DRUMS01 aka Ben's Portfolio

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Mar 01, 2019 5:54 am

Pete, I'm afraid that you may be setting your sights to low with me... but thanks a lot anyway...

Ben

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:44 am

Sorry for the delay as its been done for some time on the other threads. Kit was upgraded with after-market photo etch. The wood base is custom. Painted with Vallejo, Testors MM, Tamiya, and weathered with pastels. Here I present my completed HMS Roberts WW2 Monitor in 1/350 molded by Trumpeter:

As always, comments are welcome....

Ben

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:57 am

1/16 Tamiya Field Marshall Romell

Built out of box except additional badges and medals on chest.

Acrylics, watercolor pencils and pastels.

Thanks for looking

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:34 pm

Scale: 1/16
Brand: Tamiya
Subject: Kubelwagen
Paints: Tamiya, Vallejo, Testors MM, Pastels, Watercolor Pencils
Other: (below)

- replaced kit figures with resin set sculpted by Jeffshiu's Miniatures
- added photo etch for buckles, straps, iron crosses, etc.
- added decals for SS Panzer Corp that migrated from Mediterranean to northern Italy
- added resin tarp rolls behind front seat and on hood
- added lead foil straps for weapons, binoculars, etc.
- added dirt, mud, scrapes, and rust using all mediums

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:38 pm

Cracking builds mate

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue May 14, 2019 9:58 am

- Base built from layered foam board, milliput, scale scene materials, and yard stuff

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue May 14, 2019 10:31 am

Superb work on the Kubelwagen Ben!

I really like the ship too - definitely something a bit different and very well executed

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun May 19, 2019 6:23 am

Thanks bunches Neil....

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:45 am

120mm Verlinden SS Panzer Officer (red Piping)....

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:23 pm

Very nice Ben

Kingdan · Post by **Kingdan** » Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:12 pm

Some cracking builds in there

Dan

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:25 am

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:38 am

smashing

alextheblue · Post by **alextheblue** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:41 am

Another beautiful piece! Love these figures.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:41 am

- 1/24 kit by Modelers of a Lola T89 F3000
- Tamiya, Testors, Vallejo paints
- P.E. fittings and seat harness
- stripes painted, not the kit decals
- plumbed engine, transaxle, oil, brake, ignition, etc.
- many, many parts from scratch, throttle, etc.
- build found in Modeling Works in Progress > Road Vehicles > Lola T89 F3000

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:52 am

Oh yes, superb build

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:11 am

Superb finish on the Lola Ben!

And I love that Greek (I think) figure too - that's a cracking piece of work.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:29 am

Thanks Neil, the Lola was a really fun build. The Greek Hoplite figure is all resin with the exception of the spear shaft which was beyond repair so I used a brass rod. Tamiya, Testors, and Vallejo paints were used on him too.

Thank you Kev.....

Up next is a 1/350 USS Arizona kit by Banner. I also purchased a wood deck, metal turned barrels, and several hundred P.E. super detail parts.

Ben

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:10 pm

Here are some updates, your comments are always welcome:

TAMIYA 1/20 Lotus, Ayrton Senna build (out of box, no after-market)

Jada 1/24 (Metal) Datsun 240Z, All modified, nothing factory kit except body

Jada 1/24 (Metal) C6 Corvette, All modified with Revell/Monogram LeMans plastic kit installed within it

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:22 pm

Protar (Vintage) 1/24 Ferrari 126C2, Gilies Villeneuve (out of box, no after-market)

Shelby Collectibles 1/18 (Metal), total custom, full detail (plumb and wired, many scratch parts)

Please let me know what you think of them...

Ben

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:30 pm

40 Willys custom drag car, 1/18, custom build (suspension, interior, engine, paint, decals, etc.) Started as a Road Signature toy prior to full recreation.

Comments always welcome!

Ben

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:27 pm

All metal PE drum set, 2.5 inches total

jchrisf · Post by **jchrisf** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:06 pm

Awesome builds Ben!

Panzón · Post by **Panzón** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:37 pm

That '40 Willys custom drag car is SWEET!!!

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:00 am

Full reveal under Members Gallery / Sea Gallery / 1/350 USS Arizona :

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 9:58 pm

Somehow I forgot to post this here..... It started as a Revell 1/12 regular F40. I converted the front (lights, intake, NACA duct, splitter, and exit in hood) and the rear wing, along with numerous other things to make it an F40LM racer. Engine was fully detailed. The interior was converted to a race version. Seat was flocked and a PE belt added, etc. The wheels and tires are resin and from a specialty supplier. Decals were sourced from my spares and do not reflect an actual car that raced.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:39 pm

1/12 Lola by Tamiya (older build)

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:42 pm

1/24 Monogram kit bashed a Bob Glidden Pro-Stock and a Ford F150 4x4. Everything was highly modified into a early pro-stock truck (NHRA). With working steering rack, full plumbing, scratch chassis, etc. Decals came from a period NASCAR sponsor.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:45 pm

1/25 MPC Olsonite Eagle (Dan Gurney)

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:48 pm

1/24 Union Model (Vintage) of high wing Chaparral (old build)

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:53 pm

1/20 Tamiya Honda F1

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:57 pm

Very impressive collection of work Ben.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:01 am

Thanks Joe, here's another one (smile)

Built with my special needs son...

Ben

Quax · Post by **Quax** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:59 am

Ben you and your son should be very pleased with the toon Tiger, but, to use an English phrase, the Arizona takes the biscuit!

Paul

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:37 pm

More superb quality builds Ben - I said it on the reveal thread but the detail on the Arizona is just outstanding

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:02 pm

Very nice project with your son! I'm sure it was definitely time well spent.

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:37 pm

1/24 Mantua stick build of British cannonade

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:20 pm

DRUMS01 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:37 pm 1/24 Mantua stick build of British cannonade

Excellent builds! Especially like that cannon!

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:07 am

1910 Thomas Flyer in 1/16 tooled in 1973 by Bandai. Custom wood details and real metal pinstripes on body. Various nuts and bolts, custom touches.

Till next time!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:45 am

Maybe the best addition to your display to date.

ForeverPlasticKits · Post by **ForeverPlasticKits** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:27 am

Splendid!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:24 am

Yep that's lovely Ben - looks like a real museum piece - beautiful work & very evocative

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:33 am

1/72 Fairchild AC-119K Stinger Gunship. Many scratch built items, aftermarket figures modified as shown. Detail can be found in the build threads. Paint: Tamiya, Model Master, and Vallejo. Base: After Market

COCKPIT:

WEAPONS BAY:

EXTERIOR:

SPECIAL ASSISTANT:

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:17 am

A very nice result great work from you both. The stand is pretty flash.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:36 am

That's another belter Ben and great that Jarrod was able to help with this one

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:16 pm

Superb build guys, the detail is just amazing

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:31 am

1/48 Italeri RAH-66 Comanche stealth helicopter. This was an aircraft that was developed and tested right up to production but then cancelled at the last minute.

Added items include Quinta 3d Studios cockpit items modified to fit this kit; after market pilot and RSO figures as the kit did not have any. They were also highly modified to fit the cockpit confines and grasp the controls; Eduard resin and PE Hellfire Missiles, scratch built entire cockpit including fire extinguisher and first aide kit; scratch built many items in ammo storage bays; scratch built items on weapons pylons and the control boxes for the Stinger missiles; highly modified mask set for Su-25 digital camouflage change and applied to the Comanche; purchased stand that was modified to fit the model and the plate description is a modified lapel pin glued to the base to identify the aircraft. The decals are made by Caracal for the AH-65 Apache but modified for this Comanche.

A mixture of model Master, Vallejo, and Tamiya paints were used along with markers and pastel washes.

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:59 am

Another superb build, the digi cammo has come out really well

DRUMS01 · Post by **DRUMS01** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:41 pm

Thanks Kev....

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:59 am

A really swish paint job.