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  1. mikezax

    My space models

    ...thank you, this will be a mini-series of space shutles, now it will be the turn of the American one...;) As for Buran, 8 prototypes and test models were produced for various purposes. Their use today is different - they serve as a museum exhibit, restaurant or just stand somewhere in hangars...
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    My space models

    Thanks ;) Buran Scale: 1:? Author: Marián Hlaváč Publisher: Perfekt, green book Buran (Russian: Буран – buran) was the first Soviet space shuttle. The space shuttle program began in 1976 as a response to the US Space Shuttle program. It was the largest and most expensive program of Soviet...
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    Motorcycles from Povazska Bystrica (Slovakia)

    Next year (2024), a parade of motorcycles produced mainly in Považská Bystrica. The event took place on 31.8.2024. I'll put a few photos here, the rest on the link (235 photos): https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/mikezax/album/povazskobystricky-motocykel-2024
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    My paper automata

    Dragon Ball (PAPER AUTOMATA) Author: Keisuke Saka Source: https://www.etsy.com/ Video: Another automaton by Keisuke Saka that can be bought on Etsy. This is probably my first ball automaton with an interesting gear and belt transmission. Built with no modifications except that I printed the...
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    Sacral architecture

    ...thanks all ;) God's torment in Bobrová, Czech Republic Scale: 1:30 Author: Pavel Styl Publisher: free model, download here: https://papir.pavelstyl.cz/ ...another addition to the series of sacral architecture is this little thing. A few words about the real construction: ...I didn't find...
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    EastModels Challenge 2024 / 10-11.8.2024 / Liptovsky Hradok (Slovakia)

    ...hopefully the photos pleased, helped or inspired someone ;) Finally, I would like to thank you for organizing this nice event. I returned to L.Hrádek after a few years and if the exhibition continues I will definitely be happy to come again. Also, thank you for the medals and prizes, I have...
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    EastModels Challenge 2024 / 10-11.8.2024 / Liptovsky Hradok (Slovakia)

    This modeling competition and exhibition (plastic + paper models) takes place in Liptovsky Hradok on August 10-11, 2024. The competition is a new stage of the Bulldog fest competition, as it has already ended. The event takes place in the Sports Community Center in Liptovsky Hradok. Since it is...
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    My paper automata

    Fox (paper automata) Author: Rob Ives Source: https://www.creativecenter.brother/en-gb/home/home-category/paper-crafts-origami/do-it-yourself-projects/fox Video: Another automation from Rob Ives, who is one of the prominent authors of kinetic models. A few of his things can be downloaded...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Dachshund (cardboard 3D puzzle) Scale: ? Source: CUPUZ Another 3D dog puzzle. It consists of 45 parts, the difficulty is 3/5 stars, it was put together well and the result is quite nice... a few photos:
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    Sacral architecture

    Tomb of František Palacký, Lobkovice, (Czech Republic) Scale : 1:? Author : Ondřej Hejl There are only a few graves in the old cemetery around the Baroque Church of the Assumption in Lobkovice near Neratovice. One of them belongs to the very father of Czech historiography, František Palacký...
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    Castles

    I would also like to add that I have been preparing for the first castle for a long time, but I got started when Betexa.cz announced a contest for models (every month a different theme) and this month it was the castles. Since I didn't have any pasted and I would like to at least participate...
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    Castles

    Thanks, I'm glad that you liked the model, even if there are some mistakes... this year I would like to glue another smaller mansion ;)
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    Castles

    ...here I will make a place where I will sometimes add a small castle, the first one is: Standl Castle (Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic) Scale : 1:200 Author : Simona Čechalová, Zdeněk Čechal Source : Z-Art According to archaeological findings, the place where the castle was located was...
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    Spatial image in a box

    C+M Velehrad Spatial image in a box Scale : ? Author : Eva Milotová The feast of St. Cyril and St. Methodius is a national holiday of the Slovak Republic, which is celebrated annually on July 5. It is celebrated as a reminder of the symbolic anniversary of the arrival of the Slavic...
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    Armoured aerosan

    ...thanks , I'm glad you liked the model, I will definitely come back to this topic and maybe add more sleds in the future ;)
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    Armoured aerosan

    Aerosan NKL-26 Scale : 1:25 Author : František Novotný, Dalibor Knotek Source : PK Graphica I will add this winter model to cool it down a bit. I have several Aerosans, now I finally put together the first of them. This is an older model from PK Graghica, which was first published in 1997. A...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Stegosaurus (wooden 3D puzzle) Scale: 1:? Source: JOHNTOY, NL (Tesco) I completed the last 3D dinosaur skeleton puzzle. This time it's a Stegosaurus. The puzzle contains around 45 parts, it was the fourth piece in the collection of dinosaur skeletons, a few photos:
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    My mini models

    ...thanks to all of you ;) Renault Alpine A310 Scale : 1:100 Author : FDS model Source : http://www.minimodel.sk (FE4057-free model) A few words about the original: The car took part in the Dakar Rally in 1981, the T.Reverchon - G.Vails drivers drove and the rally was unsuccessful. My...
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    Budatinsky papierak 2024 /22.6.2024/ Zilina (Slovakia)

    This modeling competition and exhibition took place in Zilina on 22 June 2024. It was already the fifth year. As usual, I would like to thank the organizers of this event for preparing a nice competition and exhibition of paper models. The event took place in the beautiful surroundings of the...
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    My paper automata

    LIFE`S A BEACH (paper automata) Author: Keith Newstead Source: keithnewsteadautomata.com (printed model) Video: - I reached into the archives and glued another nice automaton by Keith Newstead, pasted from the original without modification, I just had moving eyes left after one 3D puzzle...