Mark Deliduka

These are my latest two models finished. Hasegawa 1/72 scale OV-1D Mohawk Complete: Italeri's 1/72 scale C-47 Dakota Skytrain Complete: That's all I got finished for now. I thought I'd have had more done, but I kept running into problems with some of my models; pieces breaking off, instructions getting lost, fingerprints on wet paint.... I could go on. I guess I'd better lay off the pain meds a bit. Oh well, maybe tomorrow I'll have more finished models to post. Thanks all for looking, comments are welcome. Also feel free to check out what may be finished soon in my Workbench Thread.

Well, two of the models in my previous update post are completed. These pics will show my progress on the rest of my models I've been working on. I'll start out with one I'd set aside for far too long. This is a model I've been building for someone as a gift, it's the Monogram 1/48th scale F-102 Delta Dagger. It is now ready for decals: The Shermans I started are coming along. The upper and lower hulls are both finished. Now all I need to do is assemble the turrets: Next is a couple of shots showing my attempt at a fine, three toned camo with the airbrush. I only did the one color over the basecoat and decided to stop. This is a really lousy job so this camo pattern will be finished with a brush: Apparently either my skills or thhis particular airbrush aren't up to this class of work. I'm thinking it's my skills.... Finally, here is a fun little kit I decided to start. It's the Airfix 1/72 scale German Reconnaissance set. I have it all assembled except the wheels; I'll paint it first: I still have a few other projects going besides these. Once I get further progress on them, I'll show them as well. Meanwhile, comments are welcome and feel free to check out the Aircraft Forums for my two newest models.

Thanks Dave. I appreciate that coming from a fellow 1/72 scale armor modeler. I know what you mean about a good light source. I have a workbench clip light with a flexible neck that I use that helps a bit, but I could still use more. I've also made some progress on some non-armor models. I have six aircraft working and I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with at lest four. I've also got four more ships working, with two almost finished. The only thing stopping me from finishing them are 1) paint missing for the destroyer; need to touch something up and the paint disappeared, and 2) the decals went missing for the aircraft carrier. Gee, I hate being so close to finishing and having this kind of stooopid thing happen! Oh well, more pics forthcoming. Thanks again for the great comments.

Yes! I KNEW I was forgetting something! Thanks Dave! Definitely add this to my list as well. I'd also add the Oshkosh TFFT to my list. Been wanting one of them for ages now.

Thanks Tim! I should have more posted soon.

Thanks Glenn. Yeah. sometimes I just would rather brush than airbrush these kinds of patterns. Especially when I kept breaking off tail rotors every time I turned the thing! I agree though, it is a blast painting these patterns.

Sweet Kenny! I didn't know that! Now to finish my three bottles so I can get some of the new formula.

Thanks Mark! I kind of like "Iron Duke" better. Got a good ring to it. Looking forward to seeing that Hummel Jack, yeah, only four armor this time. I have four more aircraft and four more ships to finish too. At least these were four of six finished altogether. Thanks for the compliment! I do appreciate it alot.

Thanks for the compliments guys. I appreciate it. Glenn, when I painted my SEA scheme, I free-handed the pattern. I didn't use any tape. I just used a brush to paint the outlines of the different colors over the basecoat and then filled them with a slightly wider brush. Chris, I agree. I love the SEA camo pattern. Gil, thanks!

Thanks Ed! The Mohawk canopy has some Gator Grip Glue all over one section that I have to sand off. I'll hopefully get it done soon. Other than that issue, the Mohawk is ready for clearcoat and decals. To edit the date on the subtitle, go to the original post, click "edit" and then choose "Full Edit". Then the page looks just like it does when you post the first time. All you need to do then is change the date in the subtitle and then finish the edit. Gil thanks! I'm pretty pleased with that paint job. I just need to find those deck decals soon so I can finish this carrier. As for the pain, I'm not healing quickly. I have a followup with the Doc today. I'm enjoying my time on the bench, but I'd rather be out earning some cash. Oh well, I guess at this rate of healing, I have time to finish another 50 models now.....

Here are the four Armor models I finished up recently. This is Roden's 1/72 scale British Staghound: Next is my ACE 1/72 scale German leFH 18/40 Light field Howitzer: Now my two Halftracks. These are the two Dragon SdKfz 251's in 1/72 scale. The Sdkfz 2515/10 with Pak 36 gun: And the SdKfz 251/1 Ausf D: The other two models I finished are in the Aircraft and Ships Forums. Feel free to check them out as well. Thanks all for looking, comments are welcome.

Here it is as promised. This is the Italeri 1/72 scale CH53D Jolly Green Giant helicopter: It ain't as good as I wanted it to be, but I got tired of repairing the tail rotors. This one is done. The other five finished models are shown in the Armor and Ships Forums. Feel free to check them out as well. Thanks for looking, comments are welcome.

These past couple weeks have been tough ones. Finally, on Saturday I hurt myself breaking asphalt. Monday, the doc said my X-rays are normal, so I don't know what cracked inside my lower left side. So I've been staying home taking it easy and recovering while working on the workbench. I finished six models, four armor, one helicopter, and a submarine. All those can be found in their respective Forums. Meanwhile, I have several more models I've made progress on and I'm seeing the end of the line with them. Several more models have been started. These are the ones I'll show here. I'll start with the Br-52 Lokomotive. I'm nearing the end of this .....finally: I got the decals on the C-47 Dakota. Now to finish it: This is my Charles de Gaulle with the masking tape off, showing the landing area of the flight deck all hand painted: Now when I can find the decals again, I'll get them on the deck and finish this bird farm up. The last one I've gotten progress on is my Richelieu. The upper hull and superstructure is painted, as well as the deck. I just need to touch it up and then add the pattern if I can: Now for the models I started. This first one is the Hasegawa 1/72 scale OV-1D Mohawk. I started this a couple days ago. Messed up the canopy; that's gonna be a bear to fix. Other than that, I'm almost ready for decals on this one: I also started three more armor models. This first one is the Trumpeter 1/72 scale M113 A2 APC that I'll be making into an ambulance: The other two are Dragon's 1/72 scale M4A2 (75mm) Shermans. One will be a Beute, the other a Russian Lend Lease tank. Here are the lower hulls and the assembled bogies: That's about all for now. Thanks for looking. Comments are welcome.

Welcome John!

Welcome Rebecca. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your models.

Thanks Ron. I never knew about those. I guess they were quite expensive. I don't ever recall them in any of the hobby stores I frequent, but oh well. I'll keep my eyes peeled now that I know they are out there.

Thanks Mark, I'm sorry I took so long to reply. I was just trying to complete my list! Exactly!! There is so much I want to see in Braille Scale! Along with what's above, I'd love to see: Archer anti-tank vehicle M-10 Tank Destroyer M-18 " " M-36 Jackson M-41 Walker Bulldog M-47 Patton D-9 Dozer Any number of trucks and tractor trailers WWII to present, including gun truck options M-88 tank recovery vehicle M-109 Paladin Self Propelled Gun with all A-something upgrade options (NOBODY has ever done one in Braille Scale!) M-42 Duster And, yeah, I'd love to see an MBT-70 as well. That would be awesome. Any type of AA missile battery vehicles: Hawk, Roland, Chapparell, etc. There are quite a few Russian/Soviet ones out there thanks to ACE. Speaking of Russian AA missile systems, what's missing are: Radar van/array for SA-2 SAM missile SA-4 Ganef, SA-6 Gainful ZSU-23-4 Shilka Other vehicles I'd love to see: M107/M110 Self Propelled Guns M-198 artillery piece V-100 armored cars M578 Any Japanese Ground Self Defense Force scout cars, APC's, and any towed and self-propelled artillery. Any French AA and artillery systems, as well as modern APC's German Jaguar Anti-tank vehicle. Israeli Magach, Nagmachon, Centurion SHOT, the full range of Israeli Shermans, and Israeli artillery. Other bridgelayer, dozer and mineroller vehicles from the 1960's and 1970's as well as WWII-, Korean- and Vietnam-era tank recovery vehicles. Hmmm, what else........ Gee, I seem to have run out of steam. I hope that is enough for now....

Meanwhile, as I was waiting for all the dullcoats to dry on all the models posted previously; I got some more progress on a couple other models done. One is my French carrier the Charles de Gaulle. In this pic you can see the deck masked off and the yellow and white stripes on the black landing strip painted on: Once I remove the tape, I'll touch it up and then clearcoat it for the rest of the deck decals. I set that aside to dry and then painted my Br-52 Locomotive. I did this now because there are a couple of vinyl parts that go on either side that I won't be able to paint around when they are installed. Furthermore, after getting these vinyl parts installed, I'll be able to finally add the wheels to this Loco: My apologies for the bright white window. It happened to be positioned just perfectly to reflect the light that way. I also clearcoated the C-47 in prep for decals, but got no further than that on it. The C-130 has masks drying on the windows now as well. Not much to show; that's why I didn't shoot any pics of them. That's all I got done for now. Thanks all for looking; comments are welcome.

And several days later, we have more pics.... Okay, the next time you all will see these next five models, they will be in their respective Forums as completed models: My 1/72 scale Italeri CH-53 is decaled and dullcoated. Next I need to add several detail pieces and finish touchup painting after they are installed: I'll be so glad to get finished with this! I've only broken the tail rotor blades about eight times! My leFH 18/40 field Howitzer, my Sdkfz 251D, my Sdkfz 251 D with Pak 36 and my Staghound are decaled and dullcoated. All that is left is weathering, and then, in the case of the SdKfz halftracks, adding the final pieces: All those above should be done in a day or so. And now check out my next post for more progress on two other models....

You're welcome Phantom. Yeah, like Jack said, it is the most overlooked form of master modeling. I sometimes use a little tape along the edges if needed to unsure a solid line. Otherwise I just tuck it into spaces.

Sweet! Welcome to the Forums John!

Welcome Daniel, you've got some outstanding skills.

Oh yeah, it is really great for covewring up landing gear and other things that Tape has a hard time with. Love the stuff.

ONLY this came out?!! Man, I DREAM of having something that looks only HALF this good! This is stunning work, something I could never hope to achieve! You are incredible, and I also love seeing another 1/72 scale aircraft posted here. I wish I had half your talent! Keep posting man, and feel free to describe how you got all that incredible weathering detail done!

Hey, I got mine for $25.00 at a Salvation Army Thrift Store!