MechTech Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That turret is looking good! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks MT. So, picked up the HobbyBoss M706 to plagiarise the turret hatch. Was impressed/surprised by the size difference (& how closely it scales with my efforts, TBH) Decided to rework the splash ring that surrounds the commander's hatch, moving from .020 x .020 (0.5mm) to .030 x .030 (0.75mm). Also, instead of using multiple pieces, I'll fashion it from one bit, bending it around some pins drilled into the turret roof: I've also started to open up the viewing episcopes, & adding weld beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Sunday morning....you rebel scum... Edited July 24, 2016 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) My first experience with airbrushing. Beautiful tool... if I can get the thing to just spray evenly. My 9 yr old daughter's Beargal. I'm under a lot of pressure here to not screw it up! Edited July 24, 2016 by arbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hervé Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Hi ! decals in place: Next step: weathering ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Lovely, Hervé! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 When it's time to try to transform it that you realize that there was a lot of anime magic... Sometime 1:60 scale can be mean: 70cm long when on its 6 feet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Real life has been brutal this week, seriously hampering progress on the T50. Take three on the commander's hatch seems to be working well, thanks in part to HobbyBoss providing a three dimensional reference. Also, have started hacking up a CD case for the episcopes. Will paint the inside of the turret sea foam green so that the correct shade is visible through the epis themselves. And a side view...only another four facets to go until the rough shape of the hatch is complete. (Oh, the gap at the bottom of the spacer is intentional.) All comments welcome, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) !!NOT MINE!! But this a ship that Andrew C put together and put on Resin Illuminati If it looks like it may belong in Macross, that's because it uses Macross parts!! http://resinilluminati.com/showthread.php?t=16964 Edited July 27, 2016 by Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 As expected (hoped?) the primer has both hidden & exposed sins. Still, pretty chuffed. This may actually work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) I recast the second bridge with clear resin to imitate some of the lager 1/500 scale kits. There are actually some big bubbles, but the LED conceals them. I got a better cast on the third attempt. This one's a keeper. Edited July 31, 2016 by arbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I recast the second bridge with clear resin to imitate some of the lager 1/500 scale kits. There are actually some big bubbles, but the LED conceals them. 2016-07-30 02.10.30.jpg Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 !!NOT MINE!! But this a ship that Andrew C put together and put on Resin Illuminati If it looks like it may belong in Macross, that's because it uses Macross parts!! http://resinilluminati.com/showthread.php?t=16964 Nice... although it would have been better being named the RNZS Te Kaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice Herve! I got to talk to one of the original pilots of that version once. Cool GMK! That looks good Arbit! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Speeder Bike painted and going together nicely. Tamiya rattle can Red Brown and Model Master Metalizer Gunmetal for the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Lookin good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Mwahahahaa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 These hull port-thingies didn't have clear parts or openings in this scale; I drilled them out and molded some resin for reflecting the light evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 That's awesome, electric indigo! (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 ok...I'll bite...what is it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 ok...I'll bite...what is it??? I know! I know! It is a J7W1 Shinden painted with X-Wing colours. The question is, is it the Zoukei Mura version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) WW2 Japanese pusher prop fighter... play Warthunder and they pop up from time to time. The Americans have a crap version of it, the XP-55 Ascender... BUTT UGLY Edited August 6, 2016 by NZEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) It's a beautiful plane. Has some elements of original Galactica. Edited August 6, 2016 by arbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Thank you guys, you all get 100 nerd points. I used the beautiful 1/72 Hasegawa kit, great detail and dirt cheap. Any ideas for a WWII TIE fighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Nice Space Battleship Yamato there, arbit. A little more progress over the course of the week. The cargo hatch & filter box are close to completion. The trickiest work to date has been adding the gun depression rail ('Jesus bar') between the turret & cargo hatch to prevent own goals into the vehicle itself. The turret makes the full 360 degree/6,400 mil traverse, without interference. Interestingly, on the upgraded M113AS4, electronic interlocks superseded the need for a physical bar to prevent own goals, so one wasn't initially fitted. User complaints about the absence of a 'hand rail' led to the incorporation of a purpose designed one into the build state. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Thank you guys, you all get 100 nerd points. I used the beautiful 1/72 Hasegawa kit, great detail and dirt cheap. Any ideas for a WWII TIE fighter? Blohm & Voss BV141 would make a cool TIE Bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Anyone remember mighty muggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Nice Space Battleship Yamato there, arbit. A little more progress over the course of the week. The cargo hatch & filter box are close to completion. The trickiest work to date has been adding the gun depression rail ('Jesus bar') between the turret & cargo hatch to prevent own goals into the vehicle itself. The turret makes the full 360 degree/6,400 mil traverse, without interference. Interestingly, on the upgraded M113AS4, electronic interlocks superseded the need for a physical bar to prevent own goals, so one wasn't initially fitted. User complaints about the absence of a 'hand rail' led to the incorporation of a purpose designed one into the build state. Cheers. Instructors tend to ride on the outside when doing crew commander initial training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) borrowed some dirt from down the street and made an Endor dirt cheap base today.... LOL Edited August 7, 2016 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks NZEOD - may be a Kiwi thing, only? My instructors were firmly inside the cargo hatch when I was learning how to be a crewie. Tanks were different, they had a cage bolted on in place of the turret bin. Looked like something from Mad Max. The car I'm building - 134329 - had a M113 hull, not a M113A1, so it had the bolted plate around the armoured fuel filler cap. Thankfully, so did the 1/1 scale example I measured. 400 x 500mm... Anyone know where to find a 1/16 armoured fuel filler cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstuff Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 GMK the amount of work you're putting into this is....astounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Finishing up the base and working on weathering the Speeder Bike. I have a plan for the tree part. In the meantime, I'm gonna go with a hat trick of SW kits. The Y Wing is up next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 borrowed some dirt from down the street and made an Endor dirt cheap base today.... LOL Just need some Photoetch ferns and maybe a wee beastie in the bushes Thanks NZEOD - may be a Kiwi thing, only? My instructors were firmly inside the cargo hatch when I was learning how to be a crewie. Tanks were different, they had a cage bolted on in place of the turret bin. Looked like something from Mad Max. The car I'm building - 134329 - had a M113 hull, not a M113A1, so it had the bolted plate around the armoured fuel filler cap. Thankfully, so did the 1/1 scale example I measured. 400 x 500mm... Anyone know where to find a 1/16 armoured fuel filler cap? I'll post up a pic of us messing round in the jungle in Timor... cowboy instructor on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 That'd be cool, NZEOD. Made some progress on the roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Redid the base with real tree bark and used real ground clutter as well. Calling this one done minus getting the trooper on the bike!... edit.. got him on! Edited August 14, 2016 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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