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  1. Strenko J

    Oldie but goodie Tiger I

    Finally had some time to get back to the bench have been working on the ruins of the building that the tiger will sit in front of.
  2. Strenko J

    Simon T Memorial GB: Nov-Feb 2020. Chat thread

    This my choice for resurrection of another old kit that i started back when I was very very very very young,,, (I’m sure the rabble will contain themselves with the old man jokes...but maybe not) put this kit back in the box apparently and it’s not seen daylight until now... much needed...
  3. Strenko J

    What type of tank is this?

    Hello fellow modelers I found this picture to be interesting and was thinking of making a little dio of the scene for an upcoming build but cannot for the life of me figure out what type of tank this is?? I guess I’ve never seen any other photos of a German tank with a rear mounted fuel drum...
  4. Strenko J

    Oldie but goodie Tiger I

    Finally had a chance to install the tracks and oh boy did they test my patience i’ve added some additional pigments and streaking as well as had a chance to paint some figures that will company the tiger. Also was experimenting with a old damaged jeep trying to flatten the tires as it will...
  5. Strenko J

    Oldie but goodie Tiger I

    I do have to say that the wheels were very problematic in assembly and then painting as well. The plastic was very soft and would not take even primer at first… Perhaps it was the age of the kit and technology at that time for injected plastic.
  6. Strenko J

    Oldie but goodie Tiger I

    Finally had the chance to hit this with the hissy stick..added some chipping and first wash of dark brown to bring out some detail.
  7. Strenko J

    Oldie but goodie Tiger I

    I chose to break out an oldie but goodie that I have had in my stash for many many many ,,,,yes many ..years now and decided to “bling“ it up a little since this kit has had numerous updates through Tamiya over the years. This is the very old motorized Tiger I tank as the base model.. with some...
  8. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Hello again all. I hope that all of you, your family and friends are safe from the current state of the virus that is being transmitted around the world. Definitely crazy times for us all.. It has been very close to a year now since I’ve been able to get back to doing some modeling due to some...
  9. Strenko J

    D Day

    Although it’s been a number of years ago that I visited, it was one of the more memorable trips that we’ve taken overseas. Thank you all for sharing your comments, stories and thoughts for this historic day.
  10. Strenko J

    D Day

    With the upcoming anniversary of June 6th I’ve recently been watching some documentaries on this epic event in history. I can’t imagine what it would have been like for all of the soldiers both axis and allies as they engaged with each other in such an incredible battle on that day. My thoughts...
  11. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Good evening everyone...I Finally had some time to add some further detail and start painting of the house. One step closer to getting the base started and the troops moved in.
  12. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Well thank you everyone once again. I always try to improve on my figures And have learned a lot from many of you here. And practice practice practice for me just seems to help a lot. I’ve had a few hours to do some work on the building...not sure how to tackle the roof..make it removable? Or...
  13. Strenko J

    A Year On...................

    I’m ready Mr Race
  14. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Thanks guys and apologies for not posting more often..life just seems to get in the way of hobby time lately....but on a happier note though ....Happy Easter or Passover or whatever you maybe celebrating at this time of the season... Just some updates on the housing for the troops..wish I had...
  15. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Hello all again, been busy getting the troops painted and ready for their mission. Still a ways to go with finishing them up..stay tunes for more
  16. Strenko J

    1/35 KV1

    Opps..forgot to attach the product picture
  17. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Thanks Richard.. So time for a few updates on the komsomolets..first pass at weathering .,,washes and some battle damage to the front fender..rusting away..and the first figure painted. Next some pigments and more mud to be added.
  18. Strenko J

    Off to the Russian Front

    Some weathering of the Gaz using pigments, acrylic mud, washes,,, and I will.next be moving onto the whitewash of the komsomolets. A few little details added to the seat as well. Although not sure that they’ll easily be seen once the cab is in place,,,. Oh well.. still had fun adding them.
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