Peter Straka Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi, this is my firt post here on ARC. I d like to show you my last model, the wreck of SBD-1? Dauntless, which I built from 1/48 hasegawa kit using some eduard PE parts, verlinden detail set and many scratchbuilded parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! :D That is bleepin' amazing! The paintwork is pure artistry. Did I say WOW! :D & welcome to the forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Straka Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 thanks, I m glad you like it, here are some additional photos... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 What the Hell took you so long!!!! that's simply amazing! wow! uhmmm. now go away you make my stuff look bad! Welcome Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 There is something that is very very hard to pull off. You did perfectly. Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 OMG! That is incredible! You made it look so real... ;) How? I mean...how did you....?.....can you....? :D Ok. Let me reformulate: how did you do it? Huge compliments and once again WELCOME! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oh my gosh. I am wordless.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
53 Marine Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Simply amazing - outstanding work, can't wait to see your next project. Harold Semper Fi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I do believe pictures like taht demand a "how to" explanation. i have never seen work like that before. simply beautiful!!! sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Great finishing techniques. I would also like to know what methods you used. Do you have diorama planned for this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat RIO Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 you sure that ain't a real, recovered dauntless sitting on a white floor, inside a restoration shed? WOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Stunning indeed!!!!!!!!!!!! Words don't do this justice.......YOU DA MAN! ;) Good to go, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 wow! what an entrance to the ARC!!! simply amazing! so realistic. yes you really need to do an extensive "how to" in the tools n' tips section!! even submit it to the site owner "steve" to get it as an article on the front page and into the archives! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Peter.....this absolutely amazing work. Send me an article when it's done and I'll get it on ARC for you. Steve Bamford ARC Owner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That is simply astounding! And welcome to ARC! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Strike me pink! That is an amazing finish, simply amazing. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 OMG !!!! :lol: This l@@ks AWESOME !!! B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow!!! Thats awesome!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow x 100 That looks very very real indeed........ the rust work is out of this world..........among other things lovely truely lovely work! rgds mr b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Straka Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks for all reactions, I didn t expect such ovations I don t plan any diorama for now. Yes, I promise I ll send detailed HOW TO article to Steve, as soon as it will be possible. (it will be sometimes in March, because I have to wait until next issue of our club s online magazine is out - and my article will be there, but only in slovak) thank you again :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-4Silverfox Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Okay...now that I have my breath back! :blink: 1. How long did this take? 2. How long have you been modelling? 3. Do you have wife and children. 4. :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Straka Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Okay...now that I have my breath back!1. How long did this take? 2. How long have you been modelling? 3. Do you have wife and children. 4. :blink: after serious laughter: 1. 12 days (explanation below) 2. since primary school (I am 19 right now) 3. according to previous point: NO wife or children yet :D 4. :blink: Well, explanation of the quite short time required to complete this project: I am studying at university right now, and because I have accomplished all exams in advance, I had 3-weeks-vacation. So i had to exploit it effectively (approx. 6 - 10 hours per day) But my school starts this Monday = no time for models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 This has to be one of the coolest models I have seen on here. Excellent work. I took a picture of a recovered Wildcat wreck. Your model captures the look perfectly. I can post that picture if you like. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NazaruddinHashim Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 :) A.W.E.S.O.M.E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Straka Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 thanks again corsair man: feel free to post that photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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