Matt
@wodgerdodger.bsky.social
My dogs 2nd favorite human, scale model builder and terrible mountain biker
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Green is on and the overspray has been (mostly) corrected. Still not 100% happy with some of it but will leave it for a day or so and come back to it rather than just banging away at it.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Green is on and the overspray has been (mostly) corrected. Still not 100% happy with some of it but will leave it for a day or so and come back to it rather than just banging away at it.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
Red Brown camo is done-ish. Thinned the paint a bit to much initially so will need to come back and clean up some of the edges and overspray once the green is down as well.
Starting to look not to bad.
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Starting to look not to bad.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Red Brown camo is done-ish. Thinned the paint a bit to much initially so will need to come back and clean up some of the edges and overspray once the green is down as well.
Starting to look not to bad.
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Starting to look not to bad.
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Dark Yellow is on. Next up is the Red Brown and Olive Green camo.
Still waiting for the QuickTracks to arrive but plenty to do while I wait for them.
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Still waiting for the QuickTracks to arrive but plenty to do while I wait for them.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Dark Yellow is on. Next up is the Red Brown and Olive Green camo.
Still waiting for the QuickTracks to arrive but plenty to do while I wait for them.
#histscalemodels
Still waiting for the QuickTracks to arrive but plenty to do while I wait for them.
#histscalemodels
Zimmerit is done. All I can say is that's it's a good thing Zimmerit doesn't have to be perfect 😂
Now I can carry on finishing the build.
#histscalemodels
Now I can carry on finishing the build.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Zimmerit is done. All I can say is that's it's a good thing Zimmerit doesn't have to be perfect 😂
Now I can carry on finishing the build.
#histscalemodels
Now I can carry on finishing the build.
#histscalemodels
Taking a break from Zimmerit and giving the Crocodile a wash.
Gone quite heavy with this first wash so will need to clean it up a bit before moving onto the other bits and pieces.
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Gone quite heavy with this first wash so will need to clean it up a bit before moving onto the other bits and pieces.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Taking a break from Zimmerit and giving the Crocodile a wash.
Gone quite heavy with this first wash so will need to clean it up a bit before moving onto the other bits and pieces.
#histscalemodels
Gone quite heavy with this first wash so will need to clean it up a bit before moving onto the other bits and pieces.
#histscalemodels
Not having built anything German for 20 years, I forgot about the forest of road wheels on the big cats and their derivatives.
Onto the Zimmerit & weld beads this week, then I can start painting.
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Onto the Zimmerit & weld beads this week, then I can start painting.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Not having built anything German for 20 years, I forgot about the forest of road wheels on the big cats and their derivatives.
Onto the Zimmerit & weld beads this week, then I can start painting.
#histscalemodels
Onto the Zimmerit & weld beads this week, then I can start painting.
#histscalemodels
Tracks are on so the Crocodile is altogether now. Now onto the weathering and to figure out how to build a church out of foam.
While waiting for things to dry I started the Tamiya Elefant. As usual for Tamiya, it goes together incredibly well.
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While waiting for things to dry I started the Tamiya Elefant. As usual for Tamiya, it goes together incredibly well.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Tracks are on so the Crocodile is altogether now. Now onto the weathering and to figure out how to build a church out of foam.
While waiting for things to dry I started the Tamiya Elefant. As usual for Tamiya, it goes together incredibly well.
#histscalemodels
While waiting for things to dry I started the Tamiya Elefant. As usual for Tamiya, it goes together incredibly well.
#histscalemodels
Back into building after a short break from the bench.
Have had the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile in my stash for a while so thought I'd throw it together. Going to try and imitate the attached photo so will see how that goes.
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Have had the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile in my stash for a while so thought I'd throw it together. Going to try and imitate the attached photo so will see how that goes.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Back into building after a short break from the bench.
Have had the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile in my stash for a while so thought I'd throw it together. Going to try and imitate the attached photo so will see how that goes.
#histscalemodels
Have had the Tamiya Churchill Crocodile in my stash for a while so thought I'd throw it together. Going to try and imitate the attached photo so will see how that goes.
#histscalemodels
Started working on the figures for the Spitfire scene today as well. Pretty sure the blue is a bit to dark but looks ok at the moment
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#histscalemodels
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Started working on the figures for the Spitfire scene today as well. Pretty sure the blue is a bit to dark but looks ok at the moment
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
Great morning walking the dogs at the local beach. Even saw a sealion coming in
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Great morning walking the dogs at the local beach. Even saw a sealion coming in
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
All right #heaviesgb & #histscalemodels, I've fixed the cockpit paint issue so I'm calling Corky done.
For my first group build, it's been fun to do something different to my normal scales and types and great seeing all the other amazing modellers out there doing similar types!
For my first group build, it's been fun to do something different to my normal scales and types and great seeing all the other amazing modellers out there doing similar types!
October 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
All right #heaviesgb & #histscalemodels, I've fixed the cockpit paint issue so I'm calling Corky done.
For my first group build, it's been fun to do something different to my normal scales and types and great seeing all the other amazing modellers out there doing similar types!
For my first group build, it's been fun to do something different to my normal scales and types and great seeing all the other amazing modellers out there doing similar types!
Matte varnish went down yesterday so got to unmask the clear parts today and I've had the same problem with the primer & top coat coming away from the cockpit 🤦
Started on the 1/72 Autocar 4x4 Tractor while waiting for things to dry.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Started on the 1/72 Autocar 4x4 Tractor while waiting for things to dry.
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#heaviesgb
October 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Matte varnish went down yesterday so got to unmask the clear parts today and I've had the same problem with the primer & top coat coming away from the cockpit 🤦
Started on the 1/72 Autocar 4x4 Tractor while waiting for things to dry.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Started on the 1/72 Autocar 4x4 Tractor while waiting for things to dry.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Decals on and turrets installed. I like the clean look so will only do minor chipping and weathering and then the final clear coat and I'll call it done.
Next up will be the vehicles for the airfield.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Next up will be the vehicles for the airfield.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
October 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Decals on and turrets installed. I like the clean look so will only do minor chipping and weathering and then the final clear coat and I'll call it done.
Next up will be the vehicles for the airfield.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Next up will be the vehicles for the airfield.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Had some paint adhesion issues for the first time in a long time, so back to re-spraying the top coat.
Didn't like the look of the tail decals so decided to paint it on instead. Turned out pretty well I think
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#heaviesgb
Didn't like the look of the tail decals so decided to paint it on instead. Turned out pretty well I think
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Had some paint adhesion issues for the first time in a long time, so back to re-spraying the top coat.
Didn't like the look of the tail decals so decided to paint it on instead. Turned out pretty well I think
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Didn't like the look of the tail decals so decided to paint it on instead. Turned out pretty well I think
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
The #heaviesgb Liberator has got paint on it now, inching ever closer to finishing it.
Spitfire has also had some live and that's done now. Got a ICM kit of RAF figures for an airfield scene so onto them next time I'm waiting for paint to dry.
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Spitfire has also had some live and that's done now. Got a ICM kit of RAF figures for an airfield scene so onto them next time I'm waiting for paint to dry.
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September 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The #heaviesgb Liberator has got paint on it now, inching ever closer to finishing it.
Spitfire has also had some live and that's done now. Got a ICM kit of RAF figures for an airfield scene so onto them next time I'm waiting for paint to dry.
#histscalemodels
Spitfire has also had some live and that's done now. Got a ICM kit of RAF figures for an airfield scene so onto them next time I'm waiting for paint to dry.
#histscalemodels
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Evening all. Finally finished my Churchill. It now looks like a tank that has been trundling around the villages and towns of Normandy.
I learned the gifts of patience and when to stop with this build and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
I learned the gifts of patience and when to stop with this build and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
September 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Evening all. Finally finished my Churchill. It now looks like a tank that has been trundling around the villages and towns of Normandy.
I learned the gifts of patience and when to stop with this build and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
I learned the gifts of patience and when to stop with this build and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
Real life has gotten in the way the last week so have done sod all on the B24. Turrets are done, only a final coat on the ball turret to go and everything is masked and ready for the primer to go on.
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#heaviesgb
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#heaviesgb
September 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Real life has gotten in the way the last week so have done sod all on the B24. Turrets are done, only a final coat on the ball turret to go and everything is masked and ready for the primer to go on.
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
Main build done (I think). Just the turrets to go and some seams to sort out, then I can can start wondering how I'm going to fit this into my paint booth 🤔
#heaviesgb
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#heaviesgb
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September 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Main build done (I think). Just the turrets to go and some seams to sort out, then I can can start wondering how I'm going to fit this into my paint booth 🤔
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
Interior is done now. Pretty basic as most of this will not been seen again.
Hoping to close up the fuselage and finish the main build this weekend. Then it's onto the turrets and the other clear parts.
#heaviesgb
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Hoping to close up the fuselage and finish the main build this weekend. Then it's onto the turrets and the other clear parts.
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
September 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Interior is done now. Pretty basic as most of this will not been seen again.
Hoping to close up the fuselage and finish the main build this weekend. Then it's onto the turrets and the other clear parts.
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
Hoping to close up the fuselage and finish the main build this weekend. Then it's onto the turrets and the other clear parts.
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
Great day walking the dogs in the sun at the beach ☀️
Found some local wildlife also enjoying the beach
#dunnerstunner
#dogsofbluesky
Found some local wildlife also enjoying the beach
#dunnerstunner
#dogsofbluesky
September 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Great day walking the dogs in the sun at the beach ☀️
Found some local wildlife also enjoying the beach
#dunnerstunner
#dogsofbluesky
Found some local wildlife also enjoying the beach
#dunnerstunner
#dogsofbluesky
Cockpit almost done. Just need to find some weights to go behind the instrument panel then it'll be closed up.
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
September 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Cockpit almost done. Just need to find some weights to go behind the instrument panel then it'll be closed up.
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
#heaviesgb
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Box is finally open, time to get stuck in.
Couldn't have timed a week off from work better if I'd tried!
#heaviesgb
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Couldn't have timed a week off from work better if I'd tried!
#heaviesgb
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August 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Box is finally open, time to get stuck in.
Couldn't have timed a week off from work better if I'd tried!
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
Couldn't have timed a week off from work better if I'd tried!
#heaviesgb
#histscalemodels
Clearing the decks in preparation for the #heaviesgb starting tomorrow. My wife has just very helpfully asked where the completed liberator is going to go. Turns out the answer was not in her office.
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#histscalemodels
August 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Clearing the decks in preparation for the #heaviesgb starting tomorrow. My wife has just very helpfully asked where the completed liberator is going to go. Turns out the answer was not in her office.
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
Camouflage pattern done on my Spitfire. Practising my freehand airbrushing as I was to lazy to mask it. Turned out not half bad imo.
Lovely day so took the dogs for a walk on the beach between coats.
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#dogsofbluesky
Lovely day so took the dogs for a walk on the beach between coats.
#histscalemodels
#dogsofbluesky
August 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Camouflage pattern done on my Spitfire. Practising my freehand airbrushing as I was to lazy to mask it. Turned out not half bad imo.
Lovely day so took the dogs for a walk on the beach between coats.
#histscalemodels
#dogsofbluesky
Lovely day so took the dogs for a walk on the beach between coats.
#histscalemodels
#dogsofbluesky