Test Models

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Test Models

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 8:53 PM

Does anyone else have a model they use to test out new techniques on so they can practice something so they get it right on their real model? I have a 1:72 C130 I use.

will try upload a pic soon, it doesn't look that bad though only has a bad brush job on the wings and a few spray spots

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 10:22 PM

Yep, I have a couple, my 2nd and 3rd builds that turned out like Censored [censored]

!!
an italeri 1/72 AC-47 Gunship, that kit is now out of production Banged Head [banghead]

ANd I had ruined it when I opened the box. The other is a Revell 1/48 P-47D Razorback.

I should get some pics of them, they are pretty bad. I practiced decaling, drybrushing, washes, pastels, and much more on them.

i'll see if i can get some pics of them.

John

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, July 8, 2004 8:59 AM

I don't have an entire model I use, but I do keep some big pieces from old kits handy for testing. I have an old Porsche 930 Turbo body, and the wings from a 1/32 Revell P-47.

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:47 PM

I do not....I do everything perfectly first time...(Liar Liar pants on fire...lol)

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:54 PM

nah, I don't, but a fairly sizeable model just met my floor recently, and since all the small parts will be going into the spare-parts bin, I guess I'll be left with some stuff to practice with.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:57 PM

I do not have a test model but it seems as if every one I build becomes a test. Some times I pass but more times I fail and do it over. Oh well, part of modeling I guess.

Richard

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 8, 2004 8:00 PM

I have an old built Millenium Falcon for testing airbrusing on. Works great a it has lots of detail.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 3:42 AM

sure do........
some cheapo aircraft kit (1/48) with just the wings tail assy. & canopy to test a paint mixture, a wash or drybrush or some such nonsense prior to application to a valued project.......

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, July 9, 2004 8:07 AM

I seem to end up with more "test" models than finished models. Disapprove [V]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 9, 2004 9:00 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor

Yep, I have a couple, my 2nd and 3rd builds that turned out like !!
an italeri 1/72 AC-47 Gunship, that kit is now out of production ANd I had ruined it when I opened the box. The other is a Revell 1/48 P-47D Razorback.

I should get some pics of them, they are pretty bad. I practiced decaling, drybrushing, washes, pastels, and much more on them.

i'll see if i can get some pics of them.

how did you ruin it when you opened the box?

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, July 9, 2004 1:58 PM

Oh, What I meant was, I wasn't experienced yet. I had built my first model, litteraly the day before. SO when I losing pieces and and then started painting . I finished it and used it as a bober for my army guys. That was fun. That eventually lead to the thing breaking all over. hers acouple of pics.

and here is my P47. I put the decals on the wrong side, and I put on as many decals I wanted.

I still remember that the AC-47 was a good kit, so eve though I now build armor I would like to build it again, same as the P- 47.

John

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, July 9, 2004 7:28 PM

Sure, don't everyone ? I use an old Monogram 1/48 Hurricane as a test bed for new paints or techniques, but I'm gonna have to replace it pretty soon as it has so much crud on it, not sure how good it is for testing anymore. I'd post some pix, but afraid of breaking my camera Smile [:)]

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RICK

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Friday, July 9, 2004 11:15 PM

QUOTE: I do not have a test model but it seems as if every one I build becomes a test. Some times I pass but more times I fail and do it over. Oh well, part of modeling I guess.

Me too! Although a test model is a great idea. I usually use a piece of cardboard for a test spray pattern before I paint my models.

Regards, Dan

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:23 AM

Like Dan, I use a flat surface to test spray patterns. I do have a couple of old plane builds that were beyond redemption that I use for testing new camo schemes, paint brands, decals, etc. They're interesting looking birds after 15 years! Big Smile [:D]

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:45 AM

No I just get underway and test whatever I want at the time on the model as its being built.

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, July 11, 2004 1:10 PM

A very old Tamiya King Tiger that I've started using. Parts are missing, but I use it to make sure the paint is flowing correctly. It's got an ugly coat of zimmerit also.

Eric

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Monday, July 12, 2004 5:56 PM

I have an old plant stand that does double duty for both painting and testing (also works well along with a gray T-shirt as a photo stand/backdrop). It has a particle board top that is as multi-colored as you can get, perfeft for testing paint flow, contrast, etc.

Every new model is a test of one kind or another for me, I'm always trying out new things in the building process....of course, this also adds a bit of fear and trepidation in the process equalled only by the triumph felt when it succeeds and the finished result comes together! Sometimes it works out, sometimes not...but I've had more successes than failures all in all.

BP Models

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 12:15 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma

No I just get underway and test whatever I want at the time on the model as its being built.

One advantage of this method is that I have become an expert at stripping paint of models when it goes wrong. I also have a flat sheet of plastic handy when I airbrush to test the paint and set up the airbrush before spraying the model.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, July 15, 2004 6:21 PM

The first model I built when I got back into modeling was an RC fishing boat model. For some reason, the boat's keel was in this enormous sheet of plastic that proved to be perfect for testing paint schemes, especially because the plastic is white. I had to "scuttle" the boat when I moved but I still have that sheet of plastic for testing paint.

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Sunday, July 18, 2004 9:34 AM

I use an old Monogram 1/72 B-52D for all of my tests. At one time or another it has been different color, worn different markings and has had pieces grafted to it. I have a pic of it somewhere with a spurious Russian scheme from when I was experimenting with different decal solvents! And then there was the time I painted it purple with lime green racing stripes, this was done right after I got my first airbrush. I really feel sorry for the poor thing sometimes.

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, July 18, 2004 9:55 AM

unfortunately all my early a/c and ship builds are long since gone. although i do have some auto builds left. ahh well. so no test models to work with.

joe

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gringe88

Member since
July 2004
From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...

Posted by gringe88 on Sunday, July 18, 2004 8:31 PM

yes, and it is horrific. it's a 1/48 dauntless by Accurate Miniatures!!! Yes, yes I know, i know, what a wast, but it gets worse.....I built it, in 3 DAYS!!!! It's aweful...thick paint on the wings and fuselage, paint bubbles too, fogged canopy, utterly devastated decals... I'm still trying to get it past me Evil [}:)]

NEways, It's been canibalized for everything from its seats, to its flaps

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-Matt

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 6:28 PM

yep My Hasegawa 1/48 109G. Has about 14 paint jobs with diiferent kinds of paint...some reacting with others...kinda cool. And a hand done coat of Zimmerit on the left wing (don't ask).

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