r/Scalemodel

Really? Do they even test their Models?

Really? Do they even test their Models?

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So I'm currently working on a 1:35 SPz Puma Model which has PE Parts - Plenty of it including some MAJOR visual parts you cannot omit but require difficult bends ( BENDS with a Radii! Not just a Fold! ) I wouldn't even know how to establish those without the use of a 3D Printed Press Bend Jig I had to make to get that done

Then I come across PE 10 in the Instructions that goes into the Slot of 22 and I'm basically just like: "Aight... I'm not even gonna bother..." because for one while it is certainly possible to get it out there without it immediately vanishing out of existence this is about as far as one can get with it... Any attempt in picking it up, manipulating it or gluing it into place is basically a fools errand - Yes, that one Neurosurgeon in secret using a Vinci Surgical Robot during Nightshift when it's not being used will be able to pull it off but c'mon...

Do Model making Companies even test their products for viability? 💢

Oh, and to add insult to the injury - The only way to hide PE 10 even more out of view than it is would be by burying it inside the Model itself 😑

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u/Durahl — 5 hours ago

Focke-wulf Triebflugel Interceptor

Finished MiniArt 1/35th scale Focke-wulf Triebflugel Interceptor.

u/Viper180th — 1 day ago

Rv aircraft Mig-23ml Syaaf,1/72

TBH very unfriendly model kit,but purchased few years ago and wanted to give it a go.This is result,quite satisfied but could be better in some minor things…

u/No_Relation3855 — 1 day ago
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Full build of the J-6G Texan

This is the full video of me building the Ocidental Replicas J-6G Texan. I used Eduard photo etch with masking and landing gear from some knight logo.

This is a companion build with another club member. There will be a diorama and weathering before I bring it to the meeting. Until then, this is DONE.

u/mekniphc — 4 days ago

Spitfire Mk. I

I've finally completed this early Spitfire Mk.I from Eduard's "The Few" Limited Edition/Dual Combo in 1/48

It depicts an early spitfire with the 2-rotor Weybridge propeller and lacks the characteristic blown canopy

Painted with the (old) AK Real Colours

u/VaseTheWarlord — 4 days ago

My first model, Tamiya M41 Walker Bulldog (1:35 scale)

Had so much fun with the entire building process all the way to weathering, hope yall like it!

u/skyFIREonReddit — 4 days ago

M41 Walker Bulldog (1/35)

Took my first Tamiya build outside to take a photoshoot with the tank. And I didn't expect it to turn out so awesome!

u/skyFIREonReddit — 4 days ago

i have a question

so i believe i couldnt find the answer via google but someone here might help

so i got some chipping liquid because i couldnt do the chipping with a brush and i believed a wettish toothpick could help but there is a tinny issue, i need a base layer of paint for it to work as intended but i brush paint and every layer makes the panel lines stand out less and since im building tamiyas harrier frs.1 kit they arent that visible and another issue is i would need to paint over areas more to make the primer less visible, also the brush strokes would be an issue i believe tho im planning to use paint retarder for this kit

is there a way i can avoid those issues? has anyone tried a similar thing? please tell me

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u/Medical_Efficiency20 — 4 days ago

Eduard Spitfire IX 1/48

I had a lot of fun with this one! I am happy how cockpit looks and it’s a pity that it had to be covered. What do you think?

u/I_like_all_cars — 4 days ago
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Coming soon... (Waffentrager Auf E-100 Update)

As u might know i now own 8 Waffentrager Auf E100s, but i have some great news. I have ordered 2 Waffentrager auf E-100 W R1 Missile which one of them includes the parts i need to create... yesyes u guessed it 2 more Waffentrager Auf E-100's

In this picture on the left, i have ordered 2 waffens and 1 E50 with flak 40. I already have one Flak40 ready so that totals upto 2 flak 40s. One of the Waffens i ordered has the turret needed to complete 1 of the waffentragers. While the other waffen kit does not...

On the right side of the picture shown, i already have 1full waffentrager ready to be built with flak 40, but no rubber tracks (yet). Same goes for the other box. This means i could create 4 more waffentrager auf e100s, 2 with flak40s the other 2 with missiles.

Just a lil update on where ive been and what i have been upto :) that makes a total of 12 waffentrager auf E-100's which is insane to believe myself.. hope y'all like the progress and updates so far stay tuned cuz i have alot more in the bag😉

u/Dr34m_ps4 — 5 days ago

Kitbashed International Haverster USAF Fuel Tanker.

Along with the 1/32 scale Trumpeter F100 I've been working on, client is also tasking me with building a rare International Haverster USAF Fuel Tanker from 1959. A rarity indeed since there's a total of 2 photos to go off on. The biggest challenge was getting the Sinclair Fuel Tanker chassis with a Tamiya WWII smaller cab. Had trouble trying to figure out where I would create the strongest bonds so it held together. Fortunately, I was able to create a way to fit it in by cutting away at some of the chassis front end. Slipped right in after. There's still a bit more to go on the tanker along with the crew. However what do you all think? Wish he had sent more smaller numbers so we could finish the serial numbers on one of the tankers sides.

u/Long_Introduction817 — 4 days ago

Completed Airfix 1/72 Defiant

I always try to do something new which each of my models and this time it was chipping and weathering and to be honest it hasn’t turned out how I imagined or planned but overall I still really enjoyed putting this one together.

Hope you like the result

u/Jamatace77 — 6 days ago

1/35 T-10M Heavy Tank from MENG

Built this kit bcz played WOT for too much. Tried to make some radical weathering effects on the hull. Tbh the whole build process is a bit too rush, so some details might look weird.

This is a direct build without any custom involved, but still took me about 3 months bcz of my busy life. Weathering tools from AK works quite well.

The whole coloring was hand-drew, only with aqualic paints from AK and brushes from Tamiya, markers from AK also helps a lot.

u/Ladysmann114514 — 6 days ago