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[RedeyeStorm]

@voncrapenhauser, looking very good. Got that one in my sites as well but where did you get that pilot?

[voncrapenhauser]

17 minutes ago, RedeyeStorm said:

@voncrapenhauser, looking very good. Got that one in my sites as well but where did you get that pilot?

Wilma Deering pilot was 3d printed in standing nude pose ,then remodeled into seating position,  Aves Epoxy sculpt scratch sculpted uniform was added and painted.

So practically all scratch built I suppose TBH.

[RedeyeStorm]

Very Nicely done. I have been modifing an Rebel alliance pilot but at least he got his clothes on!

[voncrapenhauser]

This was a quick and enjoyable build.

Selene from the movie Underworld.

1/4th scale resin statuette,finished in under a week,which is rocket speed for me.

[No_85_Gramps]

4 minutes ago, voncrapenhauser said:

This was a quick and enjoyable build.

Selene from the movie Underworld.

1/4th scale resin statuette,finished in under a week,which is rocket speed for me.

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! That looks amazing! Black can be so hard to work with, but you nailed it!

[voncrapenhauser]

2 hours ago, No_85_Gramps said:

Wow! That looks amazing! Black can be so hard to work with, but you nailed it!

Your not wrong there, it was a mixture of matt , satin and gloss blacks.

She is As per production picture references,

Kate Beckinsale looks far more pale in the movie, as The Director wanted a darker less colourful world which was mostly at night , The entire film was digitally colour correctd.

I supose that Vampires by day does not work so well, until the later sequels. 

Edited February 14, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[voncrapenhauser]

Just started another BIG model project.

 

1/8th scale Lamborghini Muira , engine mostly finished.

 

Venturi Meshes are so cool but unfortunately will be under an air box soon, seems a shame not to show them, I am still in two minds to leave the air boxes off ?? ,as some Muira's were like this.

 

 

Edited February 17, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[No_85_Gramps]

37 minutes ago, voncrapenhauser said:

Just started another BIG model project.

 

1/8th scale Lamborghini Muira , engine mostly finished.

 

Venturi Meshes are so cool but unfortunately will be under an air box soon, seems a shame not to show them, I am still in two minds to leave the air boxes off ?? ,as some Muira's were like this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! That engine is exquisite! I agree it would be a shame to hide the meshes. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses for you.

[GOA_AveFenix506*VR*]

Hello Fellows

 

I would like to share this pictures of my very first model build by me, this was a christmas present from my wife ?.

 

Kind regards.

 

Karaya

4 minutes ago, GOA_Karaya_VR said:

Hello Fellows

 

I would like to share this pictures of my very first model build by me, this was a christmas present from my wife ?.

 

Kind regards.

 

Karaya

 

5 minutes ago, GOA_Karaya_VR said:

Hello Fellows

 

I would like to share this pictures of my very first model build by me, this was a christmas present from my wife ?.

 

Kind regards.

 

Karaya

 

 

Edited February 18, 2024 by GOA_Karaya_VR

[voncrapenhauser]

Update on The BIG Muira so far.

Engine and substructure/frame, with rear suspension attached.

 

The rear arms were a nightmare to get in place , as they are mostly metal parts they don't flex much and getting the angles right to assemble and put in the bush pins and screws.

 

The air was a little blue and my blood pressure was up, but it turned out not too bad in the end, and there was me thinking this hobby was relaxing.......Sheesh!

 

 

9 hours ago, GOA_Karaya_VR said:

Hello Fellows

 

I would like to share this pictures of my very first model build by me, this was a christmas present from my wife ?.

 

Kind regards.

 

Karaya

 

 

 

 

 

Very nice!

[voncrapenhauser]

Cracking on with this one,

Rear brakes,rear anti roll bar and rear tie rods plus expansion water tank and associated pipes and hoses.

 

Started on cockpit assembly also,fitted carpets,floor mats etc parking brake levers and miscellaneous bits and bobs.

[voncrapenhauser]

More Muira.

 

Front suspension unit.cockpit and center section of body so far.

[No_85_Gramps]

For you Star Wars fans... the Empire does pin-ups! Not my model, a shot from the local IPMS contest yesterday. 

 

[voncrapenhauser]

More Muira.

 

Slow progress at the moment as although this kit is very detailed it still needs repainting of parts in places, I know this as a mechanical technician back in the day I used to work on Italian cars like this.

 

The wrong colours in places and such,some added wiring and extra hoses and clips need adding here and there,in this scale are noticeably missing.

 

Fiam air horns I thought were necessary too.

Edited February 25, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[voncrapenhauser]

Muira Main parts together.

[voncrapenhauser]

Yet more Muira.

 

Bonnet almost complete with distinctive Muira eyelashes.

[voncrapenhauser]

Apologies if I am flooding this thread with Muira stuff ATM, just I am on a role with this build,I just don't want to loose momentum with this build as I have way too many unfinished projects already.

[kissTheSky]

38 minutes ago, voncrapenhauser said:

Apologies if I am flooding this thread with Muira stuff ATM, just I am on a role with this build,I just don't want to loose momentum with this build as I have way too many unfinished projects already.

Keep’em coming. This is great!

[easterling77]

the finish of the car paint is top notch?

[kissTheSky]

@voncrapenhauser, I’m guessing you have all 12 packages?

[XQ_Lothar29]

Modeling friends three days ago I finished my new Bf109K-4.
I hope you like it as much as I enjoy painting

 

I will put the photos hidden because I don't want to damage the image by erasing the cross

 

Bf109 K4 12./JG27, Prague-Kbely airfield. Protectorade of Bohemia and Moravia, May 1945 "WIP"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well now for the next one. I'm not sure what type of plane to make and what theater of operations, but I think I'll change to some modern plane... we'll see.
hahaha

 

[Art-J]

@voncrapenhauser It's "Miura" not "Muira", but given how much one has to pay for it, I guess you can call it whatever you want ;). A pretty awesome model, I have to check what other types they offer in this unusual scale.

[voncrapenhauser]

16 hours ago, easterling77 said:

the finish of the car paint is top notch?

I cannot take credit for that as the model comes with pre painted stuff, I am taking it to the next level correcting and adding stuff.

15 hours ago, kissTheSky said:

@voncrapenhauser, I’m guessing you have all 12 packages?

Yes I have all.

I usually wait till i have The entire kit parts before I start.

1 hour ago, Art-J said:

@voncrapenhauser It's "Miura" not "Muira", but given how much one has to pay for it, I guess you can call it whatever you want ;). A pretty awesome model, I have to check what other types they offer in this unusual scale.

Excuse me I have Dyslexia, your correct,Thanks.

Yes Pocher kits are less costly but do not have the level of detail  but I think in this case the price is ok from Agora, even though this is a Hattchette model.

Check out" Agora" and "IXO" models 1/8th scale I certainly recommend them ....No issues with their service unlike other partworks..

5 hours ago, XQ_Lothar29 said:

Modeling friends three days ago I finished my new Bf109K-4.
I hope you like it as much as I enjoy painting

 

I will put the photos hidden because I don't want to damage the image by erasing the cross

 

Bf109 K4 12./JG27, Prague-Kbely airfield. Protectorade of Bohemia and Moravia, May 1945 "WIP"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well now for the next one. I'm not sure what type of plane to make and what theater of operations, but I think I'll change to some modern plane... we'll see.
hahaha

 

 

 

 Awesome as usual Lothar I love it!

 

Edited March 3, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[kissTheSky]

2 hours ago, voncrapenhauser said:

I cannot take credit for that as the model comes with pre painted stuff, I am taking it to the next level correcting and adding stuff.

Yes I have all.

I usually wait till i have The entire kit parts before I start.

Excuse me I have Dyslexia, your correct,Thanks.

Yes Pocher kits are less costly but do not have the level of detail  but I think in this case the price is ok from Agora, even though this is a Hattchette model.

Check out" Agora" and "IXO" models 1/8th scale I certainly recommend them ....No issues with their service unlike other partworks..

 

Agora models have no equal. If I would have one right now the W196 would be it. 

[von_Tom]

On 2/5/2024 at 6:41 PM, voncrapenhauser said:

Wilma Deering ... nude pose

 

That's how I read that statement.  Be still my beating heart!

 

von Tom

[voncrapenhauser]

Miura ....Finally done.

 

The body panels fitment and gaping were an absolute nightmare.

The hood/bonnet was the worst ,with a 10mm gap at base of wings.....it was appalling, I had to modify the front hinges and associated chassis members just to get even close.

That alone took about 2 days of fettling and is as "OK" as I could get.

The windscreen design of just a flexible piece of sheet clear plastic was also a challenge to get even close,I think a molded screen would have been a wiser choice.

 

Outcome???, I will leave others to judge.

 

I am not entirely happy with the outcome myself, but I am happy now its finished and can go into The Lambo section of my display with my Countach and Aventador..

Edited March 8, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[ZachariasX]

Beautiful! One of the eternal designs. Unlike todays vulgar and --- iPads on wheels.

Edited March 8, 2024 by LukeFF
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[GT-Katzenkorps]

Brilliant work. When I was a kid, had gold color diecast Lambo Miura. It was one of my favorite toys. 

[voncrapenhauser]

19 hours ago, ZachariasX said:

Beautiful! One of the eternal designs. Unlike todays vulgar and --- iPads on wheels.

After 40 plus years in The Motor industry I have seen a few changes, adding Internet conectivity is one I will never understand ???? Sat Nav a good idea  yes but i pad ...??? Sheesh I agree.

[ZachariasX]

22 hours ago, voncrapenhauser said:

After 40 plus years in The Motor industry I have seen a few changes, adding Internet conectivity is one I will never understand ???? Sat Nav a good idea  yes but i pad ...??? Sheesh I agree.

Sorry, this is O/T but there’s an answer to this question.

 

Cory Doctorow coined the term „ensh*ttification“. (Is it ok like this @LukeFF? It is an official for just that.)

 

Regarding cars, he wrote an article „Autoensh*ttification“.

 

The main idea being that is is fundamentally a bad thing to be the salesman of items from which an independent consumer can choose. (Which would be the very idea of Adam Smith‘s idea of capitalism.) Corporate prefers what Adam Smith wanted get rid of, namely seeking rent from people with no choice. The very definition of how nobility finance(d/s) itself.

Edited March 9, 2024 by ZachariasX
Too much too O/T

[Panzerlang]

The Zoukei Mura 1/32nd FW190-A4. Expensive kits (Super Wing Series) but worth every yen. ?
I'm now working on the 1/32nd Tamiya P51. No cockpit decals supplied (or in the Zoukei Mura one), what's up with that?!

[XQ_Lothar29]

On 3/10/2024 at 6:25 AM, Hetzer-JG52 said:

The Zoukei Mura 1/32nd FW190-A4. Expensive kits (Super Wing Series) but worth every yen. ?
I'm now working on the 1/32nd Tamiya P51. No cockpit decals supplied (or in the Zoukei Mura one), what's up with that?!

Beautiful work, I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.

[voncrapenhauser]

On 3/9/2024 at 7:51 AM, ZachariasX said:

Sorry, this is O/T but there’s an answer to this question.

 

Cory Doctorow coined the term „ensh*ttification“. (Is it ok like this @LukeFF? It is an official for just that.)

 

Regarding cars, he wrote an article „Autoensh*ttification“.

 

The main idea being that is is fundamentally a bad thing to be the salesman of items from which an independent consumer can choose. (Which would be the very idea of Adam Smith‘s idea of capitalism.) Corporate prefers what Adam Smith wanted get rid of, namely seeking rent from people with no choice. The very definition of how nobility finance(d/s) itself.

 

 

I see now,thanks,

Just wish we could opt out.

On 3/10/2024 at 5:25 AM, Hetzer-JG52 said:

The Zoukei Mura 1/32nd FW190-A4. Expensive kits (Super Wing Series) but worth every yen. ?
I'm now working on the 1/32nd Tamiya P51. No cockpit decals supplied (or in the Zoukei Mura one), what's up with that?!

I like this a lot Hetzer great work.

Edited March 11, 2024 by voncrapenhauser

[Panzerlang]

I did cobble a vid. ?
 

 

[voncrapenhauser]

Very Very Very nice!

Esspecialy like engine cables,fuel staining on The Drop tank and general wear and tear is awesome.

[Vishnu]

"Russia, Spring, 1943"

 

100% Scratch built, including shed, base, tree, and the explosion. Still need to tweak the base and put a second coat of stain on it, otherwise it's finished.  It took me about 6 months to complete, working mainly on weekends, and a few hours here and there after work during the week. A couple photos near the end are in low light to highlight the artillery strike, but the terrible video at the beginning gives you the idea of the explosion in low light.  Hope you guys like it, it was a lot of work!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 29, 2024 by Vishnu

[Lusekofte]

@Vishnu like it? ?that is art. It is to me impossible to comprehend how it’s done. 
It should be in a world contest display. ???

[voncrapenhauser]

Lost for words ....Awesome.

[SARFlytitus]

 

Um... This section is too quiet !  Which could mean that you're all locked up in your Man Caves messing around with plastic, glue and paints.  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

In the meantime, I'm sharing with you my latest messes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also some Work In Progress, Hope you like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued...

 

[voncrapenhauser]

Very nice work there, I love the downed zero idea,cool !

 

I am currently working on another 1/4 scale figure and is almost finished ,just some very fineky details to do.