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Aircraft Modeling / Re: JA 37 Viggen 1/48 Tarangus
« on: April 23, 2015, 03:36:28 PM »
Great plane and great work so far... I'll have to buy one for myself...
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Aircraft Modeling / 1/48 HobbyBoss F8F Bearcat
« on: April 23, 2015, 01:27:24 PM »
Hello everyone.
This is my new project - HobbyBoss Bearcat.
In general, this is pretty decent kit, especially if compared with other options in Testors or Hobbycraft kits. Kit has crisp engraved panel lines and rivets here and there. Overall details are more than You will expect, although engine is little rudimental. I've put some details on it and it looks just fine. For cockpit I've used Eduard zoom set for Hobbycraft. It needs some surgery to fit properly, but that is not a big issue.
There are few problems.
The engine cowling has some minor shape issues. This curve at the front needs to be a lot smoother, so some sanding is required. It won't be 100%, but it will looks nicer and much closer to the real thing.
Next problem are wheels. They are to simple. So I've changed them with True details set. The problem is a bigger diameter so sanding is required (again) on wheel struts and/or wheels.
The last issue and the biggest problem are wings. There are more than few problems with them + bad fit with fuselage. Intakes are too close to the fuselage, and wings looks maybe too short. I will have to live with this. I've inserted piece of styrene plate between fuselage and wings... that way You can have extra 1/2mm or so... it is something at least. The fit was bad anyway...
And there we are: First step... A color... few shades darker than what I want at the end.
Next... few color shades and weathering made with AK interactive washes/pigments.
I've spent 2 weeks making weathering... And It's not finished yet. I'm pretty satisfied with current situation. Upper side is at 90%... Underside still needs some work...
Decals are good... very thin and nice, but some are just a little out of register...
Wheel bay with some scratch build details
New update soon...
This is my new project - HobbyBoss Bearcat.
In general, this is pretty decent kit, especially if compared with other options in Testors or Hobbycraft kits. Kit has crisp engraved panel lines and rivets here and there. Overall details are more than You will expect, although engine is little rudimental. I've put some details on it and it looks just fine. For cockpit I've used Eduard zoom set for Hobbycraft. It needs some surgery to fit properly, but that is not a big issue.
There are few problems.
The engine cowling has some minor shape issues. This curve at the front needs to be a lot smoother, so some sanding is required. It won't be 100%, but it will looks nicer and much closer to the real thing.
Next problem are wheels. They are to simple. So I've changed them with True details set. The problem is a bigger diameter so sanding is required (again) on wheel struts and/or wheels.
The last issue and the biggest problem are wings. There are more than few problems with them + bad fit with fuselage. Intakes are too close to the fuselage, and wings looks maybe too short. I will have to live with this. I've inserted piece of styrene plate between fuselage and wings... that way You can have extra 1/2mm or so... it is something at least. The fit was bad anyway...
And there we are: First step... A color... few shades darker than what I want at the end.
Next... few color shades and weathering made with AK interactive washes/pigments.
I've spent 2 weeks making weathering... And It's not finished yet. I'm pretty satisfied with current situation. Upper side is at 90%... Underside still needs some work...
Decals are good... very thin and nice, but some are just a little out of register...
Wheel bay with some scratch build details
New update soon...
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Warplane Art / Re: Ju-87B-2 Stuka
« on: December 20, 2014, 08:01:03 PM »
This is the same bird. I have all these photos. But they are made in different time periods.
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Warplane Art / Re: Ju-87B-2 Stuka
« on: December 19, 2014, 11:47:40 PM »
This is my reference photo... What I did wrong?
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Warplane Art / Re: Ju-87B-2 Stuka
« on: December 19, 2014, 10:43:00 PM »
...another version... Yugoslav Partisan. Srecko, do You have any additional information about this one which can help me make this profile more accurate?
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Warplane Art / Re: Ju-87B-2 Stuka
« on: December 11, 2014, 06:41:55 PM »
...First prefinal version...
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1/48 Academy P-36 Hawk "Pajama Party"
« on: December 04, 2014, 02:59:48 PM »
Sry for the late reply. There is no cote on alclad. No need for that.
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Warplane Art / Ju-87B-2 Stuka
« on: December 04, 2014, 12:08:56 AM »
...stage 1... Still in progress...
Not sure about the correct scheme and colors at this very moment...
Not sure about the correct scheme and colors at this very moment...
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1/48 Academy P-36 Hawk "Pajama Party"
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:10:08 PM »
thank You
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Aircraft Modeling / 1/48 Academy P-36 Hawk "Pajama Party"
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:51:13 PM »
This P-36 is the new Academy re-release of the relatively old Hobbycraft kit. This kit has pretty good moulding and recessed panel lines, but it is pretty rudimental in cockpit and engine/engine cowling area. The plastic is molded in light grey with nice and clear transparent parts.
The overall fit of the kit is good considering that this is pretty old mould. Some filler is required here and there. I was very surprised with good fit of wing/fuselage parts.
The worst part of the kit is engine/engine cowling/armament area. Details are very bad and some surgery is required to match the references I could find. Engine is easy available - just take a look what Quickboost has to offer, but cowling and armament bulges has to be modified. I added some wires to the engine. Looks good enough for me.
I decided to cover most of the cockpit area with pilot figure so I’ve used Eduard zoom set which is great because it contains some crucial exterior parts.
Clear parts are tricky to install. They have to be glued with “non fogging” glue. I had Eduard masks, but they are incorrect for these parts.
Markings are the main reason why I’ve decided to build this model. I was always fascinated with the story about Phil Rasmussen and attack on Pearl Harbour. When I saw this boxart, I knew this would be my next build. Decals in this box are from Cartograf, and that means that they are great.
Colors used are ALCLAD II
Figures are from the various Hasegawa sets - heavily modified. I tried to make a scene when Phil is enetering this plane in his pajama, and ground crew is looking for cover after they prepared his plane for the flight.
The overall fit of the kit is good considering that this is pretty old mould. Some filler is required here and there. I was very surprised with good fit of wing/fuselage parts.
The worst part of the kit is engine/engine cowling/armament area. Details are very bad and some surgery is required to match the references I could find. Engine is easy available - just take a look what Quickboost has to offer, but cowling and armament bulges has to be modified. I added some wires to the engine. Looks good enough for me.
I decided to cover most of the cockpit area with pilot figure so I’ve used Eduard zoom set which is great because it contains some crucial exterior parts.
Clear parts are tricky to install. They have to be glued with “non fogging” glue. I had Eduard masks, but they are incorrect for these parts.
Markings are the main reason why I’ve decided to build this model. I was always fascinated with the story about Phil Rasmussen and attack on Pearl Harbour. When I saw this boxart, I knew this would be my next build. Decals in this box are from Cartograf, and that means that they are great.
Colors used are ALCLAD II
Figures are from the various Hasegawa sets - heavily modified. I tried to make a scene when Phil is enetering this plane in his pajama, and ground crew is looking for cover after they prepared his plane for the flight.
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Warplane Art / Bf-109G2 illustration
« on: October 31, 2013, 01:03:33 PM »
Illustration of Bf-109G2 for my friends book cover. Still in progress... But this is general idea.
Xara Designer Pro for aircraft. Photoshop for background and final editing.
Enjoy
Xara Designer Pro for aircraft. Photoshop for background and final editing.
Enjoy
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Aircraft Modeling / 1/48 Italeri UH-1 Huey medevac
« on: May 22, 2013, 09:11:22 AM »
This is one of the worst kits I have ever done. Nothing fits together nicely.
I complicated it even more with CMK resin sets for engine and interior. Those are nice sets, but still incorrect.
I am relatively happy with the final result, but there are many things that could be improved.
Enjoy
I complicated it even more with CMK resin sets for engine and interior. Those are nice sets, but still incorrect.
I am relatively happy with the final result, but there are many things that could be improved.
Enjoy
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1/48 Italeri UH-1 MEDEVAC
« on: May 11, 2013, 09:04:44 AM »
Almost there...
