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hexnut reacted to CDW in 1931 Cadillac by CDW - FINISHED - JoHan - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
The engine parts were cut off the sprues, then the chrome parts were soaked in Super Clean to remove the chrome plating and clear lacquer.
The engine block and transmission were painted with Tamiya flat black before dry brushing with Mr Color aluminum.
The literature on the Cadillac V-16 indicates the intake and exhaust manifolds were ceramic coated, black. The cylinder heads were black. I've painted the cylinder heads with Tamiya semi-gloss black. The intake and exhaust manifolds were first painted with acrylic flat black, then a treatment of AK gun metal was applied. The AK metal colors in the tube come in various metal colors. They are in a wax base, applied with a brush. After application, they are buffed to achieve a glossy finish. This was the best way I knew of to try and capture the glossy, shiny, look of the manifolds as well as provide some contrast with the black cylinder heads.
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hexnut reacted to Landlubber Mike in 1931 Cadillac by CDW - FINISHED - JoHan - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
Here you go - had it bookmarked:
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hexnut reacted to CDW in 1931 Cadillac by CDW - FINISHED - JoHan - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
Thanks. Beautiful paint on those cars/engine.
When I was a young teen, my dad gave me my grandpa's car after he passed away, a '51 Chevy. My grandpa was a very big man, about 400 pounds or maybe more. The Chevy leaned to the driver's side from grandpa's weight that had affected the springs. And the car needed new paint. One day my dad took me to a friend who painted cars to see about repainting my '51 Chevy. To my dismay, noticed the old man had no compressor or spray guns at his shop so asked how he was going to paint the car. The old fella spoke in a heavy German accent and told me he would paint it with a brush. He came from the old country and had been painting cars from WAY back in Germany. Dad told me don't worry about a thing, the man would do a beautiful job. He did. He brush painted it with lacquer, wet sanding between coats until the last coat where he polished and buffed it. It was the most amazing beautiful paint I had seen. Totally shocked. Apparently, this is the way they did it in the old days. Taught me a valuable lesson about trusting my dad. No doubt, the Fisher body company probably painted these old Cadillacs that way too, but I had no idea.
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hexnut reacted to CDW in 1931 Cadillac by CDW - FINISHED - JoHan - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
I looked through my stash and found another '31 Caddy, this one is a phaeton but has the same wheels as the cabriolet I'm building. So I borrowed the whitewalls from that kit. As you can see, the Caddy tires are much taller than the more modern AMT 15" tires. The whitewalls also have the Firestone brand molded on.
The wire wheels...I might break these down, remove the plastic spokes, then lace the wheels/hub with wire (actually monofilament) as they should be. It would look so much better, I just need to convince myself to build the jig and do it.
Here are the parts to build the big V-16 engine. Lots of cleanup, flash removal, and chrome stripping to do first.
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hexnut reacted to CDW in 1931 Cadillac by CDW - FINISHED - JoHan - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
Removed some old kits from my garage, this 1:25 JoHan 1931 Cadillac was one of them.
This kit has been around for a very long time. As seen in the photo, it was still sealed in plastic before I opened it. You will see it in it's original state once it's opened for the first time in more than 50 years. Johan kits were made in the USA, Detroit Michigan to be specific. This one is from the 1960's. Johan made some great classic car models.
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hexnut reacted to lmagna in Boeing B-17 "Lil Audrey" by Black Viking - Airfix - 1/72 - PLASTIC
Another B-17!
Are you going to do her in the camouflage finish Martyn?
If so she is going to be a very unique B-17 build.
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hexnut reacted to RGL in Borodino by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Now fresh off the boat from the former USSR, replacements in resin. Turrets, funnels, torpedo boats and launches, plus smaller guns. I used some of these smaller guns on the Varyag and the quality is amazing. Only really available now in Russia I got them using the Soga Minatures website and Google translate.
I have bits and pieces left over from my Varyag build, and I’m awaiting some anchors both in resin and PE.
I’m actually quite excited about both my current builds.
As I work in an area where I can’t work from home no virus holiday for me. It’s still a total of a winter build for both this and Zara.
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hexnut reacted to RGL in Borodino by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350 - PLASTIC
The netting comes with the Pontos set (but will need to be cut down. The needles I use for glue application but here I’m just using them for alignment
the hull is in 2 pieces which does not align and is pretty Rough, will need a fair bit of putty
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hexnut reacted to RGL in Borodino by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350 - PLASTIC
As usual drill out the portholes, then start calculating the ratios for the torpedo net booms
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hexnut reacted to RGL in Borodino by RGL - FINISHED - Zvezda - 1/350 - PLASTIC
I’m at a roadblock with Zara so I thought I’d make a start in my next build, Borodino
I’ve purchased both the Gold Medal Models and White Ensign models PE upgrades (they are both very nice and have critical omissions complemented by each other. A wooden deck and a barrels set.
I then bought a cheaper Pontos set for Sevestapol because it has a full set of torpedo nets, booms, masts and some PE all of which I can use on this and future builds.
I have ordered new resin turrets and other goodies from Russia.
I’ve only found 1 other Borodino with a fully rigged torpedo net, so this will be a very busy build.
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hexnut reacted to yvesvidal in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
Small progress on something that will never be seen again: The batteries!!!
I did not install the last row as it would prevent all visibility into the compartment.
A tiny LED has also be mounted on the bulkhead to provide some light and attract the interest of the audience.
Once the deck is in place, that vision of a large number of cells all lined up will disappear.
The Trumpeter approach is to tilt the floor of that compartment and show three rows of batteries, leaning dangerously to starboard. I guess, they made the decision to show in a simplistic way what each compartment was used for. It is commendable but I am looking for something slightly more realistic with my model.
Yves
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hexnut reacted to yvesvidal in U-552 by yvesvidal - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/48 - PLASTIC - Type VIIC U-boat
I have finished working on the fuel tank, located on each side of the Officers/Kitchen compartment. The goal is to create a tank which is as close as possible to the prototype and that will reach under the Control room, as indicated in the blue-prints. It is a tedious work with a lot of adjustments. The bulkhead is completely opened and a round enclosure is fabricated:
The module is dry-fitted into the hull:
I have created a cut in the side water tank, to allow a better view in the kitchen, pantry and toilet room. Batteries will be sitting underneath.
On the picture (above), you can see the round enclosure that will extend under the control room, to form the largest past of the fuel tank.
Now, to paint everything and start installing all the batteries....
Yves
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
First layer of one side done. Ready for sanding.
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
Finally got to planking the sides. After watching Chuck's videos I got the hang of it.
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
Decking is done and started on planking the hull. Im having issues with the lining the hull technique. I understand all of it until it is time to cut the plank. Can this technique be used with planks at 5mm wide? I don't see how the curves can be cut with a narrow plank.
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
I have finally completed the planking of the deck and I must say that I am proud of the how it has turned out. Sanding will start tomorrow.
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
False deck on, thanks to tips from members yesterday. As soon as my book "Ship Modeling Simplified" by Frank Martini arrives today I will start the planking.
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hexnut reacted to Gremreeper1967 in Adventure Pirate Ship by gremreeper1967 - Amati - 1:60
Day three of my build. I'm trying to decide how to hold down the false deck while the glue sets. I have nails ordered but no delivery date as of yet. I will appreciate any tips.
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hexnut reacted to Diver in Medway Longboat 1742 by Diver - FINISHED - 1:24 Scale
Here are some pictures showing my issue.
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hexnut reacted to Diver in Medway Longboat 1742 by Diver - FINISHED - 1:24 Scale
I started on the keel assembly today. I would not be very successful if it were not for the Medway Group project. The hints and tips and the photos are of the upmost help. Bravo Zulu to Chuck for an excellent kit, and build instructions. I will assemble the less detailed keel on my next day off so I can do a comparison on the rabbet etc.
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hexnut reacted to foxy in HM Schooner Ballahoo by Cornish_K - Caldercraft - scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Well it seems were all near each other, I am in Hayle between you both.
Have found the soaking is good for most planks, that is 1mm thick, not tried on thicker wood planking.
I use a bender, but not sure if its necessary to purchase one of these.
I do soak the wood first.
But found it usefull.
Frank
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hexnut reacted to Diver in Medway Longboat 1742 by Diver - FINISHED - 1:24 Scale
I received my kit in the mail yesterday and am about to embark on my build. On opening the kit it was discovered that the aft section of the build board had the end tab broken off. No doubt this happened in shipping. I have attempted a fix and will know tomorrow if it worked, and will then reinforce that area somehow. I have started on the keel and discovered that an hour in the shop seems like 5 minutes. Enjoying myself on my first ever build
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hexnut reacted to Cornish_K in HM Schooner Ballahoo by Cornish_K - Caldercraft - scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
I've also taken this opportunity, before the hull is completely enclosed, to do a final check fitting of my improvised 'mast holders'. I've drawn a circle in pencil on the masts just above the false deck, so when the time comes I'll know when they've made a snug fit all the way down.
Also, the model is really starting to look better and better with the masts in.
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