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Post by johnt on Jun 29, 2015 10:05:37 GMT -5
Nice work mate!
Cheers JT
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 29, 2015 10:25:58 GMT -5
Great work on the camo... great process!
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Post by craigcole20b on Jul 1, 2015 8:59:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments everyone I'll more this weekend
Question about the Zim what color is it and did the Germans prime it before paint
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 1, 2015 14:36:13 GMT -5
I read it is usually red oxide as primer... reddish brown color.
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Post by craigcole20b on Jul 3, 2015 7:45:10 GMT -5
I read it is usually red oxide as primer... reddish brown color. Thanks that helps a ton more pics this weekend
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 3, 2015 19:12:07 GMT -5
Hmm... Me likey.
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Post by craigcole20b on Jul 3, 2015 20:51:22 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jul 4, 2015 4:29:55 GMT -5
Looking really good Craig!
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Post by craigcole20b on Jul 12, 2015 11:06:43 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the comments no updates today I have hockey all day
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Post by craigcole20b on Aug 12, 2015 7:38:34 GMT -5
Got the black base coat done for the tools and spare tracks now going to start the rust base on the tracks and being the weathering
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Post by elco on Aug 12, 2015 15:48:40 GMT -5
Nice base for some good ol' weathering
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 12, 2015 19:03:10 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by craigcole20b on Aug 13, 2015 7:44:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys I have anot her question about the zimm would their be streaking on it?
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 13, 2015 15:16:03 GMT -5
Thanks guys I have anot her question about the zimm would their be streaking on it? By streaking I'm assuming you mean weathering/dust/grime type streaks? If so, think about the zim pattern as essentially a bunch of small collection points for dust/dirt, etc. due to the pattern. What I usually do when I'm weathering a zim pattern is to change the 'direction' of any dot filters or streaking that I'm applying to be horizontal instead of vertical. That usually has the added bonus of giving some visual depth to the zim pattern as well as filtering/weathering the finish. Try it out on a small spot and see if that works for you!
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Post by craigcole20b on Aug 14, 2015 20:05:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys I have anot her question about the zimm would their be streaking on it? By streaking I'm assuming you mean weathering/dust/grime type streaks? If so, think about the zim pattern as essentially a bunch of small collection points for dust/dirt, etc. due to the pattern. What I usually do when I'm weathering a zim pattern is to change the 'direction' of any dot filters or streaking that I'm applying to be horizontal instead of vertical. That usually has the added bonus of giving some visual depth to the zim pattern as well as filtering/weathering the finish. Try it out on a small spot and see if that works for you! Thanks perfect
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Post by craigcole20b on Aug 31, 2015 7:30:56 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 31, 2015 21:58:55 GMT -5
Like the rusty look on the spare tracks!
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Post by sollie on Sept 3, 2015 3:04:02 GMT -5
Nice build and Paintwork. Fun to follow.
Now , don't kick my a.., but how do you, ore anyone else for that matter go about getting tracks and Wheels in one package ?
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 5, 2015 10:19:34 GMT -5
Nice build and Paintwork. Fun to follow. Now , don't kick my a.., but how do you, ore anyone else for that matter go about getting tracks and Wheels in one package ? This was my first time doing the tracks and wheels as a unit the tracks are tamiya indy tracks so I did the entire run with testors glue in the back bottle until it was tacky then put them on the running gear and super glued the wheels Made it easy for paint I made some paper masks also for the wheels
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 5, 2015 10:28:32 GMT -5
Did some more rust and steel on the cables not sure if I like it any thoughts was going to dry brush some lighter rust in spots And work some old rust and dark rust on the exhaust
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Post by Leon on Sept 5, 2015 13:03:01 GMT -5
Looking mighty fine Craig!
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 5, 2015 14:09:18 GMT -5
Looing good Craig! One interesting fact that I learned a while back is that braided steel tow cables were kept greased to prevent rusting, so if you're interested in a realistic presentation of an in-service vehicle, the rust should be kept to a minimum. Rust weakens steel and the last thing you want is to have a tow cable snap under the pressure of recovering a heavy vehicle like the KT.
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 5, 2015 16:34:45 GMT -5
Looing good Craig! One interesting fact that I learned a while back is that braided steel tow cables were kept greased to prevent rusting, so if you're interested in a realistic presentation of an in-service vehicle, the rust should be kept to a minimum. Rust weakens steel and the last thing you want is to have a tow cable snap under the pressure of recovering a heavy vehicle like the KT. That is a great fact and point on the cables as it being one of the most important tools on the tank So they would be more of a steel color or black grease iam to the point where I can change it
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 5, 2015 17:31:58 GMT -5
That is a great fact and point on the cables as it being one of the most important tools on the tank So they would be more of a steel color or black grease iam to the point where I can change it Dark steel (think gunmetal) or black would be the way to go IMHO. I usually do mine with a Gunmetal finish and just a very light dry-brushing of steel in places to give it some color variation. HTH!
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 5, 2015 19:43:03 GMT -5
That is a great fact and point on the cables as it being one of the most important tools on the tank So they would be more of a steel color or black grease iam to the point where I can change it Dark steel (think gunmetal) or black would be the way to go IMHO. I usually do mine with a Gunmetal finish and just a very light dry-brushing of steel in places to give it some color variation. HTH! Thanks I'll give it a try tonight I have ak steel pigment and some other colors I'll try
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Post by tonylee on Sept 5, 2015 22:02:54 GMT -5
Gettin it done, you are one more bad man my friend
Tony lee
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 6, 2015 9:55:51 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 6, 2015 11:39:39 GMT -5
Two thumbs up Craig!
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Post by craigcole20b on Sept 6, 2015 13:41:14 GMT -5
Two thumbs up Craig! Thanks for the help I think I got the look I was going for
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Post by Leon on Sept 6, 2015 14:50:41 GMT -5
Big improvement on the cables Craig!
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