YA-12 - MiniArt 1/35 - One run done

[bbd468]

Hey brother Luigi,

Great update! Really comin' to life now and the stowage looks very nice. This is a cool vehicle Luigi....Dangit!!!! I want one now!

Gary

[bullardino]

Gary, thanks a lot mate, it means a lot to have your appreciation

Hasenpfeffer here you are the link to the SBS: modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=armor&thread=2744&page=1#83650

[armorguy]

Luigi you're a clean builder mate, it looks so spotless and the stowage is stunning, this will turn out into a great eyecatching model.

[bullardino]

Thanks a lot Guy, to hear such kind words from a master is always a great thing

[bullardino]

Thanks a lot, Mark Glad you like it

[martyncrowther.]

This is looking very cool Luigi keep it up

Martyn

[rondriaan]

Love the seats good improvement.

[bullardino]

Martyn and Ron, thanks a lot

[martyncrowther.]

This is looking very cool Luigi keep it up

Martyn

[Deleted]

Lui ,well i dont see anything or a reason to cover your stowage with a tarp . Some cool painting techniques will make the wire look like rope . Besides some of that thread can look really fuzy if its the wrong type . Try painting some braiding on the wire to simulate rope . Same with them boxes and tarps .its mostly the way they are painted that'll bring them to life my friend .........imo . ;D

[TRM]

Sweet stuff Luigi!! I have been slacking lately checking in on some builds Catching up when I can.....I think the wire is fine my friend. For the scale and like Carl said "fuzzies" ...paint them!

[Deleted]

Thank ye "T" for the agree ! ;D

Quit slackin man

[deafpanzer]

Great update... nearly missed it. Now it is starting to look like a tractor!

[bullardino]

Carl, thanks. On another forum made me notice that such a heavy crate should have some form of grip handle on the ropes and a reinforcement on the sides to prevent the rope from breaking the wood.

I'll add those details and try to paint it to see how it turns out.

Todd I'll try to paint it the best I can, if it'll be ugly a tarp will solve all

Andy, thanks for the peek and the comment

[thug626]

Hello Luigi, The seats started out looking quite good. After the washes and weathering, they look properly worn. Excellent work!
Dave

[spud]

this looks Fantastic Luigi

[`Boots`]

That looks ferkin` fabulous matey ;D, those seats are awesome................great work with the load bed as well Lui

[406 Silverado]

I'm still following but waiting for the right time to comment....oooops, guess I just did. um, looking good so far Luigi.

[bullardino]

Dave, Spud, Boots and Rob, thanks for the kind comments

I started building the base on wich the YA will sit:

When the plaster will dry I'll put some terrain, rocks and grass on it.

As always, ACW

[wbill76]

Base is off to a good start Luigi!

[Deleted]

Lui ,looking forward to seeing how the base comes along .

[bullardino]

Bill and Carl, thanks a lot

Tread, glad you liked this blog. As I always said before, the seats must be credited to Carl's excellent work and SBS I linked. Without it, I wouldn't have had a clue on how to do them.

Yesterday I redid all the ribs with iron wire, as kit's ones were too fragile and too thin to clean them from the sprue. No pics, yet, as I want to finish the build before. I hope to have some bench time tomorrow, so to get to the paint stage during the weekend.

[bbd468]

Hey Luigi, The base is off to a great start. Gonna look sweet with the YA on it!

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good already! Working on my base but using water putty as it is my first attempt. Working out good but I want to explore all different options and yours looks perfect for uneven ground if I want to build one day so what is the name of clay or putty you are using? And where can I find them here in USA if anybody knows?

[bullardino]

Andy the commercial name is DAS, and it is some kind of self curing clay. Kids stuff

Gary thanks Today a guy on an italian forum showed your T-34 factory 112 as an example

[TRM]

Nice base work starting Luigi!! Reminds me I need to do a couple too!! Keep at it!!!

[deafpanzer]

You are the BEST! I googled and I didn't realize one of my fav hobby shops sell those already... for only $6 or $7. Thank you again my friend!

[bullardino]

Jan 29, 2013 15:37:17 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

You are the BEST! I googled and I didn't realize one of my fav hobby shops sell those already... for only $6 or $7. Thank you again my friend!

Yep, Andy it's inexpensive and very easy to work with. Just try to keep it the thinner you can, otherwise it'll take an awful lot of time to cure

Todd, thanks for the visit

[ogrejohn]

Nice start on the base Luigi!

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

I can't read, I need pictures

Tony lee