|
Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 24, 2012 17:32:59 GMT -5
sheeesh....no pressure right
|
|
paulh
Senior Member
Member since: November 2011
build, fail, learn, succeed - ENJOY
Posts: 2,389
Nov 15, 2011 15:54:51 GMT -5
Nov 15, 2011 15:54:51 GMT -5
|
Post by paulh on Feb 27, 2012 16:37:23 GMT -5
Gorgisimous boss man
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 6, 2012 11:26:38 GMT -5
Hey paul, thanks for the comment and sorry for the very late reply.
Got this one back on the bench. Working on all the tie downs. After a couple of attempts to get them all the same I made a jig , which I should have done from the beginning, and have more than enough now. Will get these glued on and then add the tool brackets etc. I'll then correct the suspension to accept the Dragon wheels....then primer time.
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 8:34:20 GMT -5
After taking a short break from this one, I did manage to get the build done this week. It took some time with all the scratch tool holders and tie downs...but she's done. Here is the 51 before the primer went on. I will take a couple of pics of her with the base rust color on and get that up this afternoon. The fun part has started. oh yeah, still need to work on the AFV tracks too.
|
|
|
Post by spud on Mar 7, 2012 8:39:21 GMT -5
Awsome rob, glad to see this one back
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 8:55:37 GMT -5
Thanks Spud, is good to get this one in the painting stage. Pics coming up later this morning.
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 10:20:14 GMT -5
yep, Chris, gonna try to get chipping fluid and paint on today....I hope.
|
|
|
Post by spud on Mar 7, 2012 10:21:46 GMT -5
woohoo
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Mar 7, 2012 11:13:04 GMT -5
The smell of paint... can't hardly wait, no pressure boss!!
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 11:21:10 GMT -5
None at at ER After a primer coat of Vallejo Black Primer, I then applied several light misted coats of Tamiya flat brown. This is the perfect color for old rusted metal, besides the Lifecolor paint of course. i didn't use LC because I don't have much left and like to use these paints for smaller projects and rusting, such as rust washes. Here she is with her base rust on. Now one can see the smaller details such as the tie downs.
|
|
|
Post by spud on Mar 7, 2012 11:28:16 GMT -5
Paint!!!!!!! looking good rob
|
|
johnt
Full Member
Feb 2012 MoM and 2012 Model of the Year Winner
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 1,174
Nov 15, 2011 5:38:32 GMT -5
Nov 15, 2011 5:38:32 GMT -5
|
Post by johnt on Mar 7, 2012 11:28:54 GMT -5
Hi Rob, it's real interesting to see the colour you used, not what I was expecting. It's not bright rust but more like old dusty rust, there is always more to learn watching your step by steps!
Cheers JT
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 11:58:13 GMT -5
Thanks Spud and John
John this is an old burnt out tank so the rust is dark and not bright as with a fresh burn out, like my JT. If you look at the color ref pic in the beginning of this thread, you'll see what I mean. There is not much for fresh rust, or streaking for that matter. Rust is not always the same and it's knowing where, what color and how to do it........ten+ years of studying ref pics and real life objects has given me a pretty good idea of the rusting process.
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Mar 7, 2012 12:07:52 GMT -5
looks great, Rob!!! Degree in Bachelor of Rust so much to learn so little time
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Mar 7, 2012 12:19:33 GMT -5
Mmmmmm.....Paint!!
|
|
danb
Reviews member
March 2013 MoM Winner
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 2,808
Nov 17, 2011 9:22:52 GMT -5
Nov 17, 2011 9:22:52 GMT -5
|
Post by danb on Mar 7, 2012 14:05:57 GMT -5
Looking good so far Mr Rob the detail is so much clearer when the paint is applied keep up the good work bro.
Dan B
|
|
jackh
Full Member
Member since: December 2011
Posts: 1,195
Dec 15, 2011 2:51:27 GMT -5
Dec 15, 2011 2:51:27 GMT -5
|
Post by jackh on Mar 7, 2012 14:07:48 GMT -5
Looking good Rob
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 17:44:28 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. Been doing some chipping. Will take a pic of the progress and post it up soon.
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 17:58:46 GMT -5
OK, paint is on and the chipping has started. Some touching up where I went too hard, and to the plastic, needs to be done. I'll get most of the chipping done with the water and stiff brush, then I'll use LC rust paints to do the rest of the chipped areas and rusting. The real tank for comparison...****FOR DISCUSION ONLY** The burnt areas will get the rust treatment using oils, something I haven't done in a while.
|
|
gert
Full Member
Member since: January 2012
Posts: 123
Jan 14, 2012 3:00:43 GMT -5
Jan 14, 2012 3:00:43 GMT -5
|
Post by gert on Mar 7, 2012 18:09:35 GMT -5
Whoehaa !!! Paint , Let the fun begin Rob Nice base color. Before the discovery of lifecolor i also use this one (flatt brown) in combination whit deck tan as base. Keep posting SBS. Greetings, Gert
|
|
|
Post by spud on Mar 7, 2012 18:22:30 GMT -5
Dam rob its scary how good of an eye for detail you have Awsome job
|
|
|
Post by TRM on Mar 7, 2012 18:53:28 GMT -5
Great 1:1 buddy!! Love the chipping!!!
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 18:54:00 GMT -5
|
|
bigjohn
Reviews member
Member since: December 2011
John Hale
Posts: 3,438
Dec 21, 2011 2:17:45 GMT -5
Dec 21, 2011 2:17:45 GMT -5
|
Post by bigjohn on Mar 7, 2012 19:16:52 GMT -5
Looks good rob! I am just amazed at how you can rust these things up. I work with and see rusted metal every day, and you have the look nailed!
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 19:49:07 GMT -5
ah shucks fellas, you guys are way too kind. john good to hear I'm getting right bud, thanks. Doing the brush and sponge chipping at the moment, along with a rust filter with LC acrylics.
|
|
|
Post by eastrock on Mar 7, 2012 21:56:38 GMT -5
looks like in the photo!!!
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 22:16:23 GMT -5
Thanks ER, I'm trying bro.
Have most of the chipping done on the upper hull and turret, gonna take a couple of pics right now, back ina bit with them.
|
|
bigjohn
Reviews member
Member since: December 2011
John Hale
Posts: 3,438
Dec 21, 2011 2:17:45 GMT -5
Dec 21, 2011 2:17:45 GMT -5
|
Post by bigjohn on Mar 7, 2012 22:25:45 GMT -5
its been a bit....................................................................... ;D
|
|
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2012 22:28:49 GMT -5
|
|
danb
Reviews member
March 2013 MoM Winner
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 2,808
Nov 17, 2011 9:22:52 GMT -5
Nov 17, 2011 9:22:52 GMT -5
|
Post by danb on Mar 8, 2012 2:22:11 GMT -5
Looking up to your usual stanadard rob bet this paint job is a quick one right? keep up the awesome work bro
Dan B
|
|