discussion BA -20 1/35 Scale Russian Armoured Car by Hobby Boss

[scottie3158]

John,
Looking good matey.

 

[Guest]

John,
Just caught up on your build. All coming together well, lots of detail to show....
Decal lifting could be down to acrylic varnish not dry enough. I had this happen when the water from the decal softener softened the varnish, it did sink back.
Needle, roll the end on a sheet of thick plastic and under a steel rule usually bends the tip back into shape...
And next time use a hammer to pin the spider to the floor.....
Cheers, Mike.

Hi Mike , yes I did sort out the needle and forgot to say, used the two block of wood, I said two block of wood not bricks ! No camel was injured in this. :smiling3:
Yes agree, the varnish was not completely dry.

No not on a spider l've always wanted a pet

But Mrs R has vetoed the idea, so that was the end of that . :cold-sweat:

 

[Guest]

Hi Mike , yes I did sort out the needle and forgot to say, used the two block of wood, I said two block of wood not bricks ! No camel was injured in this. :smiling3:
Yes agree, the varnish was not completely dry.

No not on a spider l've always wanted a pet

But Mrs R has vetoed the idea, so that was the end of that . :cold-sweat:

That's not a spider ....... This is a spider.....

Commonly known as the Camel spider, a real carnivore, injects it's victim with anesthetic and then eats its prey. We had these in Aden, used to live on the camels, one decided to eat away one guys cheek during the night - horrible things - the bootlace snakes and scorpions we could take, but not these, could grow to about 12 inches.

 

[Guest]

That's not a spider ....... This is a spider.....

Commonly known as the Camel spider, a real carnivore, injects it's victim with anesthetic and then eats its prey. We had these in Aden, used to live on the camels, one decided to eat away one guys cheek during the night - horrible things - the bootlace snakes and scorpions we could take, but not these, could grow to about 12 inches.

Ah had heard of these beasties, now that is a nasty looking thing Mike.

 

[Jim R]

Hi John
Looking good. I think we have all been a little impatient when it comes to waiting for paint/varnish to dry. Dry to the touch but under the 'skin' things are still soft. Wheels do look good.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Hi John
Looking good. I think we have all been a little impatient when it comes to waiting for paint/varnish to dry. Dry to the touch but under the 'skin' things are still soft. Wheels do look good.
Jim

Hi Jim, very true, and bet I do it again .:smiling2: yes pleased with the wheels, and not hard to fit as I has expected.

John,
Looking good matey.

Sorry Paul I didn't reply until now I just missed it, but thanks for looking in.
John.
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Did some winter camo, thinking it was mostly splashed on with a large bush or even a broom so I've done the finish quite rough. I used some Precision Ice and Snow mostly, but tried a little Vallejo washable to see it there is any noticeable difference. The PI & S is a little more grainer than Vallejo. I can see where the Vallejo is , it appears to have a fuller coverage, but both seem ok.

Next will be another varnish coat, then a little oil weathering, I say little as there will be snow on the dio so that will cover much .









Those steps will of course have snow on them with footprints, it will be in the lower areas where the weathering will be done, mud guards , and the like.

Thanks for following and the comments, any hints welcome.

John.

 

[Jim R]

Hi John
I'm liking that.
Jim

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Coming along nicely John. I find the waiting for various stages to take effect very difficult to deal with, myself. Looking forward to the denouement (the phone picked that word so I went with it :anguished: )
Cheers
Neil

 

[Fernando N]

Just caught up John and a good looking little A/C it has become. :thumb2:

Neat whitewash, good luck with the next weathering steps.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Like a lot John

Did you get the info ref the tubing??

Bob

 

[Guest]

Hi John
I'm liking that.
Jim

Cheers Jim.

Just caught up John and a good looking little A/C it has become. :thumb2:

Neat whitewash, good luck with the next weathering steps.

Thanks Fernando glad it's being received well.

Like a lot John

Did you get the info ref the tubing??

Bob

Hi Bob, thanks, yes I have posted on your thread. Think it's worth a punt, like I said it would be used every where it just looks so right .:smiling3:
Thanks guys .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice winter camo John I think you’ve got me addicted to the winter camo I’m glad you and Steve pushed me to try it

 

[Guest]

Nice winter camo John I think you’ve got me addicted to the winter camo I’m glad you and Steve pushed me to try it

Lee thank you, glad you like doing it, Steve has been trying to convert every one to either Winter Camo or a 3 part camo. At least this time he let me off with just the winter version. :smiling:

 

[Si Benson]

Hi John,

Blimey that’s a proper field applied white wash! I’ve seen many a picture of white wash slapped on but never been brave enough to try it...I’m sure it will tone down with further steps :thumb2:

Interesting to see how this goes.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Hi John,

Blimey that’s a proper field applied white wash! I’ve seen many a picture of white wash slapped on but never been brave enough to try it...I’m sure it will tone down with further steps :thumb2:

Interesting to see how this goes.

Si
I was the same way. I just thin down some flat white acrylic paint and when to work it’s pretty fun after you get started

 

[Lee Drennen]

John
I’m going to try a 3 tone camo on a P47 Thunderbolt one day soon I’m building up the nerves to it as we speak

 

[Guest]

Hi John,

Blimey that’s a proper field applied white wash! I’ve seen many a picture of white wash slapped on but never been brave enough to try it...I’m sure it will tone down with further steps :thumb2:

Interesting to see how this goes.

Hi Si
When Dzhon was told to apply winter wash he grabbed the nearest yard brush and slapped it one not wanting to fall foul with the Commissioner and end up in a penal battalion.
Think should tone down when the weathering and light covering if snow, failing that U shall set fire to it.:tongue-out3:

 

[Guest]

John
I’m going to try a 3 tone camo on a P47 Thunderbolt one day soon I’m building up the nerves to it as we speak

Good for you Lee, go for it, plenty of research on here and Y tube should help. I used some of that Panser Putty, but gave a very hard line, due to the angle of spray. Can't see you haveing much of a problem.

 

[scottie3158]

John,
that's a great looking winter wash nicely done.

 

[Guest]

John,
that's a great looking winter wash nicely done.

Thanks Paul.