Mark Deliduka

Cool! I may have to get that issue. Gee, I had already told Matthew Usher about my huge collection. I wonder why they didn't contact me? Oh well. I guess it's because I didn't add on an extra room. Thanks for the great compliment and tidbit about the article. I appreciate you stopping in.

Hey everyone! I got a few more things to show everyone. In between some of these jobs I've been doing, I've tried to get some work done on some models. Most of these are models that have been on the bench for awhile, so I'm trying to get them done. I also started one more since it was a quick and easy build. To start with, here is my armor. This AML-90 Armored car is almost done. Here it is with decals on; the next steps are a wash, dullcoat and drybrush before weathering. Next I decided to finish the main hull of the other French armored car, the ERC-90. here it is all complete. I still need to put the turret baskets on after I make them. The wheels on this model are designed to be able to turn. I made them pretty loose so they tend to look crooked sometimes. I have to go to Henk's site to get the instructions for the ERC again. Mine got lost. Now for my aircraft. I went ahead and finally added the red color to the Aztec that I wanted to have. Next step after this is decals: While that was drying, I assembled all the detail parts to the wing of the PBY Catalina and then dry-fit the engines. here it is all "assembled" in a test fit: Next I put the crappy decals on this model. It was a bit tough; they were prone to breaking, even with the decal film on them. I made them stick though. I was actually looking for some better decals in my decals stash,, but I am woefully lacking in WWII British decals! Oh well, onwards and upwards..... This next one is the one I started. It is the Revell 1/72 scale F-9 Panther that I got as a raffle prize. Here is the cockpit and instrument panel. My apologies for the blurry pic: Next I assembled the wings and tail: And finally, I put the cockpit and IP in the main fuselage and closed it up. I added the tail to it and then dry-fit the wings for this pic: That's where I am on those. These next two models are ones that I'm trying to get done very soon. One is a challenge build (The 1/32 scale Tigershark) and the other is a gift for a very good friend. Here is where I am on the F-106 Delta Dart for my friend. As a reminder, this model is the Monogram 1/48 scale aircraft. I finally have the decals on it and now all I have to do is add all the detail parts and then semi-gloss it. I'm hoping to have this done before Thanksgiving so I can give it to him as a Thanksgiving day present. This last one is my New Year's Challenge to build a 1/32nd scale plane. Well, I have the cockpit assembled and closed into the forward fuselage; the forward fuselage is attached to the rear fuselage and the wings and tail are added. This one is coming along: This thing is freakin' 'uge! Well, that's all I have for now. I'm heading out to St. Crispin's Hobby Night to work on some more models. I'll keep you posted! Meanwhile, thanks all for looking and comments are welcome.

Von, I appreciate the suggestion. I've already finished this Sabre sans stripes and I'm calling it done. I've had enough headache and heartache with that model; I wasn't going to invite further disasters. I have kept your idea and suggestion for the next time I do a striped aircraft like that. Thank you for that again. Hopefully I'll be able to get some pics up later of my finished models.

Looking sharp! Great progress Mark!

Thanks Gil! I am planning the aggressor camo pattern for this one. I need to finish it by the end of the year to meet the New Year's Challenge. Thanks for the compliment on the PBY. I was going to do an overall blue on it, but a friend and fellow IPMS member (who also happens to be a Corsair Ace from WWII) convinced me to go with the white bird. I'm hoping to have this finished in another couple days. Ed, thank you for the compliment. Yes, this is a first, and when I get finished, I'm not sure what I'll do. Maybe I'll find a place on my ceiling for it; even though Jim Woody said he would display it in his Hobby Shop. I am hoping to finish this by the end of the year. We'll see. Thanks again guys for the excellent replies!

Well, since this Forum hasn't been visited lately, I've got some progress pics to post. It's been a slow week for me building-wise, so bear with me here. First off, the Catalina is painted and the landing gear is on. The wing is just dry-fit on right now. I'll glue it on last: Next, I got the camouflage and wheels on the little AML 90. This one is ready for clearcoat and decals: And finally, does anyone remember the challenge I had to build a 1/32 scale aircraft? Well, I have the cockpit completed and I'm ready to move on. First, the ejection seat: Next, the instrument panel: Finally, the two together: That's all for now. It's been a slow week for me building-wise. If I get more time, I'll post more. Thanks all for looking, comments are welcome.

I hope Tasca is more forthcoming for you guys in 1/35th than Dragon has been with us in 1/72. They've been listing the Jumbo Sherman in 1/72 as "coming soon" for five years now and still no sign of it. Maybe this model being released in 1/35 will get them off their derrieres for once.

Cool. I've had this in 1/72 scale for awhile. Good to see you guys getting it.

Sweet! This is going to be great to see.

Wow! Awesome work Mark! You may be a procrastinator, but your work is well worth waiting for. This is coming along very nicely! I got nine models finished now, with five more almost finished. Since you've got your pics up, I think it's time to start posting some of mine soon.

Thanks Pappy. I'm not sure which one the Academy kit is, but I think I can make it work. As for my wash; I use enamel paints, then coat with Future before washing with an enamel wash. I've never had a problem with my paint being attacked; the Future keeps it protected. Of course, make sure you have ample drying time between coats. Hope this helps.

I'll be watching this for replies as well. I'm curious to know if they use the M-35 as well. If they do, there's another Academy M-35 model in my future purchases.

LOL! Thanks Chris. Interestingly enough, I never used firecrackers on any of my models. I guess that is why I still have all mine (except those irreparably broken during moves.) I don't know. Even if if was a really crap kit, I just couldn't bring myself to destroy something I worked on with my own two hands. In a sense, I got more satisfaction getting it completed as if to say, "Ha! You will get done and you WILL look like what you are supposed to!" Anyway, I still enjoyed the good laugh. I got the decals all on that Sabre, and will now be installing the landing gear and doors. I'll be calling this one done soon. Well, I used to post from the League of Extraordinary Modelers Forums Gallery, which is set up similar to ours (if not the same). I used to have my own folder for posting my own WIP's and it linked to and was viewable anywhere. Now they changed it and I no longer have my own Folder so I have to resort to Photobucket for my WIP. I'm not even sure I can even upload finished models to the LEM Gallery. Most frustrationg. I don't see why something needs to be fixed when it ain't broken! It was the ultimate setup for me. Thanks for the great comments once you got home. I'll be posting (I hope!) my finished models pretty soon. Thanks again for the replies guys!

Thanks Gil and Ed. Gil, I will beat this into submission; I'm more than halfway there. Ed, thanks for the tip. I'm trying not to spend any more money as things have suddenly gotten tight here. Besides, I've been setting this and my other Sabre aside far too frequently to wait for one thing or another. (Still need a canopy for the other Sabre since the one got stepped on) I'm tired of this model cluttering up my workbench so I'm going to complete it sans stripes. Thanks again for looking in guys. I appreciate your comments and suggestions. Stay tuned for more.

Okay, even though I haven't had too many comments, I'm posting anyway. I got quite a lot done and I love keeping all you guys informed as to how things are going. Okay, the next time you see these first seven models, they will be FINISHED! Here they are in no particular order. My Russian SA-9 Gaskin and BRDM I are decaled and washed. Next is the dullcoat and weathering: The next one is my Russian Radar truck. Now this has no decals in the kit, nor is there any indication it had any markings. That seems kind of plain to me, so I'm considering finding some decals and adding them to it. I'll probably do some research first though. Until then, this one has been washed, and now needs a dullcoat and weathering. Note the soldier next to it to show how big this monster really is: Now on to my Marine Corps LAV's. Here they are, camoe'd, glosscoated, decaled and washed. Next for them is dullcoat, wheels and weathering: The last one you will see finished is the German halftrack that I've been fighting all this time. Wheels and tracks are on it. Now to add the rear doors, detail parts and camouflage pattern as well as some touch-up painting. After that, a glosscoat, decals, dullcoat and weathering will see this finished up: This last one still has a ways to go. It is my ERC 90. I need to fabricate turret baskets for the sides of the turret now since none were included in the kit. (The instructions say to make them from wire...NOT going to happen!) I'll make my attempt with stretched sprue. Once the baskets are done and installed, this will be ready for basecoat: Okay, that completes all my armor. Now on to my aircraft. Where do I start? Gee, I guess with the easy stuff. My two Pipers are fully basecoated in white: Next I tried to apply the decals to my Sabre. I got some of the stencils on... ...and then ran into a major problem. I'd soaked the yellow and black fuselage stripe and when I went to add it to the model I found this: Now I'm fed up with this model already. This one and the Japanese one I was supposed to be building alongside it have been giving me nothing but problems all this time. I've decided that enough is enough; I'm building this without the stupid yellow stripes on the wings and fuselage. It may be inaccurate, but I've had it! I'm not going to go through the hassle of trying to paint them on since painting yellow is tough enough. On this model, that is tantamount to setting up a full blown catastrophe. I'm just going to add the rest of the decals and that's it! I've already applied a layer of decal film to all the rest of the decals on the sheet to insure this doesn't happen again! Onwards we go.... I am pleased with these next two. My B-25 Mitchell is now on it's 'pegs'. I want to add the clear parts (except the waist windows) and then mask and shoot a basecoat on this one next: Next, I finally got the fuselage closed on the PBY Catalina. What a trip that was! Took me four days of gluing and manipulating that beast into place! Now it's looking pretty good: Next I'm going to mask and then paint the fuselage all in white. The wings will be a green and grey(?) camo pattern. I still have to find one more part to complete the wings and then this little plane will be ready to complete! Well, that's all for now. The next time you see these, I'll have most of them in the finished Forums, and may even have a few more started..... Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome.

I was trying to find a pic of it, but I couldn't even remember the name of the plane! That's the one! Quick, someone get a flyswatter before it gets away! Truly an ugly plane! Partially because it looks so UNFINISHED!

I did see them all, and I apologize for not posting a reply. I know how it is to be almost too busy to post anything except a quick "This is what I'm working on" post. All your models were all great. I especially feel bad because I know how you feel not getting comments. LOL! My thread has been pretty empty as well. I'll try to be more attentive, especially since I live the work you do on these models.

I don't know that you run out of ugly if you eliminate French and British aircraft. The Germans built some truly ugly ones during the War. The one that comes to mind for me is the one with one engine on a fuselage that extends through through the wing to an offset tail while having a cockpit pod added to the wing on the side opposite the offset tail. Nasty looking bird if you ask me. I also don't like the looks of the Huckbein either. It may not have flown, but I heard that there was a prototype/wind tunnel assembly built up. There are a few more, but those are the ones that come to mind the most.

Thanks for the reply. My apologies for taking so long to answer. Computer problems cropped up. Maybe someone should mention it to Tamiya. Stay tuned, more to come...

Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments. Gil, it's always great seeing you stop in. James glad to help. I could've used a few cookies myself. Taste great while modeling!

I gotta get me some of these. Anyone know where they'd be sold?

Yes, those pics with red X's were posted on a Gallery at the League of Extraordinary Modelers site. They have since upgraded the gallery over there and one of the casualties was all the work in progress pics that I used to have there. Now I have to use Photobucket; which to me, compared to the old LEM gallery, is a step down. Don't worry. Most of the red X pics are of progress pics on models that are already done. Thanks for posting, I appreciate all comments.

That is spectacular! Way to go and thanks for posting.

I just updated my "Maddog Manufacturing" Thread with my latest work. Feel free to check out my progress..... or wait till they all hit the completed builds Forums.

Welcome James. Enjoy your stay.