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Post by TRM on Oct 8, 2012 11:01:33 GMT -5
Another fine update Bill!! Love the SBS dot method and like you said, consistent method in the tool box!!! Looking forward to you tackling some of the pigs next!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 8, 2012 11:15:54 GMT -5
Thanks T! I was sorely tempted to start on the pigments yesterday but it's always good to leave some breathing space between the filters and the pigments to allow for checking of missed spots, adjustments, etc and not just rush on to the next stage only to find out something is off after it's been sealed and too late!
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Post by TRM on Oct 8, 2012 11:26:34 GMT -5
LOL...Always good not to rush it!! Just seeing the progress I start asking "what's next, what's next"!!! LOL!!
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Post by bullardino on Oct 8, 2012 11:41:34 GMT -5
Bill, that's some nice weathering The final effect looks perfect, looking forward to seeing more
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2012 12:30:42 GMT -5
Painting & weathering " brilliant"
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Post by armorguy on Oct 8, 2012 13:09:12 GMT -5
Everything you touch becomes gold Bill ! You really master all weathering methods ! It's always a pleasure to check your updates !
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Post by martyncrowther on Oct 8, 2012 14:37:41 GMT -5
Nice weathering Bill martyn
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 8, 2012 14:47:02 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi, possum, Guy, and Martyn, always appreciate the comments and support!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2012 15:38:34 GMT -5
Looking very good Bill, I like the effect you achieve with the dot filters. I'm going to 'borrow' that one for sure
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Post by wing_nut on Oct 8, 2012 17:28:59 GMT -5
Always a good time when Bill starts the dots going.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 9, 2012 11:01:21 GMT -5
Go for it Steve! It's one I picked up from others myself so pay it forward! Marc...just as long as it doesn't anger the dashes! ;D Thanks for the comments!
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 9, 2012 23:56:00 GMT -5
Hello Bill, Great streaking job Bill, looks very nice. Just a damn fine build! Gary
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 10, 2012 11:07:53 GMT -5
Thanks Gary, much appreciated buddy!
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 14, 2012 11:53:16 GMT -5
After letting the build sit over the week, I made some small adjustments to the washes and filters and then sealed everything up with a coat of Testors MM Lusterless Flat in the spray can. This removed any lingering traces of gloss and is the finishing touch to tie everything in the finish together as well as provide a nice flat surface to work on for the pigment weathering. I applied a wet mix of Mig Dry Mud pigments by combining ordinary tap water with a drop of dish washing soap added to break the surface tension and the dry pigment powder. This mix was applied to the lower hull and suspension, tracks, and sprockets and allowed to air dry. Using a combination of stiff bristle brushes and Q-tips, I removed the excess pigment until I had the look I wanted. Then the tracks and sprockets were installed and some further adjustments made where I'd disturbed some of the previous results. That just left a few little details to take care of like adding the reflective peel-and-stick mirror provided in the kit and adding some black artist pastels to the exhaust mouth. I used walk-around photos to inspect the finish and make some fine-tuning changes here and there before declaring this one complete! More finished pics up in the Gallery! modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gallery&action=display&thread=922
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 14, 2012 12:42:22 GMT -5
Congrats on the finish Bill! She sure is one sexy looking HT!! I really like how the weathering turned out, and the overall comm scheme is SWEET!!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 14, 2012 12:46:14 GMT -5
The dust makes the camo look even more attractive to the eye ! I look forward to your next one Bill.
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Post by wouter on Oct 14, 2012 12:53:11 GMT -5
Nice dusty machine Bill, very nice specimen!
Cheers
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Post by danb on Oct 14, 2012 13:41:26 GMT -5
Awesome finish Bill the camo looks sweet very nice indeed.
Dan B
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 14, 2012 16:51:34 GMT -5
Thanks BJ, Guy, Wouts, Dan, and Dicky! Always a pleasure to get the comments and feedback, glad you enjoyed the trip and how it ended up.
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Post by tonylee on Oct 14, 2012 17:59:40 GMT -5
Now I would call that a well healed half track. Don't forget to service the thing before it leaves the dealership. ;D Tony lee
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 15, 2012 11:22:03 GMT -5
LOL Tony! Reminds me of the current Chevy Truck commercials running during the football games. Thanks as always my fried!
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Post by reserve on Oct 15, 2012 23:55:15 GMT -5
Another smashing finish, it looks great. Those roadwheels are fun to paint, no?
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 16, 2012 10:36:25 GMT -5
Congrats Bill!!! Another splendid build fella. Luv that kit and your masterful work on it! Gary
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 16, 2012 19:45:53 GMT -5
Mark, Roadwheels on any German vehicle are always fun...these weren't too bad vs. say a Panther or Tiger!
Gary, thanks as always, glad you enjoyed the build along with me!
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 16, 2012 19:49:56 GMT -5
What's up next Bill?
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 16, 2012 19:52:15 GMT -5
Not sure just yet BJ...have to ponder the stash and see what speaks to me...but a new victim will be chosen by the weekend, no doubt of that.
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Post by eastrock on Oct 16, 2012 20:40:16 GMT -5
cool finished, Bill weathering is right on spot
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Post by martyncrowther on Oct 17, 2012 7:35:10 GMT -5
hi Bill I love the soft, subtle weathering you have achieved here it really sets the halftrack off.. Now for some figures me thinks Martyn
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 17, 2012 19:34:22 GMT -5
Thanks ER! Martyn thanks as well. I've never had much interest in doing figures...not really sure why exactly...maybe one day the 'spark' will strike, you never know!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 17, 2012 21:56:37 GMT -5
Another fine job Bill. Am very tempted to look for one of these at the show this weekend, or maybe two of them, or the 21 version...Love the 251's
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