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CDW
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CDW got a reaction from DocRob in German 80 cm K(E) Railway Gun "Dora" by CDW - Hobby Boss - 1:72 Scale
As soon as I finish my current MRAP project, I plan to start this massive 1:72 scale German 80cm Railway Gun "Dora".
The finished model will measure in at a mere 44 inches in length. This thing would be a monster in 1:35 scale!
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Been very busy with other things lately. Hope to get back to finish this one soon.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Been very busy with other things lately. Hope to get back to finish this one soon.
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CDW got a reaction from thibaultron in German 80 cm K(E) Railway Gun "Dora" by CDW - Hobby Boss - 1:72 Scale
As soon as I finish my current MRAP project, I plan to start this massive 1:72 scale German 80cm Railway Gun "Dora".
The finished model will measure in at a mere 44 inches in length. This thing would be a monster in 1:35 scale!
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CDW got a reaction from BLACK VIKING in German 80 cm K(E) Railway Gun "Dora" by CDW - Hobby Boss - 1:72 Scale
As soon as I finish my current MRAP project, I plan to start this massive 1:72 scale German 80cm Railway Gun "Dora".
The finished model will measure in at a mere 44 inches in length. This thing would be a monster in 1:35 scale!
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CDW got a reaction from Javlin in German 80 cm K(E) Railway Gun "Dora" by CDW - Hobby Boss - 1:72 Scale
As soon as I finish my current MRAP project, I plan to start this massive 1:72 scale German 80cm Railway Gun "Dora".
The finished model will measure in at a mere 44 inches in length. This thing would be a monster in 1:35 scale!
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Been very busy with other things lately. Hope to get back to finish this one soon.
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
Did you download and print the instructions, or did they come with your kit?
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
Did you download and print the instructions, or did they come with your kit?
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CDW reacted to Glenn-UK in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
There is quite a bit of wood required for the hull assembly, especially when the hull and deck planking has been added which I think will balance the weight between the hull and the die cast super structures.
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CDW reacted to Glenn-UK in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
Today I have started the build in earnest.
First task was to dry fit the hull parts. Everything went together without any issues and the Yamato is going to be a big model.
There are two parts which are warped however. One is one of the base plates which can be rectified when the bulkheads are glued and pinned in place.
The other part is keel of stern part. I will probably have have to straighten this piece before it is fitted in place.
I fixed the bridge misalignment issue. This turned out to be an easy task as I was able to file a little bit off the locating pins.
I also looked at the first big gun. There are a couple of minor issues that needs to be addressed. The first one is the wooden based plate is a tad to big and a couple of the edges need to be trimmed.
The second issue is one of the two range finders does not fit in the slot provided so will require a bit of filing to sort that out.
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CDW reacted to Glenn-UK in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
First problem encountered. There is a slight alignment issue with the bridge assembly due to position of the locator pins. It is only a fraction out but it does not look right as the right side is lower than the left. I have a few different options in mind to sort this out which I will experiment with.
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CDW reacted to Glenn-UK in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
It is not a cheap kit to buy, looking at other examples of this build, there are not too many build issues to contend with. There is a lot more detail to add to the bridge and the slight misalignment would not be noticeable when complete. However better to correct it, if possible, in my opinion.
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CDW reacted to Glenn-UK in IJN Yamato by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - DeAgostini & Model Space - 1/250 Scale
I have made more progress on the hull planking. I have now completed the stern area.
I only have the final few top strakes to add. The fun and games then starts with the hull sanding. Templates have been provided to help check the shape of the hull during the sanding process.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from Canute in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from Egilman in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
This modeler says he used RnB thinned with enamel thinner, then sprayed through an airbrush. The results on his model look pretty good, but unlike the F-104 finish the other modeler got.
https://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/ussr/fordhamsu12.htm
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
See this thread: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/p/162653/1779851.aspx
Just wondering if you ran across this thread while you searched for the application of RnB as a NMF?
None of these fellows offered any hopes for success as a practical matter. It would be very enlightening to learn exactly how the modeler you cited used the product on his Zipper. Being a wax, I am very skeptical it can offer a durable, NMF finish on an entire aircraft model. Small bits and pieces, maybe, but an entire model, no.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
Applying the RnB over a flat base paint makes sense. You'll still want to experiment on scrap, first. Maybe buff the flat base paint first as Tamiya flat black can be rather chalky.
I'm thinking the 24 hour drying time after application and before buffing is critical, too. Don't know how you'll get around the fingerprint issue, as guys complained that even with gloves, they still got smears. Maybe they didn't give it enough drying time?
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
This modeler says he used RnB thinned with enamel thinner, then sprayed through an airbrush. The results on his model look pretty good, but unlike the F-104 finish the other modeler got.
https://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/ussr/fordhamsu12.htm
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
See this thread: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/p/162653/1779851.aspx
Just wondering if you ran across this thread while you searched for the application of RnB as a NMF?
None of these fellows offered any hopes for success as a practical matter. It would be very enlightening to learn exactly how the modeler you cited used the product on his Zipper. Being a wax, I am very skeptical it can offer a durable, NMF finish on an entire aircraft model. Small bits and pieces, maybe, but an entire model, no.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" by Egilman - Minicraft/Hasegawa - 1/32nd Scale - PLASTIC
This modeler says he used RnB thinned with enamel thinner, then sprayed through an airbrush. The results on his model look pretty good, but unlike the F-104 finish the other modeler got.
https://modelingmadness.com/review/allies/ussr/fordhamsu12.htm
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