Who here does model planes - PART THIRTEEN | Forums

[blairgowrie]

Continued from: http://forums.ubi.com/eve/foru...701067539#3701067539

[csThor]

Nice figs. I've just come back from my modelling workplace in the basement ... I needed a break. A few days back I finally began assembling the first of my two StuG III G from Dragon (1/72) and I decided that the tracks do not sag enough so I had to help them along. After drilling four 0,3mm holes in about half an hour (which hold the thin wire that keeps the tracks "saggy") my hand hurts, my eyes bleed and my back is protesting any further abuse today. Modelling at its finest.

[b2spirita]

Hey guys

Ive said it before, but id like to have a stab at some basic models. Nothing fancy, but more sophisticated than a clip together job

Thinking of finding an IL-2 model, or something a bit more obscure than the usual spit. Gonna have a look around the model shop soon.

Any ideas what i need? Crfat knives ect are a given, but what would you suggest, given that this is not gonna be a massive hobby.

How do you normally paint these? Not by brush?

[csThor]

Brushing is okay, you just need to remember not to use paint which isn't properly thinned (and several thin layers are always better than one which is too thick). Also the more expensive the brush the better it will probably be.

I, personally, use an airbrush for 90% of the painting work and brushes only for figures and small details as well as weathering. If you don't want to turn this into a time-consuming hobby don't bother with an airbrush at all.

[b2spirita]

Originally posted by csThor:
Brushing is okay, you just need to remember not to use paint which isn't properly thinned (and several thin layers are always better than one which is too thick). Also the more expensive the brush the better it will probably be.

I, personally, use an airbrush for 90% of the painting work and brushes only for figures and small details as well as weathering. If you don't want to turn this into a time-consuming hobby don't bother with an airbrush at all.

Thank you.

I shall be having a google on painting methods, methinks.

[dieg777]

To start off with you will need the following

1) glue
2) superglue
3) craft knife ( for trimming parts)
4) scissors ( for taking the parts off the spruce)
5) sandpaper ( for smoothing edges)
6) masking tape ( to help painting)
7) good brushes
8) paint

Good kits to start with are tamiya or hasegawa but others do nice kits for particular models

there are several sites decicated to the hobby including

http://www.hyperscale.com/

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/

http://www.britmodeller.com/

http://modelingmadness.com/

so you can research which is the best kit for the plane you wish to do

a good place for tips is

http://www.swannysmodels.com/

have fun

[b2spirita]

Ok, well i have some of those, and the rest are on the list to buy.

Planning on visiting the model shop to see whats available. Im still not sure what to do yet. Might have a gander online too.

Many thanks for the help!

[arthursmedley]

Thought you bunch of glue-sniffers in here would appreciate a picture of the next generation busily sticking their fingers together in the Airfix tent at yesterdays RNAS Yeovilton airday

[Feathered_IV]

Looks like fun doesn't it?

B2' If you fancy a Sturmovik, Trumpeter just released one in 32nd scale. It'd make quite a feature piece. At that size, brush painting would look right at home too.

http://www.zone-five.net/showthread.php?t=8194

[Low_Flyer_MkIX]

Suffering for your art, Thor - it's what it's all about.

Nice pic, Mr S - good too see the littl'uns having a go. Thanks for posting.

b2spirita - don't forget to clear a space for your kit stash. It'll creep up on you, oh yes it will. The new Airfix Mig 15 and F-86 Sabre look nice - trouble with Airfix( and Revell)is that they still flog loads of their old 40+ year old kits (like the Sturmovik), so look into it if you see a 'plane you fancy. Good hunting, and keep us up to date.


I saw some rave reviews for Fenryll resin miniatures, so I picked one up. The pics on various websites don't do justice, I think I'll be getting a few more.

Here's how far I got before a tea break...I'm using a more restrained technique than usual for a more feminine face, the sculptor got me off to a good start, it's a lovely figure to work on.







Keep 'em coming, chaps!