What's on the bench 2022

[Jakko]

What's on the bench.....?
A very long build..... but a build log will be at the end of the build.

Is that going to be an AVLB?

 

[JR]

The Spit is progressing. Black primer from rattle can, aluminum coat by Tamiya over a first light coat of Steel by Vallejo, then the engine cowl partially painted with Tamiya Dark green. Dark grey will follow next time along with some retouching due to bad masking.View attachment 458845View attachment 458846

The level of details of that kit is amazing.
Andrea

Very nice indeed Andrea

 

[JR]

Hi, I was requested to paint up the H-60's as well and my itchy fingers added the large tail elevators characteristic of Hawks.

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Cheers,
Richard

A quick look I thought some kind of Moth !

 

[JR]

Too hot to really do much, with both doors open I normally have a decent cool air breeze, to day was just hot air.
Did manage to do these internals to the cafe.

 

[rtfoe]

A quick look I thought some kind of Moth !

Yep...the folded rotors make it look like some kind of insect. Preferred it with rotors extended but Greg wanted it ship shaped.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Is that going to be an AVLB?

Hopefully yes.

 

[Jim R]

Very nice John. Working in these temperatures shows real dedication. I have just written off the last couple of days as far as being at the bench is concerned.

 

[rtfoe]

Too hot to really do much, with both doors open I normally have a decent cool air breeze, to day was just hot air.
Did manage to do these internals to the cafe.View attachment 458852View attachment 458853View attachment 458854

Looks like I'll be asking for a nice warm lager from the shelf if you please John.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Jakko]

Hopefully yes.

Cool, that will be very interesting to see. (And then AFV Club will release a kit that you would only need to superdetail )

 

[Mark1]

Spitfire PR XIX
been to hot for mossie masking so built this yesterday instead , painted this evening in pru blue, well one of my that'll do mixes anyway

 

[RonGlass]

Color looks great Mark

 

[JR]

Very nice John. Working in these temperatures shows real dedication. I have just written off the last couple of days as far as being at the bench is concerned.

Thanks Jim.
Could only manage that Jim in the late afternoon, today its was a no go area. Went gardening this morning at 0830, and just watered, was too hot to do anything else. Came home and tried to find somewhere cooler, ended up lying on the bed with a fan going full belt .

 

[JR]

Looks like I'll be asking for a nice warm lager from the shelf if you please John.

Cheers,
Richard

Well that's what you would have had to day at 104 f Richard. Don't know what they did to keep the beer cool in those days, much would of course been om tap from the cellar.

Reminded me of HK but with out the humidity.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Cool, that will be very interesting to see. (And then AFV Club will release a kit that you would only need to superdetail )

Jakko,
Very true, and then you will need to open the box, throw away the kit and build the model....
Mike.

 

[RonGlass]

Just started this today, another what-if. Taking a short breather from the Panzerzerstorer so I can dream up a small dio base for that. Anyway, I love the texturing, hate the flame-cut edges, will re-do those. These small plastic springs are obviously fragile and will be hidden, but I like them. I opted not to clean the detachment nubs for fear of breakage. Maybe Scotty will find it in his heart to scratch up some real springs. C'mon Paul, you'll sleep better for it.
PS this is not a build log. Just sharing a bit of this.

 

[Mini Me]

Ahhhhhh yes the E100, you know this was an actual concept that made it off the drawing board. I have seen photos of the chassis and running gear.....what a monster. I think the one I saw was for a turreted version......but somewhere in the depths of my foggy old git memory I seem to remember seeing a very large fixed fighting compartment.......might have been a mock up though. Oh, the springs........proper diameter copper wire (annealed) and the correct diameter drill bit clamped in yer vise......count off the number of turns to copy the plastic ones and you are in.....piece of Cake!! Before I forget, are there any seats left? I would like to follow this build if I may Sir.

 

[RonGlass]

Ahhhhhh yes the E100, you know this was an actual concept that made it off the drawing board. I have seen photos of the chassis and running gear.....what a monster. I think the one I saw was for a turreted version......but somewhere in the depths of my foggy old git memory I seem to remember seeing a very large fixed fighting compartment.......might have been a mock up though. Oh, the springs........proper diameter copper wire (annealed) and the correct diameter drill bit clamped in yer vise......count off the number of turns to copy the plastic ones and you are in.....piece of Cake!! Before I forget, are there any seats left? I would like to follow this build if I may Sir.

Hmmm...... well as you said Rick, it is a monster. Already wondering if I want to use up that much space in my cabinet to keep it. If it progresses far enough next few days than I'll start a build thread. And sure, I'll save a seat for you, its what friends do. "Friend".

 

[Mini Me]

Hmmm...... well as you said Rick, it is a monster. Already wondering if I want to use up that much space in my cabinet to keep it. If it progresses far enough next few days than I'll start a build thread. And sure, I'll save a seat for you, its what friends do. "Friend".

Ok I get it "Friend" I shall not forget the seat thing in the future, I promise!

 

[Jack L]

Started painting up a crew. Happy with the loader but may strip and re-paint the commander. Does anyone know if I have him in the right hatch?

 

[Mini Me]

Yep.........he's right where he belongs according to my ref......Panther in Action. What is it that you are unhappy with about the Commander?...looks fine to me.....Damn good actually.