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ID model LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION X 2 in 1/48 !

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 07:37
Hi ! Finally after more than 20 years on the bench , I decided to complete them This is the ID MODEL VAC-FORM kit .. First here where I'm at with the 2 kits If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , juts follow this Google link : https://goo.gl/photos/2nSJytRQviqqvZo28 Here a pics of both projects Enjoy Jmarc

1/35 Marder III H

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 19:54
At long last, some 20 years after I first started this kit, it is now finally finished. My second completion of this year! This is the Testors boxing of the 70's vintage Italeri molds. I replaced the kit single piece vinyl tracks with some Dragon indy link tracks, added a CMK resin transmission, plus some other scratch work on the interior to fill up the open spaces in there. The crew figures are Dragon, Decals from Star Decals "Panzers in Italy" sheet and I painted this with Floquil and Vallejo colors. Stowage came from various items in my spares bins. Thanks for looking! Comments and critiques are welcome.

1/35 Dragon M26A1 Pershing Overhaul

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 14:02
This is an overhaul of Dragon’s M26A1 kit that I built close to 30 years ago when it was a new release. That was before I used to gloss coat before decals, flat coat after, and other such techniques… the original kit decals eventually lifted and flaked off over time, and I also found out that Marine Pershings in Korea were not repainted from Army OD into USMC green as they were taken from Army stocks. Recently I bought a set of Star Decals USMC Pershings in Korea, and about two weeks ago I started the overhaul by cutting back the front fenders to how photos showed. I was working on this between several other projects as paint or glue dried. This is from 1st USMC Tank Battalion during the winter of 1950/51 on the drive to Chosin and back. I finally got this one’s overhaul finished yesterday…

French 75

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 00:42
It took a few days longer than intended, but it still is my first completed build of 2024. A very nice little kit, and a subject that made me want to learn about it. IBG’s Model 1897 75mm Field Gun, Modified 1938. and for a sense of the size of this gun Thanks for looking… comments & critiques are welcome.

Looking for a Roommate for Nats 2024

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 15:04
Unless someone knows something I don't, I cannot procure a room from any of the hotels listed on the IPMS/USA site. I would like to attend, so if anyone who already has a room wants a roommate to cut costs, please contact me. My name is Fred Sirois. I am a member of the IPMS/NENY club. I can be reached at fred_sirois@yahoo.com or 518-598-8917. Thanks in advance.

First time assembling 1/16 resin figures

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:10
I posted this identical question in the Figures forum. I apologize if that is violation of protocol for these forums. As noted in the title this is my first attempt to assemble and paint a 1/16 scale resin figure. I have spent one hour looking for a video on how to remove those big blocks of resin on the upper body and the lower body surfaces to be joined. Do you simply sand them off? Would someone be kind enough to point me to a video on how this is done? These figures come with no instructions.

First time assembling 1/16 resin figures

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 11:12
Good morning. As noted in the title this is my first attempt to assemble and paint a 1/16 scale resin figure. I have spent one hour looking for a video on how to remove those big blocks of resin on the upper body and the lower body surfaces to be joined. Do you simply sand them off? Would someone be kind enough to point me to a video on how this is done? These figures come with no instructions.

Brush Painting

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 20:24
I was just wondering, if anyone brush paints large areas with good results? Are there any tips and tricks?

RFA for 2024 Membership Renewal

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 15:24
Got the online distro pitch for the '24 Nats and it took me right to my personal profile, for that task - nice! Along the way, I updated my profile info and decided to renew my membership, which expires in APR24. Clicking on the RENEW button, I prefer to renew for the three-year term, especially if the discount is still offered, but can't find that option beyond the pre-selected, one-year renewal for $30. Is the three-year membership option/discount still available? If so, what am I missing? Thanx for your look...

A couple of items to close the loop on my inputs to the Nats decal sheet for the USS Texas

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 14:00
The Texas is currently finishing a drydock period in Galveston. Hull leaks have been addressed and she will be exiting the drydock soon. More topside work will be necessary before she will become a museum attraction across the harbor in Galveston and greet the tens of thousands of cruise ship passengers who sail into and out of Galveston each year. The conservation staff has researched the color and selected a 5N Navy Blue which is better matched than that used in the 1988/1989 refit. Measure 21/Overall Navy Blue was selected because that is the color she finished the war in the Pacific and other measures would not be appropriate for the gun tubs and platforms that were added during the late-44 refit following Normandy and Southern France. The staff also located the remnants of the welded outlines of the hull numbers and draft marks. Replacements were cut from sheet steel and applied, as has the name TEXAS on the stern Photos from the Battleship Texas website During a leak test earlier this week Most of the leaks have been fixed, but there is more work to do. Scaffolding surrounds the upperworks indicating the work to be done. The square structure on the side is part of the museum visitor access ramp structure. Hull number 35 low and aft of the anchor. The gantry in the background is an oil rig elsewhere in the yard. The aft stern number with the name TEXAS aft of the number. Sheet steel letters were cut out using the as-built font format and welded in place. The name was painted over in compliance with wartime restrictions. The rudder with aft draft marks, two sets. The rudder is offset 19 degrees, reportedly the last rudder command when she was turned over to the state as a museum in 1948. There have been calls to straighten the rudder. but the steering engine is rusted solid and the costs involved would be better to other projects. Similarly, the Battleship Texas Foundation chose to forego the application of a red lead hull bottom. The red would not be seen one the ship is back in the water. They close to use a black marine epoxy with good biofouling properties.

EARLY 1900 RACE PYLON in 1/48 !

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:18
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , This is an SCRATCHBUILT project , if you like to view more pics of the project I have done an Google page for it , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6u4xHLvDwNYLcb2h9 Enjoy ! Jmarc

EARLY SATELLITE project in 1/48 !

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:14
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , they all are early satellite and SCRATCHBUIlT , if you like to view more pics of them I have set up an GOOGLE page for them , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GEmh4N8hHmKNSDXm6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

WWII US / US NAVY DINGHY in 1/48 !

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:09
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past using the VERLIDEN resin kit !. If you like to view more pics , I have set-up an GOOGLE page for them , just follow this linkl: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TnEEdNDsD6DuyfX97 Enjoy ! Jmarc

BILL BURKE GAZ TANK RACER in 1/48 !

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:02
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past, using an MONOGRAM P-38 gaz tank , the rest is scratch , If you like to view more pics, I have set-up a google pasge for , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4KmbtVV9sWQJavx57 Enjoy ! Jmarc

BENSEN B-10 in 1/48 scale !

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 05:56
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , it's of course scratchbuilt , If you like to view the complete WIP on this one, I have set-up an GOOGLE page for it , Just follow this link: https://goo.gl/photos/2741mxHQpSKSMpLK9 Enjoy ! Jmarc