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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
Looks like the box says it's 40 3/4 inches, but maybe I'm reading it wrong. It's a big one.
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CDW reacted to Edwardkenway in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
Found you!!😉 promising start Jack, that hull must be about 2ft long!
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
Nice project Jack.
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
Nice project Jack.
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CDW reacted to Jack12477 in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
For my next ship build I decided to finally drag the Artesania Latina US Constellation kit out of my stash and start building it. It was given to me by a good friend as a birthday present 9 years ago and has languished on the shelf since then; partly because it was intimidating, but mostly because I did not have the work space big enough to set it up and build it and lastly I did not know where I would display it once built - still don't but that will be dealt with later on.
Even the box it comes in is huge and intimidating.
I first constructed a build board that will hold it. Unfortunately I routed a groove along the centerline of the board to hold the keel but when the keel sits down in the groove the bulkheads don't seat fully, so I set it flush on the board and screen small cleats alongside the keel to keep it upright and straight. Some startup photos are below: So far I have dry fit all the bulkheads, sanded them as needed and am now slowly gluing them in place use small pieces of aluminum angle to keep everything perpendicular to the false keel.
At this point everything is just dry fit
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in Hellen by mtdoramike - Artesania Latina
What a great looking boat. Really looking forward to seeing your build on this model.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Tiger 1 by marktiedens - FINISHED - Dragon - 1/35 scale
A circle template is your best friend when painting road wheels. Yours came out great. I know you must be ready to move on to some other task now.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Tiger 1 by marktiedens - FINISHED - Dragon - 1/35 scale
I think this is one of the nicest kits Dragon has ever produced. You probably won't see many others done like this, ever.
I bought the Dragon German 88 mm Flak Gun a few years ago and it came with all the turned metal extras, a very complex kit. I started building it and had some fit issues that annoyed me badly, I put everything back in the box until my mental attitude toward finishing it improved and I could work through the problems. Still need to finish that one.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Tiger 1 by marktiedens - FINISHED - Dragon - 1/35 scale
I was at the local Hobby Town this week and noticed a new sign in the window..."no credit required, 90 day financing available". 😅
Those RC cars are so expensive, you have to finance them similar to a 1:1 car.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
There is no forgetting, the airline will provide one if a passenger shows up without it. It must be worn during the flight.
Wouldn't help me too much unless I shaved my beard.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
This will be my last installment for the next week or more. Flying to New Hampshire tomorrow.
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CDW got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Wheels and tires have been mounted and balanced (okay, just kidding about the balance 🙂).
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CDW got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Managed to get a few hours in on this project today. Built the front bumper system and related hardware, then added the hoses in the engine compartment. Everything got painted in the appropriate colors.
Believe it or not, the front bumper and other hardware was a few dozen parts which show the complexity of the model required to add detail.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Next are sub assemblies that attach to the chassis, and the extensive detailing just goes on and on. Every step is another mini model. Every Rye Field kit I own is detailed like this. An exceptional company doing next generation work to produce extreme detail.
Thank you OC
To go along with the panel line wash, you'll want to acquire a bottle of Mr Color Solvent 110, and some women's makeup applicators, the ones with the little foam tips. After you apply your panel line wash, dampen the foam tip applicator with Solvent 110, and then use it to wipe away excess wash leaving only the wash in the recesses. Works like a charm. But be forewarned, this application only works over a lacquer based acrylic like Mr Color. If you try it over a water based acrylic like Vallejo, it will remove the paint.
It's all in the paint, Denis. Mr Color lacquer based acrylics. The paint is just that good.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Sea Harrier FRS.1 by Old Collingwood - FINISHED - Kinetic - 1/48
Great subject, looking forward to your build OC.
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CDW got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
What surprised me was how poorly trained and prepared the pilots were in almost every way. Wealthier pilots who paid to learn to fly as civilians were some of the best prepared, but even then, there were so many things working against them: the planes were fabric, wood and dope covered. As such, they were extremely prone to burning. Pilots would sometimes shoot themselves rather than burn to death when their aircraft either caught fire in combat or for other reasons. It is said that many rookie pilots simply got lost/disoriented in flight and never returned from their very first mission. Still others were ejected from the cockpits due to no seat belts or inadequate seat belts. Then there was a big learning curve in developing winning air combat strategies by the generals in charge. Just a myriad of problems really.
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CDW got a reaction from Jack12477 in Tiger 1 by marktiedens - FINISHED - Dragon - 1/35 scale
I was at the local Hobby Town this week and noticed a new sign in the window..."no credit required, 90 day financing available". 😅
Those RC cars are so expensive, you have to finance them similar to a 1:1 car.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
What surprised me was how poorly trained and prepared the pilots were in almost every way. Wealthier pilots who paid to learn to fly as civilians were some of the best prepared, but even then, there were so many things working against them: the planes were fabric, wood and dope covered. As such, they were extremely prone to burning. Pilots would sometimes shoot themselves rather than burn to death when their aircraft either caught fire in combat or for other reasons. It is said that many rookie pilots simply got lost/disoriented in flight and never returned from their very first mission. Still others were ejected from the cockpits due to no seat belts or inadequate seat belts. Then there was a big learning curve in developing winning air combat strategies by the generals in charge. Just a myriad of problems really.
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CDW reacted to mtaylor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Old... a very old one.
Have a safe trip.
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CDW reacted to lmagna in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Had to look that one up. Looks like the gear my dentist was wearing when I went last week! Sounded like I was visiting with Darth Vader as well.
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CDW got a reaction from Edwardkenway in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
What surprised me was how poorly trained and prepared the pilots were in almost every way. Wealthier pilots who paid to learn to fly as civilians were some of the best prepared, but even then, there were so many things working against them: the planes were fabric, wood and dope covered. As such, they were extremely prone to burning. Pilots would sometimes shoot themselves rather than burn to death when their aircraft either caught fire in combat or for other reasons. It is said that many rookie pilots simply got lost/disoriented in flight and never returned from their very first mission. Still others were ejected from the cockpits due to no seat belts or inadequate seat belts. Then there was a big learning curve in developing winning air combat strategies by the generals in charge. Just a myriad of problems really.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
Wheels and tires have been mounted and balanced (okay, just kidding about the balance 🙂).
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
What surprised me was how poorly trained and prepared the pilots were in almost every way. Wealthier pilots who paid to learn to fly as civilians were some of the best prepared, but even then, there were so many things working against them: the planes were fabric, wood and dope covered. As such, they were extremely prone to burning. Pilots would sometimes shoot themselves rather than burn to death when their aircraft either caught fire in combat or for other reasons. It is said that many rookie pilots simply got lost/disoriented in flight and never returned from their very first mission. Still others were ejected from the cockpits due to no seat belts or inadequate seat belts. Then there was a big learning curve in developing winning air combat strategies by the generals in charge. Just a myriad of problems really.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
I've been reading a book by James Hamilton Paterson, Marked for Death. The book chronicles the first air war during World War 1. After reading the book, it gives the reader a broader view of what the pilots went through in the war and shines a light on the average airman and hardships they endured. Really tough stuff.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Roden - 1:32 scale - PLASTIC
Shaping up very nicely Denis. She's almost ready for the hunt.
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