Moments of Zen
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Moments of Zen
So, after such a great welcome to the forum, it is my duty to start posting!
WARNING: I'm still a noob in most aspects, still learning the basics of airbrushing, never used weathering effects very efficiently, and my building skills are still being acquired. That said, i must also warn that i'm mostly into what-ifs, although i have built and wanna build more "real world" models, i like whiffing a lot. I've been posting on Whatifmodelers.com for about 2 years now, great bunch of guys on there too!! I you don't know it yet, check it out, loads of fun!
I've started my own alternative PoAF since the beginning of WWII but i have plans to start it even earlier than that.
Anyway, i'll first show a pic of the bench as it is at the moment...
Most 1/72, starting on the top left, Revell F-16MLU with Freigthdog resin CFTs, which is hiding under the Italeri F-15C and beside the Kinetic F-16D Blk52+, top right the Revell P-47D and airfix F-86E. On the bottom, Revell Me-262, Italeri Spitfire Mk.IXC, Hobbyboss F-18D, and finally, the big brown thing is Monogram's old 1/48 P-40B Tigershark.
Now, some of these are just test subjects dug out from the stalled builds pile, being used to try new stuff. Also, most are to be finished as what-if, the only real-world builds are the 262 and the P-40.
I've also been remodeling the mancave, stash storage space is being reorganized so at the time it's all sleeping on the cave's couch. Just missing 7 or 8 models that are still up in my bedroom. I admit, i also have a stash problem...
I'll have more pics in a few days, i'm just a bit short of time tonight.
Zen
WARNING: I'm still a noob in most aspects, still learning the basics of airbrushing, never used weathering effects very efficiently, and my building skills are still being acquired. That said, i must also warn that i'm mostly into what-ifs, although i have built and wanna build more "real world" models, i like whiffing a lot. I've been posting on Whatifmodelers.com for about 2 years now, great bunch of guys on there too!! I you don't know it yet, check it out, loads of fun!
I've started my own alternative PoAF since the beginning of WWII but i have plans to start it even earlier than that.
Anyway, i'll first show a pic of the bench as it is at the moment...
Most 1/72, starting on the top left, Revell F-16MLU with Freigthdog resin CFTs, which is hiding under the Italeri F-15C and beside the Kinetic F-16D Blk52+, top right the Revell P-47D and airfix F-86E. On the bottom, Revell Me-262, Italeri Spitfire Mk.IXC, Hobbyboss F-18D, and finally, the big brown thing is Monogram's old 1/48 P-40B Tigershark.
Now, some of these are just test subjects dug out from the stalled builds pile, being used to try new stuff. Also, most are to be finished as what-if, the only real-world builds are the 262 and the P-40.
I've also been remodeling the mancave, stash storage space is being reorganized so at the time it's all sleeping on the cave's couch. Just missing 7 or 8 models that are still up in my bedroom. I admit, i also have a stash problem...
I'll have more pics in a few days, i'm just a bit short of time tonight.
Zen
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Some interesting stuff on the bench. And it's tidier than my workspace
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Great work space Zen. Suitably busy with good subjects. Nice start.
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Thanks, guys! I do find it a bit small but comfortable, i have almost everything i need, including food and drinks, at an arm's reach...
Now i just wish i had a bit more time, but then again, don't we all?
Cheers!
Now i just wish i had a bit more time, but then again, don't we all?
Cheers!
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Lots of interesting stuff so I see - looking forward to seeing some more
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Thanks! I also posted my finished stuff here: http://uamf.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=201&t=13702;Sir T wrote:Lots of interesting stuff so I see - looking forward to seeing some more
Will try to have some more progress on the bench this weekend.
Peace!
Zen
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Re: Moments of Zen
A very busy looking bench Zen.
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Welcome Zen. I am a fellow whiffer from whatif.
Looking forward to your new projects real and whif.
Looking forward to your new projects real and whif.
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Hey Nigel, i can say i've got my hands full, but i like to keep a few different models in progress so that they're in different stages. Sometimes i don't feel like masking or painting, so i just take a look at the bench to see what fits my mood...Clashcityrocker wrote:A very busy looking bench Zen.
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Great image you've got there, played that same song once at a gig with my band and Sam Alone & The Gravediggers, both bands on stage and the crowd singing along was one of the moments i'll never forget, good times with the bros.
Hi, Philp, i recognize your nickname from there, it's been my modeling home almost since i first got back into it, great bunch of guys on there, and be sure that i'll be keeping an eye out for your stuff too!philp wrote:Welcome Zen. I am a fellow whiffer from whatif.
Looking forward to your new projects real and whif.
Cheers, guys!
Zen
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Nice looking workspace you have there Zen.
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Thanks, Narayan!Narayan wrote:Nice looking workspace you have there Zen.
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Guys, this place is huge! There's so much stuff to see i can hardly choose where look first... it's gonna take me a while to look at some of your galleries and builds, GB and SIGs... but i will try my best to have a good look and leave my comments on your threads, awesome stuff everywhere!
Cheers!
Zen
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Interesting work bench, Zen!
Cheers!
Asoka
Cheers!
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Thanks, Asoka!Asoka wrote:Interesting work bench, Zen!
Cheers!
Asoka
So, it's time for my first update post on this thread, and the subject is the old Monogram 1/48 P-40B, which i'm building 100% OOB for a Sharksmouth GB on the Portuguese forum http://forum.modelismo-na.net/index.php; .
As it's OOB, it's going to be a Flying Tiger and this is the first time i'm trying an airbrushed masked camouflage. This is how it looks at the moment, i'll probably be able to get the green sprayed on today.
Cheers!
Zen
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Looks like it'll work.
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Busy looking work area with plenty going on Zen. That P-40 looks like it took a fair bit of masking. Have you thought about just using Tamiya tape on the edges and filling in with household tape or liquid mask. It's cheaper and quicker.
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