BKirwan Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 For some reason or another last weekend I did something I have in 25 years of modelling never done before - fired a scratch-built steam-punk type model together. I was actually working on a Tamiya Fw190 A3 and I think I was so bored with how well it fitted together that my hand went a wandering. The main body part is the fuselage ventral fuel tank from the Italeri B-58 Hustler chopped off. I started with the pilots station using the 1:48 pilot from the Tamiya Fw190 kit and some bits of one of Revells Stars Wars kit's. The tail unit is also for the B-58, the wing units form a Su27 (or Mig29) and the cable cutters are from the Revell Type VII C u-boot. After that it's a explosion of parts from the spares box and Everegreen. Parts still to come including modified side fuel tanks and ventral fins. I am going to call the pilot the Commissar of Grievance as there seems to be a lot of them about these days ;( The pilot is 1:48 Luftwaffe (needing Borg type interface with the control panel ) and 1:35 head from Takoms St Chamond tanker with face mask and with a respirator, trunk and mohawk added for good measure. Will post update again later when closer to painting stage Regards Brian 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) This is looking very cool, indeed! Loving the combination of different kits. I will be watching your progess with interest.... Cheers for sharing with us. Chris. Edited April 30, 2019 by spruecutter96 Correcting a typo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Now that is looking very good indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Raving mad. Just how I like them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Brian.. Hell Yeah!!! want to see MORE ! AWESOME... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 That's pretty cool although I'd call it 'Diesel Punk' rather than 'Steam Punk" (/pedant) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Just a quick update I am actually much further along but hadn't taken many photos Everything got an undercoat of black; And in this one you can see that I still have to finish up the tanks which I based on smaller jet tanks but they needed beefing up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Quick update Have got nearly all the painting, weathering, decals done and most if not all the final assembly finished. Not 100% but 98% Will add some photos of the underside shortly and give you a peak at the diorama. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Really like the look of that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Oh lovely stripes! I'm also rather fond of the cable cutter on the front Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I was only wondering at the weekend what had happened to this one. A high bonkers rating and a huge LIKE! from me. I hope you enjoyed the freedom that builds like this give you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 That is seriously cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Little update Underside photos I am working on the diorama base and will post more soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) I am using a cork box as a base out of which our Kommissar shall fly out of. Of course there is an underground surprise which he is escaping.... The street scene taking form with unwitting bystander Sub-terranean temple parts The Cthulhu-like surprise made from a child's sweet box, the tail of a dinosaurus and old electrical cable.. my daughter is still looking for her sweets. Edited July 10, 2019 by BKirwan 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Loving this build, the dio base is looking great, look forward to seeing more of the monster.... 🤣😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 That is one outstanding looking lil ship! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKirwan Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just finishing this up and will post the pictures over on the Ready for Inspection here is a taster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYA Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Super creation, the diorama really finishes it off! Congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Excellent work. Completely nuts! I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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