BlackMax12 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Ok speedy you said I was fast, come on, you can go quicker than this, that hull should be painted ready for weathering by now...........just can't wait to get at those planes, eh? You know I'm just pulling your leg, right? Looking great, again as usual. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 8:21 PM, FrancisGL said: Nice progress, undoubtedly, an interesting and little seen model, a whole BUFF, as they have commented before... Cheers Julian Thank you Francis, surprises me that not more examples of this model have been blogged here. Good detailing for a budget price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 12:32 PM, PlaStix said: The third part of your trilogy is looking excellent so far. Going to be a very impressive trio. Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, thank you! It's certainly big, should be an interesting comparison to the Bradley and Abrams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 8:16 PM, Spookytooth said: Bleedin hell Gremlin, you`re hammering along with this mate. Are the parts pre painted or something LOL. I think I will tag along with this one if I may? Before it`s finished and RFI. Simon. Good morning Simon, Pre-painted models? don't say it out loud or someone will start producing them. RFI? Hardly ever do that................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 10:14 PM, Blaubar said: Pah, amazing as always and a true pleasure to read through your blogs. You are definitely nothing of a modelling demimonde! 3 days in and the hull is almost halfway done... lol. Prost, /Stefan Hi Stefan, thank you. Busy at work this week so the build speed isn't very unusual on average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 11:28 PM, BlackMax12 said: Ok speedy you said I was fast, come on, you can go quicker than this, that hull should be painted ready for weathering by now...........just can't wait to get at those planes, eh? You know I'm just pulling your leg, right? Looking great, again as usual. Take care, Lloyd Good morning Lloyd, Thanks, it's still underway and weathering has started albeit inside instead of out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 My second set of the Korean tracks I used for the Bradley arrived yesterday so they are ready to go for the Gator when needed. Also found some so called holographic foil that could be used for prisms (have to give that a try before committing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: My second set of the Korean tracks I used for the Bradley arrived yesterday so they are ready to go for the Gator when needed. Also found some so called holographic foil that could be used for prisms (have to give that a try before committing). Hello, I guess you talk about the R-model tracks I assembled the tracks for my CV90 and before doing that, I treated them with a fast bath of burnishing fluid and ended up with a light grey finish exactly as the real life swedish tracks ... I remember you had the same result, and I think the burnishing fluid just removed the "silver plating" and revealed the raw color of the links. Let's see what the Gator will look like with new shoes !! Cheers, E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 7 hours ago, Etienne said: Hello, I guess you talk about the R-model tracks I assembled the tracks for my CV90 and before doing that, I treated them with a fast bath of burnishing fluid and ended up with a light grey finish exactly as the real life swedish tracks ... I remember you had the same result, and I think the burnishing fluid just removed the "silver plating" and revealed the raw color of the links. Let's see what the Gator will look like with new shoes !! Cheers, E Hi E, that's right, the R-model links. The Gators seem to get very rusty due to the saltwater environment they operate in so I think I can be a bit bolder than usual with the weathering on this build. Should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 15/12 update. More work on interior of the Gator. Photos added of the R-Models tracks and the holographic foil: I was very chuffed to get hold of one of these little gems: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 That Walrus just sorta snuck in there eh? A perfect example of modellers ADHD. Building a tank, building, building,............Oh look, a biplane! The Gator is coming along just fine. G 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 5:49 PM, AgentG said: That Walrus just sorta snuck in there eh? A perfect example of modellers ADHD. Building a tank, building, building,............Oh look, a biplane! The Gator is coming along just fine. G Hi G, It was the only example of the Airfix Walrus left at "Axel's Modelbaushop" in Germany, couldn't leave the little guy all alone there could I? The Gator made more progress yesterday but the site was down so I didn't get around to posting photos, will do that today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Nice stuff!!, i remember a little 1/72 Matcbox Walrus when i was a kid...what memories... What is the holographic foil?... Cheers Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 2 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Nice stuff!!, i remember a little 1/72 Matcbox Walrus when i was a kid...what memories... What is the holographic foil?... Cheers Julian The holographic foil I am going to use to see if it's as good as the prism foil I used on the Abrams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 17/12 update. more progress inside the Gator. Working on tracks and wheels: Fit is generally very good so far. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Looks good! I was looking at one just yesterday in my "local" shop & wondering if I fancied it, having seen your work here I think I might. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Missed this one starting up juilian, nice start did you get a second set of those metal tracks? Looks like another dusty subject, are you going to combine your 3 kits in a OIF dio? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 All looking quite tight and well fitting Gremlin. A nice kit, wit enough detail to keep you occupied without over-load. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 2 hours ago, phildagreek said: Looks good! I was looking at one just yesterday in my "local" shop & wondering if I fancied it, having seen your work here I think I might. If you can get hold of one go for it. Great value for the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 43 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Missed this one starting up juilian, nice start did you get a second set of those metal tracks? Looks like another dusty subject, are you going to combine your 3 kits in a OIF dio? Hi Ozzy, yes, treated this model to some fitting tracks by ordering a second set. This is probably more soggy and salty than dusty and definitely rusty (judging by pic's of the real Gators) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 33 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: All looking quite tight and well fitting Gremlin. A nice kit, wit enough detail to keep you occupied without over-load. Simon. Hi Mate, thank you Treading gently on the brakes Simon, avoiding overload like crazy at the moment and nothing to do with Christmas No, really, all ok. Hope that you and Lady Rose are getting along okay as well, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 This is certainly shaping up into completing a wonderful trio. Never ceases to amaze me how you maintain such a high standard Keep up the good work Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 The fourth photo of the last series, it seems almost, almost of a real one, has a sensation of space very achieved ... Cheers Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Amazing work on the interior Julian. Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 22/12 update. Finally got some work in again today. The upper hull now has all the interior bits and pieces fitted, detailing is very good on the kit, and as usual a pity you won't see much of it once it is all sealed up. The crewmen look quite good, should be even better with some paint. Just 26-ish links away from the tracks being assembled and ready to fit: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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