Plastic Modelers in the IL-2 Community

[BornToBattle]

1 hour ago, No_85_Gramps said:

Nicely done! Final pics of the M-1025. I have to re-do the chair, it's a little out of scale.

 

Way to go Gramps! Hey, the chair…is that a potty chair? Noticed the hole in the middle! Oh, and the barbed wire…kit supplied?

Edited March 18, 2023 by BornToBattle

[No_85_Gramps]

2 hours ago, BornToBattle said:

Way to go Gramps! Hey, the chair…is that a potty chair? Noticed the hole in the middle! Oh, and the barbed wire…kit supplied?

Yes, a potty chair. One of the members of my platoon pounded out the hole with a hammer and chisel. I scratch built the chair and the barbed wire is from Eduard's. 

[BornToBattle]

The holy grail of the M3 Lee…

 

 

[RedeyeStorm]

6 hours ago, BornToBattle said:

The holy grail of the M3 Lee…

 

 

That’s just a Warhammer 40K tank. Nothing special!

[BOO]

6 hours ago, BornToBattle said:

The holy grail of the M3 Lee…

 

 

no issues with hanging out the washing...

[XQ_Lothar29]

On 3/17/2023 at 11:21 PM, BornToBattle said:

Firstly, thank you all for your kind words. It encourages me to continue sharing the works of our beloved hobby (amongst others lol)!

 

The diminutive WW2 M3 Lee. Pics turned out meh, sorry. First olive drab tank I’ve done which presented a slightly different approach when it came to weathering, particularly worn metal which took the place of the normal chipping process. I’m using UV resin now for headlight lenses and all airbrushing done in acrylics. She’ll sit next to the slightly smaller Matilda in my little display case in order to keep her company next to all those crazy massive German machines. Be safe and model on…

 

 

 

impressive assembly work painting and weathering

 

Hi guys, this week I have been making the...

Me262 B-1a/U1 piloted by Lt. Herbert Altner 10/NJG11 "Kommando Welter" Red 11 Germany May 1945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish you like it

 

If you want to see the assembly process, here I leave my work album of Scalemates:

https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=104105&p=albums&album=96011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[No_85_Gramps]

Impressive 262 Lothar29! The interior detailing looks amazing in the photos at Scalemates. 

[BornToBattle]

2 hours ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

 

impressive assembly work painting and weathering

 

Hi guys, this week I have been making the...

Me262 B-1a/U1 piloted by Lt. Herbert Altner 10/NJG11 "Kommando Welter" Red 11 Germany May 1945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish you like it

 

If you want to see the assembly process, here I leave my work album of Scalemates:

https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=104105&p=albums&album=96011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Man, your aircraft models…drool! Very impressive! ????

 

If I may, a question: what is your preference for masking canopies? There’s quite a few methods out there. I’m leaning towards placing the Tamiya tape against the canopy and tracing the frame in sharp pencil, then removing the mask and carefully cutting the mask when off the canopy then re-applying the mask. Your thoughts?

Edited March 24, 2023 by BornToBattle

[XQ_Lothar29]

9 hours ago, BornToBattle said:

Man, your aircraft models…drool! Very impressive! ????

 

If I may, a question: what is your preference for masking canopies? There’s quite a few methods out there. I’m leaning towards placing the Tamiya tape against the canopy and tracing the frame in sharp pencil, then removing the mask and carefully cutting the mask when off the canopy then re-applying the mask. Your thoughts?

Do you mean masking the transparent areas?

[BornToBattle]

1 hour ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

Do you mean masking the transparent areas?

Yes, that’s what I was referring to (the canopy “glass”). Thanks!

[XQ_Lothar29]

39 minutes ago, BornToBattle said:

Yes, that’s what I was referring to (the canopy “glass”). Thanks!

 

First the materials I use are:

1-Tamiya masking tape 10mm or 20mm "As needed"

2-A new X-acto blade "It is very important that it be new, to have the tip and be very sharp"

 

The step by step is as follows:

With the transparent one, if it has embossed frames, we use the flat

part of the tape and stick it inside the straighter frame.
We proceed with a round wooden toothpick, and follow the interior profile of the frame.

from here, with the light of the lamp very close to the transparent piece, we cut directly on the piece.

 

If you don't have a pulse for it:

Follow the same steps above, but we will not use the toothpick, but we will use

the pencil with the thinnest tip possible.
then we just have to remove the piece of masking tape, extend it on a sheet of plastic

acetate and proceed to cut as millimetrically as possible.

 

In my case I always use the first technique.
I will try to make a video showing how I do it

 

I hope it helps you.
His system is the most used.

I have a system that is perfect, but I need to record on video to be able to explain myself well

[ZachariasX]

16 hours ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

I wish you like it

Absolutely stunning!!

[csThor]

Down the second week now with an infection-related lack of control over the right side of my face (with at least one more week to go) so I dug out an ancient semi-done Revell Tiger II which I had added bits and pieces to over the years (I put the initial project on hold in 2014 I think ??). Some damage due to moving across the country had to be repaired (etched metal side skirts were broken off and quite warped) but I wanted to concentrate on trying out both the new AK Real Colours and AK's new range of acrylics. How does that look for an ambush pattern?

 

 

 

Now as for the colours - AK Real Colours are a dream to airbrush, very much like Mr. Hobby. But the acrylics ... I just can't use them in an airbrush. It just won't work (properly). But as brush paints they are top notch!

 

[BornToBattle]

18 hours ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

 

First the materials I use are:

1-Tamiya masking tape 10mm or 20mm "As needed"

2-A new X-acto blade "It is very important that it be new, to have the tip and be very sharp"

 

The step by step is as follows:

With the transparent one, if it has embossed frames, we use the flat

part of the tape and stick it inside the straighter frame.
We proceed with a round wooden toothpick, and follow the interior profile of the frame.

from here, with the light of the lamp very close to the transparent piece, we cut directly on the piece.

 

If you don't have a pulse for it:

Follow the same steps above, but we will not use the toothpick, but we will use

the pencil with the thinnest tip possible.
then we just have to remove the piece of masking tape, extend it on a sheet of plastic

acetate and proceed to cut as millimetrically as possible.

 

In my case I always use the first technique.
I will try to make a video showing how I do it

 

I hope it helps you.
His system is the most used.

I have a system that is perfect, but I need to record on video to be able to explain myself well

Thank you for taking the time to thoroughly explain this to me and others here might as well find it useful also! Yes, this is the technique I’m gonna try one I migrate over to my 1/48 scale stash of which I have several carton loads to complete. Again, thank you!

[Hoots]

Right, I'm calling this done, lots of little things that need correcting but they'll just have to stay that way. This has been a fun kit to build and paint and it definitely served it's purpose of distracting me and giving me something else to think about. Now I need to sort out what to build next...

 

Edit - Like an idiot I lost the decal sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS sorry for the mass of photos, couldn't decide.

Edited March 26, 2023 by Hoots
Idiocy

[ZachariasX]

1 hour ago, Hoots said:

PS sorry for the mass of photos, couldn't decide.

Out of reactions, but love it! Keep 'em coiming!!

[No_85_Gramps]

Looking good Hoots! Really nice job on the winter camo!

[Lusekofte]

2 hours ago, Hoots said:

PS sorry for the mass of photos, couldn't decide.

That was barely minimum 

work of art , man. Work of art ?

[XQ_Lothar29]

On 3/25/2023 at 3:05 PM, csThor said:

Down the second week now with an infection-related lack of control over the right side of my face (with at least one more week to go) so I dug out an ancient semi-done Revell Tiger II which I had added bits and pieces to over the years (I put the initial project on hold in 2014 I think ??). Some damage due to moving across the country had to be repaired (etched metal side skirts were broken off and quite warped) but I wanted to concentrate on trying out both the new AK Real Colours and AK's new range of acrylics. How does that look for an ambush pattern?

 

 

 

Now as for the colours - AK Real Colours are a dream to airbrush, very much like Mr. Hobby. But the acrylics ... I just can't use them in an airbrush. It just won't work (properly). But as brush paints they are top notch!

 

I like them a lot, excellent work

 

13 hours ago, Hoots said:

Right, I'm calling this done, lots of little things that need correcting but they'll just have to stay that way. This has been a fun kit to build and paint and it definitely served it's purpose of distracting me and giving me something else to think about. Now I need to sort out what to build next...

 

Edit - Like an idiot I lost the decal sheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS sorry for the mass of photos, couldn't decide.

a very well applied winter camouflage. Maybe you are interested in trying "Vallejo Model WASH-for White Vehicles"

[csThor]

It's coming together very slowly. Bits and pieces have yet to be added (i.e. the spare tracks on the turret sides) but before the fading and streaking has to be done. 

 

 

 

Note: The towing cables are too long but I put them together nearly a decade ago and can't be bothered to rip off one shackle and shorten them. 

[No_85_Gramps]

Next up a 1/48th scale kit. I had purchased this some years ago, along w/a Yak1, with the intent on making a diorama. I'll see how this goes first. Quite a detailed little kit, full engine and drive train, steerable front wheels, and a somewhat articulated rear suspension. I not real comfortable with working with PE parts, as you can see they are tiny! 

 

[csThor]

Getting slowly  closer to the finish line. 

 

 

 

 

Next steps, chipping, painting the exhausts and then the final tiny splashes of mud/dirt/earth.

[XQ_Lothar29]

On 3/30/2023 at 1:32 PM, csThor said:

Getting slowly  closer to the finish line. 

 

 

 

 

Next steps, chipping, painting the exhausts and then the final tiny splashes of mud/dirt/earth.

very good work 

 

PS: I see that you use an Infinity Airbrush, in the background image. And Abteilung 502 Oils

Edited April 1, 2023 by XQ_Lothar29

[HappyHaddock]

Just a few of my own efforts as a small scale miniaturist ... I rarely build kits in the sense of buying them to assemble but have designed a few products for various retailers over the years and in the past have also done the odd spot of FX work for various Oscar & BAFTA winners in the entertainment industry.

 

Alas as I've got older my eyesight isn't quite what it once was and a "post-viral" infection after covid has left my hands somewhat stiffer and more arthritic than was once the case. Consequently my declining dexterity has forced me to move away from the smallest and most fiddly scratch building and hand sculpting aspects of a job I used to love and only take them on as a casual hobbyist.

 

Cheers HH

[csThor]

I also use an older Triplex airbrush for stuff like applying primers, varnishes or metal colours since it has three different sets of needles/heads so that I  don't have to clog up the Infinity's 0.15mm with that stuff. Trying to keep it pristine.

[csThor]

Alright folks ... it is done. This is Revell's Tiger II Ausf. B in 1/72nd scale with Aber PE, a metal gun barrel and other upgrades (most of which I have forgotten given how long ago I bought all of this). Figures are from Orion and Caesar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[No_85_Gramps]

My hat's off to you csThor! 1/72nd scale and with PE? Looks great!

 

And now the new chair for the 1025, this one looks a lot better.

 

Edited April 2, 2023 by No_85_Gramps
pic added

[Vishnu]

Started a new project while doing coats of paint on that nightmare of a moulded Stuka project. This time  panzer 38t.   Started carving the base. 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Vishnu

[XQ_Lothar29]

Hi all

 

After fifteen days of work, I am proud to present this beauty at 1:48 scale manufactured by Eduard.
This Focke Wulf, has been a small challenge since it is the old Eduard mold referring to the 190.
In 2017 Eduard launched a new mold for his Focke Wulf 190 A/F series that was greatly improved, with many more details and with improved laces.
Thus, the old mould, which is the one we are going to see in this case, stopped being manufactured and the reasons were that it began to be out of date very soon due to the lack of details and on the other hand some problems to make a clean and simple assembly, something that some modelers found it difficult to complete.

 

Focke Wulf 190 A8/R2 Hans-Gunther von Kornatzi, Stab/II.(STURM)/JG4, September 11th 1944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Wardog5711]

Fantastic work. Well done!!

[ZachariasX]

What a beautiful build!!!

[Hoots]

7 hours ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

Hi all

 

After fifteen days of work, I am proud to present this beauty at 1:48 scale manufactured by Eduard.
This Focke Wulf, has been a small challenge since it is the old Eduard mold referring to the 190.
In 2017 Eduard launched a new mold for his Focke Wulf 190 A/F series that was greatly improved, with many more details and with improved laces.
Thus, the old mould, which is the one we are going to see in this case, stopped being manufactured and the reasons were that it began to be out of date very soon due to the lack of details and on the other hand some problems to make a clean and simple assembly, something that some modelers found it difficult to complete.

 

Focke Wulf 190 A8/R2 Hans-Gunther von Kornatzi, Stab/II.(STURM)/JG4, September 11th 1944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such precision, it looks fantastic!

[BornToBattle]

On 4/13/2023 at 7:15 PM, XQ_Lothar29 said:

Hi all

 

After fifteen days of work, I am proud to present this beauty at 1:48 scale manufactured by Eduard.
This Focke Wulf, has been a small challenge since it is the old Eduard mold referring to the 190.
In 2017 Eduard launched a new mold for his Focke Wulf 190 A/F series that was greatly improved, with many more details and with improved laces.
Thus, the old mould, which is the one we are going to see in this case, stopped being manufactured and the reasons were that it began to be out of date very soon due to the lack of details and on the other hand some problems to make a clean and simple assembly, something that some modelers found it difficult to complete.

 

Focke Wulf 190 A8/R2 Hans-Gunther von Kornatzi, Stab/II.(STURM)/JG4, September 11th 1944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only 15 days of work? Amazing considering we know most all of us here don’t build 8 hours a day as there’s other obligations that creep into our build time. My trouble is too many hobbies as well as dealing with life’s realities. Another job well done!

[BornToBattle]

This is the Italian built Lancia armored car in 1/35. It’s modeled upon an unknown unit operating in the Balkans in the early stages of 1943.

 

The Lancia was actually a post-WWI armored vehicle and upon the outbreak of WW2 found itself (like the Char 2c I built) hopelessly outclassed with inferior armament and thin armor when pitted against its newer rivals. Upon Italy switching sides during the war, remaining Lancias were taken under German control and delegated as Panzerspähwagen 1ZM (I) and relegated to anti-partisan duties to keep them more or less out of harms way.

 

It’s a CSM kit (Copper State Models) and although you can’t see them features all the drive train mechanisms and a complete engine bay. I was going to go ahead and detail up the engine and leave the engine covers open but got too lazy in order to turn more efforts to the Krupp center turreted E-100 sitting next to it as I have a habit of doing two builds at once. When one is gassing off paint fumes for the remainder of the day I’ll switch over and get some stuff done on another build and back and forth it goes!

 

Oh, forgot to mention incase anyone was wondering - the two rails at the front were designed to scoop up and over any barbed wire encountered where upon reaching the top it would then be snapped in half…or at least that was the theory!

 

 

Edited April 30, 2023 by BornToBattle

[No_85_Gramps]

Well executed painting of the camo BornToBattle! Those CSM early armored cars are really nice kits. I have two in my stash that I hope to get to soon. Thanks for sharing the pics.

[Guest]

I've re-equipped my modelling plant from Volks in Kyoto (a modellers wet dream of an establishment) and once the tatami-room is setup with all the gear I shall be getting into this beauty. If Tamiya had the brains to do one it might give this one a run for its money. But probably not. Compared to the Zero and Spitfire from them I've done, this is superior. A coconut to the first one who IDs it.

 

[BornToBattle]

On 4/24/2023 at 8:28 PM, No_85_Gramps said:

Well executed painting of the camo BornToBattle! Those CSM early armored cars are really nice kits. I have two in my stash that I hope to get to soon. Thanks for sharing the pics.

 As always, thank you sir! For the kind words.
 

Yes, CSM kits remind of the Wingnut Wing kits (which incidentally Andy over in AZ got discovered a whole stack of u sold kits and both them up and is reselling them) and not at ripoff prices either but I don’t build 1/32) in way of their really nice assembly booklets. Sometimes though I’ve discovered they can be a bit vague due to their choice of schematics which leads to an over abundance of test fitting but like “Tammy” kits fit like a dream. I too have two more kits in stash to make by them. Right now I’m wrestling with a Takom Super Heavy O-I Japanese tank and a Tamiya Bis B1 tank both 1/35 for show and tell at next weeks IPMS meeting here.
 

My center mounted Krupp turret E-100 is also done just have to get around to putting pics up though I’d say it’s going back on the bench again as there are a few items I want to refine some as I’m not quite happy with - I’m my own worst critic when it comes to builds for some reason.

Edited April 27, 2023 by BornToBattle

[easterling77]

4 hours ago, Hetzer-JG51 said:

I've re-equipped my modelling plant from Volks in Kyoto (a modellers wet dream of an establishment) and once the tatami-room is setup with all the gear I shall be getting into this beauty. If Tamiya had the brains to do one it might give this one a run for its money. But probably not. Compared to the Zero and Spitfire from them I've done, this is superior. A coconut to the first one who IDs it.

 

My guess is a later 109 G model seeing the colourbands but not which one exacly

 

I wish a joyfull assembly.

 

Right now I'm struggeling to finisch my 1/48 Spitfire MK 9c from eduard, due to lot of workload.

 

If I got lucky and finish it - the next project will be a 1/48 N1K2-J Shiden-Kai from Hasegawa.

Edited April 27, 2023 by easterling77

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, easterling77 said:

My guess is a later 109 G model seeing the colourbands but not which one exacly

 

I wish a joyfull assembly.

 

Right now I'm struggeling to finisch my 1/48 Spitfire MK 9c from eduard, due to lot of workload.

 

If I got lucky and finish it - the next project will be a 1/48 N1K2-J Shiden-Kai from Hasegawa.

Yes, G14 by Zoukei Mura. Some might describe them as a bit of a 'boutique' brand but the quality is superb.

[BornToBattle]

Just now, Hetzer-JG51 said:

Yes, G14 by Zoukei Mura. Some might describe them as a bit of a 'boutique' brand but the quality is superb.

I’ve got ZM’s F-4 Phantom in 1/48 somewheres in a box waiting to be built. Picked it up after watching Doog’s build with it, just want to get a bunch more aircraft builds under my belt before I mess with that one. Kinda scary right now thinking about it. I’ll start in the boys department and work my way up into the men’s department build later!