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  1. mikegr
    The superstructure is done. Details like searchlight, aa guns will be added later.
  2. mikegr
    Some improvement on the gun platform and prime coating
  3. mikegr
    I made the funnel pipes with 1mm wire. Unfortunately there was room for only 7 in diagram I see 10. Gun platforms were made and more PEs added, almost ready for priming
  4. mikegr
    This is my reference I Measured the angle between the front leg of the vertical tripod and the inclined funnel pipe only to find out that this is 32°. According to this I made the new funnel
  5. mikegr
    After a lot of experimentation I made the funnel and the bridge structure to the desired size and shape. PE parts added
  6. mikegr
    There's only one picture of Shinano available. I have Kagero's 3d book for reference. Starting from the top I realized that the oval shape of the funnel is wrong. So I printed some replacements to experiment with a teardrop shape. The superstructure is also not compatible with the PE parts so I need to work with it also Under the deck there is actually a Yamato class hull which seems that Tamiya used this to the Yamato or Mushasi model
  7. mikegr
    Next IJN Shinano by Tamiya. An almost intact model in big size. After washing the deck color was revealed
  8. mikegr
    A world class job in 1/35
  9. mikegr
    I wanted to build a base, like a small presentation but without spending much time. So I found a some 3d files, however it took me all Sunday to adjusting to my preference and scale. Anyway I turned quite ok. A couple of pics with the other beast. My first base of the M1A1 was big and empty, the T-90 muddy terain was better even simple. The 3rd was nicer I think
  10. mikegr
    I added the decals and did some light washing. Im looking for a medium effect
  11. mikegr
    I added some equipment to fill in the empty space behind the turret. Next was the weathering by painting some areas with light shade. Then applied acrylic black wash all over but i made it thinner over the rougher horizontal surfaces to avoid excess accumulation of dark liquid. Tomorrow more shades will be applied
  12. mikegr
    I had to make some loopholes for the wires so I found an affective way I cut a needle in small pieces, made a loop with 0.3mm wire and glued them. Easy. Then I moved on weathering the tracks
  13. mikegr
    Some add on details and a few pics form today's work. Soon will be working on weathering
  14. mikegr
    Today I finished the turret. Some details added according to pics. Tomorrow I will deal with the chassis.
  15. mikegr
    Today I finished the track fitting. Some basic weathering applied although there still more to be done. The fitting was less troublesome however I lost one of two pieces so there were a coyple of gaps under the fenders. I would call the job satisfactory as the result was far from perfect but for the time spended definitely worth it, took me a couple of hours only
  16. mikegr
    Thanks Alan actually wheels don't need to be perfect as they are quite weathered and imperfections can be hidden easily. With Tamiya I usually dont get the snowy and watery effect
  17. mikegr
    Done painting the wheels. With little brush and micro lenses. Chassis was also painted with airbrush. I really love how easily Tamiya colors are sprayed and thinned. On the upper part I cut the thick plastic at front and rear and replaced it with 0.10mm ABS to create spoilers
  18. mikegr
    Major parts were assembled I noticed on the above pics that horizontal surfaces are not smooth but have some chipping. Spending some time thinking how to do it I found at the basement some plastic ice crystals that were used on a diorama as ice effect. Put them in a coffee grinding machine, turned them almost in powder form, like salt. Then I brushed the surfaces with PVA + water mix and sprinkle them over. Let them dry for a while then airbrush with primer on low pressure to avoid chipping from blowing away. I have to say the result, after strong initial doubts turned more than satisfying.
  19. mikegr
    Time for a short getaway from 1/700 scale. Lets built something more relaxed. The kit in details doesn't impress much. The tracks are plastic in many pieces, not the most friendly option to a below average modeler. Somebody on youtube commented that one piece is missing matter how good can be assembled. We will see. The upgrade kit I found for 25€ doesn't sounds tempting although Revell kits do need extra detailing. I have tones of very close pics to get ideas from
  20. mikegr
    nice looking little ship
  21. mikegr
    1. Yes you can 2. Yes they do. If you keep it in the garage won't be an issue 3. Yes they do. Below 18°c resin may need warm up. I use a hair dryer. Keep distance to avoid overspill. In hot weather may reduce curing times
  22. mikegr
    Last shots on daylight as those above looked a bit unclear Looking at the history I learned that even this ship was torpedoed at Eastern Solomons by enemy submarine it was was actually friendly fire particularly a 5" aa shell that caused the most casualties off Okinawa, 3 dead, 44 injured
  23. mikegr
    Thanks everybody for the support and comments
  24. mikegr
    The hand couldn't follow the mind, although I had success in the past. This is the difference between machine and human. So I set aside the base, time to made a new one, the 3rd. My target now is to make a simple presentation than a layout. This time a case was made. The reisn poured over and left overnight under a cover. Note the yellowish mixture. Its an old resin left on storage for long time. I didnt take the risk to use it, although it did hardened quite ok in 40 minutes(fast dry product) Next morning I brushed thick gel over resin, by the time pics were taken it was dried and transparent. Another one project came to end
  25. mikegr
    I am making the sea base

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