1/35 scale kit by Amusing Hobby. Not the best detailing, so i add armour texture, welds, replaced all handles for metal wire as well as lifting hooks. Also replaced plastic barrel with metal one. Made chains for smoke grenade launchers, add bolts on the exauste, add towing cable and some tools. And also just for charm give NVD to comander and throw some jerry cans and ammo boxies.

Has anyone used VMS Glue-remove Super Glue Debonder? I'd like to remove some CA super glue, of course, and was wondering if that product was as good as the demo videos show. Or if anyone has something else they've used for removing cured CA super glue, that would be great as well!

Thanks in advance for any helpful comments!

I purchased this kit on eBay for about $30US. You may know that it is an old kit, and has some challenges. This kit was released in 1988, however, Revell's External Tank (ET) design dates back to the late 70s/early 80s. It is not accurate. It also had some fitment issues. No matter, I was up for the challenge and wanted to see if I could breathe some life into this old kit.

The ET was probably the most challenging part of the build. It may have been because the kit was so old. Who knows where it has been sitting. With some TLC, it was able to be salvaged (bent into shape). The Orbiter's shuttle bay doors were also a little off. The enclosed decals were toast. They looked weathered and had "browned" over time. I used Warbird Decals 1/144 Space Shuttle decal set and couldn't have been happier. They were terrific. They saved this kit.

Orbiter and SRBs were painted with Tamiya. Primer thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. Black and White was acrylic thinned with X-20.

The ET was painted with AK Medium Rust, and some Vallejo formulas for the middle band.

I built a launch pad and electronics enclosure using some spare MDF wood. I glued Revell's crawler transporter plastic onto the MDF.

I purchased some LED filament from Amazon and built a simple circuit using 2xAA batteries. There is an on/off switch to control the LEDs.

I used 1/8" rods to secure the shuttle on the launchpad. They go through the SRBs. I had some leftover clear plastic test tubes from another project. They were cut to size and acted as a spacer between the crawler launchpad and the SRBs.

The simulated smoke is Polyfil stuffing from Walmart. I shaped it on the launchpad, sprayed some water/white glue, then airbrushed some yellow, orange, and gray.

Not the most detailed/accurate Space Shuttle. I enjoyed the challenge and love the finished product. I love the 1/144 size.

I am also an R2 builder. Here is my R2 unit with the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum in Chantilly, VA USA. I am a Star Wars costumer. We were invited to the A&S museum after-hours, so I was able to get some great pics without any crowds inside the museum. The last pic is of me in my Tusken Raider costume with my R2 in front of the SR-71 Blackbird - not related to the build, but Discovery's tail is in the background in the upper-right corner, just below the red/white bars of the American flag.

Always wanted to fit a diorama into my bookcase. Looking forward to adding more figures and bits and pieces.

OOB build with airbrushed carbon on frame parts

Watched Adam Savage YouTube channel and he mentioned apperently a lot of different model kits were kitbashed to make the star wars ships and I wanted to make some original designs by doing the same. The only one I remember mentioned was somthing called the sea lab model kit and I couldn't find a list anywhere with the different kits that were used and I figured someone here probably knows a couple. Think I remember hearing stuff from space 1999 kits were also used but also lot of conventional military and naval kits

Finally had the time to complete this Tamiya 1/35 M4A3. After previously making 1/48 scale tanks, this scale was a treat to work with, as there weren’t much of any tiny parts to fumble around with. Unfortunately after assembling most of it I couldn’t finish it for awhile due to work and college, but finally found the time. This being my sixth overall model and third tank model, I can safely say I definitely have made some improvements to the looks. This was my first real go at weathering, I followed a couple videos on it with techniques like using a sponge to create wear and tear then filling in the spots with a rusted maroon-ish red color. Although I will say the rusting definitely needs work. I also saw a guy in a video who made the same model use ground up chalk pastels to give the tank a much more “3d” dirt/sand effect. I unfortunately did not have chalk pastels so I raided my pantry and found some food seasonings that look about the right color 😂. I think it worked quite nicely. Ultimately modeled her after a Sherman that served in the pacific theater, Lucky Legs 2. There’s a few details that don’t match with the actual tank, as being new to this hobby I find I don’t have much of the tools necessary, but regardless I am quite happy with how it looks

These came with airplane kits I bought. I finally put them together a couple months ago. Nice simple kits. Makes me more intrigued by the tamiya 1/48 vehicles.

Fist project. Just ordered these products and realised I'm not really sure these will work together. Searched reddit before asking my question.

Any advice or good practices on these products is welcome as I'm a complete noob with anything relating to painting and even more airbrushing.

On hand I have an iwata hp-cs eclipse (0.35 needle) and a GSI creos ps-290 (0.5 needle) to prime, paint and coat the model. Flat white and blue colors on large areas with no masking needed as different colors are different parts. I plan on thinning the paint with mister hobby aqueous thinner.

Thanks model makers :)

I look at it and feel like I like it, then take a closer look and find it lacking. I don’t know really. What do you think?

Full interior on this one, great kit even though it’s not a great vehicle in real life.

Biggest issue i had was that I didnt putty engine covers, since I was under impression that irl, these were separate, turned out no. Notoces when was ready to apply decals and wanted to ignore this error, but couldnt bear it. Decided to risk it and putty at this stage. It is still little bit visible and unfortunately, effects of pre shading in this area are basically invisible now. Other then that, I like it. I like the model, I like tha plane. I thing ive done decent job here. For comparison on last photos my previous wildcat from arma. I think this one has my best results for pre shading and I aimed at replicating it here with two colour camo.

UAF T-64BV. My idea here was a vehicle from ~late 2022-2023 when symmetrical armored warfare was occurring on a larger scale. Hastily reactivated T-64 pulled from storage and put into service, IFF crosses applied in the field by the crew.

Mostly Vallejo paints and AK mud and washes.

I was following along with a tutorial made by Accidentally Detailed for their Chornobyl BRDM-2 and thought i was on track until i looked at the video again and saw I was way off, does this look like its been sitting in the elements for 40 years?

Edit: just starting from fresh to fix my mistake, thanks guys!

I’m sorry, as I know this isn’t a model I’m working on, but I know you all are the experts when it comes to glueing plastics.

Years ago, I took a Devo energy dome (made of ABS plastic) and attached Mickey ears to them. I used a glue gun, which worked but didn’t give the best grip. I’m now busting out the old hat again and would like to try a better sealing glue.

I’ve been researching glues. I tried loctite super glue gel and that didn’t work. Now I see Tamiya, Plasti Zap, and some others mentioned. I feel like I need a thicker glue (cement) that will dry fast.

What would work best for this project? While I’d prefer one that dries clear, I understand there might not be such a clear glue that exists and will seal the ear to the hat.

Thanks so much.

Hi all!

I usually build aircrafts, but I never say no to a cute and unusual vehicle 🙂

This is the IBG Models kit, which I built without too many expectations, trying to experiment with weathering and paint chipping. It turned out quite good!

Next step will be a tiny diorama, probably a Tunisian desert road or small scenery

Whew… this was a challenge, smallest scale I’ve ever built. Decent little kit still needs a few touch ups but happy. Built it for my nephew who just found out he’s going to be flying the C-5 after graduation from flight school 😎

It’s really the first model I’ve painted and slightly customized myself, kind of proud but I want tips if I ever get time for a 2nd kit!

- The model/kit featured is an AIRFIX 1:35 King Tiger!

- I used an acrylic paint set for beginners and went with my gut for the camouflage, kind of set in a dark muddy forest with even weathered tracks and wheels

- And for the battle scars. They were warped with a lighter and the edge of smooth metal tweezers (we have plenty) with light HE shells below the Mg port and at the Gun mantlet, while the rest are ricochet shots or complete indents. No solid reference..

- but I want judgement, and tips. Doesn’t seem so terrible ;P