DRUMS01 aka Ben's Portfolio

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:36 pm

Here they are, not in any given order:

1/14 Bburago (toy) with scratch built chassis. Fully plumbed fuel injection, ignition, oil - electric - brake lines. The sticker decals and paint was removed; repainted and water decals from Indycals added. Wheels and tires improved to include valve stems. Full cockpit was recreated from scratch.

1/16 Revell Tony Nancy "The Loner" straight box build. All plumbing was provided in the kit. Correction made based on the real car.

1/14 Bburago (toy) with complete scratch build chassis. Like the Ferrari, the chassis was created as well as most all of the rear suspension. The cockpit was built up based on photos of the original car. Most of the engine was either highly modified or built from scratch to include the injector screens. Custom decals complete the rework.

1/18 toy die-cast, repaint, new scratch interior, rear spoiler, decals, antennas, tow hooks, etc., etc.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:46 pm

1/18 Toy Die-cast of Aston Martin DB4, stripped and repaint; decals from spares, BMF on all window trim, total rework of interior and engine, etc. The front fog lights were originally acorn nuts sourced from a hardware store and the glass for them from spares. The chassis received a similar treatment.

1/18 Porsche 962 Die-cast. Full rebuild with scratch engine, cockpit, and chassis. Cut holes for waste gates, new rear wheels, numerous other body modifications, partial repaint and full detailing on body, full fittings and plumbing, fuel, brakes, etc., etc., from scratch or after-market sources. The large elbow hinge on the rear engine cover was removed to all for the firewall details. The rear bonnet is held in place by magnets.

1/18 Old Tamiya RC Toy of Nissan R382. Total Scratch build. The only thing from the kit is most of the body/skin the engine block, and the wheels/tires. The driver was sourced from another kit. He was highly modified to include a new head, countless cuts on the arms and legs for length and positioning. The coveralls were painted based on the original film footage. He was integrated into cockpit with one hand on the wheel and the other on the shifter. Full plumbing for fuel, electronics, brakes, etc. The complete front bulkhead, as well as front and rear suspension were scratch built from factory drawings.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:53 pm

1/35 DML Scud D Missile System, but straight from box.

1/20 Revival Ferrari D50 die-cast model. High detail built from box, except: Repainted red, added brake lines, fuel lines, metal mesh injector screens, etc. Yes, the engine was suppose to be crooked in the car, by design.

1/20 Revival Mercedes W163 die-cast model. High detail built from box, except: Repainted German Silver, added fuel lines, new plug wires, radiator mounts and hoses, rebuilt front suspension, other decals, scratch gage cluster and windshield, etc.

1/16 Bandai (plastic) 1966 Indy 500 winner. Converted from RC toy to detailed replica. Complete cockpit, front and rear suspension scratch built; custom paint/decals, full custom engine; over 50 modifications to body, etc.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:32 pm

1/18 M48, toy conversion. Created turret internals, complete drivers station, ammo stowage, and many hull details. Many exterior improvements to accurate toy to a model. Full repaint of entire kit. Highly modified and detailed engine compartment. After-market resin tarps; scratch barrel cleaning rods on left side of turret, added turret tie-downs, red and white aiming stakes, turret and right front wood boxes, custom canvas mantlet cover. Storage bins filled with correct components for c-rations, barrel brush and swab, RBC, LSA, etc., etc. Looking to add individual linked tracks and additional wear.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:48 pm

1/24 Monogram, built straight from box

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:38 am

1/12 Tamiya Yamaha YZR500 World Champion 500cc motorcycle and Kenny Roberts rider

Built straight from box

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:20 am

Some serious skill demonstrated here
I am thoroughly impressed

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:05 am

Thanks Scott, your stuff is impressive so your complement means a lot!

I will have many more to post here over the next week or so. They represent my time in the hobby over the last 15-20 years. The ones prior to that were in two hobby shops and one local museum, now all closed. I never did get any of them back and did not get photos from those places either; lord knows where they went (?)...

Keep in touch... there will be more here....

Post by **Tomcat64** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:29 am

Some awesome work in here Ben - the top fuel dragster and jet-ski both jump out as really unusual subjects

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:20 am

1/72 Testors AC-130A gunship. Custom flare dispenser on rear ramp, custom spray and decals, custom base, pencil hand drawn panel lines.

120mm Verlinden resin B-17 pilot. Custom map and base. Finished in enamels, acrylics, oils, and watercolors.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:30 am

1/32 Mig 29 with custom IRAQ decals

1/72 XB-to Valkyrie (pencil panel lines)

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:33 am

1/18 very custom Super Cobra (USMC). Custom pilot and gunner, many, many custom external details, etc.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:21 am

God man even figures

You are absolutely blowing me away with your work and the variety of subjects is superb

We can definitely be best buds as our tastes in models is so similar...except for armour, you have to ditch that

Just joshing

Really great work

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:10 am

IPMS Regional Winner Armor in scale (past years)

1/72 Airfix Churchill Mark IV AVRE Bridge Layer. Custom base, metallic thread cables, etc.

Comments Welcome....

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:54 am

Not a recent build but I wanted to share the photos of the "after race" finish anyway.
It was an odd car when it raced and an odd car now too. The engine compartment and brakes are plumbed.

1/24 Dome Zero Japan endurance racer

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:14 am

Another build done a little while ago based on a 1/20 MPC kit and Tamiya figures. I cannot remember the exact paint, but I think it is very close to McLaren Competition Orange. The rear wing and aluminum chassis was covered in BMF (foil). The engine and brakes were wired and plumbed.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:20 am

Another 1/20 revival, this one is the 1953 Ferrari 500

It is the lower grade kit. The chassis is metal, but the body and wheels are plastic.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:24 am

1/20 Tamiya Kremer Porsche 935, built straight from box:

(older build)

Willem · Post by **Willem** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:29 am

Some impressive builds here, mate. I particularly like the motorbike and rider and the Hercules.

Great builds all.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:14 am

Thank you very much Will.....

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:27 pm

More "STUFF":

1/18 ALMS Prototype (full scratch built engine bay).

1/12 Revell Ferrari box bild with aftermarket Marlboro decals

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:37 pm

MORE:

1/12 Protar Ferrari 126C2 F1: Box stock with after market decals

1/12 Tamiya Matra MS11 F1 "Jackie Stewart": Box Stock

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:45 pm

120mm Verlinden German Waffen SS NCO WW2: (Older Build)

1/35 Italeri Maultier Panzerwefer: (Older Build)

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:44 am

1/18 UH-60 Pavehawk by 21st Century Toys, highly customized:

- repaint entire bird
- custom details on front and rear rotors
- custom scratch built inner front door panels
- custom scratch built refueling probe
- custom scratch built radar dome
- custom scratch built numerous antennas and sensors
- custom hoses and bracing
- scratch built cockpit upper control panel
- added fire extinguisher, first aide pack, stowage, and figure
- custom decals
- tinted upper windows
- added cargo hook
- other things I cannot remember....
- the perfect look hanging in my son's bedroom....

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:31 am

MY ERROR; THIS IS ACTUALLY AN HH-60 PAVE HAWK SEARCH AND RESCUE VARIANT.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:51 am

Some more exceptional work in the collection - I keep going back and looking at the details I missed first time around.

Thanks for sharing.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:42 pm

1/24 Bandai kit (over 45 years old). Scratch built cockpit, engine details, left gun bay, wheel wells.

smokeriderdon · Post by **smokeriderdon** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:47 am

Ummm, WOW! Beautiful all around.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:08 am

SORRY, BUT THIS IS A DUPLICATE OF ONE OF MY EARLIER POSTS....

1/18 full custom build of toy Tamiya RC battery box car. Everything was built from scratch except 70% of exterior body.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:28 am

More awesomeness from you
How are you displaying all these beauties at home?..shelves or are they crammed in the dark somewhere

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:50 am

Mostly shelves, some in the plastic display cases, others in the library, and just a few crammed in the dark somewhere....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:18 am

DRUMS01 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:50 am Mostly shelves, some in the plastic display cases, others in the library, and just a few crammed in the dark somewhere....

It is my own foreseeable dilemma and why I ask

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:39 am

I own a 2400 sq. ft. ranch style home; not including a full unfinished basement which is mostly my man cave. While I still have room to grow, I still need room for my over 300 die-cast vehicles (another large display group), gun safes, wood working equipment, reloading presses, etc. As long as I can keep my wife from invading the basement anymore than she already has, I will be fine for awhile.

Too many hobbies and not enough money or life ahead......

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:55 am

Shelving will be my only option... the missus won't let anything spill out of the hobby area. I have more in a 3 x 3m area than in the rest of the house

although I keep looking for a display case that might pass inspection although I doubt it.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:11 am

1/24 Airfix Harrier. Scratch built front and rear wheel wells; Custom cockpit; after-market decals; many external fixes to accurize vector ports, exhaust nozzles, etc.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:55 pm

Cool

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:57 am

- corrected the ordnance for the U.S. version (removed rocket pods, added U.S. 1K pounders)
- defined the panel lines and made rivets consistent
- added yellow stripe around the canopy
- cleaned up a little of the belly.

Here she is, the AV8-B Harrier

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:47 am

OOPS!, Obviously this is an AV8-A, not a Bravo version,... SORRY....

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:29 am

1/24 Airfix Suzuki 500cc GP Champion, Kenny Roberts, Jr.

Overall size is just over 3 inches or just over 80mm...

alextheblue · Post by **alextheblue** » Tue Jul 24, 2018 12:55 pm

A couple of beautiful bikes there and incredible detail, bearing in mind the size. Especially love the Yammy, but that might have something to do with the fact that I have the Shoei Norifumi Abe race rep lid!!

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:52 am

alex the blue, You could say that I'm a biker too:

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:54 am

120mm Verlinden F14 Tomcat Pilot: "I feel the need, the need for speed" (Top Gun).

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:24 pm

1/144 A-10 by LS. Added after-market cockpit, landing gear, decals, and display base. Created and added the fowler flaps; removed tip of left wing pylon to show as opened; opened access panel for pilot ladder; opened test / com panel by left wing root; opened electronics panel on right of aircraft and created internals; created speed brakes / alerions in open position on wing; scratch built generator cart and oxygen cart. Added modified Gundam/Bandai figures.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:41 am

1/48 Apollo 11 Lunar Module with base (Monogram). Scratch built decent stage, many modifications to accent stage and lunar surface test equipment. This was a fun group build.

alextheblue · Post by **alextheblue** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:38 am

Stunning portfolio!!

Some fantastic models showing a wide range of interests. Not to mention some insane modelling skills. Bravo sir!

Love your bikes as well. I first swung my leg over a bike at 9 years old, but I've never built a model of one.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:07 pm

Thanks Alex, I really appreciate it...

Here are better photos of the lunar module (after some corrections).

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:39 am

Monogram 1/72 X-15

OlaHansson · Post by **OlaHansson** » Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:10 am

Very nice kits there!!!

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:50 pm

Trumpter 1/35 Swedish STRV 103 MBT (a tank with no turret)

hand painted with Model Master and Vallego flats. Weathered with dark wash, additional weathering with Tamiya rubs, oils, and pastels.

Pete75 · Post by **Pete75** » Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:10 am

Awesome collection. Your skill level gives novices like me something to aspire to!

Cheers

Pete