Plastic Model Kit Thread.

Photos continued...

 

Currently working on a custom scratch build / kit bash... Here's a preview... Also doing a Tamiya Panther Type G trying out some new paints - Scale Colors from Jeff Herne. Great paints!

 

I haven't painted anything in forever, but with everything going on I wanted something to keep me busy so I dug out my old brushes, spent way too much money on paint, and bought Blackstone Fortress a Games Workshop Warhammer 40k boxed game. I finished the last dude last night and while none of them are spectacular, I think they look pretty decent for a noob. I made lots of mistakes, but learned a lot in the process and I'm looking forward to painting more (maybe not a big boxed set like this though, the thought right now is a little soul crushing). I've never played anything 40k before and primarily bought this set because #1 it was self contained, I didn't need to buy a ton of extra stuff to play, and #2 because I've always liked the 40k models and lore.

 

Blazing blue pearl on the body.
Most of the parts are painted !
Time for assembly.

 

1/20 1992 pickup trimmed to fit on the scx24 rc for the perfect (COVID crawler)

 

Managed to squeak one more across the finish line for 2020. Takom's 1/35 AML-90, built with DEF Model resin wheels, Israeli decals from Echelon, and brass wire for the antenna. Started on December 24, it was a challenge to see if I could complete a build in roughly one week. This was also a first attempt at hand-painting paint chips. I may have gone a bit overboard for historical accuracy, but I'm fairly pleased with the results.






I also finished two more earlier this year, both in 1/35 scale:

T-80U from Xact Model. Added MasterClub tracks, copper tow cables, and a brass wire antenna.




Rooikat AFV from Trumpeter. Out-of-box save for brass wire handles and antennas.

 

This is Guinevere from Azimuth Designs. I'm having trouble with the head (women's heads huh?!) getting the eyes right and it has a wig...The white costume areas were recommended by the artist to use a combo of 2 different nail polishes which turned out really well.

























, getting the eyes right and it has a wig. The artists directions recommended using 2 nail polishes combined for the white areas. It turned out really nice and now I can negotiate the make-up aisle at Target!

 

Bought my 2 and 4 yo boys some snap tite Rubicons for Christmas.
I had this exact Jeep when I met my wife 12 years ago.

 

Almost finished with this Testor’s metal body ‘66 GTO I’ve had in a box since 1999.

I think it’s finally time to build it.



The Model Master ‘69 GTO Judge will be next.

Also planning to redo the body of an AMT ‘69 GTO (see a trend?) and do it up with an aluminum skin like a WWII fighter. With decals.

Not sure why I waited 20 years other than I had other stuff going on and now I don’t.

It’s time to build.

 

I've been outta the hobby for about 8 years, this is my first build in a long time. I've always liked Soviet cold War tanks

 

‘66 Tri-Power GTO complete.

 

Man, you guys do some amazing work. Used to assemble a lot of models, mostly military aircraft, as a kid. But it was just glue it up and paint it with a brush dipped in a vial of Testors kind of stuff. Nothing like the attention to detail I see here. Bravo!

 

Time to bump a dead thread.

Been working on an IBG Models 1/35 Scammell Pioneer. Almost finished with the chassis. It's been a fun exercise in adding detail. The suspension and steering are now workable, and I've detailed the engine and a few smaller areas around the chassis. Wheels are only temporarily affixed for now.





Had to narrow the front leading arm to avoid interference with the fuel tank and stowage basket (not shown), which also required modifying the axle beam. Steering hubs were cut from the single-piece spring/knuckle mold, then pinned to allow for articulation. Scratch built a new tie rod from brass tube.



Leading arm clears the fuel tank now.



Rear walking beam originally consisted of five main parts in one mass. This was chopped and pinned to allow for articulation.





Detailed the engine a bit based on reference pictures.





Scratch built new fuel tank steps to replace the oversized molded-on kit steps and added weld beads from putty. Also added a fuel cap retention chain and drilled out the bezel for the fuel gauge.



Added some styrene stock to the stowage basket to make it more 3D, sections of styrene rod to simulate hinges, and retention chains for the lock pins.



Just a few more parts to go on the chassis and it'll be ready for paint.

 

i'm about to have almost 150 different vintage and late model foreign/domestic car/truck kits up for sale, let me know if anyone is looking for anything specific. i have some hard to find ones that i had to have imported.

 

Here's the list I have if anyone is interested in any of these kits, I'd be willing to part with or trade.

2010 Corvette Convertible – AMT
Porsche 930 Slantnose convertible - No instructions – Revell
Ferrari Enzo – Revell
2012 Corvette Coupe – AMT
Porsche 911 GT2 Road Version – Tamiya
Ferrari F40 Lemans – Testors
Ferrari 250 GTO - Fujimi
1925 Model T Chopped T - AMT
1988 Porsche 911 Turbo - Tamiya x2
1968 Mclaren M8A 1:18 - Tamiya
Range Rover Police - Italeri
Porsche 911 GT2 Taisan Starcard -Tamiya
Mercedes AMG GT3 - Tamiya
Quaker State Porsche March Indy Car - Monogram
Hummer H1 - Meng
Ferrari LaFerrari - Revell
1960 Chevrolet Custom Fleetside W/Gokart - AMT
1966 Chevrolet Fleetside - Revell
1960 Chevy Custom Fleetside - AMT
1990 Mustang LX 5.0 Drag Racer - Revell
1968 Volkswagen Beetle - Revell
1966 Shelby GT350H - Revell
VW Rabbit - Revell
Dodge Sidewinder - Revell
1955 Chevrolet 2 Ton Stake Truck - Atlantis
1988 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - AMT
1967 Chevelle Pro Street - AMT
1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup - AMT
Porsche Boxster - Tamiya
Der Beetle Bus Drag Bus - AMT
International Scout SSII - AMT
1966 Chevy Nova Pro Street - AMT
Mercedes S600 - Italeri
Porsche 944S - Italeri
Infiniti Q45 - Japan Original
Volkswagen Golf GL MK3 - Fujimi
Volkswagen Golf II GTI - Fujimi
Lamborghini Miura P400SV - Hasegawa
McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail - Fujimi
Porsche Panamera Turbo - Revell
Jaguar XJ220 - Italeri
Porsche RSR934 ESCI - ERTL
Ferrari F430 Challenge - Fujimi
1991 Porsche Carrera 2 Cup - Fujimi
1976 BMW 3.5CSL SCHNITZER Semi Works
1:16 Volkswagen T1 Samba Bus - Revell
1:16 Porsche 928 - Revell
1:16 Volkswagen T1 Kastenwagen Porsche Panel Van - Revell
1963 Volkswagen Type 2 23 Window Microbus - Hasegawa
BMW 850i - Tamiya
Porsche 911 GT1 EVO - Revell
Volkswagen Scirocco - AMT
1967 Chevrolet Cehvelle SS396 - Revell
Porsche 996 911 GT3 - Tamiya
Porsche 911 GT3R - Fujimi
Porsche 356B/C 2000GS Carrera 2 - Fujimi
Porsche 956 '83 Lemans Winner - Tamiya
Porsche 944 Turbo - Hasegawa
Nissan Fairlady 300ZX Turbo - Tamiya
Porsche 959 Paris DakarHigh Rider - Fujimi
BMW Z8 - Revell
1:16 Porsche Carrera 6
Ferrari 458 Italia - Revell
Ferrari GTO - Fujimi
Ferrari 550 Maranello - Fujimi
Ferrari 360 Modena - Revell
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti - Revell
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 - Fujimi
Porsche 911 Turbo - 964 - Fujimi
Shelby Series 1 - Revell
Chevrolet SSR - Revell
Ferrari F430 - Revell
Viper SRT10 - Revell
1965 Lincoln Continental - 3 options AMT
Shelby Cobra 427 - Monogram
Porsche 928 - AMT
Ferrari F50 Barchetta - Revell
Porsche Diesel Tractor - Revell
Plymouth Prowler - AMT
Boyd Coddington Aluma-Coupe - AMT
Baja Bronco - Revell
Ferrari 512 BB - Entex
Ferrari 512i Berlinetta - Mid Ship Sports?
Porsche 934 Turbo - ESCI
Porsche 917K - Testors
BMW 3.5 CSL (2 1 Cracked) No instructions - Entex
Porsche Carrera Gitanes- ESCI
Porsche 930 Turbo Martini
Porsche 914/6 - Revell
1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe - Revell
Porsche 944S - Testors
Ed Roth Tweedy Pie 2 - Revell
Fitst Gen Acura NSX - Revell
Porsche Carrera 10 - 1/20
BMW 2002 Turbo - Bandai
Porsche 917 Entex
Porsche 907/8 Union Plastic Models - No instructions
Ferrari Dino 246 GT - Fujimi
Audi R10 TDI - Revell
Porsche 935 Slantnose Coupe
Plymouth Prowler – Revell
BMW 635
Ford GT Heritage – Snap
Mazda RX7 – Tamiya
Volkswagen Rabbit
Volkswagen GTI
Toyota Supra MK4 – Tamiya
Mclaren F1 - Fujimi
Bugatti EB110 - Italeri
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS - AMT
1957 Chevrolet Belair - AMT
Porsche Carrera GT – Tamiya
Porsche 917K Lemans Fujimi
1962 Shelby Cobra 289 – Revell
1:16 Porsche 356C Cabriolet – Revell
1:16 Porsche 356B Coupe – Revell
1964 VW Type 2 23 window Bus - Hasegawa
Willys Jeep – Tamiya
1967 VW Type 2 Delivery Van – Hasegawa
Sinclair Vintage Gasoline Tractor Trailer
Jeep TJ Rubicon – Revell
1970 Dodge Challenger 2-in-1 Revell
2017 Ford GT Lemans – Revell
Land Rover Series III 109 – Revell
1957 Ford Thunderbird 1:16 – AMT
1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 RS – Revell
Porsche 918 Spyder – Revell
1966 Chevrolet Fleetside Pickup - Revell
Corvette C7R – Revell
1966 Chevrolet Nova Pro Street – AMT
1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe – Revell
1960 Chevrolet Custom Fleetside w/GoKart
Porsche 959 – Tamiya – 2
Ferrari Pininifarina Mythos - Italeri
VW Golf R32 – MK5
Toyota GT1 TS020 – Tamiya
Toyota Racing TS-050
Ferrari Testarossa – Testors
1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van
1967 Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup Truck – Sliced Box
Porsche 928 – Entex
Porsche Turbo RSR 934 Jagermeister – Tamiya
VW Karmann Ghia
Black Martini Porsche 936
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo ’74 Watkins Glen
1963 Corvette Split Window – AMT
1956 Ford Thunderbird – Revell
Ford Sedan Delivery – Harley Davidson Revell
Porsche 935 Turbo
Porsche 911 GT1 – Tamiya
Ford Mustang GT350R – Monogram
2017 Chevrolet Camaro Anniversary
Ford GT40 MKII 1966 Lemans
Porsche 917k 1971 Sebring

 

Oh no, another rabbit hole. Guess I'll have to post up some pictures of my gunpla now.

 

that mech paint job screams liberty prime to me.

 

I know this is an old post, but I've built a few of these. You gotta be super careful bending the small parts and make sure you bend them the right way the first time, as metal fatigue breaks these really easily. They most certainly test your patience. Getting the tabs twisted or bent in some of the tighter models is a pain.
I've built the Kawasaki Ninja, 65 Ford Mustang, and Ironman. I'm partially into a Himeji Castle model from them, but lost patience on it and it's sat on a shelf in an unfinished state for some time. I also have an Abrams Tank that I broke the very first piece on so it's just sitting taking up space. I should try to see if it can be saved, but motivation is low. I also have a un-started Model A I believe.

 

How did you “patch” the hole left by removing the surfboard peice?

 

I had to do this on my end as well.
I inserted PLA sheets cutout to match that were glued in, then filled with an epoxy filler then sanded down then primered/painted. I did strip off ALL of the paint off the part before working with it though.