chadwijm6
-
Posts
233 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Events
Everything posted by chadwijm6
-
Thanks OC. I tried to vaguely follow the instructions but it's definitely more adlib than accurate.
-
Welcome!
-
The leather looks fantastic Rob.
-
So the original colour I painted the wheels in I think was too light/pink. I've resprayed them in a darker red/brown, Vallejo Armour brown 71.041. Much better I think. And I carried on and did the rest of the camouflage. The green is Vallejo again, their medium olive green 71.092. Both paints were part of a German tank camouflage set that I bought. I've also been out to the local hobby craft store and bought some materials to have a go at my first diorama. I bought some foam, a picture frame to use as a base, Sculptamold, DAS clay, Woodland Scenics Conifers, Brambles and their static grass kit. Not exactly sure what theme I'll attempt yet but I'd like to have a go at making a brick wall and putting some grass down, so I guess there'll be those in it somewhere. I've also bought some tamiya German tank personnel figures that are arriving this week. So my first tank suddenly also becomes my first go at a diorama and a first attempt at painting figures as well. I blame the fact that I've been looking at the other excellent modellers on here for tempting me to believe I can do this. Anything better than rubbish and I'll be delighted!
- 53 replies
-
- 12
-
-
-
I'll follow along too please Rick. Interested to see what the mini art kit is like and your thoughts. They have a few models that have caught my eye but I've never tried one.
-
In the meantime there's a couple of aircraft/modelling events coming up in the UK that I've bought tickets to go to. First up is Model world live at the NEC in Birmingham. This has been set up by Pete Waterman, he's one of the producers behind Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley amongst many others from the 80's, and he's a keen model railway fan. The event has lots going on ... https://www.keymodelworld.com/modelworldlive The next one is the Midlands air festival with the Red Arrows, hot air balloon displays, wing walking display, fly pasts from a Spitfire, Lancaster, Mustang etc. and large model aircraft too. https://www.midlandsairfestival.com
-
A bit more done today. Landing gear is on, rotors have been primed. Almost ready for his first coat of gloss.
- 60 replies
-
- 15
-
-
Amazing information! Thank you. I'm thinking it's going to be generic then. But I have another 5 Airfix Tanks, different models, I bought a bundle from them, so maybe I'll spend more on one of them. But for this one I'll just build it as it is. I'm expecting it to end up far from perfect as I want to try the weathering products I bought, which I imagine will be a learning process But thanks again for the information. Very much appreciated 👍🏻
- 53 replies
-
- 10
-
-
Thanks @Egilman for the info. I'm a little confused though. This is what the scheme details say on the kit, I've highlighted the bit about the transport tracks.
-
Nice couple of hours with the airbrush this morning before the family wakes up My first attempt at freehand camouflage on the wheels. Tracks next. I'm sticking with the supplied set by Airfix but it seems that they are transport tracks in this kit. Maybe on a future one I'll try some after market metal variety but as this is my first I'll keep it OOB. I'm thinking I'll paint them in a gunmetal grey and then probably dry brush a bit with aluminium for wear, there seems to be a lot of conjecture about this being right or wrong on the net, and then see if I can start to get some rust and mud on it.
-
Thanks for the comments and views so far. I actually had a better experience with PE on the tank I'm building so maybe it's practice and, as Rob said, the right tools. Stripes on now, needs a bit of fettling but I'm happy. And found this feature on my phone that cuts out the main subject from the background.
- 60 replies
-
- 15
-
-
Most of the build is done now so I've been priming. The PE parts supplied by Airfix went on well and so far the fit has been excellent. I'm really enjoying this build. Tanks are fun!
- 53 replies
-
- 12
-
-
Scrappee Liaison by chadwijm6 - Microaces - RADIO
chadwijm6 replied to chadwijm6's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
You're right Ken. I did it on purpose! 😀🙄 -
These are great, thanks. I've made a bit more progress today, restarted the interior and then added a bit of detail. It really won't be seen but it feels wrong not to make some effort. I've also started to paint the exterior underneath and behind the wheels. I'll do this in olive green on black primer so it's quite dark.
- 53 replies
-
- 12
-
-
And unmasked. There's a dark sea grey stripe to do between the grey and orange next but he's looking good.
- 60 replies
-
- 14
-
-
The grey is on, but hidden at the moment, just trying to get the orange to right shade. I think I'm about there.
- 60 replies
-
- 14
-
-
Scrappee Liaison by chadwijm6 - Microaces - RADIO
chadwijm6 replied to chadwijm6's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
He's ready! Just need to find somewhere to fly him! And for it to stop raining!!
- 21 replies
-
- 10
-
-
I'm sorry to hear that. Hope she recovers fully.
-
Incredible! I just found this build and I'm blown away by it. I'm curious, how did you get on at the show you were hoping to display it at?
-
F-100C Super Sabre by CDW - Trumpeter - 1:48 scale
chadwijm6 replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I'm in too -
While I'm waiting for paint to dry on my Sea King I thought I might have a go at my first tank. This will be a project to try and improve my weathering, so I intend to make this very worn and weathered. I've bought some pigments, liquid ones from AK. And some German to i8tank colours from Vallejo. The tank itself is a King Tiger, one of 6 I bought in a mystery Tank bundle. I've been doing a bit of research and it seems that the interior was generally an ivory colour. I'll likely take my own approach to detailing the guns etc. Black and white photos are hard to interpret for colours! That said I've found a couple of photos that I'll use for reference. I've also found a video on YouTube that looks useful for the techniques to apply the camouflage. I've done a bit of building so far and had a go with the pigments in the inside of the turret, where they won't be seen. I think I should have glossed it first.
- 53 replies
-
- 11
-
-
P-51D Mustang by CDW - FINISHED - Dragon - 1:32 Scale
chadwijm6 replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
That is a beautiful aeroplane. Very cool, well done Craig. -
New office/workshop looks great. I have a similar setup. And the build is looking really impressive 👍🏻
-
I agree with you both on this. The instrument panel I've had from Eduard for this and the spitfire have been worth it for sure, excellent detail that I'm sure I couldn't have achieved with decals. But looking at this kit and then looking at the PE, Airfix have added so much detail that I'm not sure it's worth it. But on some kits I'm sure it i would be. I think I'll just be selective in future And thanks for the nice comments.
Our Emblem ®
