Hope you have more patience than meI’ll have to keep that in mind when I get round to building mine, then
I agree Dave they don't need to be so complicated with modern moulding techniques. It could just be I'm not up to the challenge anymore.Scottie,
some of the MiniArt models are massively over engineered - I have a YA-12 Soviet tractor in my shelf of doom - this was the model that really put me off MiniArt - tiny pieces, brittle plastic - it brings me out in a cold sweat just thinking about it! The Trumpeter S-65, the tracks were marginally less tortuous, I gave up any thought of 'working' tracks, and CA'd most bits together - a little mud can hide a really dodgy construction!
Dave
Sorry Andy you lost me on that oneHave you not seen my townhouse????
Thanks Jack really appreciate it.Just caught up on this one Scottie, mind is sufficiently blown as usual. Beautiful work.
Dave,Some excellent scratchery Paul. Beautiful to see, but you've convinced me! All my Miniart kits will be going up on ebay in due course. I'll use what time I have to tackle kits that are buildable with my modest skills!
Sorry Scottie, I was being a bit cryptic there.Hope you have more patience than me
I agree Dave they don't need to be so complicated with modern moulding techniques. It could just be I'm not up to the challenge anymore.
Sorry Andy you lost me on that one
No worries I remember seeing this build.Sorry Scottie, I was being a bit cryptic there.
I'm in the process of building one of their 1/72 townhouses....a seemingly simple concept that has been over engineered/designed in a similar way to yours.....
You can see what I mean here https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/andrews-resurrected-1-72-miniart-town-house.39159/
Weeellll … mine is the armoured dozer, so a lot of the details won’t be seen at all, that should make it less stressful to build Of course, having to add the fuel and oil tanks and a new seat plus vision blocks, as well as correcting the shape of the armour turn that the other way again …Hope you have more patience than me
Thanks Rick. if you can recognise it from the real thing then that is good enough for me.Sort of reminds me of my big yellow machine...........used hard, old and decrepit. If that is what you are going for....you've nailed it!
No Dave it is still going to be a working machine. That lever is another of those that snapped glad you reminded me to fit a new one.I think you've done a fine job so far. I'm assuming it's civilian. I'd go further w/weathering if it's to be abandoned, but not if it's to be completed/operational. Abandoned would still have cables flopping about, not necessarily attached to much. Operational would require fixing the broken handle that comes over the seat from the winch. HTH.
Mark I think it is just the picture, but I will check.Looking very good to me mate, the only thing that stands out is third picture the roof supports look a bit green, could be just the picture.
Thanks Jim glad you approve.Very believable weathering. Looks as if it's had a hard life.
Jim
Thank you Steve.I like that - honestly! Nice one mate!
Steve
Tim, thanks very much for the great input and your right it does need something extra and your suggestions are spot on.I’ll be as honest as I can, so don’t take offence…..
Not sure if you are going for dusty or muddy here Scottie, and I know you are far from finished, but this is what I see….
The weathering so far is good. it looks like a dusty and well used machine. However, it seems a little one dimensional, as if this is just the underlying canvas and there is much more to come on top. Some fading and streaking might help, as might some more contrast in the rust and shadow areas. There is a lot of texture on that chugger so it would be good to bring it out a little as well. Seat looks a little new as well…..and perhaps there should be some oil staining around the engine. …..
Your model your rules though……
John, agreed thanks very much for the advice.Paul
I agree with Tim but I would also add more saturated yellow in a rough stippled fashion to break up the rather monotone base.
John
Ron, thanks mate and agreed II like it a lot Paul. That being said, if it has sat outside in the elements, I'd imagine the roof panel and hood too should be more faded (sun-bleached), perhaps ?
Thanks Rick. if you can recognise it from the real thing then that is good enough for me.Sort of reminds me of my big yellow machine...........used hard, old and decrepit. If that is what you are going for....you've nailed it!
No Dave it is still going to be a working machine. That lever is another of those that snapped glad you reminded me to fit a new one.I think you've done a fine job so far. I'm assuming it's civilian. I'd go further w/weathering if it's to be abandoned, but not if it's to be completed/operational. Abandoned would still have cables flopping about, not necessarily attached to much. Operational would require fixing the broken handle that comes over the seat from the winch. HTH.
Mark I think it is just the picture, but I will check.Looking very good to me mate, the only thing that stands out is third picture the roof supports look a bit green, could be just the picture.
Thanks Jim glad you approve.Very believable weathering. Looks as if it's had a hard life.
Jim
Thank you Steve.I like that - honestly! Nice one mate!
Steve
Tim, thanks very much for the great input and your right it does need something extra and your suggestions are spot on.I’ll be as honest as I can, so don’t take offence…..
Not sure if you are going for dusty or muddy here Scottie, and I know you are far from finished, but this is what I see….
The weathering so far is good. it looks like a dusty and well used machine. However, it seems a little one dimensional, as if this is just the underlying canvas and there is much more to come on top. Some fading and streaking might help, as might some more contrast in the rust and shadow areas. There is a lot of texture on that chugger so it would be good to bring it out a little as well. Seat looks a little new as well…..and perhaps there should be some oil staining around the engine. …..
Your model your rules though……
John, agreed thanks very much for the advice.Paul
I agree with Tim but I would also add more saturated yellow in a rough stippled fashion to break up the rather monotone base.
John
Ron, thanks mate and agreed I will address thatI like it a lot Paul. That being said, if it has sat outside in the elements, I'd imagine the roof panel and hood too should be more faded (sun-bleached), perhaps ?
I value your honest feedback because I don't think what I have done is very good. So please be brutal and honest and tell me what you think,
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