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Post by eastrock on May 6, 2017 10:21:37 GMT -5
well since I've done with 2 kits MATV Kinetic and the Huracan, with 2 kits that are not posted as I did promise myself not to buy or open a new kit. but there are is always an exception to the rule, I did plan and aim to work on my pending builds which is already a pile, scattered around the house. My reason is supporting our LHS and its event, its not about how you spend. paid extra for the kit instead of buying it online for cheaper price... yes I also buy online when needed. but nothing more fulfilling and enjoying our hobby when you meet old and new friends at the shop, spending an hour or two of your time. below is my participation for the local Mitsubishi Fest due in August or October, this event is all 1:1 car show and one of organizer of the show is also a modeler and manage to squeeze in a space of scale models. The Body Shell Not much of an issue of the body except for the mold lines that need to be sand and fill.   Cheers!!! |
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Post by TRM on May 6, 2017 16:15:14 GMT -5
Sounds like fun ER!! Bring on the building! Good luck!
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Post by eastrock on May 6, 2017 22:12:57 GMT -5
its sure does the auto modeling community is growing bigger than the military modeling here... due to the events of the car clubs and shows.
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Post by dupes on May 8, 2017 5:59:04 GMT -5
You would think that with the proliferation of cars and trucks all over the world that auto modeling would be big everywhere...certainly not in my neck of the woods, though!
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Post by eastrock on May 8, 2017 12:47:10 GMT -5
You would think that with the proliferation of cars and trucks all over the world that auto modeling would be big everywhere...certainly not in my neck of the woods, though! Dupes, my apologies for the misunderstanding... when I mean here, its from my country, there are much more auto modelers than military modelers. |
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Post by joelsmith on May 8, 2017 15:19:31 GMT -5
ER, have you done a "Jeepney" yet?
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Post by eastrock on May 9, 2017 1:06:54 GMT -5
ER, have you done a "Jeepney" yet? did you mean the ESCI Philippine Jeepney? is one of the rare kits... nope even the owner of the SARAO motors one of pioneer here in the PHILIPPINES is looking for that kit... |
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Post by joelsmith on May 9, 2017 10:55:55 GMT -5
I was thinking of converting the old MPC "Hogan's Heroes" 1/24/5th jeep into a "Classic" Jeepney with all the bells an dangly things that I saw in the PI when my dad was stationed at Clark AFB in the early 60's.
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Post by mustang1989 on May 9, 2017 11:58:38 GMT -5
this event is all 1:1 car show and one of organizer of the show is also a modeler and manage to squeeze in a space of scale models. I hear you on that ER. Down here in South Texas there seems to be an interest in auto modeling so you can usually catch a small scale model contest amongst a car show here and there. Don't get me wrong, I'm as interested in military modeling as most anybody here, but it seems that's the only way to get the locals interested in scale modeling is with the Autos.  Sometimes I wished I lived in a town that was interested in military modeling as much as I am. I'd have the best of both worlds.  |
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Post by eastrock on May 10, 2017 6:37:17 GMT -5
I was thinking of converting the old MPC "Hogan's Heroes" 1/24/5th jeep into a "Classic" Jeepney with all the bells an dangly things that I saw in the PI when my dad was stationed at Clark AFB in the early 60's. Really that would take a lot of work, but there is one modeler here converted the 1/24 Italeri Jeep to a Classic Jeepney... we use to be in clark when I was a kid in the 80's and 90's when the US still manage Clark and Subic, lot of PX goods, there is also a HobbyShop inside the base, sometime when got lucky a tank is park on one of the PX stores... those were the good old days  |
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Post by eastrock on May 10, 2017 6:49:21 GMT -5
this event is all 1:1 car show and one of organizer of the show is also a modeler and manage to squeeze in a space of scale models. I hear you on that ER. Down here in South Texas there seems to be an interest in auto modeling so you can usually catch a small scale model contest amongst a car show here and there. Don't get me wrong, I'm as interested in military modeling as most anybody here, but it seems that's the only way to get the locals interested in scale modeling is with the Autos. Sometimes I wished I lived in a town that was interested in military modeling as much as I am. I'd have the best of both worlds. Same here, and I started with armor and still working on some metals, yes most locals here works their interest in auto scene since most events are influence by car clubs, the only way people are aware of the military history is thru museums and field trips to historic places. cheers!! |
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Post by eastrock on May 17, 2017 4:01:11 GMT -5
Progress update for the Montero Sports Body Primered and Wetsanded   since the I already 1st coated the body shell, started to work on the chassis... and this is where I am at... Gloss Aluminum the fuel tank, painted the exhaust with aluminum.  Cheers!!! |
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Post by Leon on May 17, 2017 4:32:21 GMT -5
Primer and chassis are looking good ER!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 17, 2017 7:05:53 GMT -5
So far the body work looks nice and smooth ER.
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Post by eastrock on May 17, 2017 8:37:38 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, still working in Phases while drying out the body shell working out the and cleaning the chassis parts... making most of my free time...
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Post by Wes on May 17, 2017 8:39:36 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Eastrock
Love that underbody colour
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Post by eastrock on May 17, 2017 9:10:59 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Eastrock Love that underbody colour Thanks for checking in Wes, the color that I've use is a Super Mica Red by Tamiya Can... its brighter than the original one. |
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Post by moramarth on May 17, 2017 21:09:20 GMT -5
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Post by eastrock on Jun 9, 2017 0:05:50 GMT -5
sorry for the late update guys, been juggling between builds... almost done on the engine and chassis just need to polish is with small details...    not much of an issue on the build since this is a shake and bake kit by Tamiya Cheers!!! |
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Post by Leon on Jun 9, 2017 4:41:14 GMT -5
Coming along nicely ER! |
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Post by wing_nut on Jun 9, 2017 7:24:05 GMT -5
Looks good. I really liked that blue plastic.  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 9, 2017 12:55:59 GMT -5
Looks pretty dang good so far ER!!! The powertrain components are clean....perhaps a little too clean but still looks great!!! A very light wash would make some shadows and really bring out all the details. Thinned down Tamiya Smoke works fantastic for the effect.
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Post by eastrock on Jun 10, 2017 20:29:38 GMT -5
Thanks leon for checking in!!!
Hi Wing hate to burst the bubble but the color is Metallic Red lol
Hi Joe, will that suggestion just have to check may stash if I have a tamiya smoke and give it a wash especially underneath. already working on the body coat color (final) before sealing it with clear.
cheers!!
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Post by eastrock on Jun 29, 2017 12:01:28 GMT -5
Finally got first coat of clear, probably in line for 2nd and 3rd coat for buffing and polishing before going over with the details.   Cheers!!! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 29, 2017 21:43:44 GMT -5
Man that is just some clean work right there!! Nice and crisp lines on the borders!!! Lookin good ER!!!!
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Post by Leon on Jun 30, 2017 5:03:08 GMT -5
That looks really sharp ER! |
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Post by eastrock on Jun 30, 2017 9:59:50 GMT -5
Thank you for checking in guys!!! still need to wetsand before 2nd gloss coat.
Cheers!!!
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Post by eastrock on Jul 25, 2017 11:27:51 GMT -5
Continuing with the Montero Sports, since the gloss clear is already completely dry... already started wetsanding process 2 weeks ago or so lost count lol... here is the before wetsanding...  wetsanded, BMF and trims    with a few more details coming soon... Cheers!!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 25, 2017 12:28:34 GMT -5
The foil treatment definitely is worth the time and effort ER, looking good!
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Post by Leon on Jul 25, 2017 16:25:34 GMT -5
That is looking really sharp ER! Nice work on the foil. |
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Sometimes I wished I lived in a town that was interested in military modeling as much as I am. I'd have the best of both worlds. 
