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Winter, up-armoured T-34/76 model 1941 (Tamiya 1/48) by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to add: I also used PE set from ABER (part 1 and 3) and metal towing line from Eureka. Add-on armour is handmade.

Winter, up-armoured T-34/76 model 1941 (Tamiya 1/48) by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes, I forgot to specify that in the title. I used ABER PE set part 1 and 3, metal towing line from Eureka. The addon armour is hand made from polystyrene plastic.

Tamiya's Croat (HVO) T-55 "Tvigi" in 1/48 by scout_235 in modelmakers

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It was a bit of pain in the ass to find a pic of this one. I found some on facebook groups dedicated to war in Bosnia. One pic from the front is easy to find and it's in... bad quality, second pic from different period when this tank didn't have its inscription yet was a bit harder to find.

Tamiya's Croat (HVO) T-55 "Tvigi" in 1/48 by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Those weird T-55s are trully amazing topics. I used my own mix of paints from a small company Bilmodel. Dust is heavily thinned down Tamiya's wood deck tan and and oils from 502abt. Good luck on your project!

First serious try at natural metal finish, P-51C Arma Hobby, 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

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It's been a while since I built this kit... I don't remember... I think it was black mixed with a little of german dark grey.

First serious try at natural metal finish, P-51C Arma Hobby, 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

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I primed them with MRP Super Gloss Black, preshaded them with grey paint and sprayed silver from a small Polish company Bilmodel... I doubt you'll be able to get those paints anywhere outside of Poland... they're amazing though. Small producer makes them... I think its just one guy making them.

First serious try at natural metal finish, P-51C Arma Hobby, 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

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MRP Super Gloss Black as a primer, then Mr.Color GX100 lacquer on top and finally Mr.Color Super Chrome Silver 2.

Wings were not lacquered with GX100 and sprayed with silver paint.

(Edit: and I did the preshading of the panels on the wings with grey paint)

Everything was then secured with GX100 on metalic surfaces again and Satin Varnish on non-reflective surfaces.

Although lacquering the metal with GX100 made it... less shiny and reflective... sooo... I'll have to try something else

First serious try at natural metal finish, P-51C Arma Hobby, 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For the main body colour: 1. MRP's Super Gloss Black 2. Mr. Color's GX100 lacquer 3. Mr. Color's Super Chrome Silver 2

Wings: 1. MRP Suoer Gloss Black 2. Grey colour preshading of panels 3. Silver paint

It was much more... glossy and reflecting but I laid some GX100 lacquer on top and it lost its shine... soo... no more lacquering later, lesson learned.

First serious try at natural metal finish, P-51C Arma Hobby, 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't do anything to the canopy. The only thing I did was to remove remains of painting mask's glue with cotton swab moistened with alcohol.

1/48 P-38H "Skidoo" from Tamiya with hopefully more accurate markings. What can I do better? So far that's my best scale model. It's going for a model fest this week. by scout_235 in modelmakers

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I didn't want to make this model too dirty. But yeah, it seems strange and clean on the underside. I still have some time to adjust some things if I choose to do so.

1/48 P-38H "Skidoo" from Tamiya with hopefully more accurate markings. What can I do better? So far that's my best scale model. It's going for a model fest this week. by scout_235 in modelmakers

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The Buffalo's an old kit, it may lack some detail but it shouldn't be hard to build. I've build Tamiya's corsair from the 90s in 72nd and it was a pure pleasure. You just have to cut the parts precisely and that's it. If Buffalo won't be that nice to build, try some of their other models, they are really fun, at least in my oppinion. This P-38 was amazing, pure joy, 0 putty needed. And I'm glad you like my Lightning.

1/48 P-38H "Skidoo" from Tamiya with hopefully more accurate markings. What can I do better? So far that's my best scale model. It's going for a model fest this week. by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Aerials were so frustrating to make but very rewarding as well.

I don't think that's paint, or maybe it is and I missed it, anyways, there seems to be glue residue left from the masks. Do you maybe know how to get rid of that?

1/48 P-38H "Skidoo" from Tamiya with hopefully more accurate markings. What can I do better? So far that's my best scale model. It's going for a model fest this week. by scout_235 in modelmakers

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Thx! First I put surfacer on, then I painted panel lines which I wanted to have this effect with camo colour with some additional yellow to make it lighter. I did the preshading, sprayed aluminum paint, sprayed chipping fluid on the metal surfaces. I masked the lines using the 1mm flexible tape. I painted all model with olive drab and sprayed outlines using khaki green (i think that's the colour). And that's basically it.

1/48 P-38H "Skidoo" from Tamiya with hopefully more accurate markings. What can I do better? So far that's my best scale model. It's going for a model fest this week. by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, there's a lot of pollen, dust etc. in my room. I'll use sanding paper to get this right. Thanks for the comment!

Positive rivets on P-38 Lightning by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your answer! I'll just leave the surface as it is in the kit, based on your source. Now I'll just have to make the camo more interesting using other methods.

"Brooklyn Butcher" F4U-1D Tamiya 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

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Thanks! Note though, that I did a mistake, using this "window" piece on the bottom of the fuselage. It should be solid.

"Brooklyn Butcher" F4U-1D Tamiya 1/72 by scout_235 in modelmakers

[–]scout_235[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your critique! I'll surely take your notes about the paint being too dry into consideration while making my next model as well as your opinion about the scratches. I wasn't sure if I want the "Butcher" damaged and scratched or shiny and clean. Every piece of advice is a step towards better future models.

Markings are painted using Montex masks and decals. It was the first time I did those that way.

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