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27/12/2008 3:20 am
How were everybody's Christmas days?
For me, it was a good time to finally work on that Micro Models I started a couple of months ago... You may remember some pictures I posted.
I left the model after removing the paint and taking it apart..
I tried to cast some of the missing parts.
But that didn't work very well, so I had to make parts from polystyrene.
This way I was able to complete the model once again, and after some practice with a Revell starter kit Airbrush I painted the model with Humbrol email paint, after thinning it ofcourse...
The frame matt black.
The back in satin green, with a drop of black added.
And the cabin in satin cream, including the wheels.
The headlights were scraped to reveal bare metal again...
After this it was just a part of reassembly.
It looks as if the back is not straight, but I can assure you that it is on the actual model.
I know, the result isn't a professional restauration, but for a first attempt, I am very pleased...
Although the colours a little paler compared to original, unfortunately...
Probably more models will follow, but the next one will be one that has some more pictures available on the internet...
One last time before and after...
27/12/2008 3:49 am
Nice work Martjin.
27/12/2008 4:28 am
Great! I could really follow your process, and your results show that you have preserved this one for another generation. Thanks for the report.
27/12/2008 6:42 am
You did a fantastic job, Martjin. I enjoyed looking at your progress. Can't wait to see more.
28/12/2008 3:50 am
Great work and a wonderful post. Thanks!