tank152 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi all, this is my latest finished model, the Tamiya V1. I know its not the best V1 model out there and has its shape issues but I just wanted a quick build and get on to the weathering stage asap. V1s were air launched from He111s flown by KG53 and these bombs were stored in surrounding woods in the open until required so would have weathered somewhat. First of all though I needed something to put it on as the trolly, known as the "Zubringerwagen" supplied in the kit is the sort used for ramp launched V1s. When building the V1 I added the starting spark plug on top of the motor and rudder control rod, both from wire. To hide the odd shaped nose and prop I made up a protective cap that covered them up. I used as usual Gunze paint and afterwards applied a Mig filter (grey for bright green) which blended everything together and when that had fully dried used various Mig oils blended all over to give it a grubby look. I know its not strictly an aircraft but its got wings so thats why I've posted in this section! Thanks for looking in, all comments welcome. Tim. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 That paint job looks very tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Really nice that, mate! Been after one of these for a while - I just fancied building one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Pretty COOL!! Painting et al looks SUPERB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Very nice work, the scratched dolly is class with the weathering you've done to it. Great looking V1 too, painting is superb, really awesome work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good one there. I love the weathering - especially on the "Zubringerwagen". Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Very nice indeed, love the trolley, I did my Hawk kit as a US Navy Loon, bit more colourful than the standard ones. Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Lovely job. Did one a few years ago, it's on the top of my monitor at work pointing at the boss! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Very nice. That trolley is amazing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for all the great comments they're all most appreciated. The transport trolley took the longest to build, but its most satisfying to build something out of a few bits of plastic rod etc, the wheels came from the spares box. I'll definitely be keeping a look out for another V1 kit to do as it was quite common for them to be camouflaged in some way. Cheers, Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Looks great, I like the trolley. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Moon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Fantastic work as always Kurt! Paint job to your usual high standards and the trolley is a little masterpiece. Cheers H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Cool !! Nicely done too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nigel, "H" and Russ, thanks for your comments. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Lovely V1 mate, missed this the first time round so glad I chanced on it, lovely bit of scratchbuilding on the trolley and flawless paintwork as always. Got the makings of a good diorama coming on with the kettenkraftrad that you did recently? Cheers, Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Cheers Stu, yes I keep toying with the idea of doing some sort of diorama or at least some sort of base. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Very very nice matey. An unusual subject, well executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi Kent, thanks for looking in and leaving a comment. Just noticed from your post that you're building a Mossie from the Zirkus Rosarius, I'm thinking of doing something from that using a certain Eduard kit thats just been released. Tim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Almost a UAV! You have done a cracking job and the trolley really completes it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Great detail on the trolley, looks cracking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Didn't think I'd see this surface again! Dave and Jockney, thanks for the great comments and I'm pleased that you both like that trolley, I always like to try and add something of my own to whatever I build. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Not sure how I missed this one but very very nice Tank! Rarely see the V1 modelled and even more rare to see one done as well as that! Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 That trolley is life like! Sorry, nice rocket too but I love the trolley weathering! How did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Not sure how I missed this one but very very nice Tank! Rarely see the V1 modelled and even more rare to see one done as well as that! Howard Hi Howard, thanks for your comments, I keep looking out for that Dora you started a while back, have I missed it or haven't you finished it yet? That trolley is life like! Sorry, nice rocket too but I love the trolley weathering! How did you do it? Cheers Murdo, I think that trolley has had more comments made about it than the actual model! This is how I went about weathering it after painting chips were done with a sponge and Vallejo German Cam Black Brown 822, after that I used Mig Oil Three Tone Fading to fade the yellow, applied some AK Light Rust wash over some of the chips and used AK Wash for Yellow asthe pin wash. The wooden parts were first painted with Panzer Aces Old Wood and when dry I used Mig Oil wash Brown for the wood effects, I just applied it to one side at a time and then dragged it across with a paint brush just barely damp with white spirits. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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