Andy Moore Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This is Meng's M747 trailer, which is the first half of their M911 C-HET and trailer combo. I've finished it as an army surplus unit in private hands, and in a rather dilapidated state. The kit's very nice, although the size of the thing (about 14 ½ inches long) makes it a little unwieldy while painting and weathering. The only real weak parts are the rubber tyres. They're not terrible, but the fit on the rims isn't great. It's finished in a heavily faded NATO green using AK real color lacquers. The M911 itself is currently on the bench, and will hopefully be finished before the end of the year. Thanks for looking Andy 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This is lookingfantastic Andy. Good you point out it is NATO green though, I qas sure it was Chrome Oxide Green How would you rate the performance of those new AK paints, as you were using MIG/Mr Hobby-Thinner before? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetifan Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Incredible finish, the bin bags are excellent. Very intrigued about the lacquer paints, saw the new tamiya ones at IPMS today. Can’t wait to see the finished tractor unit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Soeren said: How would you rate the performance of those new AK paints, as you were using MIG/Mr Hobby-Thinner before? They're excellent, much better than the regular AK acrylics. They've got a very high pigment level and cover really well, and the paint's quite thick in the jar so goes a long way when thinned for airbrushing. They are very matt though, so I usually mix some gloss clear into them. The NATO green is maybe a little too vivid straight from the jar (closer to the shade the French use), but that wasn't a problem here as I was fading it anyway. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 An impressive model, not only because of the real thing that appears, but because of the size you mention. A very well worked, use and weathering aspect, with that detail of the black plastic bags. Cheers Andy 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 That looks great, you've made a good job of the tyres, I hate those plastic/rubber tyres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 How did you make the plastic bags? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Sairou said: How did you make the plastic bags? It's not my technique. I borrowed it from Rick Lawler. You can see his method here. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Awesome chipping and rust effects Andy. Looks spot on ! Love the oil gunk too ! Something totally weathered like this is far more interesting than a in service version. Good choice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Noice one, Andy Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav G Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) On 11/12/2018 at 7:24 PM, AndyRM101 said: It's not my technique. I borrowed it from Rick Lawler. You can see his method here. Andy Have you coated them in something? The plastic in those bags will start to degrade in a couple of years and you might just ended up with something that crumbles as soon as it's touched. Lovely build, can't wait to see the M911. Edited November 14, 2018 by Gav G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierre Giustiniani Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Andy, you're a wizard !! you can transform a simple trailer in a master piece !! Seems more real than real ! Really great !! Congrats ! Pierre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thanks guys 8 hours ago, Gav G said: Have you coated them in something? The plastic in those bags will start to degrade in a couple of years and you might just ended up with something that crumbles as soon as it's touched. No, they're not coated and they may well degrade over time. They're not glued in place though, and would be easy enough to replace. They're essentially just a bit of set dressing. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Some of your best and most realistic weathering there Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 A bit OTT if you ask me. A bloody big trailer just to carry three bin bags. . l l l l l l l Seriously good model though. Weathered to perfection. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Excellent, you've captured that neglected look perfectly. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Excellent build. Can't wait for the tractor itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalal Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Beautiful weathering. Looking very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Fantastic weathering, read you build review, you make it look so easy to get those results Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi Andy You are really the master of paint and weathring, this is one of the best trailers i ever seen, so amazing, really outstanding work, bravo. Hope you will doing more in 1/35 soon. Werner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4509davidb Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 superb, just looks real - Bravo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Another excellent job Andy. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Such detail fantastic work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Excellent job Andy. The weathering is superb. It really looks used. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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