Softscience Labs 2.5
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That Albatros is a stunner, Ralph and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your Lee and Walrus builds. Excellent choice of subjects on the go here.
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
I went for a minimal effort on the interior. Just some judicious shading and a heavy wash.
It's a dirty bird, but mist won't be visible.
It's a dirty bird, but mist won't be visible.
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
Nice busy bench. The Albatros looks very good.
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The Walrus interior looks fabulous!
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All that detail looks rather overdone in bare plastic but really looks good with some paint and weathering.
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
Thanks, all.
All this detail is making me pine for the simplicity of a 72nd scale build. I might start the Special Hobby Barracuda, that I received for Christmas, from my aunt.
All this detail is making me pine for the simplicity of a 72nd scale build. I might start the Special Hobby Barracuda, that I received for Christmas, from my aunt.
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The Walrus interior looks excellent, Ralph and it's a pity quite a lot will likely be hidden once the fuselage halves are closed. That said, what can be seen will look nicely busy.
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I've hit a bit of a snag with the walrus. I started to close up the fuselage, and then added some tape belts for the pilot. But since I'll be building the version with the open canopy, I realized the lack of belt hardware will really be obvious, and take something away from the model. So I need to come up with something.
I'm finding it really difficult to stick to a project, lately.
I've been messing around with the Airfix P-40, but I'm unenthusiastic about it. I also pulled out Tamiya's 1/48 JS-2 from the stash. Maybe a quick build is what I need?
This is where I am after only two evenings of work. I should have it ready for painting after tonight. Hard to believe that these two are the same scale.
Also back on the bench is ICM's 1/72 I-5. A fussy and difficult kit, but a fun challenge.
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I'm finding it really difficult to stick to a project, lately.
I've been messing around with the Airfix P-40, but I'm unenthusiastic about it. I also pulled out Tamiya's 1/48 JS-2 from the stash. Maybe a quick build is what I need?
This is where I am after only two evenings of work. I should have it ready for painting after tonight. Hard to believe that these two are the same scale.
Also back on the bench is ICM's 1/72 I-5. A fussy and difficult kit, but a fun challenge.
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
That does look challenging
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
I'm a bit of a fan of WW II Soviet armour and that JS-2 looks very nice, Ralph - I'm surprised how large the P-40 fuselage is in comparison though! I suppose planes are like that though, quite large structurally but full of air
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
Busy looking bench Ralph; sorry to see the Walrus stalled; hopefully you'll get cracking on that again soon. The JS-2 looks an interesting bird; Russian I assume?
Best wishes
Jim
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BRIGHT RED!!!
Inspired by some on this site I built up the whole model before painting. Given that the strut fit was a bit tricky, this approach saved me from a gluey smeared paint mess.
Now I just need to rig the thing. But first, I'll give the paint a few days to dry.
Inspired by some on this site I built up the whole model before painting. Given that the strut fit was a bit tricky, this approach saved me from a gluey smeared paint mess.
Now I just need to rig the thing. But first, I'll give the paint a few days to dry.
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
Nice work!
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That looks fantastic, as well as very very red!
Who would build an entire bipe before painting it I wonder.....
Who would build an entire bipe before painting it I wonder.....
Best wishes
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"Never put off till tomorrow, what you can do the day after tomorrow"
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Re: Softscience Labs 2.5
Some fantastic work going on here.
Love the Walrus interior, keep the images coming.
Love the Walrus interior, keep the images coming.
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