BIG X Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 OK - I hope I've picked the better one of each head - but there is no going back now - a quick 'mock up'... I think I've done enough for today - I'm just going to sit and watch them work for a while... They still need a gloss coat - followed by some very subtle cap/shoulder insignia - more gloss - a wash of some sorts and finally a bit of matt - this could take all week Thanks for all the useful tips and banter - Steve 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 20 hours ago, JeroenS said: They do look like a silly bunch like this Alien cocoons! Run away! 🛸 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 It all looks very good. The inks seem to make plastic convincingly woody. Makes me think I should give it a try as well at some point. What products did you use to paint the brass shells? They do look like a real metal. Kristjan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, vaoinas said: It all looks very good. The inks seem to make plastic convincingly woody. Makes me think I should give it a try as well at some point. What products did you use to paint the brass shells? They do look like a real metal. Kristjan Hi Kristjan - the shells look real - because they are real - I would love to say I was that good - but I'm not and cheat where possible... They come unpainted and I just painted the projectile bits black. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Well it's Saturday again and during the week I succumbed to 'shiny new thing' syndrome - so I need to wrap the Opel up - so I can butcher something new Sadly I don't seem to be achieving anything during the working week - I get home each night and I'm totally wiped out at present - so weekends seem more precious than ever at the moment. All I got done during the week was glossing the loaders - but they still need a wash on their fatigues... I got the top of the cab & windscreen in... ..and finally I got the little searchlight in place... Not a lot of progress to be sure, but the only thing left to fit was the doors so I guess I'm almost done anyway. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jan Scholte v. Mast Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Hello Steve. You have to lower the triangle on the cab, unless the Blitz is towing a trailer. If not, it has to be lowered, forward. Kind regards, Robert Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, Robert Jan Scholte v. Mast said: Hello Steve. You have to lower the triangle on the cab, unless the Blitz is towing a trailer. If not, it has to be lowered, forward. Kind regards, Robert Jan Hi Robert - I'm 'ignoring' that mistake and blaming it on firmly on Tamiya - as the box art shows it in the up position - whilst not towing anything. The other scenario is 'lazy driver syndrome' - as they couldn't be bothered to lower it Seriously though it is firmly 'welded' in the up position but - I may build something worth towing at some point soon. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 For now - I've attached the doors in the open position and loaded the truck bed with boxes and stolen some of my Wehrmacht tank crew - who are inspecting the cargo and looking for something to shoot in the distance... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Looking tiptop Steve, I definitely need to build one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Whoops - forgot the 'cargo' shots... I guess I'll do a proper RFI at some point - but I want to finish the tank loaders first - anyway - this will do for now. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 That turned out really rather nicely! Great build and stunning paintwork, looking forward to the next project now Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jan Scholte v. Mast Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Top Job Steve! I'm already light years behind, but I will pop up soon, to show where I am with the Blitz Twins,(I hope). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Great build Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 09:19, vaoinas said: It all looks very good. The inks seem to make plastic convincingly woody. Makes me think I should give it a try as well at some point. What products did you use to paint the brass shells? They do look like a real metal. Kristjan Thanks Kristjan - it's the first time I have I have tried to make my 'wood' more 'woody'. 4 hours ago, Ozzy said: Looking tiptop Steve, I definitely need to build one of these. Thanks Ozzy - if I have inspired you I am sure it will be top notch. 3 hours ago, Hamden said: That turned out really rather nicely! Great build and stunning paintwork, looking forward to the next project now Roger Thanks Roger - like most of us I'm always looking at the next build - I often think it is a bit negative - but then again we are all just kids and all we want is the next treat 3 hours ago, Robert Jan Scholte v. Mast said: Top Job Steve! I'm already light years behind, but I will pop up soon, to show where I am with the Blitz Twins,(I hope). Robert - thanks for understanding the mistake on the towing signal - I look forward to the completion of your twin build - they are looking exceptional. 3 hours ago, JeroenS said: Great build Steve! Thanks mate - you have inspired me to have a go at an engine - I will try not to let you down 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Aye up Steve. Great job on the Blitz. I reakon the tank crew are robbing the stowage and the bloke with the bino's is on the lookout for the Quatermaster Sergeant! Regards, Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Anyway - the new 'object of my affection' is... ...quite an ambitious project - even though it will be simple build - I want to do some 'improvements' - doubtless I'll mess it up as usual - but I hope it will be fun. I'm hoping the book will help - we will see eh Thanks for looking In - Steve 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Like the look of the Kubel, I'll follow along if you don't mind? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 hours ago, BIG X said: looking for something to shoot in the distance... Or the trailer with the rest of the ammunition..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Excellent job mate - looks brilliant! The kubelwagen looks like an interesting project - will be following along intently. All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Nice work with the Blitz. Those wooden crates give it some life. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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