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  1. Snowman

    Macross / Robotech 1/72 VT-1 Super Ostrich

    I have started this braille scale kit, and will build modularly. I plan to put down a mr. colour surfacer undercoat in black and then lay down my main colours in fine misty layers. Anyway, onwards and upwards!🫡
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    Macross / Robotech 1/72 VT-1 Super Ostrich

    Hi all! As per usual, an unusual name for an aircraft. The Super Ostrich originates in the Macross/Robotech universe, this trainer is fitted with fast packs to enable the craft to escape the earths atmosphere and to do space flight. I think in the episode that this appeared the "hero" flew...
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    Mospeada Blowsperior VR-041H

    Well, that concludes my Mospeada Climber builds. I did not keep with the original the original colour schemes and decided to go go more "real world". This has ticket off a build that I have long waited for as the kits were hard to find. Anyway, onto the next build. I'm keeping with the...
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    Mospeada VR-052F/T Variable Type

    Wow, this has been fun! After these photo's I accidentally broke off a leg and had to repin it. Now onto the other Mospeada kit, which has already been started and some of the Mr Color under coat has been done. This will hopefully eliminate all the woes I had with this this build. Till the...
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    Mospeada VR052F/T variable type

    Well, it's mostly assembled with some chipping, still more weathering to consider. Used the sponge technique which turned out as quick and efficient. Till next time.🫡
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    Is scale modelling a cheap or expensive hobby?

    It depends on what you want to do. Simply glue kits together and paint with a hairy stick or not, then it's relatively cheap, depending on the kit you are buying. Airbrushing elevates the cost. Weathering can cost a bit extra. Super detailing modding and resin kits really start pushing that...
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    Mospeada VR052F/T variable type

    The painting is about done. As you can see the decals are going on and I’m about to attempt the anime face of “Scott Bernard” in the helmet. This has been a fun, interesting build. I have the sister kit, the VR-041-H Blowsperior. I guess that is a play on words, mimicking the 1925 Brough...
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    Mospeada VR052F/T variable type

    Yup, this transforms, but I'm gonna keep it in the power armour mode. Managed to throw some paint at it, had issues with my chipping cheat and pulled off all the paint. My bad, I did not properly undercoat it. Anyway, its a start. The mission continues! Till next time!🫡
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    Warning re Polishing Compounds.

    Depending on your "dremel", it may be too much RPM and the heat generated by rotating polishing wheel.
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    Mospeada VR052F/T variable type

    While I sob in coffee and figure out what I'm going to do to resurrect my G6 build and the botched "milky" matt varnish coat, I decided I needed a change. Nearly melted my brain trying to figure out how build it to a point that I can start painting. A very interesting 1/12 kit that is a throw...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    I have finally decided to start throwing some colour at this monster of a kit. The pre-shading has the desired effect under the still wet coat. The modified gun mount and the base of the barrel with Mr.Color laquear steel for the recoil wear. The underside, still layering on. Basically done...
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    Book Nook & Wonderland Bookstore

    Hi ya! A leap forward to the completed build on my shelf. The integral lighting is a great feature. Looks great on my shelf. Thanks for sharing the moment with me. Till next time.:)
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    Book Nook & Wonderland Bookstore

    Yeah, every time we stop by at nursery I can't help and pass by and check out what they have to show. Anyway, I have been beavering away and made some progress. In chronological order. I need to give my wife some attention now. Till next time.🫡
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    Book Nook & Wonderland Bookstore

    For something different, I'm building my fathers day gift. A shadowbox-esque kit by Rolife and on sale at all the local garden centres. These kits range from glass houses full of plants to my bookstore scene, which I find quite appealing. As you can see, I have started with a bookshelf using...
  15. Snowman

    AMS-129 GEARA ZULU Neo Zeon mass-productive mobile suite 1/144

    I have been struggling with the mojo on the late so I decided to veer off to the left and try a Bandai Gundam kit. They are fun, quite complex, easy to assemble and do not require glue or paint. This time I decided to use some AK paint pens and and Gundam panel line pens. Had a ball, was quick...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Well, colour me happy. The commander is done and I have begun pre-shading the G6. A little dark, in terms of the nutria, but generally pleased. It's rough, but it does what it is meant to do. Till next time.🫡
  17. Snowman

    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Finally started the Commander, I'm trying a different painting technique this time. Got the colour on, sealed with gloss, now for pinwash. Till next time.🫡
  18. Snowman

    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Hi all, started working on the base display for my G6 build. Found a photo of it under cammo, on the border in 1987 on Ops Modular. The supporting blurb had photo’s of the G6 on trials “proewe” at the artillery range Riemvasmaak, earlier that same year. Till the next update. 🫡
  19. Snowman

    Gundam - ms-06 zaku ii

    As promised, here are a couple of sequential photos depicting the assembly of the left leg. No glue is used in the construction. I missed out some photos to keep it simple. So my quick and simple build turned out to be quite a learning experience and a pleasant surprise. Till the next...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    I changed the helmet to something closer to the SADF variant which looks more like a load masters headgear. Anyway, I am pleased with the American style dome. Till next time.🫡
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