russ c Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Howdy everyone, Seeing as I`ve painted myself into a corner, yet again, I hope you don`t mind me posting some pic`s of probably the oldest build surviving in my collection, but one I stripped down and refurbished a while back. My attempt at the Revell/Monogram 1/48 Pro Modeller Helldiver, which I built but was never happy with and which languished in the loft insulation... until I felt inspired enough to have another go.( and was too tight to buy a new one ) So; Dusted it off and evicted the spiders, off came all the delicate bits, repainted bits I wasn`t happy with, painted around the off-register decals..... re-feathered the camouflage edges and tidied up the weathering...... and slapped it back together and gave it a few coats of matt varnish. Hope you enjoy looking at, Cheers Russ 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Superb work, always liked the look of the Helldiver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Lovely looking Helldiver, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 very nice work russ looks great !nice makeover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think it looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Vander Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very nice Russ, inspiring build resurrected with skill!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Russ... OUTSTANDING. ...STUNNING. ....SUPERB. .... I LOVE IT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Looks a winner to me! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 "Son of a bitch" maybe Russ, but well worth the effort! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very nice indeed Russ,........the paintwork is faultless! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S48 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Looks very well, I like it! Edited August 13, 2014 by S48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Personally, I'd call that a first class 'Beast'! Outstanding work Russ, as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic Mike Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice restoration! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 More good work from you, Russ. I'm always envious of people who have the patience to do a restoration! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Beautiful work as always Russ, amazing paintwork and i love the flaps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi Looks very nice ! Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 great stuff Russ!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Glad you got that back out! That is really lovely with a superb finish. Love these brutish looking beasts. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Nice work Russ, very nice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Cracking build and finish Russ.Paint and weathering great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The Beast is a Beauty, Russ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Awesoem model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Excellent paintwork and a top notch restoration-didn't need to buy a new one after all... What paint/ flat coat did you use Russ- they look very smooth. cheers, Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wow, clearly this was originally a fine Helldiver replica and now you have taken it to an even higher level. Wonderful job, Russ ! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Excellent paintwork and a top notch restoration-didn't need to buy a new one after all... What paint/ flat coat did you use Russ- they look very smooth. cheers, Dave. Cheers Dave, re; the paint, they`re Humbrol enamels, the Non Specular Sea Blue being the last dregs of Humbrol Authentic Colour that I had. The flat coat is Humbrol Matt Varnish 49 ( the older formula ) all brushed on. Thanks to everyone for looking and commenting BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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