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The Combat Workshop: Scale Modeling: April 2014
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A blog for the Scale Model enthusiast in all of us! Monday, April 14, 2014. A Blogger On The Go! After my post late yesterday evening, you all should know I'm a super busy dude who has had the majority of his model time taken away by work. Alas, don't cry for me for being employed is generally important especially in regards to providing for my family and other essential things like buying new kits. Sunday, April 13, 2014. Where Have I Been? Back in mid February I was away for several weeks, tending to t...
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The Combat Workshop: Scale Modeling: May 2014
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A blog for the Scale Model enthusiast in all of us! Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Trumpeter 1/72 Merkava Finished. Man, I haven't been here in a while. But to make up for my absence at least I have brought some photos for you to look at. This is Trumpeter's little Merkava. Not a bad kit but nothing flashy either. It lacks tow cables and the pioneer tools are molded on which gives it a toy like appearance. The base is simple, as most of my bases are. Here's how it looks. Thursday, May 1, 2014. This can be as sim...
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Yet another plastic modeller: Better pictures
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Sunday, 7 June 2015. I'm getting (slightly) better at taking pictures of my models. Bear in mind, when reading the following, I'm an absolute photography noob. Feel free to weigh in (semi-)expert opinions :-). I use a simple compact camera, but have been playing around with the following parameters:. No more handheld photos. I bought a cheap tripod (€4.50), about 15cm high. Increase exposure time as high as needed, until the ...
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Yet another plastic modeller: August 2015
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Sunday, 30 August 2015. AC130H - Good vs. bad tape jobs. During my current build, I didn't always pay enough attention. So here it goes again, as a reminder. You can use your finger, or specially shaped (metal) tools with rounded tips in various sizes. (or a simple q-tip, but those tend to leave little cotton strands behind, if it's the cheap kind). The cockpit canopy however, is a high-visibility detail, so I paid extra atte...
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Yet another plastic modeller: May 2015
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Sunday, 10 May 2015. AC130H - Identifying unknown parts. In many model kits, we are often confronted with parts that make us think "What the hell is this part? We start looking at photos, references, subject documentation, and still find no reason to attach said piece of plastic to the model, especially if it looks weird and out-of-place. Intended for future kits for a slightly different version? What does it do? I started lo...
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Yet another plastic modeller: July 2015
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Sunday, 19 July 2015. Sprue Cutters Union 34 : The stash! The Sprue cutters union. Is like an old friend. Life and work keep you away from hanging out for months on end, but once in a while, you get together and it feels like no time has passed at all. As the mythical Phoenix, the Union has once again risen with a monthly topic for us to discuss :. Fast forward about 15 years later. I had no intention of building a stash, and...
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Yet another plastic modeller: AC130H Spectre Unboxing
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Saturday, 2 May 2015. Today we will be opening up ESCI's 1/72 AC130H "Spectre". The AC130H is no transport plane. It's a gunship, and heavily armed at that. Basically, it's a flying tank, with all the advantages, but without the disadvantages of a tracked vehicle. Lockheed calls it " A fixed-wing, side-firing aerial gunship that provides close air support, air interdiction and force protection. They are highly efficient, but ...
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Yet another plastic modeller: Sprue Cutters Union 32: The aftermarket
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Yet another plastic modeller. Plastic scale models created by Jeroen Vantroyen. Monday, 23 March 2015. Sprue Cutters Union 32: The aftermarket. In this modern age, we have access to upgrade or extra parts, photo-etch or resin, fully detailed interior sets, decal sets and so on. Does this make it easier for us than modellers had it "back in the day"? Has the Aftermarket Taken All the Hard Work Out of Modeling? There are many considerations to take before throwing yourself on the aftermarket, "Cost". I can...
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The Combat Workshop: Scale Modeling: Gallery
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A blog for the Scale Model enthusiast in all of us! This is a compilation of the works I have completed since starting The Combat Workshop blog! They are arranged in the order of completion - newest to oldest. Click on an image to view the finished post for each model. Enjoy and feel free to comment! 1/72 Revell Panzerhaubitze 2000. 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-43-II Hayabusa. 1/144 LS F-14 Tomcat. 1/72 Revell PT Boat PT 117. Star Wars miniature Super Battle Droid vignette. AMT AT-AT Imperial Walker Wreck. The marke...
