Workshop

In the workshop: 1/35th scale Mk. I Male WWI Heavy Battle Tank from Takom

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Hi, All This time something completely different. This will be my second ever WW1 subject, after the 1/48th scale, Eduard's Nieuport Ni-17 finished in Polish post-war markings (unfortunately, accidentally destroyed some time ago). In spite of a large box and a plenty of parts, the build is quite straightforward, quick and easy.  Only the sponsons … Continue reading In the workshop: 1/35th scale Mk. I Male WWI Heavy Battle Tank from Takom

In the workshop: Ki-43-II Hayabusa | Hasegawa 1:32, part 2

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Hi, All It's been a while since my last update and indeed, there's some progress in my builds. First of all worth to mention, that the Hayabusa hasn't gotten as much attention lately, as I think she deserves. Lot of other launched builds, including two rather ambitious resin kits, PZL P.7 from Arma Hobby and … Continue reading In the workshop: Ki-43-II Hayabusa | Hasegawa 1:32, part 2

In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part three

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Hi, All Last few weeks have brought some progress with the jet-Spitfire. The Attacker received some paint, as well as the decals, which turned out to be a nightmare as regards to their application. Any attempts to correct their placement right after their application are almost impossible. The film the decals are printed on is … Continue reading In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part three

In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part two

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Hi, All Attacker quickly takes its ugly shapes. To get more fine and smooth joints I ended with filling and sanding the top and the bottom of the fuselage... Initially I was hoping, that the fit is perfect OOB, but either it is me, either it is Trumpy's fault, I couldn't make it fit perfectly. … Continue reading In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part two

In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part one

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Hi All, Decided to start another project (hopefully a quick build), something a little bit different, than usual - a jet airplane. These early jets have always fascinated me: sometimes with strange shapes, strange technical solutions, many dead ends in the aviation technique development. One of such planes is Supermarine Attacker. Who would say that … Continue reading In the workshop: Supermarine Attacker FB.2 | Trumpeter 1:48 – part one

In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 5 – weathering

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Hi All, Have just started to apply some weathering. First went a clear cote (Sidolux, a Polish Future), then wash (Deep Grey Panel Liner) and pigments (Gunmetal and Smoke from AK) were applied. This gives a shading effect, probably a little too strong in some places - but that can be easily fixed. Stay tuned 🙂 Best … Continue reading In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 5 – weathering

In the workshop: Ki-61-II Kai | RS Models 1:48 Part. 2 – standing on her wheels

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Hi there! Seems that it's the highest time to finish the little Swallow. She's standing on her wheels now, and all that's needed to be done is some detailing: antenna mast and wire, some weathering and final varnish. Undercarriage legs have been reinforced with wire pieces which were glued into the holes drilled in the the legs … Continue reading In the workshop: Ki-61-II Kai | RS Models 1:48 Part. 2 – standing on her wheels

In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 3: canopy

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Hi All The next step is the canopy. Azur provides us with two vacuum formed canopies, so one has a second chance... but the main problem is that what we get in the box is a VG.33's fuselage and VG.36's canopy, which doesn't fit at all... First I marked the outline of the windshield on the hull. … Continue reading In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 3: canopy