Rato Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) It is done! I declared my Revell Salamander in 1/32 scale finished. It was one of the most arduous modeling projects I put myself into. Of course, I had to make many concessions along the way, but it is virtually impossible to foresee all the problems from the outset in a project like this one. Some parts were made three, four, or five times – only to discover that the last was not all that better than the first one. However, I enjoyed the journey immensely, as it was one of those opportunities when you can incorporate much of your research into the model, and, in the process, I shattered David Parker’s Panzer IV record by almost a year. I will leave with just a few photos, but I do, however, want to write an article showing the methods and techniques used to scratchbuilt all the details of the Salamander. This model is planned to be part of a diorama, over a flatbed being pulled by a maneuvering engine. The diorama will still take a while because my apartment is under a major overhaul. I have had a lot of support and encouragement from many friends during this project. Thanks, everyone! Rato Marczak https://ratomodeling.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ratomodeling Edited August 27 by Rato viperfixer, LSP_Kevin, levier and 45 others 45 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Fantastic build, Rato! Good to see you back, and building in the proper scale again. Kev Rato and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rato Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 Thank you Kevin. I have a huge stash of good 1/32 stuff. In the end, the Salamander drove me to invest more in the scale. I intend to keep doing dioramas em 1/72, though. Let's see. LSP_Kevin, Kagemusha and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 That is amazing, Rato! May I post it on the website? Martinnfb and Rato 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Great looking project. Looking forward to your article on this build. Cheers, Michael Martinnfb and Rato 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 What a stunning model! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 So much to admire about this model, right down to the awesome little window cut-out in the canopy. Lots of detail that hasn't come from a packet and lots of evidence that you, Rato, ooze bucket loads of patience. Beautiful work. Cheers, Wayne Martinnfb and Rato 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Fantastic work Rato and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Crazy but good crazy, fantastic modelling. Cheers Dennis Rato and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RALPHY ROCHA Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 muito bom Rato!!! Rato and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 That looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Martinnfb and Rato 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 As always, such a fantastic detail and clean execution , Bravo ! Cheers Martin Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Moura Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 AMAZING 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 This is pretty freaking amazing! Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Excellent finish Mr.M The flatbed car is very nice too. Rato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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