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Post by spud on Feb 4, 2012 17:55:19 GMT -5
Oh now were cooking. looking good rob
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 4, 2012 18:08:29 GMT -5
T, spud and jackwagon, thanks fellas. Besides the spare tracks racks this area was one that needed lots of scratch time.
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Post by noname on Feb 4, 2012 18:58:50 GMT -5
Looking good so far. Adding all these extra details if one of the fun parts. Making the model atypical that is. Then of course there is the paint and weather stage. I know how you hate that. What a chore eh?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 4, 2012 19:47:01 GMT -5
Thanks bud. Yeah it's all worth it in the end. Painting and weathering yeah that sucks eh.LOL
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 4, 2012 19:48:56 GMT -5
Just have the smoke discharger things on the turret sides to scratch and the turret is done. That's it for me today, and won't get much bench time tomorrow. bummer, I was on a roll.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 4, 2012 21:59:08 GMT -5
well, got to take two steps backwards now. Seems the dragon wheels when installed the way the Tammy ones were meant to be won't work. I should have checked the width with the tracks. The wheels set up like this will be too wide. So I have to remove the 5 wheels and chop the Tammy boggie down on both sides, then make new axles. Now I know why I hate doing wheels No biggie, just an extra hour or so and she'll be sporting new legs.....um axels
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Post by stevereid on Feb 4, 2012 22:04:14 GMT -5
Rob - have you got a set of Dragon VVSS bogie trucks? I may have some here.
Steve
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Post by wouter on Feb 5, 2012 4:42:55 GMT -5
some lovely scratched stuff Rob, this extra detail adds up to the model. Love the way how you did the threaded end of the barrel!
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 8:12:50 GMT -5
Thanks Wout's
Steve they won't work on the tammy hull. They mount different. It's no big deal to do some chopping and hacking to get them right. This is what can happen when you don't check ref pics, wheels to tracks etc. Here I'm using parts from two different kits, and the AM AFV tracks to boot.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 8:58:55 GMT -5
Got more bits added to the turret last night. That's about it for now. Maybe more tonight. You can barely see them but I used some Tichy Train NBW on the dust cover brackets things on the roof. These are very small but will liven up the model when the paint is on. Since the boggies are just tacked on, they will be dealt with this week.
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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 9:34:39 GMT -5
Still looking sweet!!! Can't wait to see this one unfold into some paint!!!! Is there a lot of interior tahat needs to get done?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 9:36:59 GMT -5
Here is a close up of the Tichy Train nut-bolt-washer detail. Definitly need the optivisor for these.
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Post by TRM on Feb 5, 2012 9:39:17 GMT -5
NBW's are killer!!! Whhat glue are you using on them...CA?
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 9:48:57 GMT -5
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 5, 2012 10:00:21 GMT -5
Nice details rob!
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Post by spud on Feb 5, 2012 10:13:17 GMT -5
Very nice rob, bummer on the wheels man bet ya were pissed
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 10:32:37 GMT -5
Thanks John and Spud. Spud, yes and no bro. more pissed at myself for not checking. I went by the Tammy wheel set up. I forgot to check the Dragon wheels with the AFV tracks and the ref pics. Lesson learned. Easy fix that just takes extra time that's all.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 10:42:53 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Feb 5, 2012 13:45:21 GMT -5
Sweet little extra touches Rob, very well replicated and meticulously attached to the turret !
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2012 14:14:08 GMT -5
Wow rob the shermi is up to the usual "KICK ASS STANDARD" keep up the amazing work dude i will be following the progress.
Dan B
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 5, 2012 17:38:26 GMT -5
Guy, Dan and Chris....thanks for the kind words and support fellas. I'm hoping all those details stand out when the paint is on her.
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Post by wouter on Feb 6, 2012 13:10:32 GMT -5
those tiny nuts are actually very impressive I must say. How did you do that mate? Must have been very frustrating, no?
Cheers
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Post by ClayK on Feb 6, 2012 13:28:44 GMT -5
Lookin' good my man. Can't wait for paint....
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Post by jackh on Feb 6, 2012 16:13:02 GMT -5
Looking great Rob, love the detailing bit it does give that little wow!!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 6, 2012 17:28:17 GMT -5
Thanks fellas, glad your liking the little details.
Wouts, I'm working on a small SBS review on these, hang in there bud and you'll see how they are used.
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Post by gert on Feb 6, 2012 18:38:43 GMT -5
Hej Boss, I agree whit you ,the more detail you bring in to a model ,the more fun painting it ! Long way to go Grtz, Gert
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 9, 2012 11:16:35 GMT -5
Hey Pedro, thanks bud. bad habit I have....building/adding every little detail I can see in a ref pic.....sometimes I get too carried away Update of the little bits latter today.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 9, 2012 12:41:19 GMT -5
yep, learned that long ago jackwagon...lol She's got lots of lines on her now.
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Post by `Boots` on Feb 9, 2012 14:31:26 GMT -5
Oooops.... , another build that i`ve missed for some reason...........sorry bro ;D, only saying to someone the other night just how out of touch i am with some of the armour builds going on ...................gonna blame CS AND Mence this time ;D ;D Looking mighty fine fella.................i dunno how you got the patience for those NBW`s tho...............that would do my head in!!!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 9, 2012 14:38:49 GMT -5
Thanks Boots and no prob bro, I know how it is. I need to get caught up on all the threads myself.
The bolts are the easiest to do.....the damn fuel/water can PE are pe'ing me off....almost put the whole lot in the bin.
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