Modelling military vehicles - Page 134

California Joe · 11-05-2009, 10:49 PM

You guys have mad skills. When I worked on the Iowa investigation for the Navy we had a replica of the entire turret made. It was about 3 feet long to the tip of the guns. Beautiful job done by an old modelmaker at one of our contractors. The top came off so you could see the entire interior with the powder charges and the shells etc. Most of it was made out of brass.

TheKiwi · 11-05-2009, 10:53 PM

Sweet! Who ended up with that after the investigation was closed?

California Joe · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

Yeah, um that sorta dissapeared when all of the Navy Captains and investigators left. Have no frigging idea which one of them stole it...

wiewiorka · 11-06-2009, 12:37 AM

playing around editing the photo , need to find a good background pic though

dersammler · 11-06-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StukaJr

Cool ^^

Who is the manufacturer of the Zimmerit? Or the Hencshell Tiger B for that matter

Thanks. Zimmerit/PE-parts made by eduard and the kit by Dragon.

Jam the man · 11-06-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dersammler

Thanks. Zimmerit/PE-parts made by eduard and the kit by Dragon.

PE Zimmerit? is it easy to apply? I use usually the Resin ATAK or Cavalier.

dersammler · 11-06-2009, 07:21 AM

Yes, pretty easy to apply.

George The Hun · 11-06-2009, 02:00 PM

Ok I've been researching airbrushes, plenty sources online say go with internal mix, but an equal amount say that for a beginner it doesn't really matter, and the guys at the two local hobby shops say external mix is fine for military applications. What do you guys say?

I've heard good things about the Badger 350 and Paasche H anyone go experience with them?

BTW Stuka, what did you use to weather the barrel on that King Tiger? It looks very realistic!

StukaJr · 11-06-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by George The Hun

Ok I've been researching airbrushes, plenty sources online say go with internal mix, but an equal amount say that for a beginner it doesn't really matter, and the guys at the two local hobby shops say external mix is fine for military applications. What do you guys say?

I've heard good things about the Badger 350 and Paasche H anyone go experience with them?

They are good airbrushes if you want to paint large objects in solid colors or mask - you will end up getting a double action internal airbrush later on if you want to do anything more detailed. In case of Paasche or Badger - you get very little control from the airbrush, a lot relies on good compressor (must have moisture trap and go above 35 psi consistently) and screwing/unscrewing different nozzles. Iwata airbrushes compare to Badger/Paasche like E-Class compares to a donkey cart - do yourself a favor and get HP-C line up as it's the only gun you'll need. It's gravity fed, large cap, I mix my colors straight in its cup by gently plugging the nozzle and letting it backfire into the cup with bubbles mixing the thinner and paint. HP-C has enough control to draw 2mm lines to spray the entire tank without letting go of the brush.

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Originally Posted by George The Hun

BTW Stuka, what did you use to weather the barrel on that King Tiger? It looks very realistic!

Do you mean JagdTiger? It's turned aluminum barrel so scratches are basically scratched off paint. The barrel was primed with Black Army Primer, sprayed with Tamiya Hull Red Color (imitating Red Oxide) and then softly with diluted metalic Tamiya Gun Metal to give it a metallic hint. 70/30 Burnt Sienna/Black oil wash - even though the latter is to taste...

George The Hun · 11-06-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by StukaJr

They are good airbrushes if you want to paint large objects in solid colors or mask - you will end up getting a double action internal airbrush later on if you want to do anything more detailed. In case of Paasche or Badger - you get very little control from the airbrush, a lot relies on good compressor (must have moisture trap and go above 35 psi consistently) and screwing/unscrewing different nozzles. Iwata airbrushes compare to Badger/Paasche like E-Class compares to a donkey cart - do yourself a favor and get HP-C line up as it's the only gun you'll need. It's gravity fed, large cap, I mix my colors straight in its cup by gently plugging the nozzle and letting it backfire into the cup with bubbles mixing the thinner and paint. HP-C has enough control to draw 2mm lines to spray the entire tank without letting go of the brush.

Do you mean JagdTiger? It's turned aluminum barrel so scratches are basically scratched off paint. The barrel was primed with Black Army Primer, sprayed with Tamiya Hull Red Color (imitating Red Oxide) and then softly with diluted metalic Tamiya Gun Metal to give it a metallic hint. 70/30 Burnt Sienna/Black oil wash - even though the latter is to taste...

Cool thanks for the input! Haha yeah I meant Jagdtiger... I guess I zoned out.

cmc · 11-07-2009, 02:37 AM

I see some top modelers here... and I think your passion is contagious

as I recently started to work on my very first 1:35 model

Is nothing great, as I just want to gather some experience under my belt first

. The model is Skif BMD-1P and I have to say is a great pleasure working on it...

dersammler · 11-07-2009, 03:03 PM

Update Königstiger:

wicked_hind · 11-09-2009, 02:31 AM

Here is my F-15A Eagle. This is a Tamiya kit that is sort of a rush build for my nephew. After opening the box, at closer inspection, it is not a Charlie Eagle, as the box describes, but an Alpha model. For decals, I decided to use the excellent Hurricane Katrina Relief set by Two Bobs graphics (at $3.00, I couldn't pass it up!), which contains decals for an F-15A from the 159th FW and an F/A-18A+ from VFA-204 "River Rattlers", both based out of New Orleans. Since I'm not building this kit for my own viewing and displaying pleasure, I'm not going to put too much work into it, but there are a few things I didn't like about this particular kit. For starters, several parts lack detail, such as the afterburner nozzles and the missiles but the cockpit detail was very lacking. I just don't like having to use intrument decals- I hate those with a passion. I would much rather detail the cockpit intruments under light and magnifying glass. I did, however, order a set of afterburner nozzles from Aires this past Friday. As for weapons loadout, I intend to use a mix of 2 AIM-7M Sparrow, 2 AIM-120 AMRAAM, and 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles. Well, here's a few shots of the Eagle jazzed up in Bayou Militia markings.

George The Hun · 11-09-2009, 11:10 AM

looking good!

ervins · 11-13-2009, 07:33 AM

cardboard AML20 still in progress...
interior of roof and storage box for crew's kit , fluid reservoir for main gun's hydraulic system

MG with bag for cartridges

about ready

there is still no night vision sight, laser range finder, smoke grenade launchers, manhole covers and some other small stuff...

11-09-2009, 02:31 AM	#2008
wicked_hind Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: A place where financial and religious salvation is around every corner Age: 29 Posts: 2,477	F-15A Eagle-95% complete Here is my F-15A Eagle. This is a Tamiya kit that is sort of a rush build for my nephew. After opening the box, at closer inspection, it is not a Charlie Eagle, as the box describes, but an Alpha model. For decals, I decided to use the excellent Hurricane Katrina Relief set by Two Bobs graphics (at $3.00, I couldn't pass it up!), which contains decals for an F-15A from the 159th FW and an F/A-18A+ from VFA-204 "River Rattlers", both based out of New Orleans. Since I'm not building this kit for my own viewing and displaying pleasure, I'm not going to put too much work into it, but there are a few things I didn't like about this particular kit. For starters, several parts lack detail, such as the afterburner nozzles and the missiles but the cockpit detail was very lacking. I just don't like having to use intrument decals- I hate those with a passion. I would much rather detail the cockpit intruments under light and magnifying glass. I did, however, order a set of afterburner nozzles from Aires this past Friday. As for weapons loadout, I intend to use a mix of 2 AIM-7M Sparrow, 2 AIM-120 AMRAAM, and 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles. Well, here's a few shots of the Eagle jazzed up in Bayou Militia markings.

11-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#1996
California Joe No Good Bloody Seppo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staring at goats till their hearts explode... Age: 46 Posts: 25,424	You guys have mad skills. When I worked on the Iowa investigation for the Navy we had a replica of the entire turret made. It was about 3 feet long to the tip of the guns. Beautiful job done by an old modelmaker at one of our contractors. The top came off so you could see the entire interior with the powder charges and the shells etc. Most of it was made out of brass.

11-05-2009, 10:53 PM	#1997
TheKiwi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eats roots and leaves Age: 40 Posts: 2,850	Sweet! Who ended up with that after the investigation was closed?

11-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#1998
California Joe No Good Bloody Seppo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staring at goats till their hearts explode... Age: 46 Posts: 25,424	Yeah, um that sorta dissapeared when all of the Navy Captains and investigators left. Have no frigging idea which one of them stole it...

11-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#1999
wiewiorka Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 97	playing around editing the photo , need to find a good background pic though

11-06-2009, 07:21 AM	#2002
dersammler Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dort wo andere urlaub machen Age: 22 Posts: 553	Yes, pretty easy to apply.

11-06-2009, 02:00 PM	#2003
George The Hun Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Mickey Mouse's ears Posts: 56	Ok I've been researching airbrushes, plenty sources online say go with internal mix, but an equal amount say that for a beginner it doesn't really matter, and the guys at the two local hobby shops say external mix is fine for military applications. What do you guys say? I've heard good things about the Badger 350 and Paasche H anyone go experience with them? BTW Stuka, what did you use to weather the barrel on that King Tiger? It looks very realistic!

11-07-2009, 02:37 AM	#2006
cmc Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 252	I see some top modelers here... and I think your passion is contagious as I recently started to work on my very first 1:35 model Is nothing great, as I just want to gather some experience under my belt first . The model is Skif BMD-1P and I have to say is a great pleasure working on it...

11-07-2009, 03:03 PM	#2007
dersammler Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dort wo andere urlaub machen Age: 22 Posts: 553	Update Königstiger:

11-09-2009, 11:10 AM	#2009
George The Hun Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Mickey Mouse's ears Posts: 56	looking good!

11-13-2009, 07:33 AM	#2010
ervins Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Latvia Posts: 20	cardboard AML20 still in progress... interior of roof and storage box for crew's kit , fluid reservoir for main gun's hydraulic system MG with bag for cartridges about ready there is still no night vision sight, laser range finder, smoke grenade launchers, manhole covers and some other small stuff...