SHL M04 scratch build in 1/9

[Marudek]

Hi,


First of all I want to thank you for your kind words. This model is not as easy, as I thought it would be. I am happy to see the end of this build coming soon. I did not expect painting black gloss is such a nightmare - it was a struggle. Anyway, your comments are uplifting and I hope to show some final pics pretty soon.


Stevekir, Initially I tried thermoforming, but look what happened:


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So next try was without pre-heating, I used the tools I made as a press mould. Fenders' supports are embossed the same way (only fenders, driver seat and head light are thermoformed). I use PVC films of various thickness, but time ago I used youghurt and icecream cups.


Regrards,


Peter

[Snowman]

Astounding stuff!!

[Guest]

.........I use PVC films of various thickness, but time ago I used youghurt and icecream cups.

I had not thought of PVC.


Does it have a lower softening temperature?


I have found a source of 1.5 mm thick sheets but they cost £33. Do you know of a hobby/crafft-type Source?

[Marudek]

I have never measured the temperature in my thermoforming, but a hot air gun I purchased at Wilkinson shop is up the task. I don't know what part you need to do, but I suppose 1,5 mil would be too thick. I normally use 0,25 up to 0,5 mil thick PVC sheets.


I suggest you look around for plastic folders and document envelopes. They usually come in standard A4 size which should be enough for most modeling jobs.


I don't know the difference between PVC and styrene softening temperatures, but PVC is stretching more after heating up.

[Marudek]

Hi,


I started assembling the pieces:


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[Snowman]

Sweet mother of pearl!!


I love the detail!!

[Marudek]

Hi,


During last couple of days I struggled with a base for my bike. I wanted it to match the period so I made concret slabs overgrown with grass.


First I made a master and silicone form:


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Next I used tile glue to "cast" the concrete slabs:


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Then I "planted" some grass made od some brushes and a piece of old string:


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Further on I revived the grass with aid of airbrush and added some little flowers:


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So here is completed SHL M04 in 1:9. Later I'll try to make some better pictures.


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[Guest]

The base is novel and very interesting. The model itself looks pretty good---looking forward to some clearer pics.

[Marudek]

Hi,


I hereby present my finished model. Last weekend during Model Festival in Cracow it was awarded in category Civilian and racing vehicles. It was a very difficult model to build and I finished it thanks to support and cheer of my beloved wife. Several times I wanted to quit the build and start something else but fortunately my "better half" persuaded me not to do it. During the build I used some paints and mateirals for the first time. I'm sure new skills I got will improve my future builds.


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[Marudek]

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[Guest]

It is very good to see closeup pictures. They show interesting detail not seen on many views. Congratulations.