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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2011 15:47:24 GMT
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Post by djjunis on Aug 17, 2011 0:48:38 GMT
Nick, That is great! A coat of primer really makes the detail pop..... Did David Jane do those masters...really nice! Peoves you can still put parts together. ;D Why don't they do a Saladin!!!! HINT HINT!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 7:56:38 GMT
Cheers Don, nice to see you back on here, you really have to visit more often. I have to admit that once the first coat of primer is shot onto a model it's a nice feeling seeing it all together awaiting the top coat and weathering. I'm tackling the rear storage basket today, it will have to be a scratch build as it's not provided in the kit, well, should keep me busy for a while. The kit was mastered by Jon Bottomley with additional work by Derek Hansen. As for Accurate Armour having a Saladin in the range, you could always suggest it www.accurate-armour.com or perhaps upsize to 1/24th and attempt the new range of armour kits by KFS www.kitformservices.com/standard.html ... I can recommend the Bedford MK, superb kit. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 10:56:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2011 8:45:07 GMT
Whilst at the Yate show yesterday I managed to get the paint I need for this build together with a base and ground material. However, I still require the 'L' channel and micro gauze to scratch build the rear stowage bin. It's either a trip into town or a perusal of the 'Squires' catalogue and order all I need from there. More soon!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2011 11:12:23 GMT
Just shot the first top coat of paint ...  ... Vallejo Air (71022 Camo Green) it looks a bit darker than the shade of green on the reference pics but that could be the ink in the printer, variations of colour tone ... anything. Apparently there is a vast shade difference from Dark Bronze Green to Light Camo Green, I've gone for a middle shade and will attempt to add highlights with pastels and weathering. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2011 20:36:31 GMT
Ive discovered another part which Accurate Armour doesn't include with the kit which is evident on the real vehicle, it's the front gun mount. Don't know if you noticed but the gun is mounted at the rear. I've also moved the spot lamp forward on the cupola.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2011 21:14:02 GMT
As you can see the front gun mount is above the drivers hatch with the rear gun mount clearly shown ...  |
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Post by foxy on Aug 23, 2011 21:29:30 GMT
I see, well like I said it was added later, not in my time, being at the age of 68 things have moved on. I thought these would have been succeeded by the Fox, but maybe not  We do seem behind the times on most things  . |
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Post by foxy on Aug 23, 2011 21:50:54 GMT
Just noted on the size of the front mount, it is not for an MG, but something else?.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2011 22:18:31 GMT
Just noted on the size of the front mount, it is not for an MG, but something else?. The mount at the rear is the same size and that's got the MG carrier on it ...  |
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Post by foxy on Aug 23, 2011 22:33:41 GMT
If your happy with it carry on old son . I am to old to argue when I have been there and done it. Hope you find the right answer. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2011 22:41:01 GMT
If your happy with it carry on old son . I am to old to argue when I have been there and done it. Hope you find the right answer. Foxy, it's not a case of being happy with it, it's a case of replicating what's there ... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2011 16:26:09 GMT
I've finally managed to source the channel to build the rear storage bin so I should be back with this shortly.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2011 9:13:09 GMT
Back on with this today, steady hand and a new blade.
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