Soviet Armoured Aerosan NKL-26 & Aerosan RF-8/GAZ-98

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:18 pm

I wanted to build something different. I will be build the the Trumpeter 1/35 NKL-26 and RF-8/GAZ-98 Aerosans. the plan is to display them in a small diorama on a winter frozen lake shoreline. final plans are still up in the air.

I may or may not use the Trumpeter WWII Soviet Assault Red Army w/ winter gear Figures.. (TDB)

Post by **wappynutter** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:30 pm

Awesome stuff....

I have the very same NKL-26 and very nearly chose that over the BA-3. If my skill set was greater and my scale was larger..(1/35) still out of my safety zone... I'd have built mine with ya..
Instead I'll sit and watch how this thing goes together, learn all the pros and con's the kit has, and slowly dare myself to build bigger!..

Good luck Sir, will be taking tips for the lake dio...
All the best..

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:33 pm

wappynutter wrote:Awesome stuff....
I have the very same NKL-26 and very nearly chose that over the BA-3. If my skill set was greater and my scale was larger..(1/35) still out of my safety zone... I'd have built mine with ya..
Instead I'll sit and watch how this thing goes together, learn all the pros and con's the kit has, and slowly dare myself to build bigger!..
Good luck Sir, will be taking tips for the lake dio...
All the best..

sounds good..

I won't be starting this build for a few weeks.. I want to get a good start on my Fighting Falcon SIG entry

Post by **PrivatePublic** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:36 pm

Vaguely reminds me of something out of Star Wars, really interested to see where this goes

Post by **ThomasBrown** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:49 pm

Cool! I love this dio idea! Have fun!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:25 am

Got a start on the NKL-26.. a basic kit simple build with alot of PE, on the skis

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:30 pm

Bending PE for the ski support brackets.. 3 down 37 to go...

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:24 pm

okay I gave up on the PE for now.. I only can do a few at time.. just realized too that there are two bends per piece..

Finshed painting and weathering the interior.. those three dark wet spots on the box are just wash that I laided heavy.. still not dried yet

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:03 am

Woah, that's brilliant! I almost bought Dragon's/Kirin's RF-8 Areosan back in 1992. Can't remember why I didn't do it in the end, but I love that vehicle. Till right now I didn't even know there was another, larger one. I know it: I will love the models and the dio, because this is something really special! Good luck, mate! Greetz from Germany!

Jens

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:27 am

installed the PE on the roof/top and primed.

Bent more PE for the ski support brackets currently two skis are compete.. two more to gother with 20 pieces of PE and two bends each

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Feb 20, 2016 3:05 am

Finished the P.E. work on the NKL-26 skis.. 56 pieces in total.. thank god

it's finished. Now this build can pick up steam and get rolling,

not a great pic// but for now it will work unitl I can replace it tomorrow

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:32 pm

Skis fitted and installed ski supports and suppension attached. engine mounts and engine just waiting for paint. this is where the NKL-26 with wait unitl the RF-8/GAZ is at the the same step. Then both will be painted and completed together.

Post by **Svenne009** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:51 pm

Loving the subject and build

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You gotta love PE

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:58 pm

Started the RF-8.. basic kit.. should be ready for painting in a day or so..

Painted the interior.. when dry it will be weathered.

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:36 am

Engine compete, painted, weathered and installed.

Ready for primer and paint.

Post by **wappynutter** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:45 am

Looking good dude...

Still sat watching you build up these sweet kits..
Continued success mate..

Website · Post by **Gav0909** » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:42 am

These are odd machines, but I guess they were perfect for rapid movement across snow covered ground.

Looking forward to seeing this come together. Nice work so far.

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:51 pm

Not much time to work on my projects this week.

both sleds primed with Stynlerez, then over sprayed with XF-2 white. then I sprayed blotches of Dark green and armour brown. that was then, sprayed over with a light coat of XF-2 again. then sprayed with MIG's washable white.

so that is where they stand. getting ready to work the washable white to show some wear and tear.

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Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:57 pm

Coming along nicely, mate! I can only repeat how much I love these very special vehicles and I hope everything turns out the way you want it. Especially the dio which will be really interesting! All the best, bud!

Jens

Post by **rwsmith14** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:19 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Coming along nicely, mate! I can only repeat how much I love these very special vehicles and I hope everything turns out the way you want it. Especially the dio which will be really interesting! All the best, bud! Jens

Jens,
getting ready to start the dio in the coming week. still finalizing the plans as I have never attemped a frozen lake... should be fun !!

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:23 pm

It's always good to give new things a go! I never did a winter/snow dio before my East Prussia dio "First Snow, Last Stand" and I was scared devoid of the brown stuff. In the end it turned out so nicely and that's what I wish for you, too, Robert!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:05 am

Selected a base for the dio

base frame will be primed and painted white

laid down some MM Metalizer Aluminum Plate on the bottom of the skis.. will be over sprayed with some chipping fluid when ready then a top coat of a coat of white then chipped.

Post by **OliveDrab** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:02 am

Wickedly strange yet very cool subjects RW! Looking forward to more

PS - Could use a real one of these up here in Wisconsin with the snow we got the last few days, they look like fun!!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:47 pm

OliveDrab wrote:Wickedly strange yet very cool subjects RW! Looking forward to more

PS - Could use a real one of these up here in Wisconsin with the snow we got the last few days, they look like fun!!

Thanks OD.. it has been a nice change of pace from the usual builds

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:56 pm

Did you see that late entry with an Aerosan? It's the Kirin kit I told you about somewhere at the beginning of this thread. Wouldn't have imagined this kit was still around.
I really love the subject and you made some pretty nice progress there. I can't wait to see you start with your dio. But, thanks God, there's still enough time. No need to hurry!
Take care.

Jens

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:57 pm

Both sleds have been glossed wirth Aqua Gloss.. decals applied and then glossed again.. Weathering done with AK and MIG washes, winter streaking grime and fresh engine oil. I will give it a light dusting of MIG's washable white again then will add the Engine. spare propeller, guns, and acessories to the NKL-26 and build figures for both. I'll add some acesories to the RF-8 as well

RF-8

NKL-26

Post by **Damonkh** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:45 pm

That is some really awesome weathering!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:41 pm

sprayed Vallejo MIddlestone with a little bit of Vallejo light gray on the propeller and spare for the NKL-26. More detaiing to come

Post by **rodrant** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:53 pm

Nice ! Interesting ! And not an common subject ...this snow vehicles are just great !

Like what I see here ! Cool !

Post by **Always48** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:11 pm

How cool is that vehicle

i would love to have a go in one for real. just imagine blasting around it.

now that is some mighty fine modeling. looks really cool

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:54 am

Engine for the NKL-26 is built and weathered, Installing the P.E. alternator belt. still have to add the exhaust

Started working on the figures for both sleds

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:57 am

Beautful, Robert! Just beautiful! The weathering looks so real! Can't wait to see how your figures turn out!

Jens

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:04 pm

NonProlificModeler wrote:Beautful, Robert! Just beautiful! The weathering looks so real! Can't wait to see how your figures turn out! Jens

Thanks , Jens

Post by **rwsmith14** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:18 pm

More progress on the sleds.. the're just about complete. added a second layer of weathering. and white washed both. The NKL-26 engine is mounted. it still needs the headlight , Fan/Prop Guard and machine gun installed, The RF-8 needs the machine gun and headlight installed. Both sleds will have figures as well as additional figures for the diorama. The pictures reveal some weathering touch ups I want to do.

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:54 am

These two vehicles are so cool and your paint job is outstanding, Robert!

Post by **George** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:08 pm

Looks really good. Nice job.

Post by **wappynutter** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:34 pm

Now they are just perfect Rob.... Well done mate...

Continued success..

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:05 am

NonProlificModeler wrote:These two vehicles are so cool and your paint job is outstanding, Robert!

Thanks

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:06 am

George wrote:Looks really good. Nice job.

Thanks ! !

Post by **rwsmith14** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:06 am

wappynutter wrote: Now they are just perfect Rob.... Well done mate...

Continued success..

Thanks Andy!!

Post by **Icemannique** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:33 am

Different kind of modeling subject, nice. Looking good !

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:35 pm

Icemannique wrote:Different kind of modeling subject, nice. Looking good !

Thanks !

Post by **rwsmith14** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:47 pm

Began painting the figures.. still a ways to go on them.

Had an idea about using a clock with a nice trim as the the dio base. . Initially I was concerned about the prime/paint sticking to the Glass face.. unitl I realized it wasn't glass .. it is Plastic.. DAH !

when the primer dries I will spray brown hues along the shoreline and go to darker blue hues as its farther from the shoreline, creating depth at least attempting to do so..

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:40 pm

Painted and added the shoreline & lake bottom

Post by **wappynutter** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:45 pm

Wow Rob, Its all coming together nicely now mate..

Eager to see how you work your snow and ice on the painted clock face.
Will you be using purpose brought products or do you have a home made system to finish it up and make it all Wintry?
Continued success bud..

Post by **rwsmith14** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:15 pm

wappynutter wrote:Wow Rob, Its all coming together nicely now mate..
Eager to see how you work your snow and ice on the painted clock face.
Will you be using purpose brought products or do you have a home made system to finish it up and make it all Wintry?
Continued success bud..

Andy, I'm Gonig going to use Magic wate (resin). initoially pouring a clear for the first layer (thin) then a second thin layer with a bit of white pigment stirred lightly so it still has a swirl looking effect then pour over the intial layer...

It should come out looking like ice with a white tint in areas and clear in other areas then I will be supplemening that with a light dusting of light snow effects over the ice.. We Shall see if it comes out like I expect????????????????????

I hope so Never tried it before...

Post by **TheTroyster** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:07 am

This is looking epic- the rust effects are first class!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:58 pm

TheTroyster wrote:This is looking epic- the rust effects are first class!

Thanks !!!

Post by **rwsmith14** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:00 pm

added some Flex paste as a snow base on the shoreline.. eventually this will be covered by flake snow. Next step is to pour the first layer of water/ice

Post by **NonProlificModeler** » Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:52 pm

I love the idea with the round dio base. Makes it probably a little more difficult since there's a front side from all around. On the other hand you need way less space. Great! Err, does the clock still work? Would be epic with the sound of the clockwork. Like a countdown for the downfall of the Reich, hehehe!