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Post by vindicareassassin on Aug 31, 2015 15:50:50 GMT -5
Normal scale has been resumed from my brief foray into 1/35th scale  Next on the bench an Italeri 1/72 scale Jagdtiger, nice quick and easy build so far, usual clean up around the wheel rims plus a few chassis alignment/twist issues to overcome, but good on the whole. Plan on this one being a quick build and paint, with some detailing, as I feel a need to spray some Olive Drab as my display cabinet is looking distinctly Dark Yellow at the moment  Anyhow, the build progress today......  ATB Sean |
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2015 16:26:08 GMT -5
Nice one Sean! Off and running well to boot!! Keep at it!
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Post by Leon on Aug 31, 2015 17:13:25 GMT -5
Off to a good start Sean!
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 9, 2015 15:29:24 GMT -5
Finally found some time to get to the bench.... Latest progress.....    ATB Sean |
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Post by Leon on Sept 9, 2015 19:49:32 GMT -5
Nice progress Sean! |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 10, 2015 12:01:15 GMT -5
Nice progress Sean! There seems to be a scale difference though with those pennies...  |
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Post by Deano on Sept 10, 2015 12:47:12 GMT -5
Great work Sean , so cool to have a 1/72 bruva ! |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 11, 2015 17:40:55 GMT -5
Very, very nearly ready for paint, just noticed while taking these pics I've forgotten to add the jack block strap and the jack brackets ( it amazes me that a reputable company like Italeri don't even provide a basic jack in the kit  )....   C&Cs always welcome ATB Sean |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 15, 2015 12:53:25 GMT -5
Paint is on, highlighting is done and so is the gloss coat, now waiting for that to dry before moving on to decals, pin lining, weathering etc   ATB Sean |
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Post by Wes on Sept 15, 2015 14:52:16 GMT -5
Very nice work Sean. I admire the work you guys do in the smaller scales.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 15, 2015 17:25:47 GMT -5
Looking good with the DY on, nice shading effects. Now the fun begins! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 16, 2015 12:21:46 GMT -5
WHOA! I blinked and it is already painted. The paint looks fantastic... can't wait to see it weathered next!
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Post by Deano on Sept 17, 2015 18:36:38 GMT -5
Looking very nice Sean , I know through reviews this is not the best kit out there . You have done a great job bringing it up to date , just shows what can be done |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 18, 2015 3:29:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys, its been a fun little kit so far, despite its drawbacks.
In other news.... Pin lines, decals and first matt coat are on, first round of weathering about to start.
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 18, 2015 11:29:02 GMT -5
So, as I mentioned above, Pin lining, decals, and first matt coat on, plus the first round of weathering, chipping, oil/fuel stains and another sealer matt coat, next round of weathering coming up....    ATB Sean |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 18, 2015 13:13:39 GMT -5
BEAUTIFUL! I like it ALOT already... can't wait to see it weathered next.
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 18, 2015 16:50:01 GMT -5
Done! Not happy with the mud, might fiddle with it a bit with some pigments later when the final matt coat is fully dry. Will add crew in time.        Dramatic low picture...  I am most definitely doing something green next ATB Sean |
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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 19, 2015 11:18:57 GMT -5
Very nice,I am currently working on a 1/35 version
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Post by armorguy on Sept 19, 2015 13:17:13 GMT -5
Looks incredibly well done, a 1:72 scale beauty !
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 19, 2015 15:24:25 GMT -5
Very nice! Got to love what you did with a less-than-stellar kit. Great addition to the shelf.
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Post by vindicareassassin on Sept 20, 2015 4:35:11 GMT -5
Thanks guys, as Bill said the kit wasn't the best, but not to bad, the worst part in actual fact was the decals, the numbers were ok but the crosses had been printed off kilter, the ones I used I had to rob off an old Airfix kit I'd already built.
Also, I took your advise Bill on the chipping, held right back, and also used a pencil alot more for the edges and scratches, thing is it was a HB and I think it really needs to be softer to make them stand out a bit more.
I did have to think to myself "What would Bill do??" a couple of times just to keep myself under control!!
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 20, 2015 14:15:36 GMT -5
Also, I took your advise Bill on the chipping, held right back, and also used a pencil alot more for the edges and scratches, thing is it was a HB and I think it really needs to be softer to make them stand out a bit more. I did have to think to myself "What would Bill do??" a couple of times just to keep myself under control!! Now there's a scary thought! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 22, 2015 13:12:19 GMT -5
Great finish! What would Bill have done? He would go out for a long walk in the desert in El Paso without water for hours to come up with ideas... |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 22, 2015 14:25:15 GMT -5
Great finish! What would Bill have done? He would go out for a long walk in the desert in El Paso without water for hours to come up with ideas... You swore to protect my secret... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 22, 2015 14:26:54 GMT -5
Great finish! What would Bill have done? He would go out for a long walk in the desert in El Paso without water for hours to come up with ideas... You swore to protect my secret... You WISH!!!! I was smart enough to cross my fingers when you made me make the promise... |
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