Build Challenge 2016 - Trumpeter German WR360 C-12 WWII Engine

[SteveCuster]

Looks good Jan. Very cool kit.

[Janbouli]

Thanks Bob and Steve

[Janbouli]

After the Ryder Cup , on we go.

The photo etched stairs bended and glued with CA, the difference between the bending tool or not the bending tool is the bottom step on the left stairs compared to the others.


Installed to the frame.


The interior of the cab being installed.

[ak-milw]

This is turning out to be some kit, great job so far.

[Janbouli]

Thank you Andy , I'm really enjoying this build.

[Mike Engler]

QUOTE:  Here's what I have done the last 2 days, don't know if I will get anything done the next 3 days , Mike knows why. 


Yes, I know. Wish you could have been here. Memento coming your way. This is a great thread- I'm very intrigued by using air brushes in the house with acrylic thinners. I've watched a few of the AK Interactive videos- do you have some other recommendations? Like others have said, I'm blown away with the detail level of 1:35 scale. Each piece is a model unto itself.

[Polux]

Smooth work

[postalkarl]

Hi Jan:

Looking good so far. I'm still following along.

Karl

[Janbouli]

Thanks Mike , Pollux , Karl , much appreciated.

Mike I'm not sure what you mean with acrylic thinners? The paint I will be using is Vallejo Model Air, as to health , this is one of the FAQ's

   
• 5.12. Model Air is manufactured especially for airbrushing. Do I need to wear a mask when I use the product? Model Air contains no harmful pigments, but wearing a mask when airbrushing is always a good idea. Anything foreign in the air we breathe, be it dust or pollen, is best not inhaled, and pigment particles, even if not toxic, are still foreign matter.

[ACL1504]

Jan,

Really enjoying the thread, great build.

Tom

[Janbouli]

Thanks Tom

[S&S RR]

Thanks Mike , Pollux , Karl , much appreciated.

Mike I'm not sure what you mean with acrylic thinners? The paint I will be using is Vallejo Model Air, as to health , this is one of the FAQ's

   
• 5.12. Model Air is manufactured especially for airbrushing. Do I need to wear a mask when I use the product? Model Air contains no harmful pigments, but wearing a mask when airbrushing is always a good idea. Anything foreign in the air we breathe, be it dust or pollen, is best not inhaled, and pigment particles, even if not toxic, are still foreign matter.

I have been using the Vallejo paints for about a year now and I'm real happy with them. I still spray in my paint booth - because it's there but I don't think you will have any problems with pigment particles.

[R Edington]

  That is going to be a very nice looking loco when you get in finish.

[Janbouli]

Thanks Rodney , John if I had a paint booth I would use it , not sure if I'll get a booth now that I am switching to all Vallejo Air for airbrushing . The occasional spray can painting I do in a separate room , I wear a mask and then retreat from that room.

[S&S RR]

Thanks Rodney , John if I had a paint booth I would use it , not sure if I'll get a booth now that I am switching to all Vallejo Air for airbrushing . The occasional spray can painting I do in a separate room , I wear a mask and then retreat from that room.

You have a good plan - I wouldn't build a paint booth for the Vallejo paints - I use mine for rattle can painting of my caspia
for my pine trees and for some colors of primer that I still use rattle cans for. I can see a day coming when the rattle can painting will be nonexistent.  I wonder if you can sell floquil paints on eBay?   I have a pretty big stash that I haven't ouched in a few years.