Stukas…and other things (1 Viewer)

[wayne556517]

It is the Battle of Britain scheme isn't it Wayne? I believe there was another that was sky blue underneath with a yellow nose,also cool. I think the Stuka , along with the Tiger and 88mm has to be one of the most iconic German weapons of the War, classic dive bomber shape.

Rob

It is mate and my 3 favourite things Rob,
TIGERS
88,s
and STUKA,s
(cant wait for the top 2 in GREY one day)

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I agree.... Stuka's, Tigers, and 88's are also 3 of my favorites. Awesome weapons !

 

[Shannon Reuss]

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[Rob]

Why do I have the feeling that something has happened on this here thread this afternoon???????

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

It's not the only thread {eek3}

 

[Rob]

Can you enlighten me Brad?

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Just sent you a pm! :smile2:

 

[Rob]

Just sent you a pm! :smile2:

Thanks Brad. I've been at a memorial service today....sounds like I had more fun!!{eek3}

Rob

 

[uksubs]

Can we get back to talking about toy soldiers please :rolleyes2:

 

[Mitch]

Have you got the pics of the Tilly and ambulance??
Mitch

Can we get back to talking about toy soldiers please :rolleyes2:

 

[uksubs]

Have you got the pics of the Tilly and ambulance??
Mitch

Yes mate are put them on tonight

 

[Mitch]

Look forward to it
Mitch

Yes mate are put them on tonight

 

[uksubs]

Have you got the pics of the Tilly and ambulance??
Mitch

Typhoon for starters

 

[uksubs]

One Tilly

 

[sammy719]

Typhoon for starters
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The typhoon looks really sweet, really wish I could afford to collect 1:30 scale planes, oh well can't have it all...Sammy

 

[Mitch]

While its an iconic aircraft I did not like the black lines running everywhere as, Sammy has stated he does not on figures. Especially, through the markings. If people are happy with it great but, for me, I don't like the lines added to enhance the detail. Its just not needed as a paint style
Mitch

The typhoon looks really sweet, really wish I could afford to collect 1:30 scale planes, oh well can't have it all...Sammy

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Interesting point. I have my Typhoon, but never really took the lines as being out of place so to speak. {sm2}

 

[lancer]

While its an iconic aircraft I did not like the black lines running everywhere as, Sammy has stated he does not on figures. Especially, through the markings. If people are happy with it great but, for me, I don't like the lines added to enhance the detail. Its just not needed as a paint style
Mitch

Interesting observation, Mitch. I do not find the highlight lines bothersome on the Tiffie (which I didn't purchase), or the FW190 (which I did), but, I find the highlighted rivets on the Bf-109E to be extremely distracting. IMO, all those rivets make the paint job way too busy. The rivets engage the eyes away from the plane itself. I don't think I will be getting the new 109. -- Al

 

[jazzeum]

I'm not sure why the lines are pronounced, perhaps it is a function of polystone. I'm not really sure.

The wooden Typhoon has the lines but less pronounced and it's definitely more pleasing to the eye. Again, maybe it's a function of the materials. It could also be a function that the wooden warbirds are artistic creations where the polystones are more assembly line creations. Andy is the one who can best probably answer this question.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

The line problem is one that also affects diecast aircraft models. Some manufacturers have enhanced their models with darkened panel lines. Some have tried it and then stopped. I personally don't like the dark panel lines which I think look even worse on smaller models like 1:72 because they more oversized for the scale and make the model look chopped up and unrealistic..

Here is UKSubs photo of the model compared to a black and white and a coloured photo of real Typhoons. Only a few panels lines on panels that open are visible and the rivets are not.




Terry