Andy Moore Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 A pair of Modelcollect's E-100's, one with the Rheintochter SAM, and one with a V1. Apart from the respective missiles the two kits are identical, but the V-1 version actually includes the Rheintochter as unused parts so if you're buying one, you're better off getting that one. The kits are nice and very well detailed, but the rubber band tracks are a bit of a pain. They're made from something that looks suspiciously like Dragon DS plastic, so how well they'll last in the long term remains to be seen. The subjects are of course pure fantasy, although the Rheintochter is more of a viable possibility that the V1. Painted and weathered with AMMO paints and washes, apart from the red primer hull which was finished with Vallejo Cavalry Brown (see discussion here) Thanks for looking Andy 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 It's a good job that you stated that these were 1/72nd as I would have taken them for 1/35th. Absolutely superb painting and weathering. Nice one(s). John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I had same thoughts as John - 35th scale. Both looks excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 As always, a perfect job, very interesting vehicles, and the finish is magnificent.Coments that you seem to have had problems with the tracks, which resemble the DS dragon, I have one to 1/35 stored there, I would like to know your opinion about them. , cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks John, thanks Chris 15 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Coments that you seem to have had problems with the tracks, which resemble the DS dragon, I have one to 1/35 stored there, I would like to know your opinion about them. Thanks Francis, The main issue with these tracks was that they were badly misshapen, mainly on the V1 version. Once they were fitted they were okay. I don't know if they are made from the same material as the DS tracks, but others have reported issues with Dragon tracks deteriorating over time. Don't know if the same will happen with these. I'll just have to wait and see. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, AndyRM101 said: Thanks John, thanks Chris Thanks Francis, The main issue with these tracks was that they were badly misshapen, mainly on the V1 version. Once they were fitted they were okay. I don't know if they are made from the same material as the DS tracks, but others have reported issues with Dragon tracks deteriorating over time. Don't know if the same will happen with these. I'll just have to wait and see. Andy Thanks for reply, I have had problems with tracks from Italeri, but I talk about 15 years, saved, but still, when trying to mount them, they have broken ...How much time would we be talking about in the DS case, if you have any info about it? ... Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 11 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: How much time would we be talking about in the DS case, if you have any info about it? ... I've never used DS tracks myself, so I'm going on what other modellers have reported. Some people have had them split or even disintegrate after a few years (or months in some cases). There's a more in depth discussion about it on Armorama. Hopefully it wont happen with these, and Modelcollect seem to be switching to plastic link and length tracks on their recent releases. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Stunning!! I also didn't realise they were 1/72 - most excellent work as usual Andy! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 They really are very impressive Andy - especially so as they are 1/72!! Brilliant modelling as always! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I suppose that pointing out that this isn't a practical way to launch V-1s is to miss the point slightly? Beautifully made models though, perfectly weathered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Very nice! I actually saw these two weapons recently in the Berlin Technik Museum. The SAM I had never seen nor heard of before. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 5 hours ago, GazB said: Very nice! I actually saw these two weapons recently in the Berlin Technik Museum. The SAM I had never seen nor heard of before. Cheers Gaz. I don't think many people had heard of the Rheintochter before, but it seems to be flavour of the month at the moment. Both Bronco and Amusing Hobby have released 1/35 kits of it this year, and Modelcollect have released it with E-50 and E-75 hulls as well as this one. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Lovely models. What technique do you use to get the colours to look 'washed out' and faded? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 15 hours ago, Sairou said: Lovely models. What technique do you use to get the colours to look 'washed out' and faded? Thanks Sairou, The faded look was done by overspraying the base colour with a lightened version of it. These two shots were prior to the camo and weathering, and show the fading/modulation more clearly Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Awesome modelling Andy as per usual. They may be fantasy subjects but still a joy to look at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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