Mark Deliduka

Thanks guys!

I am quite surprised that, with all the submarines I've built; I only have pics of five of them. One US, and the other four are Russian. Anyway, here they are: This first one is the old Revell kit of the USS Nautilus with the Loon missile on board for test firing: Next are my four Russian ones. Russian Kilo class: Russian Alpha Class: Russian Oscar II Class: And the Russian Sierra Class: Hmm, maybe when I start taking pics again; I'll get a few of some of my other submarines. Meanwhile, enjoy!

Most impressive work! Outstanding finishes! I also build in one scale so I can do the same; only all my aircraft are in 1/72 scale.

For those who don't know, I've had a Roden 1/72 scale An-12 Cub transport aircraft sitting on my workbench fully finished except for the canopy. That had gotten lost some time before while I was working on the model. Anyway, I tried everything I could to get a new canopy; including posting on every Forum I frequented; contacting Roden (no good!) and I even called Squadron Mail Order. That model has been sitting for almost a year and I've about given up hope of ever getting a canopy for this model. Just to let you know, I hadn't bought this kit at Squadron; it had been a purchase from a local hobby shop. Unfortunately, I don't remember which one. Despite that, Squadron was willing to help me out. Just two days ago I got a call from Squadron letting me know that; despite not buying the Roden kit from them, they have managed to acquire a new canopy from Roden for my Cub and are sending it out to me. I should receive it sometime this coming week. They are only charging me postage for this as well! Man, they are awesome! I cannot wait to get my canopy so I can finally finish this model! Squadron ROCKS!! I just wanted everyone to know that! Thanks again Squadron! The best customer service ever!

Well, it's been about two weeks later and now I have a little time to post the progress I've made from stolen workbench time. I've managed to get a lot more done than I expected, so without further ado, here is my latest work. I'll start with my aircraft. I only worked on one; it is the 1/72 scale DC-6 from Heller that I just started for a friend who needs it for an aircraft display. It was a fairly quick and easy build at first; there was no internal details to speak of after all. Cockpit looked okay; better than the C-160 one. I got it all assembled pretty quickly: You can see how big this puppy is; it won't even fit on the bench anymore! Anyway, soon after that pic was taken; I went to add the main landing gear to the plane and found the forward landing gear yoke was missing! I looked everywhere for hours and couldn't find it. So, I figured I guess it was time to scratchbuild a new yoke. Because of this; my DC-6 will no longer ever be an award winner. I'm really bad at this, but at least this stupid model now has all it's wheels! I started out by drilling a hole for metal rod: Next I cut a section of plastic rod for an axle: After that, I measured a length of larger diameter plastic rod for the yoke and bent it into something close to the shape. I had also drilled holes in the ends for the axle to fit into: Next I installed it on the main landing gear using small wire and bracing it with strips of scrap P/E to hold it into place. After gluing it with the CA glue, I added Gator Grip Glue to the outside to give some added sheer strength: Another view: The Gator Grip Glue is sill wet here in these pics. You can see why this will never be an award winner; that main landing gear will knock it out of contention in the first cut. Still; I'm going to do my best to finish this with as much of an eye-catching finish as I can to make up for it! It may not win, but I'm gonna bust my tail to get those "Wow! What a finish!" comments! The next day after this had dried overnight, I added the main wheel to the new yoke: Here she is sitting on all her landing gear now: I got a set of American Airlines decals for this model from a friend which I will be using for this model. It will be in a complete bare metal finish overall. Once I get this puppy sanded down and all the gaps and seams smoothed out, I'll shoot some paint on this. EDIT: Four days after all this work, I found the stupid yoke piece in a box of Samurai warriors I'd built for a friend's Samurai Battles game! Now I have to figure out whether I want to scrap all my scratchbuilding work and try to re-install this with metal reinforcement, or just leave it as it is! Okay, that's it for aircraft. Now on to my armor. First off, I made some small progress on a couple models that had been sitting around for a bit. This captured German T-34/76 is now sporting it's tracks and is ready for the clearcoat, decals, dullcoat and weathering: Another model that has been advanced towards the finish line is this tiny Doc Models Italian CV-35 tankette. I completed the camo pattern on it and added the tracks: After it had dried a bit, I added the two decals to it: Now it is ready for dullcoat and weathering. After that, I started a couple of projects for a couple Group Builds on two other Forums. Anyway, here is my project for the Anti-Tank Vehicle Group Build on the Braille Scale Forums. This is the ACE AT-3 Sagger vehicle that I'll be making with Iraqi markings. Here is where I have it now: Here it is with the missile racks test-fit on the mounting rod: Another model I started for the Guns! Guns! Guns! Group Build on Modeler's Alliance is this Hasegawa 60cm. Morser Karl on railcars. I only got the railcars started so far: Finally the progress I made on my newest Magnum Opus, the Dora Railgun. I have finally completed the main support structures for this massive beast: You can see now why I work on this almost solely at the St. Crispin's Hobby Day Hall. It's far too big to work on at my house! Here is a close up of one of the four catwalks I installed on this. Yes, that is photo-etch screen on that catwalk. Yes, I had to do four of them like this: Moving right along on this, I completed the breach block and breech assembly on the main gun. In this pic the barrel sections are not cemented together yet; they are just dry-fit for the purposes of showing the size of this gun. Also, I forgot to put something next to it as a size reference; so when I cropped this pic, I left in the 1/72 scale Huey Hog so you can see how big this monster really is: Here is a more detailed shot of the breech assembly on this gun: You can see I still have some more sanding to do. After all this, I also assembled the two gun mounts. You can see in these pics the seam issues I have to deal with on this whole model: Okay, that is all I have to show for now. Work is starting to pick up again so I will probably be slowing down again. Still, if I can get more progress done, I'll keep you all posted. Meanwhile, comments are welcome; thanks for looking in.

Wow! Just wow!

I went looking for Mr. Surfacer in my LHS, but couldn't find it either. I was told by a good friend who works there that Gunze Sangyo only ships product to the US three times a year. According to him (who orders it) Gunze Sangyo doesn't think the US market is worth the effort to ship more product more often; they get more sales from Europe and Asia. Of course, I'm only going on what he told me, but since he deals with the company in trying to order product, I figure he might have some info I don't. Anyway, that's some info on the subject. Maybe someone else can do some more digging and find out more.

Model Pics and personal one sent to the second address.

Okay thanks. I guess that's what they had. No need to get more Shermans then.

I have to post pics of my lighting system. It's tough to describe.

Ed, this is magnificent! I am loving this! Awesome work on those engines; I never would try something like that in my scale; at least for a long while. Keep plugging along man!

Nice! Good thing you caught it before it became a major issue. This is gonna be an excellent project to follow. Slightly off-topic question: Did the Italians use Shermans in their postwar army before scrapping them? If so\, where can I find pics/info on these; especially markings and camouflage. I wouldn't mind adding a few Shermans to my Italian Army. Thanks! Now back to your regularly scheduled program.....

I have a cat and I've never had a problem with her bothering my models. Neither did my other two cats I had prior to her. Noel, congrats on doing such an outstanding save on this model. It truly looks like a Masterpiece. I only wish I had the skills to make mine look half as good. Well done!!

Awesome! Very realistic; outstanding shading!

Okay, I'll see what I can do today. Six right? On the way....

Sweet! I built one of these in 1/72 scale. It is a great vehicle to have in one's collection.

This ROCKS! Nice job on something out of the ordinary! I love it!

You are a better man than I Gunga Din! I bow in the presence of greatness!! This is some of the most incredible work I've seen yet. I am so looking forward to seeing this in Colorado!

Thanks Mark!

Way to go Mark! I don't even know how many I've done this year so far. Still, I'd just like to finish some of these projects on my workbench now. Keep going Mark, your work is a true joy to look at!

That little bird is looking good! Way to go! Keep these pics coming!

Welcome to the Forums here. We've got a great bunch of friendly modelers who'll help you with all you need. I envy you your childhood experience flying in a P-38. That is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Way to go!

Thanks guys! I appreciate your replies! Yeah, Mark; I hate when I have to do this kind of P/E! I was actually considering scratchbuilding the parts from scrap plastic for awhile. That Dora is big, and the more I work on it, the more scared I get! Thanks Pawel, I was concerned for awhile I'd overdone it. Stay tuned guys, more to come.

Thanks Gil! That was hand painted on after the basecoat was airbrushed.

I agree Rob! ACE kits are becoming more and more fun to build these days. Alexei runs a good company. Thanks for the compliment!