So here we are. The last part of this long, long build. I’m really glad to finally put this baby to sleep. At so many levels it was the perfect model for me. The quality of the kit is really good so I didn’t have to waste time on correcting someone else’s mistakes. On the other hand, there was some scratch-building involved that I’m really fond of. Also, the model has some of the interior…
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Good cause
Today I don’t have any SBS to show you, but this is still an important message. I’ve came across a non-profit organization that takes our hobby to a totally new, charitable level. Models for Heroes is a company based in the UK that provides modelling supplies to mental health institutions. The help is aimed especially at the veterans injured in combat. I had no idea but apparently model making is used as a part of…
The double hitter: painting part 2
Hi folks! This ‘double hitter’ stuff has been going on for a while now. And I’m at the point where I’m a bit tired of this build. It often happens to me towards the end of a project. The whole construction stage takes so much time that when I finally get to the painting my motivation is running dangerously low. I often struggle to get myself back on track but the most important argument is…
The double hitter: painting part 1
Last time I finished painting the interior of my ZSU-57-2. I also glued the turret together and finally my model started to look like an actual tank. I really hate to use the glue after the painting. It’s a recipe for disaster. But I guess sometimes it’s inevitable… OK, painting the interior was just a warm-up, let’s see how will it go with the rest of the model. As always, use the convenient links below…
Historical photo of the day #2
Here’s another photo for inspiration. It’s not that rare, so some of you may know it. What we’ve got here is general Hermann Balck in a Panzerbefehlswagen III, a commander version of Panzer III Ausf. H. What I find particularly interesting here are those water marks on the turret and at the front of the tank. The turret is almost completely wet with some little streaks of water coming down. Some of the rain is…
The double hitter: the interior
The construction is finally over. When I started this project I didn’t really expect that it would be so much hassle. Technically, it’s not that hard. I hope you guys could see that it’s no black magic. But the process of research, planning and gathering supplies is really time consuming. So I’m really glad it’s done. If you’ve missed the previous chapters, use the links below. And now enough talking. Let’s start painting the interior!…
Historical photo of the day #1
Today I would like to introduce a new series on my website. As I’ve already mentioned I really like to browse through old historical photos. I’ve gathered hundreds of interesting pictures that serve me as both reference and inspiration. But let’s face it: I won’t have time to use them all. So I would like to share some ideas with you. Here’s a real treat: German tankers making paper model of a Russian KW-1, probably…
Social modelling
I am old but not old enough to have missed the existence of Facebook. From now on you can visit my FB site as well. Come to www.facebook.com/ScaleDracula to get in touch with me, ask question and be up to date with the site. Sometimes I’ll probably post some exclusive stuff there. See you! www.facebook.com/ScaleDracula/
The double hitter: the construction part 2
This is the third part of my ‘Double Hitter’ soap opera. Check out the previous posts below if you’ve somehow missed them. The double hitter: introduction The double hitter: the construction part 1 Let’s continue with the scratch-building. I’ll move to the upper structure now. It is a little bit more complicated, but I’ll try to explain the process step by step. I created the basic shape of the roof again using PLASTRUCT products. Obviously…
The double hitter: the construction part 1
Last time I presented you the idea of recreating a model from a historical photo. Use the link below if you’ve missed this post. Now let’s move on to the construction. The double hitter: introduction My version of ZSU-57-2 will need a lot of scratchbuilding, but I leave it for later. I started the construction with wheels and undercarriage which is boring, but well, it has to be done. You might want to leave the…