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Post by venom1 on Oct 14, 2012 7:11:29 GMT -5
Hey guys! Well, I thought it was about time I started posting a few odds and ends so that you can see what it is I do, and give some proof that I actually do slap the odd model together from time to time!! I am still sorting out all my pix (resizing them) and uploading them to PB, but I thought I would kick it off with the first lot of pix. I will add to this gallery as I get more photos uploaded to PB, so stay tuned!  First cab off the rank is for the wing-nuts here, my 1/48 Aggressor F-15. This is the Academy two-seater with some mods to flash it up. Mods include: resin bang seats, burner cans from Revell F-15E (perfect fit!!), scratch built HUD, canopy framing, canopy support bar (red thing holding the canopy open) and intake and exhaust covers, AM RBF tags, modified a Sidewinder to make the ACMI pod, minor cockpit detailing. Decals are from Afterburner (aircraft) and TwoBobs (ACMI pod and captive Sidewinder). Enjoy! ;D          Hope you like it! As I said, I will post more of my completed stuff here as I get it all uploaded to PB, so stay tuned! Have a couple of WIP's on the go at the mo as well, so I will post them in their relevant threads when the pix are uploaded. Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 14, 2012 7:39:59 GMT -5
Hey Sam, I'm not really an aircraft builder, but man that one sure does look GOOD!
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Post by robbo on Oct 14, 2012 8:09:02 GMT -5
Nice way to start off your album mate
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Post by TRM on Oct 14, 2012 8:09:36 GMT -5
Great job on this on Sam!!! Well done!!  |
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Post by spud on Oct 14, 2012 8:53:01 GMT -5
ohh that is sick
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2012 9:29:38 GMT -5
Superbly finished model to open the gallery with Sam, nice one |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 14, 2012 9:31:25 GMT -5
Excellent build! Thanks for sharing with us!
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Post by wouter on Oct 14, 2012 12:54:46 GMT -5
Now that's a very cool F15 mate, she looks great!
Cheers
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Post by venom1 on Oct 14, 2012 19:12:34 GMT -5
Thanks very much for the kind words, lads! There will be some more on the way hopefully during the week sometime. Glad to be finally posting something! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 16, 2012 19:27:24 GMT -5
That's as good a way as any to start off the gallery with! Nice work all around...you can almost climb in and fire it up!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Oct 17, 2012 9:46:14 GMT -5
Now there's a pretty Eagle, great job.
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by venom1 on Oct 18, 2012 9:04:03 GMT -5
Thanks so much for all the positive feedback guys, it means a lot to me coming from such an amazing talent pool of fantastic modellers! Well, as promised, here is some more o' me stuff! Most of these I built a few years ago now, but I am pretty proud of them nonetheless, so here they are for your viewing (hopefully) pleasure! First up is Revell's lovely little 1/72 Fw-190. This kit was a real little gem, went together a treat and was fun to paint. You can't ask for more than that!       Next cab off the rank, the gorgeous Tamiya 1/48 Me-109E. Little story to this one. T'was my first real attempt at doing a crashed aircraft. Originally I had no plans to crash it, and had it built up to the stage of being ready for paint. At the last minute I decided I wanted to have a go at crashing it. Trouble was it was already buttoned up, and it's fairly hard to do battle damage once she's all glued together. Then 3 words hit me. Catastrophic. Engine. Failure. Brilliant! Hence the no bullet holes or flak damage. I tried to think about what would happen during the crash, how it would effect the ground, etc. You will notice obvious things such as the bent props (as well as the furrow dug by one blade), and not so obvious things such as the elevators down (and corresponding stick forward) and seat belt thrown hastily over the sill. The earth has forced one of the spring loaded slats back into the wing, while the other one, still in the air, sticks out. The bottom cowl (although hard to see) is crumpled from the impact (thanks Dremel!), and it's clear from the grumpy looking pilot standing around with his arms folded that this all happened behind friendly lines. Think he might be waiting for a lift! So, enough waffling, enjoy!......         Finally, one of my first attempts at armour, my 1/35 (AFV I think?) Scimitar. Built mostly OOB, I did do a few little extras to enhance it, such as tarp and gun cover, and wire around the reel on the back. Weathering was kept pretty light, just a bit of a wash and a drybrush to pop out the details. Definitely not up to the standard of some of you fine fellows, but as armour is not my thing, I was pretty happy with it at the time. Enjoy!...       Well, that's all for now folks! I will be back with more at some stage, but for now I hope you have enjoyed this little episode!!! ;D Cheers, Sam |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 19, 2012 0:48:30 GMT -5
Well Sam...it didnt take long to tell im already a fan of your work. Very nice works!!! Gary |
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Post by venom1 on Oct 19, 2012 2:58:43 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Gee - Have quite a lot of prangs to do, and I think I'm in the right place to do them! Gary - Thanks mate, I'm glad my little creations have found favour in your eyes! ;D Cheers, Sam |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 19, 2012 20:25:25 GMT -5
The crashed 109 is nicely composed and everything fits nicely into the scene, love it!
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Post by shawngehling on Oct 25, 2012 11:08:23 GMT -5
Wow,
Really nice stuff... I love the 109 it's how I usually model aircraft.
LOL
Shawn
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 25, 2012 17:48:07 GMT -5
wow those two German wingies look great. You guys don't make it easy do you, now I am tempted to do a wingie.
Models and the bases look mighty fine. Look forward to more.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 26, 2012 6:13:10 GMT -5
Man I get tempted now too...great projects !
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Post by venom1 on Nov 13, 2012 8:34:34 GMT -5
Well kiddies, time I posted some more o' me stuff! Just to show I'm willing to have a crack at most anything, here's one for the "wheelies"  I completed this quite a number of years ago now, but I'm still pretty happy with the end result! This is one of Tamiya's outstanding 1:12 motorcycles, the Honda RC30. I decided that I would put my own spin on it rather than do OOB paint, so I did it in a metallic grey all over, gives it a bit of a sinister look! Anyway, without further ado, here 'tis. Enjoy!       As usual, feel free to respond with comments, questions or personal abuse. ;D Cheers, Sam |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 13, 2012 10:10:32 GMT -5
Now I add you to my blame list lol, I had to stop popping cherries I have Ducati 888 Superbike in my stash.. almost look like the real thing, Sam Cheers!! |
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Post by madairbrush on Nov 13, 2012 12:21:30 GMT -5
This is a nice collection of models. Great job.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2012 12:34:45 GMT -5
Very nice additions to your gallery Sam . They're all great but highlights for me? 190 is just a gem, love the bike too What's that strange lighting technique? No wait, I know...it's SUN  ;D |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 13, 2012 18:42:49 GMT -5
Nice job on the motorcycle, nice set of wheels!
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Post by venom1 on Nov 13, 2012 23:30:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the positive feedback guys! Means a lot that one of my older kits can meet the exacting standards of you fellas! Steve- Yeah, the sun! Who'da thunk it? Fancy using natural light to illuminate ones models for photographing. What a concept!! ;D Cheers, Sam |
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Post by Thom on Nov 14, 2012 8:05:12 GMT -5
Sam those are great looking builds, thanks for sharing them. Cheers, Thom |
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Post by venom1 on Nov 14, 2012 9:02:26 GMT -5
My pleasure Thom! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2012 17:20:12 GMT -5
Sam...a great collection,and variety of builds mate! ;D....No faves for me,but I do like the Scimi.....lovely little wagon to drive ;D ....When they first came out,with the 4.2 Jag engine,they took a couple round the Nurburgring,and one went thru the speed trap at 98 mph!!!!!!,allegedly.Had to restrict them tho,too dangerous! |
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Post by venom1 on Nov 15, 2012 5:58:51 GMT -5
Ha! Sweet as, Chris! ;D Don't think I'll ever look at the Scimitar the same way again after hearing that!! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by Tony Thunder on Nov 15, 2012 12:57:57 GMT -5
Nice bike! Tony |
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