I think over there
January 31, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I think over there
So this is the Pontos detail up set for the R.N. Roma and wow. 650 printed parts, load of the thinnest PE I've seen. Most of the superstructure is replaced. Still, what appears to be a modeller friendly design. Some parts are damaged but I'm sure MBK or Pontos will sort me out.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
January 29, 2026 at 10:07 AM
So this is the Pontos detail up set for the R.N. Roma and wow. 650 printed parts, load of the thinnest PE I've seen. Most of the superstructure is replaced. Still, what appears to be a modeller friendly design. Some parts are damaged but I'm sure MBK or Pontos will sort me out.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
Mercedes d.iiiaü coming along nicely. Needs weathering but otherwise complete. All wires etc are part of the kit.. quite clever. #histscalemodels
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Mercedes d.iiiaü coming along nicely. Needs weathering but otherwise complete. All wires etc are part of the kit.. quite clever. #histscalemodels
So I was quite excited and just started this the day after I got it. It's the gothaforce fokker d.vii. I got the Rudolf Stark livery. The single piece cockpit scared me a little bit when I saw it but I must say it wasn't all that hard in the end, only one minor break. #histscalemodels
January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
So I was quite excited and just started this the day after I got it. It's the gothaforce fokker d.vii. I got the Rudolf Stark livery. The single piece cockpit scared me a little bit when I saw it but I must say it wasn't all that hard in the end, only one minor break. #histscalemodels
The fact that this was just 3 months ago is crazy to me. The body is capable of a lot of healing. I don't have full range of motion and strength quite yet but it barely bothers me in daily life now.
January 2, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The fact that this was just 3 months ago is crazy to me. The body is capable of a lot of healing. I don't have full range of motion and strength quite yet but it barely bothers me in daily life now.
That's the #FestiveTankChallenge completed in 8 days. Overall not dissatisfied with the dusty north African Sherman here. I definitely want to do another cast hull Sherman in the future by another brand and spend some more time on it because I like she shape a lot. #histscalemodels
December 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
That's the #FestiveTankChallenge completed in 8 days. Overall not dissatisfied with the dusty north African Sherman here. I definitely want to do another cast hull Sherman in the future by another brand and spend some more time on it because I like she shape a lot. #histscalemodels
Please be a little bit more abrasive the next time people just reply to what a thread starter spouts. It really makes people want to interact (not). Call them names instantly as well. Blocked.
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Please be a little bit more abrasive the next time people just reply to what a thread starter spouts. It really makes people want to interact (not). Call them names instantly as well. Blocked.
Going a bit saturated with the #FestiveTankChallenge though it's nothing a bit of weathering won't tone down. I'll need to give the acrylics some time to cure before I can move to oils #histscalemodels
December 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Going a bit saturated with the #FestiveTankChallenge though it's nothing a bit of weathering won't tone down. I'll need to give the acrylics some time to cure before I can move to oils #histscalemodels
Ready for primer, the turret was a lot more straightforward than the lower hull. Applied some cast texture to hide a seam- and a moldline. Tracks are panzerwerk t-48 which I think is possibly accurate but t-51 were more likely. #festivetankchallenge #histscalemodels
December 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ready for primer, the turret was a lot more straightforward than the lower hull. Applied some cast texture to hide a seam- and a moldline. Tracks are panzerwerk t-48 which I think is possibly accurate but t-51 were more likely. #festivetankchallenge #histscalemodels
Started the #FestiveTankChallenge today. Borders m4a1 mid, so far it's been pretty "mid" itself. Pretty vague fit at places and the bogies were far more painful than they need to be. The surface texture is pretty nice though. I'm thinking of doing weenie one for the scheme #histscalemodels
December 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Started the #FestiveTankChallenge today. Borders m4a1 mid, so far it's been pretty "mid" itself. Pretty vague fit at places and the bogies were far more painful than they need to be. The surface texture is pretty nice though. I'm thinking of doing weenie one for the scheme #histscalemodels
While awaiting replacement AA for the Takao bow Ive started work on the Missouri. Some turret PE and paintwork done. Seems like a more straightforward project to be honest!
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December 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
While awaiting replacement AA for the Takao bow Ive started work on the Missouri. Some turret PE and paintwork done. Seems like a more straightforward project to be honest!
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Takao is almost done. I need new 3d printed 25mm guns for the bow because I destroyed them (oops). Thinking of leaving off the booms and planes, the surrender photo doesn't show them. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Takao is almost done. I need new 3d printed 25mm guns for the bow because I destroyed them (oops). Thinking of leaving off the booms and planes, the surrender photo doesn't show them. #histscalemodels #scalemodels
It looks like one of the most detailed kits I have ever seen in my life. I plan to get a few more ships under my belt before doing it. Just the PE, 3d printed and brass parts.. 😅 love the boxart too.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It looks like one of the most detailed kits I have ever seen in my life. I plan to get a few more ships under my belt before doing it. Just the PE, 3d printed and brass parts.. 😅 love the boxart too.
Stern almost done on the Takao. What a build this is! Definitely on the level of interior tank kits but with a lot more PE 😄 #histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Stern almost done on the Takao. What a build this is! Definitely on the level of interior tank kits but with a lot more PE 😄 #histscalemodels #scalemodels
This should about cover it. Again, extras in almost all of these boxes. And don't mind any dust, collarbone still healing and hovering is not the most enjoyable thing 🫣
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This should about cover it. Again, extras in almost all of these boxes. And don't mind any dust, collarbone still healing and hovering is not the most enjoyable thing 🫣
Besides the 60cm searchlights thats the superstructure done
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#histscalemates
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Besides the 60cm searchlights thats the superstructure done
#histscalemates
#histscalemates
That's most of the bridge superstructure ready for paint. Again any PE omitted is my own inability but I feel like I'm getting better at it. Most of the railings sit pretty straight. Looks good to the naked eye compared to zoomed in on photo 😁
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November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
That's most of the bridge superstructure ready for paint. Again any PE omitted is my own inability but I feel like I'm getting better at it. Most of the railings sit pretty straight. Looks good to the naked eye compared to zoomed in on photo 😁
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
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A lot of PE and dry fitting I'm closing in on getting some paint on the main midship(?) walkways for the Takao. I am rarely but occasionally opting to use plastic over PE to ensure some rigidity as I need it because of the camouflage scheme. In all grey it would have been easier. #histscalemodels
October 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A lot of PE and dry fitting I'm closing in on getting some paint on the main midship(?) walkways for the Takao. I am rarely but occasionally opting to use plastic over PE to ensure some rigidity as I need it because of the camouflage scheme. In all grey it would have been easier. #histscalemodels
Takao's rear mast was quite a challenge but I think it's looking okay. Still needs the crane attached though.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Takao's rear mast was quite a challenge but I think it's looking okay. Still needs the crane attached though.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
Work on the Takao has begun. Lower hull mostly done and painted up, torpedoes made up ready for paint and then onwards to the superstructure. Lots of PE and resin ahead 🫠 For the colours I use mr color IJN type 21 and IJN type 22 (c604 and c605) camouflage.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Work on the Takao has begun. Lower hull mostly done and painted up, torpedoes made up ready for paint and then onwards to the superstructure. Lots of PE and resin ahead 🫠 For the colours I use mr color IJN type 21 and IJN type 22 (c604 and c605) camouflage.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
And for good measure I could not withstand their kii-class kit either
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
And for good measure I could not withstand their kii-class kit either
I was rather impressed by Very Fire's Takao. Now, I am even more so. Their Missouri kit came out before 3d printing was ready. So they went back to their old kit and replaced all the oerlikons, Bofors and all other resin cast parts with brand new designed and printed parts. #histscalemodels
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I was rather impressed by Very Fire's Takao. Now, I am even more so. Their Missouri kit came out before 3d printing was ready. So they went back to their old kit and replaced all the oerlikons, Bofors and all other resin cast parts with brand new designed and printed parts. #histscalemodels
I managed to finish this up with my left hand (kinda ambidextrous). Not my magnum opus perhaps but I like the variation in the OD. So that's the #HeaviesGB finished for me.
October 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I managed to finish this up with my left hand (kinda ambidextrous). Not my magnum opus perhaps but I like the variation in the OD. So that's the #HeaviesGB finished for me.
I guess you can say I spend some time painting these last few days #HeaviesGB
September 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I guess you can say I spend some time painting these last few days #HeaviesGB
Beautiful printed engines by art scale for that little bit of extra pop when you look. The kit engines are a major weak spot I think, we can do better than this with injection molding. #HeaviesGB
September 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Beautiful printed engines by art scale for that little bit of extra pop when you look. The kit engines are a major weak spot I think, we can do better than this with injection molding. #HeaviesGB