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Post by kaktus on Nov 24, 2013 12:40:09 GMT -5
It's time to start a new project. The kit I'm using is dml 6761 Opel Maultier. At first I have to say that kit instructions are just awful. At first stage, instructions tell you to use wrong chassis part. The right one is in sprue H. Also there's lots of other mistakes at part numbers and parts are just drawn but ther's no number for them. Remember carefull dry fitting if you are going to build this kit.  Am parts:  Wrong and right chassis. Ther's few differences between them. At first I glued suspension part in wrong chassis but fortunately got everything of without breaking anything.  Wheels look awesome.  Door with voyager handles.   Basecoat with red primer and after that few coats of ak chipping fluid..  And the magic happens!   |
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Post by detailfreak on Nov 24, 2013 12:57:07 GMT -5
Great to see this as I recently added this to the stash.
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Post by Mence on Nov 24, 2013 13:33:47 GMT -5
Quite like the Maultier, following this with interest.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 24, 2013 14:02:45 GMT -5
Will be following this one with interest! The issues you mention in the instructions are nothing unusual, it's a Dragon kit! |
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Post by kaktus on Nov 24, 2013 16:07:54 GMT -5
I know they usually have some mistakes, but looks like they messed up every part number with this kit. If you have right and left handed parts, use them the other way round and then it's correct |
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Post by TRM on Nov 24, 2013 17:37:08 GMT -5
OOoo...New project...and goodies!! Awesome! Looking like you are well on your way K!! It helps to read the DML instructions in the mirror!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 24, 2013 17:43:36 GMT -5
Great start... great kit! Count me in... please!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 4:23:32 GMT -5
good choice and great additions those tracks will make a huge difference
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Post by kaktus on Nov 25, 2013 13:46:43 GMT -5
Thanks guys. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 26, 2013 8:40:55 GMT -5
Looks good so far,will follow along as I have the Maultier ambulance in my stash
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 8:54:25 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by kaktus on Nov 30, 2013 11:05:00 GMT -5
It was a snowy (and still is..) day so I had a great bench time! Interior after filters and pinwash. I'm not focusing too much for it. You can't see much through windows..   More etch work with hood locking latches. I think voyagers goal is help modellers lose their minds  Finished ones.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 13:48:58 GMT -5
nice work but good grief! those bonnet latches look fiddly
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Post by dupes on Nov 30, 2013 15:29:52 GMT -5
I'm with smudge...those latches look insane!
Maybe if the rest of my modeling skills were top-notch I would take the time to go that route.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 30, 2013 16:40:36 GMT -5
Nice work on the interior and latches. I think you're right about Voyager's approach to things like that, they ALWAYS choose the most complicated possibility for their detail assembly I think. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 1:49:45 GMT -5
Awesome detail work! 
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Post by kaktus on Dec 1, 2013 3:14:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Yep, I really like voyager, but they have a lots of unnecessary stuff in their sets. Who would want replace an entire tank hull with pe when the plastic one has better details? And if it´s not, replacing bolt heads and rivets with resin ones is million times easier and result is a far better. Not to mention their etched tracks... |
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Post by Deano on Dec 1, 2013 10:18:41 GMT -5
Looking great buddy!
Deano
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Post by danb. on Dec 1, 2013 11:40:51 GMT -5
Great work so far buddy them PE bits are ferkin tiny keep up the good work
Dan B
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 1, 2013 11:44:20 GMT -5
No kidding about Voyager PE sets... yet we continue to buy them! LOL
Great work on the interior and clasps!
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Post by detailfreak on Dec 2, 2013 10:07:39 GMT -5
Snowin and blowin here in sunny Minnesota to Kaktus,but deerhunting .Great work with the P.E. looking forward to more progress as usual.
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Post by kaktus on Dec 3, 2013 11:56:55 GMT -5
Thanks! I really appreciate your comments. Some more detailing. Lots of small parts and lots of bad words when the part is glued in your finger but it's all worth it.    Ps. I've been asked for writing an article into a finnish modelling magazine. If i do it, I can't show pics of this project at finnish modelling sites before magazine is released so you guys have kinda private access to these pics now!  Writing or not, I will keep this blog update. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2013 13:10:31 GMT -5
What a difference the PE makes!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 3, 2013 20:47:08 GMT -5
Congrats on the article request Kaktus! PE work is coming along nicely.
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Post by kaktus on Dec 10, 2013 12:01:19 GMT -5
Hi guys! Finally got some bench time so I spent the time with tool holders. That resin pick came in voyager set. Definitely looks better than the kit part.   Offtopic: Now there is really good modelling weather. Temperature was -26c (is it like -14,8°F?) in this morning when I woke up at 5am. |
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Post by bullardino on Dec 10, 2013 12:13:52 GMT -5
I just stumbled upon this new build. Knowing your great skills it will be fun to follow, I already really like the start |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 13:12:32 GMT -5
super work on the etch will improve the look of the finished model no end
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Post by bbd468 on Dec 10, 2013 16:09:28 GMT -5
Most splendid work fella! Thats a sweet vehicle there.....one id build myself some day. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2013 16:13:22 GMT -5
This is awesome!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 10, 2013 21:45:21 GMT -5
Sharp PE work, holders look magnificent!
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