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Very slow progress... Mostly to fix gaps and other surface imperfection which shows after black primer using Mr.Hobby black primer coated with clear gloss from the same brand. Not shown, but I paint several panels with white or light grey to give different metal shine later on. Left couple of days to cure, then came the first coat of polished aluminum from AK Xtreme Metal, which shows more gaps, steps and other problems needs filling and smooth sanding and re-primer. No pictures since I was too frustrated. After several session of filling, sanding, riveting, primer, etc and several thin layers of AK Xtreme Metal's Polished Metal; Cheers, Mario
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Mirage F1 ED / Special Hobby / 1:72
Lifeline replied to Yawimaya's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Nice build! Beautifully done... I actually have the same project in mind... Can you elaborate more which areas need aftermarkets to make an accurate lybian mirage F1? Cheers, Mario -
Hi, Overall a small update... I just bought a riveter set 2 weeks ago, and I was just curious. So I (either being stupid or brave) test it on this build.. So I spend days to add rivets Challenging.. and some crooked lines. But I hope it won't be noticable and would overall add interest later on. Cheers, Mario
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Hi, Originally Academy only released the 1/72 T-50 Golden Eagle kit as an entry level kit which means simple type build steps, no landing gears, and no decals. A friend of mine designed 3D parts for the missing parts to convert the kit into FA-50, complete with landing gears parts. I'm fortunate enough to help him with testing the test prints.. I actually started this build on late December 2023, but I just had the chance to upload the pictures Certainly some cutting required, especially for the wheel well parts; fortunately the 3D parts fits nicely The kit being "snap tite" kind did not supply control stick, while the panel detail was actually pretty good. So I add control stick made from wire, unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures. Other parts including the gun muzzle (my input was to have the instructions to shows the exact point to glue the piece, or probably drill and shape a hole to make it more blended with the kit surface) Other conversion is the vertical stabilizer, which also needs slight adjustment The landing legs is printed as one piece on the test parts, the fitting also good although a little tricky The landing gear parts glued with PVA just to test the overall stance Yes, the conversion kit also include pylons, RWR and drop tanks. Some of it still need improvement. I also recommend to add exhaust nozzle to replace the toy like one (not to mention hollow) on the original kit Next, I'll dismantle the parts and paint... Yet I really don't know yet whether to build this as Phillipine (PAF), Poland, or Iraqi 🤔 Cheers, Mario
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Last look at fuselage halves before closing The fit is overall good, but I still fill with thin super glue and sand it just to be sure... I also did a few sub assembling such as the wings and bombs... engines... The tail cone of the engine nacelles is actually slightly bigger than the halves, so I glued the forward section first, then attached the cone, this will cause a small gap just aft of the wheel well door area. But it's much easier to manage than having to sand/scrape to blend the whole area with the cone. And Wheels.. wheel threads was too shallow, and missing when I sand it, so I use Hasegawa mini saw to make new threads.. And then there's the engines.. I add soldering wire to add a bit detail on the engines. in hind sight... I should've use smaller wire.. 🤔 Cheers, Mario
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Then I believe it's the only option for B-26 with early style tails (and for some, the shorter wingspan CMIIW) Then again, getting valom kits only for the tails is a bit much... No? Although the resin parts do look interesting... Anyway, here's the flightdeck so far... Seat back padding made from epoxy putty, while seat belts from masking tape Decided to play with the waist guns... With copper wire and drill.. looks crude though. I hope nobody realize it later Ammo box and belts added to the interior, followed by simple wash using tamiya dark brown. Dry fitting shows that little will be seen unless you really look at it though... Cheers, Mario
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If only valom kit are easily available 😃 Cheers, Mario
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Decided to pose the waist gun in deployed position, so I think I'll try to add simple details in case someone try to peek inside; first one is ammo box for the waist gun made from avrylic sheet and masking tape; Also made ammo rails made from aluminum tape and masking tape Definitely not as good as aftermarket, and most likely innacurate.. but this is what I can get right now 🤷 I actually finished with the cockpit area. But I forgot to take pictures of it. Now, like I said before the plan is to build this; Trusting Kits-World profile, seemed to be simply use the Hasegawa kit. Then I found out that it was stupid of me, since the profile is wrong.. "My Baby" has different aft A feature which difficult to scratch build because that means one has to make a new tail gunner glazing.. So, it's plan B; B-26C-45-MO with "Little Pink Panty" pin-up girl from the same decal sheet. The girl is not as sexy as "My Baby", but this block seemed could easily build using the kit. I'm more concerned with bare metal scheme though... 🫣 Cheers Mario
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I was just about to update with the first progress and already got replies... Thanks @vppelt68 and @81-er. Searching for similar build on the internet I found several interesting things for my reference. Such as the one by @elger; I'm following the interior color, but since I really don't know what kind of color is "Linoil Blue" so I decided to paint the flight deck and bombardier bulkhead with mr.color silver then lightly mist tamiya acrylic clear blue until resembling the one @elger did. Again... I dont really know whether this is correct or not. I just hope I've made it close enough. Cheers, Mario
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Hi, Joining up with this one; This is an OOB built basically to boost my Mojo... I seldom build WWII plane, unless it's has pin-up on it. So I will use kits world decal I'm not an expert, or hav access to good reference so.. any information or input regarding B-26 Marauder during WWII will be very helpful. Cheers, Mario
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Lifeline started following Trumpeter F-105D Thunderchief in 1/72
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May I join the group with this kit? I definitely not an expert of WWII aircraft, though I love seeing it. And the only reasoning for having WWII kits in my stash if it has nose arts (especially pin ups) or something of an importance. So I also have this decals to add; Other than that, this will be a OOB build... So, may I join the party? Or the bar is full already? Cheers, Mario
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Hi all, Stumbled upon this topic when I search for "zvezda replacement parts"... A friend of ours just posted about missing sprue tree (yes... Not just missing parts, but a full sprue tree) on the Hercules C-130J-30 kits. The kit he bought is missing Sprue tree "K" (which contain the extension floor, paratrooper door, and parts of interior ribbing, etc). And apparently the same thing happened to some other modeller here and their C-130J-30 kit. We don't have distributor here in Indonesia, so people just bought from other people who pre ordered it from online stores in HK or europe or other means. Any possibility we can get replacement sprue by emailing zvezda directly? Cheers, Mario
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Above the Karman Line Gallery
Lifeline replied to Enzo the Magnificent's topic in Above the Karman Line GB
My first (rather seriously build) Sci-fi / Space.. Hasegawa 1/72 Macross VF-1A Cheers, Mario- 17 replies
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well ... I think it's done! Showcase picture coming up! Cheers, Mario
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Almost there... Sub assemblies were... Err... Assembled. Weathering using tamiya panel liners and Mig Ammo's wash (light grey) Finished up by misting Ammo's lucky varnish. Small steps to go... Cheers, Mario