Baker
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Welcome back to this fun build of a little Bounty. I started reapplying the removed parts. The belaying pins( primitive, but better than the original) and new steering wheel is under construction. A piece of cargo bed from a 1/72 truck is perfect for the hatches on the deck. Removing the supports from cannons and rebuilding them. Thanks for following
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Making 3 base plates. All my 1 / 72nd models are on such plates. Easier to manipulate and numbering The German cannon (spring 1945) has a russian green carriage and a sand-yellow barrel. The green of the carriage is rusty, probably there was not enough paint available, or simply no time enough to repaint it . the 15.2 cm (in the transport version) is in a russich green color. The openings in the barrel are protected against dirt and dust The 12.2 cm partially has a whitewash color. Painting and finishing the models After the basic color I always apply a light gray dry brushing. Then the other colors are painted and then a dry brushing of sand color. After application to the base plate, a wash with diluted matte black is applied. Ready, numbered and stored in the Russian WW2 corner For organizational reasons, the "German cannon" has been placed with Russia. All models with a specific chassis are placed together. This is easier for me to know what I have already built. a total of 1417 models in 1/72 scale on display (started in 1985) Finished. Thanks for following
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A small story that happened in a big war In 1943 these fell down from the sky (emty 0.50 casings). They were large planes, where other small planes flew around... That's the story my mother always told. My mother witnessed a fight between American B17s and German fighters. And the empty shells fell to the ground next to her. All this happened above Sint Gillis (west of Antwerp). No plains were lost on that moment.
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After washing with water and soap, a first layer is painted. further built. Further painting is done by cannon per cannon. First the Pak. Dry brushing with light gray, and further applying colors. (Not ready yet) Next to a figure, an immense anti-tank cannon. Hard to handle Hard to camouflage But probably very effective, when a tank was hit ... Thanks for following
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Yes in real the 2 russian carriages were identical. Saves time in development and production. The German version was actually a quick emergency solution. How do I build an effective anti-tank gun against the Josef Stalin tanks that are becoming more and more numerous on the battlefield? Take an existing barrel and use captured Russian material. In the meantime, construction continues. Drilling out the barrels This part is cast so badly that plan B is needed. The 15.2 cm will be built in transport version, and is provided with canvas protection. The 3 cannons are built as far as possible before painting.
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Another brave fool(from South Africa)
Baker replied to The Bitter End's topic in New member Introductions
Hello from Belgium. And -
These are to absorb the recoil during firing. They are actually 4 heavy metal pins that were driven into the ground. This way the cannon remained in place during the firing (a cumbersome way to set up a canon). Other versions have a kind of spade directly attached to the back of the legs of the carriage (setting up is of course much faster). see the pak 40 below The carriage in transport arrangement also has these 4 pins. attached to the sides of the legs (foto from internet)
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Progress with the carriages. With short run kits you sometimes have to drill holes and fabricate extra parts The three carriages are almost ready. Extra details are added here and there. Thanks for watching.
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Rebuild a ship model kit?
Baker replied to ubjs's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
My idea because I then think I could build it better I have this problem with every model that I build. Once it is finisht, errors pop up. I learn from my mistakes and try not to do them anymore in the next model. How much of the material could I reuse if I tear it down? That depends on how much you want to change. And how much would the new material cost, approx? Dont now, but buying a new kit and starting over is probably the cheapest, I think. -
Neither is my English ( thank you, google translate ).
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Greetings, And
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The legs of the carriages are further built according to plan. Estimate the angle in which the legs are placed, a photo of the 12.8 cm Pak is used for this. Legs glued and drying. Later some extra details will be added. 1 cannon is build in transport position and 2 in firing position.
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Greetings, Patrick
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@ GL I prefer, as good as possible, in a lower acceleration. It remains a hobby for me. @ Michael Yes, the idea is to build a model with full rigging and sails. Thanks for comments and likes
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While building the carriages the wheels are made. Ther are 18 pieces for 6 wheels cleaned up and assembled.
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Started with the cabin under the poop deck. This was the captain's cabin. There is one door for access and 3 small hatches. A table with 6 chairs is provided. At the back there is a couch that can also be used as a bed. Am actually not satisfied with the finish of this cabin (interior and exterior). Given the long buildtime of this model, I struggle to stay focused That's why I restarted with military 1/72 modeling ( build log in the shore leaf topic) and later the Bounty project will be restarted again. Building on this model will temporarily be a bit slower in the near future. Thanks for following
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Ace model is still "alive and kicking" http://acemodel.com.ua/en But these 3 models are no longer in production. Every year there is an exhibition of IPMS in Hoboken (Belgium). With a wide range of kits for sale at fair prices. So then it's "shopping time"
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