Bolleken's 1:72 stuff

[speedgraflex]

Cool pic! And thanks for the intel, Carlos and Marius. The Sabrejet is so cool and both of you have inspired me to build one “one day.” Certainly based on the fighter subject photo you posted Marius there appears to be no nose antenna.

[Duke Maddog]

There may be a nose radar, only it got painted over. I don't know for sure though.

Beautiful job on the Big Cats diorama! I do love the landscaping. Congrats and well done to your son as well for his excellent work.

All these are looking great so far. Nice work on the color modulation on the metallic bird; I have yet to succeed in any of my efforts to do that to date. Keep these updates coming!

[Stikpusher]

I’m wondering if the antenna cover is a light color fiberglass? My understanding is that it is a big no no to paint a radome. But ya never truly know unless you were there...

[Stuart]

And as if from nowhere, in walks the man who used to work for a Radome Manufacturing company

Generally they are painted (but not with lead paint*), but it does depend on the material used in the construction. I can't recall seeing one that wasn't. The main thing to watch for is the thickness of the walls.

Cheers!

*Big radome on a Royal Navy type 42 - captain repainted it with lead paint - Radar doesn't like being surrounded by metal...

[Medicman71]

Man that Saber looks awesome!!

[Bolleken]

Last week I was able to finish my Matchbox F-86A.
After decaling only washing, wethering and final assembly was left.
The kit itself has some mistakes and the assmbly guide had shown me a wrong guide to assemble the landing gear. So I had to switch them afterwards.

[speedgraflex]

Marius!

Great to have you here with such beautiful work, a great subject and incredible diorama photography!!! How I have missed you!! How is the “Wild Kingdom” diorama progressing or is that already finished? How did you photograph everything you just posted???

[Bolleken]

Marius!

Great to have you here with such beautiful work, a great subject and incredible diorama photography!!! How I have missed you!! How is the “Wild Kingdom” diorama progressing or is that already finished? How did you photograph everything you just posted???

Bruce, currently it is almost impossible for me to keep you updated about erverydays progress. I am sorry for that.
The wild kingdom is finished and already in action.
I did every photo with my Samsung Galaxy S6. The base is my standard base for outdoor pictures. Also the background image is a poster print of a location close to Wuppertal. I always put it some cm behind the base. Usually the best Images are generated when I take a perspective from a viewpoint as I stood on that airfield. Critical is always to make object and background both sharp.
Like here...

[speedgraflex]

No worries, Marius. Take care of yourself, my friend. Glad your son has his animal kingdom and you have your jets!! Be well!

[Stikpusher]

Beautiful finish Marius! A nice war worn A model Sabre from the rough days of 1951. And posing it on your base with the other two Sabres is an excellent presentation!