Group Build 6 month- open class (9-1-08) $$PRIZE

[Sir JJ]

Originally Posted by McCoy

Why not roll a paper n' put it in the turret ring n' secure it with tape once it's adjusted itself to the turret ring?

i'm all for doing it the easy way. the less time i have to do things, the more i can get done on other projects.

[Geek44]

I blu-tacked my turret over the mouth of an old jam jar. Aahh Blu-tack. Is there anything it can't do?

[Sir JJ]

yes there is something it can't do. come off of the bloody carpets. being a school caretaker, i know how horrible the stuff is to get off carpets. i think the only way is this way

[Sir JJ]

i've just been down the model shop and they finally got the model in that i've been waiting for. it's another one i'm going to enter in the comp (you did say there was no limit)

This is the model i've just got: IPMS Kit Review: Trumpeter 1/35 German Bruckenleger IV b

[Whiterook]

Folks, I think we found the official Fastest Modeller of the site! Rock on JJ!!! I love the pics you posted of the toothpaste method for whitewash. I've heard of it, but this is the first I've seen anyone demonstrate it...thanks for that....I really want to try that sometime! Did you blot the toothpaste on with your fingertip, or a brush (or other method)?

[Geek44]

I may have mentioned that JJ was a modelling machine.

[Sir JJ]

Originally Posted by Whiterook

Folks, I think we found the official Fastest Modeller of the site! Rock on JJ!!! I love the pics you posted of the toothpaste method for whitewash. I've heard of it, but this is the first I've seen anyone demonstrate it...thanks for that....I really want to try that sometime! Did you blot the toothpaste on with your fingertip, or a brush (or other method)?

why thank you kind sir. i added the toothpaste using a paintbrush and dabbing it on. the secret of doing it quickly is to use a hairdrier to quicken up the curing of the tamiya paint and then you can wash the toothpaste off within 15 minutes of adding the paint.

[Sir JJ]

Here is the contents of the Bruckenleger. i didn't realise how complex it was. this is going to take me longer than a weekend to finish this baby.

[Sir JJ]

I've made a start on the Brukenleger. After 3 hours and 142 parts later (each boogie has 11 parts and there are 8 sets of boogies) here is what i've done so far





I decided against the individual track links. The rubber band type are really good so with some superglue on the return roller, I got the result I wanted.

[Sir JJ]

what i didn't realise was this kit has a complete drivers compartment that includes absolutely everything and it's a pleasure to build. i know that when the model is completed, it won't be seen but it's such a joy to build. i've taken a few pics of it.