Happy Modeling,
Zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
Missouri, United States
Joined: April 13, 2012
KitMaker: 395 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 02:23 PM UTC
Tim, that IJN Ryujo is absolutely aces man. 10/10 for sure. I've never been really into naval stuff until I started playing World of Warships, and small scale stuff usually doesn't turn my head but this is remarkable. It inspires me and makes me daydream of a samll scale task force dio. I'm sure that's the big benefit of the scale is you can place ships together for an excellent comparison and task force depiction. I'm imaging the pearl Harbor strike force or one of the late-war U.S. powerhouse groups in the Pacific.By the way, what did you use for the base of that? It looks like it could be modified to make for the perfect pen holder for an office desk!
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 02:58 PM UTC
Zsolt,
I知 glad oh found the extension timely. Your Chaffee looks excellent.
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 03:03 PM UTC
Raj,
There must be congratulations in order if you are that busy with baby. I知 glad to inspire any kind of motivation. I hope that you won稚 find too many more impediments in your way.
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
#424
Queensland, Australia
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
Armorama: 2,248 posts
Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 03:07 PM UTC
Zon,
I知 quite impressed by the paint and markings on your tank destroyer. I知 glad that the extension will enable you to do a little more when you return.
Enjoy your trip!
"Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl."
Frederick The Great
