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Tabletop Gaming, Models, and Minis => Modelling and Miniatures => Topic started by: JudgeDredd on September 05, 2017, 12:51:32 AM

Title: I don't ever want to do 1/72 vehicles again
Post by: JudgeDredd on September 05, 2017, 12:51:32 AM
My daughters boyfriend bought me a 1/72 scale RAF Support Vehicle set for Christmas and I've just finished it. It's funny - because there weren't alot of parts, but it was more challenging for me than a 1/35 scale tank because of the size of the parts - eyes being what they are and fingers being what they are.

But I got them done. I didn't do any weathering or do anything in the way of touching up
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4400/36896434631_c99e1cb3e4_b.jpg)

I was especially lazy on the motorcycle - but my hands just aren't steady enough to paint something so small
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36866622192_e0c3ec4516_b.jpg)

The "glass" seemed to not like the Alcalad Semi Gloss I sprayed. I thought it might do the same as the Jonsons Klear I used to use - but no. I'll have to remember not to use this on clear parts
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/36202385694_9279196bf8_b.jpg)

And for size comparison. Next time I get 1/72 vehicles I think I'll donate them to charity
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/36896434481_f2f75e0eae_b.jpg)

Thank god they're done and out the way. Space 1999 Eagle next...I need something easy
Title: Re: I don't ever want to do 1/72 vehicles again
Post by: mirth on September 05, 2017, 04:35:53 AM
You have a nice collection going, JD.
Title: Re: I don't ever want to do 1/72 vehicles again
Post by: JudgeDredd on September 07, 2017, 12:25:24 AM
Thanks.

I'm starting to be more confident with the airbrush.

I've got some great kits to make - F-14, Sherman, Tiger, an aircraft carrier, the old and new Star Ship Enterprise, a helicopter (Lynx I think)....I'm looking forward to all of them!