discussion HO Excavator.

[Guest]

Hi all!


I been for a while without posting nothing. (I'm just looking for my "Mojo" back.....)


And......I found this lovely excavator at 1:87 scale.


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The challenge is weathering she, at this tiny scale!!


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The first step is dismounting the kit.


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Cheers


Polux

 

[Guest]

With patience I scratch build the hydraulic system and added some bits looking for a better and real presence.


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The next step will be the primer coat.


Thanks for looking


Polux

 

[Guest]

Great additions Polux.


Makes it look so much better.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ralph!


By the moment is a funny build

 

[monica]

do like the added detail ,Polux ,looks better already,


will be waiting to see you work your magic on this one,

 

[Guest]

Yep!


Not many work done....but I primed all the pieces (black primer Vallejo).


The next stage is start the main colour and the weathering.....


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[monica]

good progress ,will be waiting to see what colors you do use on this one,

 

[Guest]

Yep! An update


I've been starting the base using an acrylic stuff.


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Then added some different rocks


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Started the excavator, and the tracks as well


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Thanks


Polux

 

[Guest]

All coming along nicely Polux.

 

[Guest]

Great idea, look forward to see what you do to it

 

[Snowman]

Pretty darn cool!!