Your Re-do models....
Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:38 pm
This I blame Stik, who blames Joe about the untouched kits thread.
Looking at what is in my stash, on the way, and the builds I have done that need a justified build to commemorate them. Actually the idea really sparked when I dropped the kids off to visit my mom and a model I built for my dad (there was two but one was not completed in time) was on the shelf.
The next day I looked at the pictures of it and another aircraft that really needed to be done again with the improved skill I gained since those were made. Planning on starting next year with these builds since next year is 2020 and hindsight is also 2020. Knowing what we know now and improved a model or two that could use these upgrades in techniques. I’m sure you guys have something on the shelf you built long ago that could use a revamp that you really like but was built before your prime.
The two that need this from me is the British Pacific Fleet TBF-1C Avenger / Tarpon.
Never got to finish it when I moved, did not survive the move. Really loved the colors of the scheme but this was a Hobby Boss kit and I only have the AM kits now (which I like better anyway).
The other is the Bf 109E-1, there was a lot of learning when I built this... Learned that a single stage airbrush did not work well for exhaust staining, my antenna rigging was poor, yeah this looked awesome back then but I have come a long way since then.
Thought this would be a good way for us to gauge ourselves on out progress and those particular kits we love for whatever reason.
Looking at what is in my stash, on the way, and the builds I have done that need a justified build to commemorate them. Actually the idea really sparked when I dropped the kids off to visit my mom and a model I built for my dad (there was two but one was not completed in time) was on the shelf.
The next day I looked at the pictures of it and another aircraft that really needed to be done again with the improved skill I gained since those were made. Planning on starting next year with these builds since next year is 2020 and hindsight is also 2020. Knowing what we know now and improved a model or two that could use these upgrades in techniques. I’m sure you guys have something on the shelf you built long ago that could use a revamp that you really like but was built before your prime.
The two that need this from me is the British Pacific Fleet TBF-1C Avenger / Tarpon.
Never got to finish it when I moved, did not survive the move. Really loved the colors of the scheme but this was a Hobby Boss kit and I only have the AM kits now (which I like better anyway).
The other is the Bf 109E-1, there was a lot of learning when I built this... Learned that a single stage airbrush did not work well for exhaust staining, my antenna rigging was poor, yeah this looked awesome back then but I have come a long way since then.
Thought this would be a good way for us to gauge ourselves on out progress and those particular kits we love for whatever reason.
