Valley Forge Close-up panel build FINISHED :-)
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Re: Valley Forge kit IDing ** NEED PART ID HELP **
Lee, I have the Stug kit here in front of me and those two suspect parts are close in appearance, but much too large.
The cone shapes parts are about 50% oversized, and not quite the right shape, and the window surround blocks are at least 100% too big.
Those window blocks on the effects piece do look "C" shaped as you pointed out. The 1/15 parts I have here are flat. Also, the window blocks on the left look to have a seem following the rim of the window frame. As if the blocks are two halves?
Lee, I have the Stug kit here in front of me and those two suspect parts are close in appearance, but much too large.
The cone shapes parts are about 50% oversized, and not quite the right shape, and the window surround blocks are at least 100% too big.
Those window blocks on the effects piece do look "C" shaped as you pointed out. The 1/15 parts I have here are flat. Also, the window blocks on the left look to have a seem following the rim of the window frame. As if the blocks are two halves?
Re: Valley Forge kit IDing ** NEED PART ID HELP **
Thanks Jim!
There's a possible piece on the 1/30th Hummel (#51), but I don't have the kit.
And I think you might be right that the window surround pieces are pairs, not a single piece.
That said there is a hinge piece on the front of the Jagdpanzer IV shown here (grey one on the right) That's EXACTLY the right size and look, but would have taken a huge amount of work to cut 18 of them out. So there must be another hinge on another piece.
Bandai 1-30 Bodies2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
L
Thanks Jim!
There's a possible piece on the 1/30th Hummel (#51), but I don't have the kit.
And I think you might be right that the window surround pieces are pairs, not a single piece.
That said there is a hinge piece on the front of the Jagdpanzer IV shown here (grey one on the right) That's EXACTLY the right size and look, but would have taken a huge amount of work to cut 18 of them out. So there must be another hinge on another piece.
Bandai 1-30 Bodies2 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
L
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Re: Valley Forge kit IDing ** NEED PART ID HELP **
Well I found the piece used around the main window, turns out I was looking for too big of a piece originally and had it all along. Part 67 from the Panzer IV-G!
And I'm thinking the other pieces are the rubbery pieces used to hold the wheels on. Not idea as they don't take paint well, but as I'll be using resin casts it should be ok.
There's another small piece that's too small to have any clue on, but the piece I'm using is the right size.
Well I found the piece used around the main window, turns out I was looking for too big of a piece originally and had it all along. Part 67 from the Panzer IV-G!
And I'm thinking the other pieces are the rubbery pieces used to hold the wheels on. Not idea as they don't take paint well, but as I'll be using resin casts it should be ok.
There's another small piece that's too small to have any clue on, but the piece I'm using is the right size.
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Re: Valley Forge Close-up panel build
With the kit pieces off to get cast, I finally got the decals worked out. Here's my first pass. If anyone spots anything even a little off, please let me know.
Still not sure if the larger graphics will be a decal or painting masks (anyone have a good line on custom masks?)
A larger version can be seen here: Tutte le dimensioni |VF_Decals_v14 | Flickr ? Condivisione di foto!
With the kit pieces off to get cast, I finally got the decals worked out. Here's my first pass. If anyone spots anything even a little off, please let me know.
Still not sure if the larger graphics will be a decal or painting masks (anyone have a good line on custom masks?)
A larger version can be seen here: Tutte le dimensioni |VF_Decals_v14 | Flickr ? Condivisione di foto!
Re: Valley Forge Close-up panel build
Well the parts are off to be cast and I've figured out how many of each are needed.
As they are being cast, I'm going to offer up a very limited number of sets to others out there. I've no idea of the cost yet and this isn't a sales thread (I'll start another in the Junkyard when the time comes) but if anyone IS interested in a complete set of resin castings, please PM me and I'll let you know when the sales thread is up. And when I say limited, I'm thinking under 10 sets, so please let me know!
I'm also thinking of offering a 'reduced' set for anyone that either want a cheaper or smaller piece, but still gets most of the important parts. That's highlighted in pale red.
Well the parts are off to be cast and I've figured out how many of each are needed.
As they are being cast, I'm going to offer up a very limited number of sets to others out there. I've no idea of the cost yet and this isn't a sales thread (I'll start another in the Junkyard when the time comes) but if anyone IS interested in a complete set of resin castings, please PM me and I'll let you know when the sales thread is up. And when I say limited, I'm thinking under 10 sets, so please let me know!
I'm also thinking of offering a 'reduced' set for anyone that either want a cheaper or smaller piece, but still gets most of the important parts. That's highlighted in pale red.
Re: Valley Forge Close-up panel build
Hey,
After many moons the final 2 pieces I needed have been sent to the caster.
I also received a shipment from Plastruct 2 weeks ago with the piping and ladders.
So it's moving forward bit by bit. As soon I get the castings back I'll be putting together a test version before offering up the castings for sale.
The artwork is also done for the decals. I'm about to do a test run on them and will have the large 'AA' made as a paint mask. Although it might be a vinyl decal.
L
Hey,
After many moons the final 2 pieces I needed have been sent to the caster.
I also received a shipment from Plastruct 2 weeks ago with the piping and ladders.
So it's moving forward bit by bit. As soon I get the castings back I'll be putting together a test version before offering up the castings for sale.
The artwork is also done for the decals. I'm about to do a test run on them and will have the large 'AA' made as a paint mask. Although it might be a vinyl decal.
L
