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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 15, 2024 5:56:00 GMT -5
The recovery efforts on the chevron and balkenkreuz turned out VERY well Dave. Good grief man......this thing has been giving you some fits but every time it does you just blow right through it like it was nuthin. Excellent rebound efforts!!
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Post by handiabled on Feb 15, 2024 9:30:22 GMT -5
That's a great blend job!
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Post by thug626 on Feb 15, 2024 18:40:35 GMT -5
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Post by thug626 on Feb 15, 2024 18:44:07 GMT -5
The recovery efforts on the chevron and balkenkreuz turned out VERY well Dave. Good grief man......this thing has been giving you some fits but every time it does you just blow right through it like it was nuthin. Excellent rebound efforts!! Thank you kindly Joe! The fits this kit has given me have been unusual to say the least. I’m trying to apply them as life lessons. That is sort out the problem. Don’t launch it into your neighbors yard. Though I was tempted a couple of times. |
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Post by thug626 on Feb 15, 2024 18:45:29 GMT -5
That's a great blend job! Thank you kindly! After all these years, it’s like I’ve finally gotten a handle on my airbrush. |
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Post by jmarc on Feb 17, 2024 9:43:31 GMT -5
LLLLLLLLLLLLLooking good !
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Post by thug626 on Feb 17, 2024 12:42:39 GMT -5
LLLLLLLLLLLLLooking good ! Thank you kindly! I’m hoping to get started on the detail painting and weathering. Oh yeah! And a base with the pilot |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 26, 2024 0:18:51 GMT -5
LLLLLLLLLLLLLooking good ! Thank you kindly! I’m hoping to get started on the detail painting and weathering. Oh yeah! And a base with the pilot Oooooooooooooooooooh YEAH!! We're gettin' to the good part now!!  Just don't launch it into the neighbor's yard Dave. lol |
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Post by dean48ws on Feb 26, 2024 1:59:49 GMT -5
Wow! Speechless!
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Post by thug626 on Feb 27, 2024 22:22:54 GMT -5
Thank you kindly! I’m hoping to get started on the detail painting and weathering. Oh yeah! And a base with the pilot Oooooooooooooooooooh YEAH!! We're gettin' to the good part now!! Just don't launch it into the neighbor's yard Dave. lol Thank you kindly Joe! There will not be any launching of the kit. I've got way too much time invested in this now. Call it the learning curve to the "Border Way of Doing Things". I'll get some pics up shortly on the beginnings of the base work. Cheers Dave |
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Post by thug626 on Feb 27, 2024 22:23:44 GMT -5
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Post by keavdog on Feb 27, 2024 22:32:14 GMT -5
I think they did the 109 first - been looking at it for some time for a special project (whoops... page 1 response...)
Looking fantastic!
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Post by thug626 on Feb 27, 2024 22:36:49 GMT -5
The other day, I got started on the beginnings of base work. It's not a terribly big base, but it's not tiny either. I wanted to create a base that accommodates the Stuka and pilot figure, without having to fill up a bunch of empty space. Hence, the shape of the base. The base ground is AK Dark Earth. The resin figure came with the kit. I am glad that it did, as it will give a sense of scale of this beastie. Heck! How many of us have seen a real live Stuka?  Sorry for the macabre headless pilot. Just trying to get a feel of where to place him.    This was the best closeup that the digicam could muster for the pilots head. The toothpick at the bottom of the pic will give a sense of scale for the head. 
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Post by thug626 on Feb 27, 2024 22:41:02 GMT -5
I think they did the 109 first - been looking at it for some time for a special project (whoops... page 1 response...) Looking fantastic! Thank you kindly! Border has great detail and above average engineered parts. The color call outs (or lack thereof) leave a bit to be desired. Also, transposed callouts for exterior colors. So, check your references. The decals can be tricky to work with. They are not the worst, but they can be tricky (ie thin and awfully fragile). Take your time with it, and it will result in an impressive build. I am looking forward to seeing your 109! Cheers Dave |
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Post by keavdog on Feb 27, 2024 22:46:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the notes. Haven't picked up the kit yet. I have an ancient 1/32 Revel 109F, but 1/35 will be better
Nice looking figure. Pilot looks like Rudel.
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Post by thug626 on Feb 27, 2024 23:08:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the notes. Haven't picked up the kit yet. I have an ancient 1/32 Revel 109F, but 1/35 will be better Nice looking figure. Pilot looks like Rudel. You are most welcome. Just trying to pay the lessons forward for others. Sometimes those older kits are great for testing out new skill sets or, stretching them. I do believe that’s who it’s supposed to represent, since the only two markings I. The kit are of Rudel’s birds |
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Post by keavdog on Feb 27, 2024 23:14:19 GMT -5
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Post by thug626 on Feb 28, 2024 0:05:12 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 28, 2024 7:40:14 GMT -5
The other day, I got started on the beginnings of base work. It's not a terribly big base, but it's not tiny either. I wanted to create a base that accommodates the Stuka and pilot figure, without having to fill up a bunch of empty space. Hence, the shape of the base. The base ground is AK Dark Earth. The resin figure came with the kit. I am glad that it did, as it will give a sense of scale of this beastie. Heck! How many of us have seen a real live Stuka?
Cheers Dave Coming along well Dave. That pilot figure will indeed give a sense of just how big this bird was. I've never seen a Stuka in real life before but I most certainly would like to. Dude.......that is just CRAZY cool. You're gonna have to let me know when there's a thread on that John. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 10, 2024 8:58:45 GMT -5
The figure is perfect for this! Funny I thought of your Stuka yesterday when I was shopping at a local club member's huge garage sale.
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Post by thug626 on Mar 10, 2024 19:15:58 GMT -5
The other day, I got started on the beginnings of base work. It's not a terribly big base, but it's not tiny either. I wanted to create a base that accommodates the Stuka and pilot figure, without having to fill up a bunch of empty space. Hence, the shape of the base. The base ground is AK Dark Earth. The resin figure came with the kit. I am glad that it did, as it will give a sense of scale of this beastie. Heck! How many of us have seen a real live Stuka?
Cheers Dave Coming along well Dave. That pilot figure will indeed give a sense of just how big this bird was. I've never seen a Stuka in real life before but I most certainly would like to. Dude.......that is just CRAZY cool. You're gonna have to let me know when there's a thread on that John. Thank you kindly. Currently the Stuka is on hold, as I am awaiting a bevy of ground work/scenic materials at my LHS. |
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Post by thug626 on Mar 10, 2024 19:16:55 GMT -5
The figure is perfect for this! Funny I thought of your Stuka yesterday when I was shopping at a local club member's huge garage sale. The Stuka is on hold until my order comes in at my LHS so that I can complete the base. |
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Post by handiabled on May 20, 2024 2:09:34 GMT -5
Kickbutt!! Great to see this again! I was just talking about this build with a fellow modeler wondering about Border kits. This really looks fantastic with the pods hanging underneath
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Post by thug626 on May 20, 2024 2:21:39 GMT -5
Kickbutt!! Great to see this again! I was just talking about this build with a fellow modeler wondering about Border kits. This really looks fantastic with the pods hanging underneath Thank you kindly! I’ll get more done on it later in the week. I was quite looking forward to giving the Stuka its “teeth”. Cheers Dave |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 20, 2024 4:28:21 GMT -5
Those 37mm guns add such a sinister look to an already evil looking aircraft. This one is going to finish up in VERY good fashion Dave. WOW!!!!
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Post by Tojo72 on May 20, 2024 6:04:25 GMT -5
Love it
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Post by keavdog on May 20, 2024 12:24:37 GMT -5
Wow.. very nice. Imagine how fun it must have been to pull the trigger on that beast!
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Post by thug626 on May 20, 2024 18:34:48 GMT -5
Those 37mm guns add such a sinister look to an already evil looking aircraft. This one is going to finish up in VERY good fashion Dave. WOW!!!! Thank you kindly Joe! A bent wing bird looking like it’s up to no good! Cheers Dave |
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Post by thug626 on May 20, 2024 18:35:23 GMT -5
Thank you kindly! Cheers Dave |
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