Jeff the 57th
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Aug 19, 2015 11:03:03 GMT -5
3rd Times a charm. My modelling mojo of late is on life support and bench time has been next to nothing due to my work and family commitments. So I figured I needed a quick, painless and fun build to get the juices flowing. I began two(!) other builds for the group build and both became giant headaches quickly. Then I had my moment of clarity. Quick, painless and fun builds come in tiny Tamyia boxes.   Picked up the VW for $10 and the wheels for $12 from Luckymodel a while back. Yeungling was a nice surprise from my trip to Columbus, not the best beer in the world, but way better then it has any business being for the price. Classic 90's Tamiya. 2 Leisurely hours in and I had this to show for it.  Steel mesh from some busted strainer to replace the vinyl kit piece but otherwise stock. Had it broken down ready to paint the interior sub-assemblies and discovered my air compressor is dead.  I am not having 3 shelf queens in 6 weeks! I will finger paint this sucker if I have to. Started work on the base while I start shopping prices for a new compressor.   Wish me luck. I need it. Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Aug 19, 2015 11:09:15 GMT -5
Bad news on the compressor Jeff! Nice start on the base.
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Post by John Everett on Aug 19, 2015 14:42:51 GMT -5
Don't finger paint! Drive across the bridge if you have to, but get a new compressor.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Aug 19, 2015 15:37:23 GMT -5
Very cool start.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 19, 2015 19:25:36 GMT -5
Man Jeff you've got the curse of 3s going on this GB! Hope you can get the compressor sorted out to keep this one moving along.
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Post by TRM on Aug 19, 2015 20:10:47 GMT -5
Nice one Jeff! These little kits are great! Diggin' the AM wheels!! SOrry to hear about the compressor...sure you will get things sorted soon! In a pinch, and if you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they have a couple AB comp. for under $100. I have one...two actually. Been running one for about 3 years. Just a suggestion! Best of luck!!  |
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Post by dierk on Aug 20, 2015 3:18:10 GMT -5
Oh, the shelf-queen curse! A major contributing factor to the comatose mojo...Good luck with the compressor hunt Jeff! Which reminds me: must finish my ZIS-22, ZIS-5, B-4, etc and start my UNM GB entry...
Good luck with the Schwimmie!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 20, 2015 11:22:43 GMT -5
Sorry about the compressor! Cool project... count me in too! I am very interested to learn more about the stuff you used to make the base and bricks.
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Aug 20, 2015 13:23:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I have to head state-side for work on Tuesday and harbour freight is definitely on my list of places to visit. I love HF, I wish our knock off version Princess Auto was as competitive price wise. I might look at the compressor thing as a glass half full situation. I've been wanting a larger portable compressor that'd run some light usage on a 3/8 air ratchet and framing nailer, but couldn't justify the cost. I guess the compressor will be my last hobby purchase for 2015. Or not. @andy.- The Molds are from J Works. They're silicone and I use plaster of paris to fill them since it sets enough to pop them out in 15 minutes. I haven't used them a bunch so I can't speak for their durability, but they're very affordable. Here's where I got mine. Cheers Jeff |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Aug 22, 2015 15:42:35 GMT -5
Made a little progress on the base.  I was a little worried about how it would look since despite my best efforts some of the gaps seemed maybe a little too big for the grout to fill. After grouting I hit it with some rattlecan primer to get an idea of what I was working with.  Except for the fact that a slip and fall ambulance chaser would have a field day with my sidewalk, I'm fairly satisfied. Ordered my replacement compressor so hopefully I'll get some paint flying somewhere by the end of the week. Cheers - Jeff. |
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Post by John Everett on Aug 22, 2015 18:06:14 GMT -5
Ooooohhh! Add some drywall paste and use a damp sponge to smooth it out. That will keep the lawyers away!
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Post by Leon on Aug 22, 2015 18:37:23 GMT -5
Base is looking good Jeff! Glad to hear about the new compressor.  |
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Post by dierk on Aug 23, 2015 9:20:48 GMT -5
Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up!
Just call it a Darwinian sidewalk - weeds out the weak and unfit LOL.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 23, 2015 17:46:59 GMT -5
Thumbs Up! Thumbs Up! Just call it a Darwinian sidewalk - weeds out the weak and unfit LOL. Or just chalk it up to the usual delays in city planning and maintenance! Add a few tufts of grass or weeds growing up in the cracks and you'll have it made. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 23, 2015 19:45:49 GMT -5
Outstanding so far Jeff! Base looks excellent! Good news on the Comp too!! Will be nice to get back to the colorizing side of life soon I bet!! |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Aug 25, 2015 21:58:39 GMT -5
Compressor came in today, will snap a pic tomorrow. Itching to take a test run. My little guy is under the weather and the Mrs is at work so can't really spend much time in the garage. Finished up the sub assemblies and put together a figure. The chunky wheels really change the look of the schwimm.  I'm going to paint the VW up as captured, either Canadian, Polish or British depending what I can find marking wise in the spares box. I think between the leather jerkin, mkIII helmet and amphibious vehicle it might make sense to mark it as somewhere near Antwerp late '44. Figure is from bronco. I got it in a British chaffee kit, but I think chaffees only look right in U.S or French markings. The head came from a friend that said it was "Too damn ugly to use". He kind of reminds me of Stephen Merchant without the glasses.  Thanks for looking. Jeff |
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Post by John Everett on Aug 26, 2015 0:23:45 GMT -5
The head came from a friend that said it was "Too damn ugly to use". He kind of reminds me of Stephen Merchant without the glasses. Jeff No way! That's one of the best faces Roger Saunders ever sculpted:  This is going to be a great base for der Wagen. |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Aug 26, 2015 10:04:40 GMT -5
I agree it's a pretty great mould with a ton of character. He was just kind of joking that he wasn't the handsomest guy in the world. Not that he should talk.
Digging around in the spares I should be able to piece together markings for the The Govenor Gerneral's Horse Guard. Seeing how the GGHG's regiment's unofficial nickname was "God's Gift to Homely Girls", I don't know how I could build it as anything else now.
Take care,
Jeff
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Post by Leon on Aug 26, 2015 11:28:11 GMT -5
Nice progress Jeff,the resin wheels look great and good choice for the figure!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 27, 2015 12:59:43 GMT -5
Nice updates here Jeff, got to love the guy's expression. Conveys so much without saying a word. |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Sept 9, 2015 15:27:50 GMT -5
Back in business. Buried with work, enjoying my family, distracted by college football (Go Green!) and making some very slow progress. Here's the compressor. Haven't painted with it as much as I'd like but did a few hundred feet of trim work with it and am thoroughly satisfied compared to my old POS.  Got the interior painted and began 1st bit of weathering. I'll finish the rest after the exterior is painted. This might be the first photo in 6yrs of my springer sitting still.  Sealed it up and hit everything with Alclad black primer. Wasn't super impressed with it the first time I used it, but it's grown on me.  Tomorrow I have some time to myself so will try to gain some momentum on the project. So either base coat, figure painting or more base work depending on what my mood is. Thanks for looking. Jeff |
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Post by TRM on Sept 9, 2015 17:19:45 GMT -5
LOL...had a Springer for 13 years...I know exactly what you mean! Great looking interior!! Nice to see some color going down too!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 9, 2015 18:47:04 GMT -5
Good to see this moving again Jeff! Interior and primer look great. |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Sept 9, 2015 19:52:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement guys. TRM - She's my first springer but probably won't be my last, couldn't ask for a better dog. Jeff |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 10, 2015 11:49:38 GMT -5
Good to see you back in business Jeff! Nice progress on the Schwimmy.
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Sept 10, 2015 15:49:40 GMT -5
Got the base coat down this afternoon. Gave the black basing technique a shot again, but the lighting seems to kill most the contrast. Fixed the convertible frame arms up after the photo. Need to paint the tires and move the wheels around since the tread patterns backwards.   My initial plan was to paint a 3 tone camo scheme but will probably keep it straight dunkelgelb. I figured with the captured markings a camo scheme might look too busy. Take care Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Sept 10, 2015 16:30:50 GMT -5
Base color looks good Jeff! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 10, 2015 21:08:16 GMT -5
Looking sweet!!!
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Sept 11, 2015 7:43:40 GMT -5
Thanks guys.  Got to work on the figure last night. Still needs some work, but making progress. Cheers. Jeff |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 11, 2015 9:20:10 GMT -5
Dig his facial expression! Keep up with the great work!
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