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06-13-17, 03:51 PM | #1 |
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Cookies model making thread
Hi folks,
as mentioned earlier, this thread is dedicated to my model making. I will try to keep it focused on naval content but I will post other content from time to time. Airfix's HMS Triumph is almost done. I just sorted all my old varnishes out and I still haven't ordered new ones. This is why it's sparkling. The Hobby Boss kit is great, but has quite some sink marks. Hobby Boss molded pins on the rudders from one side. I used an old sewing needle and added the missing pins. 3 more to go. I hope you'll enjoy reading this thread. cheers, cookie |
06-13-17, 04:13 PM | #2 |
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Grand start
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06-13-17, 04:48 PM | #3 |
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Looking good so far!
As for non-naval stuff? Ya gotta build what ya gotta build. It's all good.
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06-13-17, 07:13 PM | #4 |
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Ever think about putting your models in dioramas? There are some excellent simulated water products on the hobby market these days.
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06-14-17, 01:47 AM | #5 |
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Very nice, keep posting your proceedings!
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06-14-17, 06:16 AM | #6 |
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06-14-17, 06:59 AM | #7 |
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Well if you have any questions I have a little experience with them and i'd be glad to share what I know.
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06-16-17, 01:05 PM | #8 |
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I had a little accident.
I drilled a bit too deep and the pen I put in there was too short and I could nto get it out again. As I tried to get it out I destroyed the rudder. I ordered a new one but it will take about 13 weeks to arive. So, the question is, what to do now, I got a Los Angeles FLight 1 unit and a Victor III to pick from. |
06-21-17, 09:28 AM | #9 |
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I started working on the Riich Models 688.
The deatisl are good and they got some interessting solutions on the rudders. I am thinking if I should make the rudders moveable since the dive planes in the stern are. But this kit requires a lot of filler and sanding. Also, the air is so humid that the primer is still a bit sticky after 3 days. |
06-21-17, 01:19 PM | #10 |
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This is really good work. I hope you post the pictures of the finished product(s).
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06-21-17, 03:05 PM | #11 |
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I sure will post them here!
I've been struck by a touch of creativity and solved the rudder problem: Since the hull parts were allready glued together and sealed by filler, I had to improvise. This is the result. And finished. I drilled through the rudder assembly from one side with a long drill and managed to keep the path straight and so I could insert the rod and keep it movable. I attached one of the rudders to the rod before I inserted it and as the edge stuck out at the other side I glued the other rudder in place with super glue. I am tempted to try that with the fairwater planes but my drillings would have to be even more precise. |
06-21-17, 03:51 PM | #12 |
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That's very neat and tidy modelling... the close-ups prove that
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06-21-17, 04:04 PM | #13 |
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I wish my workbench would be as tidy as my kits.
Thank you for the feedback guys, feels good man. |
06-22-17, 11:45 AM | #14 |
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The sail planes are movable!
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06-22-17, 01:15 PM | #15 |
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Model's really flying now, Cookie...
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