Calling all model kit fans - she's finally done

[stephec]

Can you tell me the name of the glue?

I use Kristal Klear by Microscale Industries, works a treat.

 

[Illaveago]

This isn't mine and it isn't finished now ! I bought this at a car boot sale yesterday. It is a Tamiya 1/35 scale Churchill Crocodile tank that was built by an old chap.
There had been quite a few tank models but this was all that was left on the floor when I arrived. I'm happy with my purchase. I asked how much and paid up.
I fancied building another British WW2 tank and this one fitted the bill . It has been put together and painted well. There are a few parts missing, some I have but some others will need to be made.
I will have to do some research into Churchill and see if I can do some extra detailing.
These are pictures of before and after washing the dust off .

 

[midlife]

The top colour of seaview looks a bit like the colour of my Subaru wheels, called Bright Flitter. An unusual darkish grey blue with a bit of green...

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've been working on a slightly silly steampunk tank with one of my lads, for a Pulp Alley tabletop game, if anyone knows of the things...

We started with a Russian tank chassis, and things got silly from that point onwards...

HZG_ST_04

Firstly we added an overdone top and 'boiler' for the steam power from a milk carton screw cap...

HZG_ST_05

And thought about what we could add to the front. Middle son wanted a retractable 7 barrelled gun, because... why not?



Turret from some spray bottle or other, details from bits of brass, the handles from a Chinese takeaway, and parts from the original tank kit...
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
HZG_ST_10
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
...and a door. Useful things, doors.
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
HZG_ST_16
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
Lots of rivets. I did say this was going to get silly...
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
HZG_ST_20

More details from the original kit.
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
HZG_ST_23a
https://flic.kr/p/22VLqqW
Current state of play, in primer waiting for me to get my backside into gear and paint it...

 

[classic33]

Battle of Britain in model form, on now Channel Four.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Battle of Britain in model form, on now Channel Four.

I'm recording it so I can avoid the numerous adverts on that channel.

 

[Brand X]

I'm into sculpting rather than model-building. I do have one model kit but it's a bit.. umm, not suitable for PG rated viewing.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Was working on the Proteus this morning when I stumbled across some appropriate viewing

 

[stephec]

I'm into sculpting rather than model-building. I do have one model kit but it's a bit.. umm, not suitable for PG rated viewing.

The mind boggles!

 

[midlife]

Was working on the Proteus this morning when I stumbled across some appropriate viewing
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Just curious what's the big picture of above the telly, some famous space scene?

 

[captain nemo1701]

Just curious what's the big picture of above the telly, some famous space scene?

It's a 183cm by 122cm wall mural of the Andromeda galaxy. I have another on the opposite wall of the Earth from space. They are available from allposters.co.uk
cost about £80 but they always have sales. Thousands available on other subjects, photo quality paper, I've had it on the wall for 9 years.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Just curious what's the big picture of above the telly, some famous space scene?

Here's what they both look like:

 

[subaqua]

https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/clearfix-28ml-bottle.html

Can you tell me the name of the glue?

 

[Profpointy]

This isn't mine and it isn't finished now ! I bought this at a car boot sale yesterday. It is a Tamiya 1/35 scale Churchill Crocodile tank that was built by an old chap.
There had been quite a few tank models but this was all that was left on the floor when I arrived. I'm happy with my purchase. I asked how much and paid up.
I fancied building another British WW2 tank and this one fitted the bill . It has been put together and painted well. There are a few parts missing, some I have but some others will need to be made.
I will have to do some research into Churchill and see if I can do some extra detailing.
These are pictures of before and after washing the dust off . View attachment 422449 View attachment 422450

The wonderfull David Fletcher of the tank museum has done a terrific series of "tank chats" on youtube, the most recent covering the various "funnies" many based on the Churchil. He's also written a superb book on the Churchill too, but sadly only passing mention of the "funnies" - but to be fair it's a big thick, well illustrated and well researched book as it is. We can hope for a follow up maybe

 

[Stephenite]

Wednesday evening at work I had a nice chat with a fellow employee that i don't see very often. She was leaving for the day and was quite happy about it. She and her husband had bought a joint xmas present for themselves and had decided to open it early. A big lego kit.

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2018/07/17/legos-largest-ever-ideas-set-21311-voltron-review/