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  1. mikezax

    My mini models

    I continue with a simple interior and crew. I chose suitable figures that I painted with acrylic paints, the seats are made of thicker cardboard. I added seat belts and the center tunnel that the Hummer has in the cabin. I added a safety frame to the cabin, which I made from plastic...
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    My try at a Tiny car model. Minimodel.sk Lamborghini LM

    You chose a nice mini model, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the model is a success ;)
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    My mini models

    Thanks, but there are far better modelers...I'm glad that I can sometimes make a model that I'm happy with and maybe other modelers like it too ;)
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    My mini models

    I put the bodywork together, as I expected it wasn't easy because of the glazing...:bulgeeye: First, I'll go back to retouching. I find it best to retouch when I move the side of the brush perpendicular to the retouched edge. There must be little water on the brush and I must be careful to only...
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    My mini models

    To tell the truth, the report is holding me back a bit and I partly consider it unnecessary, since I consider it a common procedure that more or less every modeler knows, but maybe it will help someone ;) As for the varnishing issue - I don't think so, since it is a very thin layer... It is a...
  6. mikezax

    My mini models

    So I'm slowly continuing. It's going slower due to my busy schedule, but I have some time so I'll get on with it. I forgot to mention last time that after printing on an inkjet printer, I lightly varnish each page with a clear spray varnish, which fixes the print. I have the parts cut out. Since...
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    My mini models

    Thanx :) Hummer H1 Dakar Scale : 1:100 Author : FDS model Publisher : www.minimodel.sk (FE4068-free model) The Fiat is finished so I'm slowly starting to work on another car from Dakar. This time it will be the Hummer H1 from the Dakar rally 1999. The car was for sale when a detailed video...
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    My mini models

    So I'm done...a little recap: Fiat Campagnola Nuova Scale: 1:100 Author: FDS model Publisher: http://www.minimodel.sk (FE4058-free model) A few words about the model: I haven't found much information about this car. The car took part in the Dakar Rally in 1982, the crew was Agostino TOCCI /...
  9. mikezax

    My mini models

    I agree with you, it takes a lot of time, I work on 4 forums (Slovak, Czech, and 2 English) + I have my own website and since the new year I have also added publishing on Facebook... luckily I don't have any deadlines right now, I might show up at a new exhibition in Trnava next month, but I'm...
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    My mini models

    Thanx ;) I don't do more detailed reports for several reasons: -it takes up time that I could use for the actual gluing -these models are so simple that I consider it unnecessary -and lastly, I'm too lazy to take pictures and write a report about it...:) I can take more detailed photos of the...
  11. mikezax

    My mini models

    ...thanks :) In the past I only posted photos of finished models here, maybe some of the photos from the construction will be interesting...;) I don't have much time at the moment, so only a little progress. The car is finally on wheels, I also made a tool box in the back (according to a video...
  12. mikezax

    My mini models

    Fiat Campagnola Nuova Another Dakar is underway, so I decided to continue the series of slightly more elaborate mini models. To start, I chose a simpler Fiat model that participated in the Dakar in 1982. To start, I modified the bodywork - windows and lights, and made a simple interior with a...
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    Christmas Cribs

    Nativity scene Source: WAK Author: ? So this is my farewell to Christmas, the last nativity scene is from WAK, which has interesting 3D figures, I will add another one next Christmas.;)
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    Christmas Cribs

    Nativity scene Source: Šikovníček 12/2024 Author: ? It's feast of the three kings, so I'll add another nativity scene that was published in the magazine Šikovníček 12/2024, I adapted it into a box. I've glued a few nativity scenes from Šikovníček in the past, so I'm glad to have another one...
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    Christmas Cribs

    Thanx ;) Nativity scene Source: Perfekt Author: Renáta Milčáková Nativity scene, which was published as part of the book Light from Bethlehem. The book brings five Christmas stories. Each is from a different historical period. The book includes a cutout of Bethlehem, carols with musical...
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    Christmas Cribs

    Nativity scene Source: Slunicko 12/2024 Author: Markéta Šmalcová This year, nativity scenes were published in several magazines, I found a nativity scene in ABC, Fifík, Šikovníček and Sluníčko. Since the nativity scenes in ABC and Fifík are older reprints that I already have glued up, I now...
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    Christmas Cribs

    Stramberk nativity scene Source: Leros Author: Eva Milotová Christmas is here and I finally found time for my first nativity scene. This one was released as part of the Advent tea calendar, so it contains 24 teas with nativity figures underneath, there is also an original L-shaped mat and gift...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Sloth (cardboard 3D puzzle) Scale: ? Source: NIXIM 3D Puzzle Another 3D puzzle, this time of a sloth hanging on a tree. It consists of 59 pieces, and it was assembled well. After a busy month, when I was more at work than at home, like that animal, I am enjoying a few days off...;)a few...
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    My paper automata

    Thanx ;) Train (PAPER AUTOMATA) Author: Keisuke Saka Source: internet - free model Video: I don't have much time to glue at the moment, but I managed to glue at least another automaton by Keisuke Saka which I downloaded from some Japanese website, the instructions are in Japanese, but...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Crocodile (cardboard 3D puzzle) Scale: ? Source: CUPUZ Another 3D puzzle, this time a crocodile with a piece of land. It consists of 51 parts, the difficulty is 4/5 stars, it went together well and the result is quite nice as usual... a few photos: