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Offline Killer Canary

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« on: December 24, 2012, 12:37:31 PM »
Wondering how many others are into this.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2012, 12:45:54 PM »
Very nice. I'm not into this, I don't have the patience, but I have a buddy who is heavily into model airplanes. He buys all the ultra limited edition stuff and then even modifies them to be more authentic. He actually built a small paint booth in his basement so he can air brush there. He has HUNDREDS of these models, some worth big money apparently.

Not my bag but kudos to anyone with the patience for this kind of detailed modelling.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2012, 01:21:58 PM »
Had your buddy built the Tamiya Lancaster with the full brass-etch set? I'd love to see some pics of that!
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2012, 01:39:37 PM »
I'm not sure what he has, not sure he knows anymore ;D The ones he showed me last time I was over were a solid mold type, can't remember what the composite was though. Many of them are quite small, which makes the detail even more impressive, I know he does some painting with a magnifying glass and single hair brush.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2012, 02:09:19 PM »
Hi Killer, i thought, by the title that you may have bought a blow up doll.... ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2012, 02:31:46 PM »
I got a friend that's all he does is build WWII planes,tanks,and vehicles.hes pretty good at it. 
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2012, 06:35:14 PM »
I dabbled in car models for a brief period, but I stopped replicating and simply started pulling some Frankenstein creations instead--like my '68 Ford Torino front clip and engine grafted onto a '64 Chevy Impala. You'd be surprised how well those bodies jived! 8) Started playing with live versions though and never turned back! ;D I do have a deep appreciation for the attention to detail and the fine motor skills needed to build these things though. Very nice. :)
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2012, 09:51:12 PM »
Yeah...back when I was still into hot rod cars, it was sometimes therapeutic for me to build a model of stuff I couldn't afford to do with real cars...then I got into Honda motorcycles, they are a lot cheaper to build than cars, so no models in a long time...
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2012, 11:38:27 PM »
Tried some as a kid, never had it in me what it takes to be good with these.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2012, 02:46:28 AM »
My brother inlaw used to get into model planes until a bunch of younger cousins came over when he wasn't home and tossed them out his second floor bedroom window to see if they'd fly. I myself used to get into building car models but I never had the patience to be really good at it.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2012, 04:57:30 AM »
 I did a lot of model kits building when I was young. Started with 1/72 scale WW2 fighter planes, soon 1/35 scale Armored fighting vehicles, along with figures, which I started to customize to fit the diorama. That turned into sculpting.  Now I sculpt cats.

 There is a bike model contest called Modeler GP in Japan and those guys build 1/12 scale bikes that you would believe it is a real thing. They even machine parts, put each link of chain and lace wire spokes...


 This one is 2009 winner

 
 
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2012, 05:09:17 AM »
What Squadron KC  ?
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« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2012, 07:41:29 AM »
That's 180 sqn. based at Foulsham, Bill. I have a Mk2 Beaufighter that I've built and detailed but the stock decals went for a sh#t so I ordered an aftermarket set. I'll do it up in black with markings from a Canadian nightfighter squadron.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2012, 07:45:02 AM »
That slabside looks like a picture of the real bike! Unbelievable.
Have a look at some of the built up Tamiya RC166s on the web.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2012, 08:17:32 AM »
When I was in the RCAF I spent several weeks total time building a Lanc tricked up as a 407 squadron A/C I
now of course have no idea where it went but it was with proper marking for RX 214.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #15 on: December 25, 2012, 08:20:22 AM »
New Revell 1/48 Mossie no.109 sqn. The Paasche airbrush makes short work of three colour camo. :)




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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #16 on: December 25, 2012, 08:29:28 AM »
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The light sea grey scheme!The Lanc in Nanton, Alta. used to be that colour but it's since been re-done in Bomber Command colours. Have you had a look at the Hally in Trenton yet?
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« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2012, 10:18:37 AM »
When they first brought in the Halifax but not since. as far as 407 A/C color scheme when I first got there ours where aluminium I remember our CO coming through and saying on a Friday OK people as soon as you finish that A/C stand down so we "never dulled" the alloy like a champ.
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #18 on: December 25, 2012, 02:51:06 PM »
Quote from: switchum on December 25, 2012, 04:57:30 AM
I did a lot of model kits building when I was young. Started with 1/72 scale WW2 fighter planes, soon 1/35 scale Armored fighting vehicles, along with figures, which I started to customize to fit the diorama. That turned into sculpting.  Now I sculpt cats.

 There is a bike model contest called Modeler GP in Japan and those guys build 1/12 scale bikes that you would believe it is a real thing. They even machine parts, put each link of chain and lace wire spokes...


 This one is 2009 winner

 

That is an exceptional model , amazing...  I need to buy me another slabby, great fun bikes.... 8)
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #19 on: December 25, 2012, 03:49:58 PM »
Are there any still around your part of the world?
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« Reply #20 on: December 25, 2012, 03:54:17 PM »
none around here :'(
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #21 on: December 25, 2012, 04:00:15 PM »
Quote from: Killer Canary on December 25, 2012, 03:49:58 PM
Are there any still around your part of the world?

Yeah, they pop up quite often, either over priced good ones or cheap abused ones. I've had 2, one 750 and one 1100, 750 was fun but the 1100 was awesome... ;D  Unfortunately the 1100 was stolen.... >:(
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Re: Plastic model
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2012, 04:46:54 AM »
When I made model planes (many years ago) I used to cut out the individual decal letters. This avoids shiny bits in between the letters. Just a little hint.

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« Reply #23 on: December 27, 2012, 05:55:10 AM »
  The carrier film on the Mitchell's markings should have disappeared under the clear- coat like the Mosquito's did (can't tell it's there, eh? :)) but the decals were old and didn't stick the first time. Applying in blocks works wonders for positioning.
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