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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: kiwichappers on January 27, 2017, 09:41:29 PM

Title: My first model
Post by: kiwichappers on January 27, 2017, 09:41:29 PM

At last after more than a year out I have started a model in my new workshop. I have been surprised, or maybe not, how my skills have diminished after the extended time out. The model is an Italian Autoblinda AB41 one of Italys more useful vehicles that made a name for itself in North Africa. So far the running gear and hull have gone together with no bother or fit problems.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: MSea on January 27, 2017, 09:46:49 PM

Good to have you on line.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: zak on January 28, 2017, 07:52:21 AM

Is this the Italeri in 1/48 scale Francis?

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: kiwichappers on January 28, 2017, 03:00:37 PM

Yes Dave, the very one purchased when I called to see you at Croppers last June.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: kiwichappers on January 28, 2017, 03:20:24 PM

A bit more progress today, turret built and fitted after a little bit of filing. Entire vehicle under coated and given a coat of 'steel' for later distressing.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: zak on January 28, 2017, 06:02:30 PM

Quick stuff.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: Roger on January 29, 2017, 07:33:23 PM

Looking good, interested in how your distressing will work.

Welcome aboard

Roger

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: Bigkev on January 29, 2017, 09:03:37 PM

Hi Kiwichappers,

looking forward to your 'distressing' on this model. Think I will learn something from a quality modeller on this build.
Cheers,
Bigkev

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: kiwichappers on January 30, 2017, 10:45:49 AM

Now then Kev,
There are no 'quality modellers' on this project, just a man in a shed having a bit of fun.

About this distressing, wear and tear, that lived in look or whatever phrase suits you. It seems sensible to me to duplicate what happens in reality rather than applying 'wear' on top of a finish. By undercoating with a metallic finish, in this case 'steel' then applying the service colours over that one can then abrade through the colour coat back to the 'steel' to replicate wear such as scuffing etc. That's the theory, we'll see how it turns out I reality.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: kiwichappers on February 06, 2017, 09:42:56 PM

A bit more done today. The armoured car needs some work to tone down the weathering but for the moment I am on with the figures.

Title: Re: My first model
Post by: Kiteman on February 07, 2017, 07:22:14 AM

Looking very smart.