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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 19:17:02 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Nov 25, 2012 19:18:58 GMT -5
Holy S**T Gary....she is a beauty!!! Well done!!!! Tracks look awesome!!! As does the camo and weathering!!! Great job!!!  |
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 25, 2012 19:29:12 GMT -5
Beautiful job Gary, Absolutely beautiful!!! I'm a huge fan of your painting and weathering. ;D |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 19:38:13 GMT -5
Thank you fellas, that meand alot!  John, im a pretty big fan of yours aswell brotha! Gary |
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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2012 19:48:00 GMT -5
Jaw dropping Gary
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 25, 2012 20:02:08 GMT -5
That sure is some dang fine work Gary! Beautiful indeed!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 25, 2012 20:14:41 GMT -5
Definitely one to be proud of Gary! Enjoyed watching it come together.
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 20:57:58 GMT -5
Spud, John, Bill - Thanks so much fellas and for following along. Its always a treat to see you guys drop in. Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 25, 2012 21:44:31 GMT -5
WOW! Another winner coming out of your hobby room. Everything looks great! Those streaks. Dirt left on the shovel. Rust on the muffler guards. I will never forget this... hand brushed camo into perfection.
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 21:55:53 GMT -5
Hey Andy, Thanks my friend, for the kind words and your support. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 22:50:05 GMT -5
Well fellas...i jumped the gun a bit and found an area that needs to be addressed. Heres a pic of what i missed:  DSCF3100 - Copy by BBD468, on Flickr Ill sort it out in tha morning. Gary |
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Post by venom1 on Nov 26, 2012 0:05:26 GMT -5
Wow, what a great model Gary! I can't believe it's brush painted!!!  Exceptional work my friend! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 26, 2012 2:16:29 GMT -5
That's a wonder, Gary. Awesome job on this one. Now, please, finish that poor bird ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 26, 2012 9:43:49 GMT -5
Thank ya Sam, i appreciate the kind words bud. Hey Luigi, Thanks my friend. Tha birds on tha bench right now!! ;D ;D Gary |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 26, 2012 10:15:51 GMT -5
Great work Gary,the details really put it over the top.The weathering and mud on the shovel,the rusted exhausts,and the tracks look great
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 26, 2012 10:24:26 GMT -5
Hey Tojo, Thanks for the awesome comments man! Gary |
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Post by johnt on Nov 26, 2012 10:33:02 GMT -5
Hi Gary, beautiful work on this one mate! Superb!!
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 26, 2012 10:40:10 GMT -5
Why thankya Johnt!! I appreciate it buddy. Gary |
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Post by tobias5555 on Nov 26, 2012 10:52:28 GMT -5
Very good paintjob.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 26, 2012 11:28:04 GMT -5
Top shelf stuff Gary ! The painting is mindblowing ! And I also like the subtle weathering !
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Post by Tony Thunder on Nov 26, 2012 11:39:43 GMT -5
Gary,
Very nice piece of work, I like your subtle approach to weathering.
The detail really pops!
The snaps are pretty good as well.
Thanks for showing it is definitely one to be proud of!
Tony ;D
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 26, 2012 12:20:28 GMT -5
That my friend is an exceptional piece of art............fantastic finish to her Gary and the tracks are perfect, a hooooge well done fella she a beaut!! |
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Post by tonylee on Nov 26, 2012 12:46:27 GMT -5
WOW that model could grace the pages of any magazine without a doubt Gary. Thanks for letting me watch this master piece come together here at MSC I love it Tony |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2012 14:44:34 GMT -5
Gary....I have two words for you.....'Freakin Awesome'!!!!!!!! ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2012 15:32:51 GMT -5
Master class Gary, pure and simple... Hand painted , Master class ! |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 26, 2012 18:43:22 GMT -5
Hello Fellas, I thank you guys so much for all your fine comments and support. I feel lucky that i can share my love of this addiction....er....i mean....HOBBY ;D ;D With all you kind gentlemen here on MSC. I wouldnt have it any other way.......... Gary |
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Post by iking on Nov 26, 2012 23:21:48 GMT -5
what a beauty!  ill take some pics bbd and use it as my reference if its okay. thanks man! iking |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 26, 2012 23:30:31 GMT -5
what a beauty! ill take some pics bbd and use it as my reference if its okay. thanks man! iking Thanks iking! You absolutely can use the pics as reference - i insist! I do the same thing frequintly. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 28, 2012 14:09:03 GMT -5
Hello Fellas, Just wanted to show that the Chi Ha was indeed touched up and finished.  DSCF3107 by BBD468, on Flickr Now she's Done! Gary |
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Post by wouter on Nov 30, 2012 11:23:39 GMT -5
nicely done...how did you paint those thingies between the wheels? I assume you didn't remove all the running gear again? She looks even better now ^^
Cheers
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ill take some pics bbd and use it as my reference if its okay. 