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do children still wave to trains?
No. As regrettably a truth as it is negative, today's generational concept of peer impressing 'cool' is to throw rocks at them anywhere an overhead pedestrian bridge isn't enclosed with a mesh cage, or 'tag' them with a spray paint can given half an opportunity. How did society degenerate to this from a relative childhood innocence of 'copping loco numbers' and Ian Allan Club code of behaviour?
OK, we kids weren't angels completely absent of minor mischief then either, although comparitively from the antics we got up to, one would be completely exonerated in believing it so.
That world has changed, and as much as change is inevitible, in so many ways it might be argued, not for the better..
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Drop dead gorgeous job regardless. Very nicely finished, and a beautiful build of the type.
For reference only IMLK:
In May of 1941, Stalin ordered a comission to trace detailed instructions for camouflage schemes within three day. The result was the well known soft edged black AMT-6 and green AMT-4 upper and side surface scheme introduced in July 1941.
The LaGG-3 was first committed to combat in July of 1941, suggestive it probable most if not all LaGGs pre the later change to contrasting upper greys for fighters were camouflaged per the above instruction.
Possible that some LaGG-3s were painted in an experimental brown and green or predating upper scheme? Apparently so. Below is pictured an artist's plate from "Chasseur Bombardiers" by William Green, Gordon Swanborough 1993 Edition of a specific LaGG-3 of the Baltic Fleet Air Force reportedly shot down over Finland on 6th March, 1942.
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Cheers both, any clue as to what would 1/48 scale relate to is rail scale?
In Model Rail, "O" gauge is the closest at a scale of 1/43. There is no 1/48 TMK. AFAIK, "O gauge" is true to scale as no compromises were necessary due to the larger size capable of accomodating electric motors of the era when it came about. In my much older brothers' day, tinplate clockwork "O gauge" was it. Back then, train set track wasn't to scale per se, and track sleepers as such were minimal. Today, "O gauge", which is what Pete Waterman runs, is just a beautiful if expensive and impractical scale for an average home layout unless similarly wealthy. Cost and space are prohibitive for rank and file budget railway modellers.
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One thing that did puzzle me was when Pete Waterman mentioned 4mm as a scale, what does that relate too?
Hi Tony C
1/76, OO gauge and 4mm infer different things in the model railway world vernacular.
Use of the term "4mm" refers to 4mm to the foot. When used in model rail vernacular to distinguish it from OO gauge or 1/76 scale, it refers to "true 1/76 scale consistent throughout the layout". There is no currently available RTR 4mm scale. Everything 4mm has to be kit/hand built by the owner/operator from track through locos and rolling stock to fit 4mm track. It is a true scale. Whilst we'd all wish for that, because of the unavailability of 4mm in RTR and long standing establishment of OO gauge with Hornby and Bachmann Branchline as de rigeur, instead it enjoys a small, purist following only.
Why the discrimination?
In an ideal world, OO gauge as it is wouldn't exist. In the pragmatic one in which we live, it predominates British outline MR as by far the most prolific and popular scale.
OO gauge (pronounced, double "O") isn't a true scale. OO gauge came about long ago as a compromise. Brevity deters the lengthier explanation as to why here. The models are 1/76, with their frames and chassis adapted to run on 1/87 scale width track. 1/87 is HO scale used in most of the world outside the UK where both track width and models including chassis are 1/87 scale. In RTR track there are different types, and what is referred to as SBG (radii) aka OO gauge isn't scale either. i.e. inaccurate sleeper spacing, rail height, geometry, etc.
1/76 generally is not a term used in MR. It is however, the same scale of 4mm, but "4mm" is the term used preferably to discern true 1/76 throughout from "OO gauge" because 1/76 is coincidently overall approximate scale of "OO gauge" items not adapted to fit the 1/87 "OO gauge" track spacing of HO gauge per se. e.g. Vehicles, buildings, figurines. In model rail's heyday of the 1960's when most households with children had at least one Tri-ang Trains electric train set sometime during that decade, typical ancillary kit products from Airfix frequently came annotated HO/OO gauge on the box rather than either 1/87, 1/76 or 1/72 including toy soldier and civilian figure sets usually actually modelled in 1/72 scale.
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Fantastic. Thanks for the heads up Homebee.
Other than 30 year old build plus a couple of cheapie 1/48 G-6's (original oTaki and Academy) in the stack which owe me diddly squat, an Eduard Profi or similar quality alternative would have been on the opportunity buy list.
In light of the info in this thread, having been blown away by their F-2 and F-4, I'll patiently await Zvezda's G series.
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Does the kit give you the option to have those lovely engines on display? What markings options are provided?
I received mine 'from Russia by post' yesterday.
Yes, the kit is clearly intended to have an engine on display. The level of detail and quality of the IM parts is just "wow!" You can of course, display with closed cowls (simplified option provided in box).
There are three marking options provided if using Zvezda's included kit decals. All versions are green, grey, brown camo pattern (variance) with airframe blue undersides per box cover art.
The two which are from Guards regiments are quite colourful without being OTT, something I prefer.
1. 12th Guards Dive Bomber Regiment, 1944
2. 40th Bomber Regiment, 2nd squadron, Black Sea Fleet, 1944,
3. 34th Guards Red Banner Regiment , 276 bomb group, 1945 (this one is commonly featured in aftermarket book colour plates)
I wouldn't at all be surprised to see this kit released in the near future under the Eduard banner as a Limited Edition with masks, a super range of Eduard or Cartograf decals accompanied by etch and/or resin, although it is arguable whether additional photo etch is either required or even desired.
Zvezda are definitely THE company to watch. Each new 1/48 release just keeps getting better and better. PE haters will love this kit. The level of detail and quality of the moulding is such that the detail is there without need for fiddly fine etch. Think of Eduard's outstanding Bf 110 series in 1/48 (of which I have two of) and you get the picture. Neither decals nor clear parts' transparency are up to Eduard plus Cartograf standard yet, but they are significantly improved. The decals are definitely usable. I am not sure if the available stenciling on the decal sheet accurately represents sparse stenciling on VVS aircraft of the era or minimisation by Zvezda. Research will reveal.
As Bf 109s are one of my idiosyncratic obsessions along with VVS aircraft, I have all of Zvezda's other contemporary 1/48 releases save their Su-2. One can observe their product evolving and improving with each iteration. Zvezda's attention to detail and IM are truly now second to none. Boxing both internal and external has improved. Sprues, of which there are many in this kit, now come enclosed within plastic bags. Decals and transparency sprue likewise. La-5FN, La-5, Bf 109F-2 all came in the older boxing, some with sprues enclosed in a plastic bag, some not. The transparency sprue is always within a plastic bag. Undeniably, in these kits Zvezda's decals are 'poor' relative to Cartograf standard. Even the newer iteration of the Bf 109F-4, whilst inclusive, lacks extensive stenciling and colour acuity isn't comparable with best aftermarket or native Eduard offerings. That said, as AFAIK individual unit emblems and personal markings were applied in the field with whatever materials were available to hand under logistical duress of that vastness in a bitter life and death battle of Weltanschauungen, perhaps they more honestly reflect reality even if in our builds for display, we prefer the more aesthetically attractive option? In the most recent kit releases such as the drop dead gorgeous Yak-3 and Pe-2 kits, the decals are significantly improved, and the boxings are newer style with all parts in sealed plastic bags within the typical Zvezda plain box within its sleeve.
Zvezda's PE-2 kit really is an exquisite IM mould. WOW! Just WOW! And it comes come with in-flight crew figures of very good IM quality (think this decade Dragon Gen 1 facial features). There's nearly AUD $15 worth of value adding goodness there. I just wish Zvezda would include a display stand in their boxes and bump the price up a Ruble or three.
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I can, and I haven't visited this particular thread page for an aeon, so they aren't cached on my HD. I can see all the images including those on the first page of the thread.
I just tested for you both copying an image link and going direct to Photobucket with a browser refresh. I can confirm the image links are all still publicly accessible as is the OPs entire "Roland C IIa" album (along with his others; e.g. Albatros D.V).
Win7 X64 + Chrome browser here.
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Yet again ...
EDIT may I ask what you used for the antenna wire? And, what thickness?
Ditto.
The shade of RLM79 on your model. Can you advise which Mr Hobby aqueous colour number you used?
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..love it of course.
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Sorry about the bad images!
You're doing just fine. Good effort.
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Gotta' love a T-34 any sort. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Looks every bit the predator. Very nice job all round Libor.
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I'm not knocking Dragon. Their later kits are superb too, and probably no-one beats them in terms of detail. But with advancing years - and retreating eyesight - I struggle with them a bit. I just prefer the simplicity, fit and engineering of Tamiya as I can get to the painting stage quicker!
I'm not brand blind either Ian. So I totally get where you're coming from re the age encumbered dexterity and eyesight. Mea culpa, so I might join the 'Tamiya is right for me' club yet.
Right now, I'm taking on my first Dragon armour kits so I'll let you know how I feel about Dragon's detail, finicky fit and parts count vs my Tamiya experience. I'm patient with repetitive tasks, so assembling Magic-Tracks isn't an issue and single link plastic is preferred to either DS or Tamiya's equivalent single length or the significant extra spend on Frui right now. Fortunately Dragon seem to have realised the resistance of the wider market to the pedant targeted productions such that the current Smart Kits whilst still very high in detail, have done a lot to improve fit whilst eliminating silly parts and PE counts, or need for excessive aftermarket with their slide moulded barrels, turrets and moulded Zimmerit where pertinent which meets or exceeds my expectations. Personally, I think it's close to impossible to make a regrettable choice with the latest competeting 1/35 armour moulds from either manufacturer. It was a close run thing deciding between Tamiya's (2014) or Dragon's most recent new tool (2009) Vomag Jadgpanzer IVs. Tamiya's comes supplied with two crew and an easier build, or Dragon's late without Zimmerit but with Magic-Tracks were pretty much the preference deciders. There was $4 between them, price, advantage to Tamiya.
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Very nice job Ian. Note your comments. Definitely a place for Tamiya new tool kits then?
I have a venerable original Tamiya PzKpfW IV Ausf H ohne Zimmerit mit Schürzen I assembled and painted circa '84. Yes, it's not accurate if you get out gauge and rule, but it sure looks sufficiently like what it's supposed to represent to me and everyone else with any idea beyond "it's a German tank isn'tt it?" sufficiently to recognise it.
A fellow biker I see?
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L420 x W480 x H340mm (open)
What type of 1/32 model are you suggesting won't fit within those dimensions? Can't think of any aircraft other perhaps the wingspans of the likes of 1/32 Ju 88, Lancaster or B-17 that won't. Even the wingspan of the B-17 is under 800mm.
In which case, this is the solution.
2 units can be conjoined to double spray booth size.
What puzzles me is why would anyone who can afford to buy and finish a model of the class you are suggesting in that scale generally would need or even want to penny pinch? Two spray booths would cost less than any single one of those multi-engined 1/32 scale models by the time you factor in a bit of aftermarket PE, decals or other bits and finishing materials. I just spent more on a Micoscale solutions 9 set and Vallejo paint sets alone that are far from a complete collection of their Model Air range I would like than buying two spray booths on eBay inc shipping to my door would cost me.
That's also a lot of bench space to occupy. The versatility of dual or solo collapsible booths is invaluable for that purpose alone, unless perhaps doing paid commissions full time in which case the preceding paragraph applies.
Although I do 1/35 armour and 1/48 generally, but do I have a 1/32 Bf 109E-4, and it easily fits in mine (single) any way you turn it. If I wanted to paint a 1/32 Bf 110, and that size of kit was a regular easily fit within budget buy, I'd just buy a second booth.
Of course, I do understand YMMV.
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Hobby airbrush Chinese spray booths are so cheap on eBay now, you're really just better off buying one of those portable ones which come with an external vent hose and turntable, You will need both any way.
They are also portable so you can pack them away to save space if req. Yes I'm aware the cheapest ones don't include a spark proof certified fan (motor), but for spraying acrylics or hobby enamels, pragmatically it simply doesn't matter. That really only becomes a considerating if spraying cellulose based or other high volatile solvent content paints. e.g. Alclad II. And if that is a seriously contentious issue, just fit a replacement spark proof fan yourself.
If you really set on a build it from scratch yourself job, Google is your friend. Someone will have done it before and want to share or boast about it.
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I hope I can turn mine out looking as good as yours! Top job.
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Beaten up looks like was last tank standing in the assault on Berlin! Nice work. IS-2 is drop dead gorgeous like all Soviet armour of that era. Nice job on the track sag considering they're probably single length if older tool OOTB from Zvezda?
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Cool, I like it. Also note that the real tank has a mix of steel and rubber wheels.
Depends upon which factory produced it and when.
Research Dragon's available permutions just to give you an inkling of an idea.
Don't get started on T-34/76 turrets. A veritible minefield.
So many churned out over an intense period with typical Soviet adaptation under duress.
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giemme watching you work is like watching an artist paint a landscape or portrait brushstroke by brushstroke. I suspect you give many of us great pleasure, inspiration and subliminally imbue confidence to try new and different technique.
Thank you.
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Tamiya seems to have missed is the small clear window on the top of the rear fuselage, on the station forward of the loop antenna.
Was it still present in the A-7 Joachim? Tamiya's model represents the A-7. The Smithsonian linked ref you gave was an A-2. The models do differ. I have one of Dragon's 1/72, the A-0 variant, and it is different from Tamiya's 1/48 A-7 variant other than just Rustatz.
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What can I say? It's a German night fighter. That wins my heart and vote! Tidy job Toudval. NJG 2 FTW!
Fw 190A-8/R-2 1/48
in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
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WOW. I don't know which is the more outstanding. The model, or the photography?!
Exceptional work polkenti.