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Doors and Cowls are from aluminum panels/plates 0.3 mm thick. (that are used in newspaper presses who sometimes need to get rid of their old expired plates).
This was a nice model. By this time I had become more able with the plasticard. For the wheels i tried mouding a rubber compound which was really intended to make rubber moulds. Over some while the wheel/tyres distorted terribly! I found in the box a set of reasonable rubber tyres obtained from some proprietry kit of the time - I'd intended to build new wheels around these
All of these models have now found a new home and some may be rejuvenated in due course!
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
Just primer now, soon it will be aluminum colored, to go along with the corrugated sides I hope to have in a few days. The roof is made from a For Sale sign rolled up, and the ribs are tiny pieces of the sign cut up with a razor blade.
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
Partially scratchbuild Fire Brushtruck based on a 1:18 MAISTO Hummer. Beside the front end up to the drivers cabine, the entire rear section is handmade by me. The Fire truck is an almost 100% replica of the brush units former used by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
Since this model was made for somebody else, who wanted to apply his own decals, this truck has no markings on.
This is a custom Hearts of Steel : Optimus Prime, built by Griffith of monolith productions, painted by me. Its about 300 parts. This was one of the most difficult paint jobs ever for me, I had to use special resin adhering paints for the base coats. From there, I coated with lacquers and detailed with Testors Model Master enamels.
This is a custom Hearts of Steel : Optimus Prime, built by Griffith of monolith productions, painted by me. Its about 300 parts. This was one of the most difficult paint jobs ever for me, I had to use special resin adhering paints for the base coats. From there, I coated with lacquers and detailed with Testors Model Master enamels.
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
Been over three years in the making, but with little spare time to devote to her, I don't mind. Will be in the water in a couple of weeks time, then some more detailing, railings and some rigging etc, to complete her to my satisfaction.
DAS clay sculpture of a sci fi warrior, started as a head sculpt study that got a bit bigger. Basic armature is aluminium foil over wire, with the gun made from a oven/BBQ lighter
I've been planning this in my head for a month, so I based the construction on observations made in the "real world".
I finally sat down and cobbled this together with styrene materials that I had available and using prototype (14' x 48') dimensions as reference. It's not as spindly as the prototypes appear to be, but this first attempt is acceptable.
The next step is a shot of brown paint, some weathering and custom images....
WIP Eldar Avatar. Scratch build over a action figure skeleton. My interpretation of the classic GWS Eldar Avatar from warhammer 40k. Worked on the project on and off for about 2yrs now, will finish and start painting only when I'm absolutely happy with it. Cheers.
Updated Aoshima kit over the time to look more interesting.
- Scratch build Warn M8274 winch
- Modified stock front bumper
- Widened wheel base
- Front skid plate from Hilux Surf kit
- Steering Wheel From Fujimi Initial D RX-7
- Sunroof
From Aoshima Hilux Double Cabin kit :
- Door Trim
- Center console, manual transmission shifter
- Front Seats.
- Rear Roll bar and running lights
- Stock tailights.
- Door Mirror
Finished in Metallic Brown (X34) Tamiya Acrylic paint, with Grey interior.
This was a nice model. By this time I had become more able with the plasticard. For the wheels i tried mouding a rubber compound which was really intended to make rubber moulds. Over some while the wheel/tyres distorted terribly! I found in the box a set of reasonable rubber tyres obtained from some proprietry kit of the time - I'd intended to build new wheels around these - included if you'd like a restoration job!
Some yellowing to the glazing material on this one.
All of these models have now found a new home and some may be rejuvenated in due course!
This is a custom Hearts of Steel : Optimus Prime, built by Griffith of monolith productions, painted by me. Its about 300 parts. This was one of the most difficult paint jobs ever for me, I had to use special resin adhering paints for the base coats. From there, I coated with lacquers and detailed with Testors Model Master enamels.