Richard E Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 As my learned colleagues @JeroenS and @DAG058 have already suggested .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 The Master's MG looks marvellous. Didn't even know that they have this, but now I want one too. Don't really know which project I could add it to, but I want one. Of course replace the saggy Takom MG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Great work on the MG. Its the small touches like this that really set the model off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Cheers guys ,So I popped together the Master MG-42 under the guise of a MG-3 I still have a few bits to sort out with the sight but it looks superb, Its not glued as it will get paint first, the forward body is so fragile it's crazy, just the slightest pressure and it deforms so you have to be very careful in handling it. Not a criticism as they have manged to get it scale but a warning to anyone who buys this bit of amazing kit. It need to handled with respect. It looks a bit bowed on some of the pictures but I think that's and optical Illusion, its very straight. The mount has had further detailing added, I still need to scratch the travel lock but I've added a few extras that Takom missed. With a bit of paint I think it will look great, I have to add the resin ammo belt but that will be one of the last items added before the gun get fixed to the mount. Keep staying safe everyone, Thanks for looking in. Dan 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Some serious hardware! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Oh, that MG is just a little gem. Absolutely beautyful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 WOW amazing job on the MG what caliber bullets did you say you are making for that to fire Cracking job there Dan 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, beefy66 said: WOW amazing job on the MG what caliber bullets did you say you are making for that to fire Cracking job there Dan 👍 Stay Safe beefy I think I can pass these off Beefy, they are 7.92mm rather than 7.62mm though so not entirely accurate close enough for govt work. Dan 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That looks fab! I've always wanted to get my mitts on a MG3, unsuccessful thus far. I might need to get this little kit to fill the gap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 That looks very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Cheers guys, So a break away from the MG whilst I figure out how to scratch the travel lock, the kit lacks a few welds in just a couple of places with the noticeable area being the front. I've added this from the Archer decal set, 2 min job but effective. A few more on the rear of the vehicle but I'll add those when the top and bottom hull are joined. Dan 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 The gun is awsome,and the length you go to for detailing is a lesson in itself👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Catching up on your build thread, outstanding! Brilliant attention to detail, as ever, the little MG 3 is a work of art. Such a clean and tidy build, even unpainted. Looking forward to seeing it under paint. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Catching up on your build thread, outstanding! Brilliant attention to detail, as ever, the little MG 3 is a work of art. Such a clean and tidy build, even unpainted. Looking forward to seeing it under paint. Cheers Darryl What he said! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Excellent work you've done there Dan. I've got those Archer weld beads, but I've been loath to use them as to me they end up looking like a zip. Hopefully when the paint goes on they will look OK. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Really nice progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miketheexrock Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 looking lush dannyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Cheers Chaps, Hope you are all well and coping with life at the moment So I'm now on leave for a week, Been told that I have to much leave left so booked a week off as of tonight, this means bench time for me, well a day or so as the good Mrs Dads has more DIY planned for me. So more of the details added, as they say the devil is in the detail so I'm using the Archer Surface Details, same as the welds, they are 3d printed resin on a clear decal carrier so it gives a nice effect even under paint. The hook assembly is now sporting the max weight label. A bit fiddly but well worth the effort, need to let this dry completely as they are fragile and seal them in with Mr Surfacer so they don't move. More later. Dan 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Dan this is looking very smart, it’s the little things like the weight on the hook that set it off. Good effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Panzair, amazing progress !, it is incredible how far you can go with the detailed, it makes you rethink whether to continue modeling ... or change your hobby. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 16 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Panzair, amazing progress !, it is incredible how far you can go with the detailed, it makes you rethink whether to continue modeling ... or change your hobby. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Hi Francis , Cheers buddy but i think you have confused me with someone else, I’m the good looking one Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Hi Francis , Cheers buddy but i think you have confused me with someone else, I’m the good looking one Regards Dan Hi John, I was trying to catch up, and I didn't realize that I missed the greeting, of course, you're the guy I wanted to address ... lol, sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just now, FrancisGL said: Hi John, I was trying to catch up, and I didn't realize that I missed the greeting, of course, you're the guy I wanted to address ... lol, sorry. That’s fine Steve Glad your following along mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dads203 said: That’s fine Steve Glad your following along mate Hi DAN, Definitely, once I was wrong, but I am already seeing that I am not alone, because the connection is going very slowly and it seems to be choppy at times, it takes a long time to refresh the page, especially when I submit the answer, which It doesn't seem to work, until I refresh the page, and sometimes I have to retype everything. Sorry again ... Cheers STEVE 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 No worries Francis, Now back to the build, some of the parts have been primed up ready for some paint, these are mainly around the boom area, these bits will get a shot of gloss black ready for metallic paint. And the almost completed hook assembly. More later Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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