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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 4 days ago
In reply to: Java posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewNot much today,made the base,will be painting it possibly tonight. Then on to decals/painting the robot and figures.It’s got that WWI trench line look to it. This will be great.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 4 days ago
In reply to: otaku posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewExhaust nozzle redone to satisfaction, weathered & installed. Airframe touch-up completed. All but landing gear, pylons and ordnance has been gloss coated and curing for 1 week. So no WIP on those, but on later parts.It really is.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 4 days ago
In reply to: ArchFluffy posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewSo I ran into a problem. Remember that I cut away the control surfaces to replace them with better resin ones. I\'ve discovered that the two ailerons in the upgrade kit are both for the right wing. Yay. So I went to contact the manufacturer and discovered that they went out of business in 2008. Yay. Time for some searching. I have a pic for you though! Yay!Ha ha ๐
I have to pull myself together! Okay, got this. ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 4 days ago
In reply to: ArchFluffy posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewSo I ran into a problem. Remember that I cut away the control surfaces to replace them with better resin ones. I\'ve discovered that the two ailerons in the upgrade kit are both for the right wing. Yay. So I went to contact the manufacturer and discovered that they went out of business in 2008. Yay. Time for some searching. I have a pic for you though! Yay!The ones I cut off are toast. I’m going to see about tracking down another set. They have really nice detail. If it comes to it though I might cut the parts I need off of one of my other builds.
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ArchFluffy posted an update in the group
Advanced Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 2 weeks, 5 days agoSo I ran into a problem.Remember that I cut away the control surfaces to replace them with better resin ones. I’ve discovered that the two ailerons in the upgrade kit are both for the right wing. Yay.
So I went to contact the manufacturer and discovered that they went out of business in 2008. Yay.
Time for some searching. I have a pic for you though! Yay!
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 1 day ago
In reply to: Java posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewFinished the arms, the hands are from a toy not sure of what but i have been wanting to use them for a while and they fit in nicely, i will need to clean up some of the cracks but when the build is finished none of the arm detail will matter anyway. Did some more armour for the arms, some of these parts will need to be evened out to look the same on each side and also any cracks will be filled in. Not too far now, i think. ;).Armed and dangerous.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 1 day ago
In reply to: Javier Lusby posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewMasking hell on the legs is almost done, just need to add a couple more colorsMasking pain. I feel you.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 1 day ago
In reply to: ArchFluffy posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewLanding gear It isn\'t just for landing. It\'s important for moving around on the ground and taking off. So underappreciated... Anyway, adding detail. Sorry about the bad pic quality! :PHa ha! ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 1 day ago
In reply to: otaku posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewYou can see the effect of mottling. Tear & wear. My first ever. Not good enough. Noodle-masking took hours. Topside twice and whole underside. Otherwise, overspray may destroy the underside. Gonna touch up before painting exhaust. Still a long way to finish.Oooh! I had that orange and black tiger looking F5 (I think). Ah, memories.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 2 days ago
In reply to: otaku posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewYou can see the effect of mottling. Tear & wear. My first ever. Not good enough. Noodle-masking took hours. Topside twice and whole underside. Otherwise, overspray may destroy the underside. Gonna touch up before painting exhaust. Still a long way to finish.I like the colors. It’s going to look pretty cool!
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ArchFluffy posted an update in the group
Advanced Modeler – Modeling Competition 2017 3 weeks, 2 days agoLanding gearIt isn’t just for landing. It’s important for moving around on the ground and taking off. So underappreciated…
Anyway, adding detail. Sorry about the bad pic quality! ๐
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Nice legs!!! ,i mean on the kit before you got too excited. ๐
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Ha ha! ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 3 weeks, 6 days ago
In reply to: Java posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewOh yeah and I have now put the engine and some engine bells with a few other things on the back of the body. I made the engine bells from the tops of sherbert containers then added cogs inside to give them a fancy look.This is going to be great!
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
In reply to: ArchFluffy posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewFlap your wings! Building up the internal wing detail and inserting into the wing. Not pictured: lots and lots of cutting,sanding and test fitting. Starting on the engine too.We’re good ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
In reply to: ArchFluffy posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewFlap your wings! Building up the internal wing detail and inserting into the wing. Not pictured: lots and lots of cutting,sanding and test fitting. Starting on the engine too.I wish i were that sick! It actually comes pre-cut. But I fold and glue it as sick as I can ๐ There are some structural parts I made that are further in the wings but it turns out that they are invisible from every angle.
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
In reply to: Java posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewThe tugboat has legs!!! The legs are finished I think , used some spares for the mechanical parts, might add some extra bits later on maybe. Also clayed some armour around the ankles.This is looking better and better ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 4 weeks ago
In reply to: SarraMinovsky posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017 Well, I just saw the requirement to not post WIP photos anywhere else previously so I can\'t join this contest. Good luck to all entrants! Some beautiful works so far! ViewYeah, consider jumping in with anything you have from HLJ.
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ArchFluffy posted an update in the group
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Nice!!!
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thats SICK – you cut all those wing ribs your self?
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BTW sick means good in case you don’t know the idiom….
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I wish i were that sick! It actually comes pre-cut. But I fold and glue it as sick as I can ๐ There are some structural parts I made that are further in the wings but it turns out that they are invisible from every angle.
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We’re good ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
In reply to: PattoKunn posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewThe kit is very simple and can be built into a nice model out of the box. Test fit shows no problem, but the wings are a little wobbly at the root and need reinforcement. Hasegawa did a very good job on making the plane look like an egg, but I want to change that egg shape a little bit to give it a better resemblance to the real F-86. I am planning on scratch building a realistic cockpit, air brakes, overall details, the J-47 jet engine, and possibly its pilot.I like your plans for upping an egg-plane. Showing skill and still keeping it fun. Also your book has the NINA II on it! That plane was on display where I lived and I saw it weekly. ๐
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ArchFluffy posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
In reply to: Java posted an update in the group Advanced Modeler - Modeling Competition 2017ViewI did decide late last night to bulk up the chest and i am quite happy with look of now. Hope you all like my super deformed tug boat ;)Deformed tugboat for the win! ๐
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Glue them back on. I do that sometimes. Pick it out of garbage, glue, putty, sand, etc. Epoxy putty even. Or even scratch build it from spare parts.
They are so inconsiderate, we should go there, stand outside and make them re open for business for a few hours just to make the parts you need then they can go back out of business just so you can finish your build.
I am making a really nasty sign to hold up with bad words on it right now!!!!.
That will show em!!!. ๐
But in all seriousness i do feel your pain.
The ones I cut off are toast. I’m going to see about tracking down another set. They have really nice detail. If it comes to it though I might cut the parts I need off of one of my other builds.
My resin su-33 cockpit was made for Trumpeter so it took me more work to fit Hasegawa. I agree if you buy an orange, you get an orange.
Ha ha ๐
I have to pull myself together! Okay, got this. ๐
An idea: you could buy the same kit again, use the missing part from that kit, finish the contest build. And build the new build later on for fun. Maybe different color scheme and decals from 3rd-party even.