discussion A road somewhere in Crimea 20th March 2014

[takeslousyphotos]

Good start Peter, the bike looks great.

Thanks Barry .............. But I think the PE is going to beat me on this one. I spent two hours this evening trying to make up the chain guard..........and ended up scrapping it. I'm going to have to "scratch" something for that. Luckily the rest is plastic so tomorrow it should be best part together. I have to leave a couple of things off for painting but it should be fairly easy............. Then I can start on the figures.

 

[Steve Brodie]

I feel your pain !

 

[Snowman]

I almost lost my rag with a 1:12 PE chain, I can only try to imagine 1:35 PE chain.........

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I personally think tha PE was either created by "Devil Worshipers" or a "Pervert" ......

 

[Steve Brodie]

Devil worshipping pervert called Eduard !!

 

[takeslousyphotos]

The cast of characters .......... They've only had basic paint. Detailling and highlights next............ and then the heads and weapons


The bike is not particularly good. I found that particularly difficult. Probably the hardest thing I've ever modelled........


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[Guest]

Nice work Peter, really like the bicycle, looking forward to seeing more.

 

[monica]

good progress on this one Peter,nice start with the figures and the like looks great,

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Thank Monica and Tommy....... Although, personally I'm not happy with it at all.

 

[Steve Brodie]

That bike looks rather good chap, sorry but couldn't help having a very childish giggle at the 2nd from last photo, "willie". Right back to my cot, lol

 

[takeslousyphotos]

That bike looks rather good chap, sorry but couldn't help having a very childish giggle at the 2nd from last photo, "willie". Right back to my cot, lol

Thanks Steve......... 10/10 for observation.

 

[eddiesolo]

I think you have done rather well for something as hateful as PE and in that scale. Just do a wash on the bike and it look well used. Great work so far Peter.


Si

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I think you have done rather well for something as hateful as PE and in that scale. Just do a wash on the bike and it look well used. Great work so far Peter.
Si

Thanks Si much appreciated....... I was a proper struggle. I hated every damn minute of it. I was planning a wash over it when I do the figures.

 

[Snowman]

"Progressive resistance" is what I like to call it!


Getting there and looking good.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

"Progressive resistance" is what I like to call it!
Getting there and looking good.

Thanks Gavin....... I guess we all have our names for it .......... Mine? I'd get a roasting off the administrators.

 

[papa 695]

Nice work Peter the bike doesn't look bad at all in the pictures

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Nice work Peter the bike doesn't look bad at all in the pictures

Thanks Ian ........ Maybe it's just me.

 

[Ian M]

Two things to think about with PE and superglue.


If you are having issues getting things to stick, you could be over doing it. Less is more. Also I found that a quick wipe with some IPA will remove any oil transfer from fingers.


A bit late maybe but you know for next time.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Two things to think about with PE and superglue.
If you are having issues getting things to stick, you could be over doing it. Less is more. Also I found that a quick wipe with some IPA will remove any oil transfer from fingers.


A bit late maybe but you know for next time.

Thanks Ian....... on reflection maybe I was a bit "over indulgent" with the superglue. I did use the IPA, as I always do before I glue or paint anything......... My main problem with PE is it's so damn thin and delicate and I always seem to break it with the hammer when I'm fitting it

 

[bazers]

The bike looks good just rough up the paintwork a bit.