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Well provisioned! Lil chuk builds some targets
- Thread starter chukw
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Another great update Chuck, thanks!
jknaus
Administrator
Looking awesome as usual. The overlapping sprue gate, do you mean its on the bottom where the parts will be joined? If so its the new way everyone seems to be doing it now. That way you don't destroy the edge when cutting the sprue. If you use zeon nippers or anything like that on those sprues lay flat edge of nipper on underside and snip flush. Very little cleaning and no damage to edge. If I misunderstood and you new this, my apologies.
James
James
Kreighshoer
Active member
awesome update chuk!
are the spokes of the left bike wheel offset like the real deal? perspective may fool my eyes!
are the spokes of the left bike wheel offset like the real deal? perspective may fool my eyes!
You may motivate me to build it yet! Excellent tips, can't wait to see the next edition! Thanks, guys!
James- I'm sure you're right about the sprue gates, but the massive knockout pins are annoying, and the fir really has to be finessed on most parts. BOR-ing!
Now, I'd really appreciate your honest opinions: is the finish on the kubel too extreme? It looks a bit too pitted to me. Maybe it's the type of hairspray, maybe it's the Vallejo paint- should I use Tamiya? If I have to strip it- I shall!
Thanks- it's great to have the knowledge base and modeling might of my allies at my side-
cheers!
chuk
James- I'm sure you're right about the sprue gates, but the massive knockout pins are annoying, and the fir really has to be finessed on most parts. BOR-ing!
Now, I'd really appreciate your honest opinions: is the finish on the kubel too extreme? It looks a bit too pitted to me. Maybe it's the type of hairspray, maybe it's the Vallejo paint- should I use Tamiya? If I have to strip it- I shall!
Thanks- it's great to have the knowledge base and modeling might of my allies at my side-
cheers!
chuk
panzerace007
Active member
CHUK,
WoW , those spokes look WIKKED :evil: ! What I'm wondering about th Hairspray - Did the Propellent in that particular brand attack th paint ? Personally I have not tried th hairspray method. I have seen a couple of Guys in My AMPS club do it ( and watched a live demo). All of them have used Tamiya & Tre-Semme ( and they only let th hairspray set for a few minutes) . One guy even went so far as to Decant it, so that it could be applied with an Airbrush. Rick Lawler might be a good one to *ping* for some hints on how th paint & hairspray reacted to each other .. :idonno
It looks a little harsh (IMHO) on the hood. Of all of th pictures that I have on Ye Olde Hard drive I've never actually seen a Kubel peel paint that bad while in service , Not sayin that it's not possible. I personally haven't seen it ( just My $.02(USD) Also another Question - Is there a reason that you didn't under coat it with Panzer Grey ? to show that th applied Dunkel was wearing off , as being over painted ?
None of this is meant to sound elitist or snide and certainly not take away from your build. I respect you 100% as a Modeler ! You've shown that you got Skillz Brotha', Madd Skillzz !! 
You've got a Beautiful Build goin on Brotha' !! Keep-on-a-Rockin' !!!
WoW , those spokes look WIKKED :evil: ! What I'm wondering about th Hairspray - Did the Propellent in that particular brand attack th paint ? Personally I have not tried th hairspray method. I have seen a couple of Guys in My AMPS club do it ( and watched a live demo). All of them have used Tamiya & Tre-Semme ( and they only let th hairspray set for a few minutes) . One guy even went so far as to Decant it, so that it could be applied with an Airbrush. Rick Lawler might be a good one to *ping* for some hints on how th paint & hairspray reacted to each other .. :idonno
It looks a little harsh (IMHO) on the hood. Of all of th pictures that I have on Ye Olde Hard drive I've never actually seen a Kubel peel paint that bad while in service , Not sayin that it's not possible. I personally haven't seen it ( just My $.02(USD) Also another Question - Is there a reason that you didn't under coat it with Panzer Grey ? to show that th applied Dunkel was wearing off , as being over painted ?
None of this is meant to sound elitist or snide and certainly not take away from your build. I respect you 100% as a Modeler ! You've shown that you got Skillz Brotha', Madd Skillzz !!
You've got a Beautiful Build goin on Brotha' !! Keep-on-a-Rockin' !!!
AndyFettes
Master at Arms
Very nice chuk usual great sbs thread
Hi Wendy
Hi Wendy
Again, my thanks!
Ace, thanks for the frank crit- it's much appreciated! I was thinking that my kubel would be a later model that left the factory in Dark Yellow. The idea was just to get some random variation in the base color before going on to adding some camo- and then distressing that, too. That hairspray seems to have been waaay too thick- the colors look pitted and the chips too pronounced. I think I'll just bite the bullet and strip it, get some Tre-Semme and try it again. Do you do a solid coat of hairspray or just a random spatter? There's a motorcycle to build in the meantime!
Would rubbing alcohol be a good way to remove the Vallejo paint?
One more thing: Laura- did I screw up the spokes? I didn't notice any placement guide in the instructions- I'll have to check. Good thing I'll have a spare thanks to the Black Dog resin set! Thanks for the save!
chuk
Ace, thanks for the frank crit- it's much appreciated! I was thinking that my kubel would be a later model that left the factory in Dark Yellow. The idea was just to get some random variation in the base color before going on to adding some camo- and then distressing that, too. That hairspray seems to have been waaay too thick- the colors look pitted and the chips too pronounced. I think I'll just bite the bullet and strip it, get some Tre-Semme and try it again. Do you do a solid coat of hairspray or just a random spatter? There's a motorcycle to build in the meantime!
Would rubbing alcohol be a good way to remove the Vallejo paint?
One more thing: Laura- did I screw up the spokes? I didn't notice any placement guide in the instructions- I'll have to check. Good thing I'll have a spare thanks to the Black Dog resin set! Thanks for the save!
chuk
Kreighshoer
Active member
well - go to your garage and have a look at your bike (i do hope that you have a bicycle) ... the LHS and RHS spokes do not meet at the rim - perspective may fool my eyes but in your pic the left wheel looks like the spokes meet and the right wheel looks correct! it would be a shame if one of your flawless and exciting builds would suffer from such a blooper!
panzerace007
Active member
CHUK,
I'm also wodering if it would be th Vallejo (?) that's reacting badly to th Hairspray ( meaning , no matter which hairspray you use, may have th same FX on th vallejo). As I mentioned I've seen it ( hair spray method) used mostly with Tamiya paint ? I may be wrong about th Vallejo though :idonno
Spraying th Hairspray .. I'd say shoot th Entire vehicle. that way you could just run any where with it & not have to try to remember( :pinch: ) where you sprayed it after th other coats are on .
I can't wait to see it & I'm lookin forward to th Bike !!!
I'm also wodering if it would be th Vallejo (?) that's reacting badly to th Hairspray ( meaning , no matter which hairspray you use, may have th same FX on th vallejo). As I mentioned I've seen it ( hair spray method) used mostly with Tamiya paint ? I may be wrong about th Vallejo though :idonno
Spraying th Hairspray .. I'd say shoot th Entire vehicle. that way you could just run any where with it & not have to try to remember( :pinch: ) where you sprayed it after th other coats are on .
I can't wait to see it & I'm lookin forward to th Bike !!!
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Hey Chuk! I think the Kubel looks great, not too worn out (I'd be happy with it). My guess is that it is not the holding power of the hairspray, but the length of time the top coat was left on. I've used the technique, following JSteinman's description with some megahold spray my wife uses with good results. Today, I forgot I had topcoated the interior of my Bison and I had mega difficulty scrubbing off the paint. Looking good, buddy! Keep going!!
JSteinman
Master at Arms
Yes. Pretty much the longer you let the paint set on top of the hairspray, the harder it will be to get off. What you can do it let the whole kit soak in a bowl of warm water, for a bit, this may let the water penetrate the top layer of paint and reactivate the hairspray.
Even your mistakes are informative!
Regards,
Regards,
Kreighshoer
Active member
great safe and repaint chuk! another monday morning life/mood saver from you! B)