Haliburton
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Haliburton reacted to Egilman in Keeping my head in the game.....
Short update...
Front Axle... (not complete just a progress update)
And an overall shot....
Working out the spindle pivot tubes now....
Onwards...
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Haliburton reacted to Egilman in Keeping my head in the game.....
Another short update....
Lower Rear Springs....
It was interesting and a lot easier than doing the uppers....
An overall look, Full Frame...
Now I have to go back to the Front Springs and adjust a few details, I found a better way of doing them on the rear springs....
Anyway, next up will be an axle, not sure whether front or rear yet....
Onwards...
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Haliburton got a reaction from mtaylor in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton got a reaction from Canute in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton got a reaction from Jack12477 in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton reacted to chadwijm6 in Westland Sea King HU.5 by chadwijm6 - FINISHED - Airfix - 1/48
And here we are, the finished Diorama.
Thanks for all the comments and likes along the way
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Haliburton got a reaction from Egilman in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton got a reaction from gsdpic in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton got a reaction from Old Collingwood in 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck by Knocklouder--FINISHED-Moebius Models, 1/25 scale
Nice, I hope it brings back fond memories! I’m not sure what the target market was for these vehicles back in 1972 but to my mind the people in the box art don’t look like a pickup would be their first choice for wheels.
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Haliburton reacted to Canute in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Outstanding work. Jeff. Congratulations on your efforts and the awards.
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Haliburton reacted to CDW in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Just excellent, Jeff. Such a beautiful display and well-deserved awards.
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Hi guys, sorry for the time lapse since last post, but as l said was on a steep learning curve on limited time to finish her for the Scottish National Scale Model Show in Perth so was under a lot of self inflicted pressure to complete on time, in the end l was working till 11 o’clock at night prior to show, boy was l stressed out, thought modelling was supposed to be a pleasure 👀 glad that’s all behind me. 👍 shall try and keep this final update in some sort of order. Here’s what l meant about paper template to side of hull, easier if it’s slightly heavier card 👍
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Once all fitting good to hull, was good to glue foam boarding to 2mm plastic base, just used gorilla glue for this, worked ok. After this next stage was trying to get right colour for surface of water, as this is totally new ground for me thought would try Vallejo USN Blue, figuring it’s got to be a Pacific Ocean sort of colour, wasn’t quite sure though so asked one of the more experienced members in model club for guidance, when he seen it he said it would be to dark, better going for shades of green. So back to the drawing board and repainted, unfortunately didn’t have time to take photos of this stage as l was racing now 🙄 Ray also gave me bit guidance in coating surface with liquitex Acrylic Gel, another first for me, also recommending Yacht Varnish for final covering.
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Think at this stage l also started to mark and drill metal frame underneath for brass tubing supports, then started playing with liqitex, cut a long story short, just played around on some off cuts till l thought time to go for it, forgot to say l notched out the foam for the two boats at side of hull before doing this, again using Micro Master boats, modified the 50ft steam Pinnace to make her look different, had this thought in my head of Mikasa arriving in Japan and being fully crewed up from other ships in fleet, hence making the boats looking slightly different. Once the sea surface was dry started fitting brass tubing to metal frame, again using Gorilla glue and trying to keep them all vertical and square. Also managed to purchase a nice piece of wood for base of cabinet, beech l think it is, maybe a bit over top but l think l can get this to work, jigsaw wasn’t a happy bunny though, neither was the wife when she seen all the sawdust in kitchen 😂
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Everything seemed to be coming at same time regarding deliveries, fifty foot boat more figures and other things, can’t even mind. Decided to try and alter the fifty foot boat by removing the weather shielding in front of helm and cutting away and altering rear cabin, had a small book l purchased on these boats so used that for ideas. Was a model changing moment when l removed her from building cradle to fit her to wooden base, all be it very carefully, boy was l glad to see this in place. The boy at bow for anchorage, piece of 10 mm Copper piping, was about right size for me.
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Well that’s as far as got with recording things, the rest involved final stages including painting another sixty odd figures, didn’t quite get them all done before show but finishing of her now, will have to approach my excellent joiner for making top piece of display cabinet, maybe when l get started next build log, Bismarck 1/200 for second Son shall slip a photo of her in case. 👍
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Haliburton reacted to Jeff59 in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Thanks guys for following this through to its conclusion, it’s been an experience and a half for me. She also did really well at the model show, have to say floored me, winning four Trophies, boy that was unexpected
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Haliburton reacted to PvG Aussie in SM9 1908 by PvG Aussie - FINISHED - Das Werk - Scale 1:72 - PLASTIC - WW1 U-boat
I think I'm reasonably happy with today's results.
I firstly gave the hull another coat of Ljn Gray as the lighter grays underneath looked too light this morning.
Next I started playing with the algae look by adding SMS RAAF Dark Slate which I applied with a hard brush. Then followed this with a larger brush wash with the same paint. I also started on the deck 'timber look' which I intend covering with hair spray and a very dark grey or even black so that I can weather walking areas to show the timber underneath.
I'm not sure, but I think the green and timber look ok.
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Haliburton reacted to PvG Aussie in SM9 1908 by PvG Aussie - FINISHED - Das Werk - Scale 1:72 - PLASTIC - WW1 U-boat
Some old people like to talk about their illnesses. I Don't! Just say that I didn't do any modelling yesterday and I only started late today. But what a great afternoon it was.
My PE parts arrived today and I primed them. Also I masked and painted the light grey areas of the hull (Weathering will have to wait). It was a pleasing few hours.
Ps. Thanks for all the 'likes' and special greetings to those that are 'following' me.
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Haliburton reacted to Danstream in DeHavilland Mosquito FB Mk VI by Danstream - Tamiya - 1/48 scale - PLASTIC
Hi,
I went on with the cockpit parts. I eventually received the super nice Yahu replacement for the instrument panel which is shown here glued to the other kit parts:
I have added three prominent control levers in the center of the panel made of thin aluminum foil to complete the appearance of the IP. These are the cockpit parts that are now basically completed:
Differently from the instrument panel which was a disappointment, the Eduard seat belts worked fine and added a nice level of details to the kit seats. These are the same parts seen from another angle:
This time, I am going to depict a used aircraft, so I added some grime and dirt by brushing on some pastel powder. Now the parts are basically ready to be assembled, but before I will spray a mist of matt clear to uniform the finishes and mute the glint of metallic parts. On the underside of the cockpit, we have the ceiling of the bomb bay which I also started to color. I first sprayed a black primer followed by a light coat of colors that let the black to be seen through (although not very visible in the picture):
I will finish the bay by adding some more weathering effects to it. Presently, I am preparing the fuselage halves that need to have some of their annoying extractor pin marks to be addressed.
That is all for now, thanks for following,
Dan
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Haliburton got a reaction from Egilman in US Light Tank M41 Walker Bulldog by Jack12477- Tamiya - 1:35 scale
Looking good!
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Haliburton reacted to CDW in NASCAR Asphalt Modified Racer Woody Pitkat - FINISHED - by CDW - SalvinosJR - 1:25 Scale
Here is a look at the basic engine and chassis assemblies.
The Nascar Modifieds are template built, just like their big brothers. When you've seen one, you've seen them all with the major exception being the paint and graphics.
I painted the engine in its basic colors with the detail paint work yet to be added. I assembled the chassis while leaving the top horizontal tubing, seat, and engine uncemented for the time being. As the chassis is all black for the most part, I'll remove the engine and top horizontal tubing parts then paint the entire chassis as one assembly.
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Haliburton reacted to Herby63 in IJN Mikasa by Herby63 - Merit International with Pontos set - 1/200 - PLASTIC
Breakwaters on fore and aft barbettes:
I filled the slots with putty as I would like the breakwaters to sit a little bit higher than Merit provides for.
Then I made a jig for positioning the plastic breakwater at an even distance from the deck.
I used a "Kolderstok" plankbender to bend a strip of wood of the apropriate with.
I held the strip in place with a lace.
I removed the plastic struts, glued the breakwaters in place,
and placed the Pontos struts with SloZap.
Finaly, I scraped off the outer ring around the barbettes to allow the Pontos wooden deck to lay flush on the plastic deck.
Till next time, wishing everyone lots of modeling fun.
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Haliburton reacted to Herby63 in IJN Mikasa by Herby63 - Merit International with Pontos set - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I cut the main wooden deck parts loose with a fresh X-acto knife.
Due to the toughness of the backing, multiple passes are necesary.
Untill the next update, enjoy modelling.
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Haliburton reacted to Herby63 in IJN Mikasa by Herby63 - Merit International with Pontos set - 1/200 - PLASTIC
I used some epoxyfiller on the decks to level out any unevenness caused by removing deckdetails and to fill holes for plastic parts that will be replaced by photo-etch.
When cured, I sanded the decks and used some Vallejo Plastic Putty on the remaining small indentations.
After sanding, these decks are ready for the painting department.
But in order to make the most of setting this up, I am first going to prepare some small parts.
Till next update, enjoy modelling.
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