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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...
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    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.🫡
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    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.🫡
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    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. 🫡
  11. 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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    Gundam - ms-06 zaku ii

    Seasons greetings! I decided to do a simple 1/144 Zaku build to start my year off. To my surprise and delight, this kit turned out to be far more technical than expected. One of the appealing elements was that this kit did not require painting. The first sprue comprised of multicoloured...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Finally grasped the nettle and modded the commander. I think it looks quite natural. Just gotta sort out the bone dome, the SADF version is simpler without the flared ears for the cans. Wishing all a happy festive break and I'll be seeing you in the new year.🫡
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Yup, the front end is finished and ready for paint. I've decided to put it on a similar base as the "Klein boet -Ou boet" build. Already have atopical photo selected. Till the next update🫡
  16. Snowman

    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Well, I think that's done. Just the side view mirror arms are missing. Very happy with the end result. Till the next update. 🫡
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    Four prototypes later......😵‍💫 I think I have finally cracked it. The 0.25mm plasticard did the trick, it did not fracture and snap during bending. Now for the second unit. Till the next update 🫡
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    I'm back from Telford, great event, a bit of controversy about the lack of proper commercial vehicle category for trucks and the like, hopefully that get ironed out. Finally decided to bite the bullet and start building the headlight shrouds. My first attempt with a cardboard prototype was quite...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    The work continues incrementally, raided my motorbike detailing bits and found some bolts that are easier to apply than the Meng plastic bolt heads. Marked out revised gun mount. Dry fitted with the bolts. started the commander's copula, not really a fan of the clear construction that...
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    Takom 1/35 SADF G6 Rhino

    After some research ( staring at a bunch of old photo's for hours..😅) I realised the new variant had extra vents and holes that need plugging. Also removed some splash shields. Did a dry fit on the revised gun mount, nearly finished! Oops, double image. Oh well, till next time.
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