What's on The Workbench (6 Viewers)

[A4K]

Wirh Geo. I always wanted to get the dachelbauch version of that Fujimi kit as a kid, but never saw it in the flesh.

 

[pinehilljoe]

Thanks Andy. It's good to be back at the bench again, but I don't know how long I can continue.
After yesterday's session, I woke up this morning with extremely stiff and painful hands and wrists, and it's only just starting to ease off a bit.

The Zimmerit certainly is good stuff, and I reckon it should look the part when painted.
A tip for anyone using this product - apply using neat PVA brushed onto the plastic, move to final position, press the part down to expel air and ensure a good bond, then seal around the edges with a thin bead of CA gel.
I accidentally caught the edge of one section earlier today, and it fell off !
Fortunately it wasn't damaged, and in fact was now a rigid piece, like a plastic part, so it went back in place easily and cleanly. The CA gel will prevent further loosening and, being gel, allows time for positioning.

During planning for the diorama, I came across this set of 1/48th scale resin figures (unpainted), by Gas-o-Line in France, so they're ordered and on the way. Once I've finalised the diorama layout, I'll post a sketch/plan and basic details. I'm trying to use dimensions that will comfortably fit into one of my smaller, single-door glass cabinets, but I may have to make it slightly larger, and change displays in the larger cabinets.

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Well done! Painting figures separates the artists from the rest us hobbyists.

 

[Airframes]

Oh, that's not my work, it's the photo on the packaging !
I used to be fairly good at figure painting in 1/35th and 1/32nd scales, and acceptable in 1/48th scale (for facial features, insignia etc), so I just hope my knackered hands won't let me down this time around !

 

[A4K]

On Christmas holidays. Celebrated the start by making a V-1 for my daughter. She's going to paint it.

The kit is Modelcollect, 1:72, from their launch ramp set #UA72365. It is fairly basic, so I will be making a better detailed MAC Distribution V-1 for the ramp.
Some interesting kits coming out from these 'unknown' companies!

 

[A4K]

Gave it a dolly (MAC Distribution Fi-103 kit item)

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Nice little kit Evan

I have an He 111 with a V-1, might look for a trolly for it and do a quick build one day.

 

[A4K]

What scale is that Karl? I have 2 MAC Fi-103s, so have another dolly if you want it. I won't need it for my projects.

 

[rochie]

What scale is that Karl? I have 2 MAC Fi-103s, so have another dolly if you want it. I won't need it for my projects.

Sorry thought i'd put the scale, it's 1/48 mate

 

[A4K]

Ah bugger. Your best bet is a Tamiya 1:48 kit then. Comes with the taller dolly.

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[Zippythehog]

Ah bugger. Your best bet is a Tamiya 1:48 kit then. Comes with the taller dolly.
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View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1na9qA5y0&pp=0gcJCR4Bo7VqN5tD

 

[rochie]

Ah bugger. Your best bet is a Tamiya 1:48 kit then. Comes with the taller dolly.
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Yep, had a quick look.

 

[Bernhart]

Surprisingly good fit, one oddity though, the rear wheel is attached in halves on the fuselage. So one half on one side and the other on the other side