Did you see them coming?

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie - etch ammo always looks a bit flat to me, because it is I suppose :rolling:
This set has some nice looking guns and ammo Miniart but even the vintage Tamiya US weapons set has some passable ammo belts

Thanks Simon, I will look into that set for future use.

I was about to say that too. In small scales like 1/72 it’ll probably work fine, but in 1/35 I find it’s just too obviously flat to look good.

Hi jakko, your right its one of the many things that etch is no good for.

Yes, as Simon said, their plastic belted ammo is pretty round. I use their 30cal. for 20mm in my scale. Doesn't look bad. PaulE

Paul, Its good how things can be repurposed from one scale to another.

[Guest]

your right its one of the many things that etch is no good for.

Thirty years ago, I disagreed with that and used Verlinden etched ammo belts on models when I could afford to. Now, I don’t think I would

[Mini Me]

Scottie, I know exactly what you mean. 1/35 scale 20mm turned brass and aluminum barrels are perfect for 37mm in 1-87 scale.

[scottie3158]

Thirty years ago, I disagreed with that and used Verlinden etched ammo belts on models when I could afford to. Now, I don’t think I would :smiling3:

Jakko, I like to use etch as you know on my builds but a vast amount on the sprues is never used as the kit part is more than adequate or can be better represented with wire etc. I suppose in hind site I could have tried to impart some depth to the rounds by pressing a small drill in to them.

Scottie, I know exactly what you mean. 1/35 scale 20mm turned brass and aluminum barrels are perfect for 37mm in 1-87 scale.

Rick,
I have never really given this much thought as I only ever do 1/35 but does make for interesting reuse of some things.

[Guest]

I like to use etch as you know on my builds but a vast amount on the sprues is never used as the kit part is more than adequate or can be better represented with wire etc.

Agreed, most etched detail sets I’ve used over the years had a lot left over too because etched parts simply aren’t the best way to represent a lot of things.

I suppose in hind site I could have tried to impart some depth to the rounds by pressing a small drill in to them.

I was thinking too that it should be possible to emboss them to make them round(ish) and so a better representation than just the flat parts. But if it’s already stuck to the model, it’s maybe a thought for the next one

[scottie3158]

Agreed, most etched detail sets I’ve used over the years had a lot left over too because etched parts simply aren’t the best way to represent a lot of things.


I was thinking too that it should be possible to emboss them to make them round(ish) and so a better representation than just the flat parts. But if it’s already stuck to the model, it’s maybe a thought for the next one :smiling3:

I might be able to unpick it and see what I can do. But your right it is a thought for the future

[scottie3158]

A quick update.

Most of the construction is done so I have spent the morning pre shading and applying the top coat. I will leave this to dry overnight then start the detailing.

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thanks for looking.
Paul

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Nice paint job. Gentle with the airbrush has given nice tones and allowed the preshade to show.
Jim

[BigGreg]

very nice color modulation... i can(t wait to see the weathering...

[Guest]

Paint! And looking good Scottie.

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Nice paint job. Gentle with the airbrush has given nice tones and allowed the preshade to show.
Jim

Thanks Jim but it is more by luck than judgement I am struggling with me airbrush at the moment it keeps spitting when I first turn on the air.

[scottie3158]

very nice color modulation... i can(t wait to see the weathering...

Thanks mate hopefully it has given me a good base to work on.

[scottie3158]

Paint! And looking good Scottie.

Peter, thanks mate it seems to have taken ages to get here.

[minitnkr]

Looking better & better. PaulE

[Lee Drennen]

Looks very nice Scottie