Hewy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) I shall re enter the gb with this -Its a trumpeter 1/35 kit with a bit of pe included ,I'll build it oob , and either paint on the finnish markings or use spare decals, there are some dimensional errors with the kit , although apparently the kit was designed from a set of wartime plans, but all the historical photographs show the door to be a little further back and the front suspension leg attaching higher up on the hull, nevertheless i won't be altering it ,its a kit i tried to build in another of @trickyrich 's gbs last year but my hopes were dashed , the provenance for this build is this picture of a captured nkl-26 and taken into finnish service courtesy of wikipedia The kit Edited February 16, 2020 by Hewy 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 It's always nice to see an aerosan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Now thats something a bit different Glynn! With the low looking parts count I imagine you will have this one together by the end of the week . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: imagine you will have this one together by the end of the week . 😁😁,feast or famine craig, sometimes we get lots of time and then not a lot at all You're probably right, cause I've got a little helicopter i may build in the navy gb all being well 🤗 3 hours ago, CliffB said: It's always nice to see an aerosan! I had got my eye on a lovley looking little 72nd areosan by ace cliff ,but this one was taking up valuable stash room ,so I'm doing myself a favour really by building it,😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 .....and we do have something completely different!!! Welcome along again Glynn and with something I didn't expect to see! what a crazy and scary looking device! It shoots you, then knocks you over before finally chopping you up.......sounds very Soviet!! Good luck with the build, will be interesting to follow and look forward to seeing her in the gallery. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome back Glynn, it's like you've never been away Cool subject choice as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Excuse me, what is this thing? I've never seen or heard about such contraption. And in finnish markings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 A contraption indeed, have a look at the footage on youtube of these things in full flight (is that right) i remenber watching it last year when i tried to squeeze it into the specialist gb (it wasn't special enough), they do look crazy dangerous, the Finnish captured several of these monstrosities 🤣🤣 and put them to good use 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 That thing is seriously cool 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 A litle update on the aerosan, I've got the engine built and painted ,which is well over 50 parts, and I've painted the interior khaki ish, it says this colour in the instructions and i can find nothing to contradict this online ,fuel tank painted and the dash board which is apparently white ,I've used some left over airscale decals for the dials to tart it up a bit even though very little is seen , I've tried to make it look grimey and well used of course 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 That is one weird looking contraption! Did George Lucas design this thing or what? Following! Great start too, engine looks fiiine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Impressive work Glynn. That engine in particular will draw plenty attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 That is some seriously impressive work Glynn, the engine looks absolutely fantastic, very realistic indeed. Your work on the interior is top notch too and certainly has that worn and well used look about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Col. said: Impressive work Glynn. That engine in particular will draw plenty attention. 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: That is some seriously impressive work Glynn, the engine looks absolutely fantastic, very realistic indeed. Your work on the interior is top notch too and certainly has that worn and well used look about it. 1 hour ago, JeroenS said: That is one weird looking contraption! Did George Lucas design this thing or what? Following! Great start too, engine looks fiiine. Thank you , as always the zoom identifies areas to be fettled, i really enjoyed doing the engine @Col. but i am working in giant scale, so it was a lot easier coming from 72nd gladiator rigging 😁 There are some control cables to add inside ,the kit makes no mention of them though, but I've found some basic line drawings on the www, maybe it will be in vain with the door being closed , @modelling minion craig , i know, you've noticed i like the well worn look😋 @JeroenS yes, maybe the "empire strikes back " it would fit in very well 👍👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 that paint job on the engine and interior looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 As craig had guessed it hasn't taken long to put together,totally poinless spending any more time on the interior ,as even looking down through the gun turret is like gazing into the black hole of Calcutta ,so as interesting a white paint job as can be rustled up next, Cheers all 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 50 minutes ago, Hewy said: ...totally poinless spending any more time on the interior ,as even looking down through the gun turret is like gazing into the black hole of Calcutta... It's good you've made such a great job of the engine it that case An good dirty white paint-job will work wonders for this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I'm looking forward to see what you're going to do with the paint work, if it's anything like the engine it'll be awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 The war sledge is finished ,i painted the finnish crosses on, as in the few pictures I've seen of captured ones the crosses are a bit roughly done , I've tried to make it less boring and white, and this is the result ,ok i agree they probably didn't get this bad ,maybe this one was involved in a lot of action ,in dirty snow.🤗, Cheers all, one of the best gbs I've taken part in , most enjoyabe. Glynn 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 A strange machine, brilliantly modelled! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 You've given this unusual subject a great sense of 'life' and made what could have been a plain white scheme interesting. Good work 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Fantastic weathered look Glynn! This sledge looks so futuristic, it reminds me a bit of AT-ST Walker from "Return of the Jedi" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, srkirad said: of AT-ST Walker from "Return of the Jedi Yes it does ,i thought that too s, Thanks all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Fantastic result Glynn! The weathering looks superb and I really like the look of the hand painted Finnish markings. You have made something ostensibly painted in just one colour really come to life, excellent work mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 WOW!!!! I came across the finish build in the gallery before I found the update thread. What an awesome job!!! The finish is perfect and I love weathering, well done! To produce a model like this you must have really enjoyed yourself, as always a real pleasure to have you along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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