janneman36 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 23 hours ago, BIG X said: OK OK - I'm now regarding this as finished - HOORAY they say - at long last - we thought this was going to be a quick build - but it's taken 16 days. Here's a couple of pix - I will try to get an RFI post up tomorrow night - it's getting late now... ...and for those that have been - thanks for following - the support and advice is most appreciated... ...cheers - Steve What a nice these two make , especially with that base ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 OK - they have now been put to bed on the shelf and I have taken some slightly better pictures for an RFI thread - here... Thanks for looking in / following / commenting / motivating - it is most appreciated. ...now what to start next... Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 9 hours ago, BIG X said: ..now what to start next The rest of them! How many did you buy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Tony Oliver said: The rest of them! How many did you buy? Ahhhh.... Yes... Ummm... I bought 5 on a whim - so there are another 3 in the stash - plus 2 at 1/24 scale too... I blame @The Spadgent for the 2 big ones - his thread running up to Christmas last year got me hooked on that idea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainly28s Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 05/09/2017 at 8:30 PM, BIG X said: The 'brass plaque' - courtesy of a bit of photoshop and some glossy photo paper - over laminated matt to protect it and some double sided mount film to stick it to the base... I hate to do this, but may I point out a spelling mistake? It's "Jagdgeschwader" without the "s" after the 1st "d". Everything else is just mindblowingly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mainly28s said: I hate to do this, but may I point out a spelling mistake? It's "Jagdgeschwader" without the "s" after the 1st "d". Everything else is just mindblowingly good. Thank you good sir - my spelling is dreadful - especially in German. I shall correct this error this evening made me giggle though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 ARRGGGHH!!! I'm out of black ink correction - I will have this sorted by tomorrow night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainly28s Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Well, the German habit of concatenating words to make new ones can certainly cause confusion and is difficult to master! I only wish I had your skill- mine don't come anywhere near to this. I'll probably be putting an RfI of my latest mess up after the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mainly28s said: Well, the German habit of concatenating words to make new ones can certainly cause confusion and is difficult to master! I only wish I had your skill- mine don't come anywhere near to this. I'll probably be putting an RfI of my latest mess up after the weekend. Don't put yourself down - anyone who can use the word - concatenating - on this forum is a hero in my book... Definition of Concatenate by Merriam-Webster - Concatenate comes directly from Latin concatenare, which in turn is formed from con-, meaning "with" or "together," and catena, meaning "chain." In fact, the word chain itself evolved from "catena." "Concatenate" has a somewhat longer history as an adjective, meaning "linked together," than as a verb. YES - I did have to look it up. I look forward to your RFI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Crikey Steve They look fabulous mate! Top job indeed. I think one of the big ones deserves to come out of the box as your next build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Antb said: Crikey Steve They look fabulous mate! Top job indeed. I think one of the big ones deserves to come out of the box as your next build Cheers Ant - I try my best and hopefully I am beginning to get the hang of it - but the main thing is having fun and they were fun to build - thank you Airfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Mainly28s said: I hate to do this, but may I point out a spelling mistake? It's "Jagdgeschwader" without the "s" after the 1st "d". Everything else is just mindblowingly good. OK Sir - here's my homework - please check for spelling and grammar - before I print it off and stick it down tomorrow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) On 07/09/2017 at 10:10 AM, BIG X said: Ahhhh.... Yes... Ummm... I bought 5 on a whim - so there are another 3 in the stash - plus 2 at 1/24 scale too... I blame @The Spadgent for the 2 big ones - his thread running up to Christmas last year got me hooked on that idea Sorry. you'll love building the big uns. Do them next. Go on you know you want to. Can't believe I missed this build, I'll just have to go and read it from the start with a lovely RFI too. Nice one. Johnny Edited September 9, 2017 by The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, The Spadgent said: Sorry. you'll love building the big uns. Donthem next. Go on you know you want to. Can't believe I missed this build, I'll just have to go and read it from the start with a lovely RFI too. Nice one. Johnny Cheers Jonny - a DOUBLE 1/24 109 BUILD??? - I'm gonna need a bigger base board!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 10 hours ago, BIG X said: Cheers Jonny - a DOUBLE 1/24 109 BUILD??? - I'm gonna need a bigger base board!!! Go on!!!! Go on go on go on!!!!!! a 2 fold 1/24 - that I would like to see!!!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJ_757 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Well done, Steve! A great display and Super modelling. I thought the decalling of those tiny panel numbers was excellent. Look forward to the next one! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 On 07/09/2017 at 15:40, Mainly28s said: I hate to do this, but may I point out a spelling mistake? It's "Jagdgeschwader" without the "s" after the 1st "d". Everything else is just mindblowingly good. OK - I said I would fix it and I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 24/08/2017 at 2:45 PM, BIG X said: Time to the get T-Shirt with SWMBO's mantra on... I need this! On 03/09/2017 at 9:07 AM, BIG X said: Cheers for the tip Jonty - Costa Coffee will be wondering where all their stirrers have vanished to. Could I ask - do you use your washes for overall coverage / to accentuate panel lines / to create staining - or... ...all of the above??? I've only just got mine and plan to have a delve into the dark world of AFV's - where I will be going for all three - but on here I'm just attempting to pick out the panel lines and rivets a little. How about you??? Steve PS - Thanks for taking the time to have a look - not up to your level of skill - but I'll get there one day. Sorry for the late reply. I just had a lovely 30 minute read through your lovely build. What a great finish. To answer your question. I use Flory washes to add the base grub/dark layer in all the nooks and crannies and panel lines etc. I use Tamiya weathering pigments for high lights and stains. I find Flory great as you can wash it all off with water if you screw up, which I do. A lot. oh and I think your dual build is fantastic. Right up there with the cream of the crop here on our lovely site. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 4 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I need this! Sorry for the late reply. I just had a lovely 30 minute read through your lovely build. What a great finish. To answer your question. I use Flory washes to add the base grub/dark layer in all the nooks and crannies and panel lines etc. I use Tamiya weathering pigments for high lights and stains. I find Flory great as you can wash it all off with water if you screw up, which I do. A lot. oh and I think your dual build is fantastic. Right up there with the cream of the crop here on our lovely site. Johnny Cheers Johnny - praise indeed from someone of your skill. Re the T-shirt - it's just a mock up of course. I was a little bored at work one afternoon, so I made the sprue in photoshop. I have to say though the number of people who have commented that they want one is amazing. I think I should book a small stand at SMW17 and get some stock made... I would also need... toy car toy boat toy soldier toy spaceship toy tank Available in S/M/L/XL/SM - small - medium - large - extra large - small marquee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango98 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Nicely done and nicely presented Steve; well done! Cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 21 hours ago, BIG X said: Cheers Johnny - praise indeed from someone of your skill. Re the T-shirt - it's just a mock up of course. I was a little bored at work one afternoon, so I made the sprue in photoshop. I have to say though the number of people who have commented that they want one is amazing. I think I should book a small stand at SMW17 and get some stock made... I would also need... toy car toy boat toy soldier toy spaceship toy tank Available in S/M/L/XL/SM - small - medium - large - extra large - small marquee I'd have one! I'm pretty surprised such a thing doesn't exist! Business opportunity ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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