adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 A few of you asked me to post some of my work up so here goes...these are all in the past 7-8 months. First up is the CA He 51 (1996 release)and my first complete rigging job. And teh poor thing took a nasty spill as I was finishing the dull coat...hence the slightly bent wires on the starboard side. OOB and boy I can see why you don't see many of these completed...not a quick or easy build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Next up is the 1/48 Monogram B-25H. This was built as a forthcoming review/build for Modeling Madness. It came to me in a Zip-loc partly started with no decals. The main gear were busted up badly and lots of glue gobs and such. The decals are from the Zotz sheet. I still need to do the exhaust stains. Later, Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Okay, next up is the Eduard Bf 109E-3. This was also a Modeling Madness review kit. OOB and was some work to get the cowling closed up properly. The engine was such a bummer that I just bypassed it. It's a beautiful kit for sure though. The standing figures are modified Tamiya pieces and the pilot is from the Matchbox '109E-3 kit and has been modified as well. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The old 1/48 Monogram Me 109E...yes, that kit. I always wanted to "dress it up" at some point. So, i dropped the flaps, slats, horizontal stabs, added a Hasegawa cockpit, main wheels, drop tank and mount. Also used the Hasegawa canopy with some moderate mods. And yes the landing gear still work! Markings came from an old Almark sheet. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Next up is the 1/48 Tamiya Fw 190A-3. This one has a resin seat and Aeromaster decals and spares box stencils from Eduard and Propagteam. Quick, easy and a blast! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 This is the 1/72 Aeroplast UH-1N that I used the -H model parts to backdate. I used an old set of Microscale decals but it's OOB otherwise. Our preacher was a crew chief and this was build for him. Spotty fit and iffy instructions but came out alright. He liked it and that's what mattered. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 And to end the slide show we have the 1/48 AMT Ju88A-4. Yes, that old kit. The tail wheel and mount was soooooo bad that I could not live with it. So, I scratchbuilt the mount/gear and added spare DML main and tail wheels. Decals are from the DML A-4 kit. You may shake your head and ask "Why?" but I just enjoy building and the challenge of making older kits look presentable is a real pleasure for me. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynyrd Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Well done. I really like your builds of the older kits...a little TLC goes a long way. Thanks for sharing Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks for the compliment, Glenn! I agree that a bit of TLC and forthought about how tyou wihs to improve an older kit can really make a difference. Plus the challenge is inspiring (at least it is for me). Later, Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 HE'S MAAAAAADDDDD! Not only are the kits old, but even the decal makers have been out of business for more than 30yrs!! I LOVE IT! Nice to now I'm not the only nostalgic masochist here. I've got most of those kits, and I too plan to build them as opposed to buying the latest greatest version of them. Great builds Lee! Post more when ya get time. GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Great Looking Models...Thanks for sharing... Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adfogel Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Gil and Mike thanks for the compliments! Gil, I dig the older stuff quite a bit. I'll post up a few more in a new thread. Later, Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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