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Post by armorguy on Apr 18, 2012 14:51:14 GMT -5
Fellow modelers, As you probably know I've finished my first rust project today so... ... it was high time to clean the showcases and to install the rusty Dodge between the other models, which is always a 'moment suprême'. At that moment an old diorama caught my attention : another Dodge (Skybow's Command car) I built years ago, quite dated and screaming for a facelift ! Just for the sport of it I've decided to put a one week deadline on the entire project  Probably I won't make it but I'm sure the idea will kick my own a$$ ;D This won't be a build log, a sort of report however will follow after exactly one week, starting tomorrow ! Wish me luck...I'll need it ! |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 18, 2012 15:22:45 GMT -5
The law is the law Dicky, sorry mate, so here's a BEFORE pic, looking is at your own risk !  I'll try to turn it into a rotten and forgotten rust bucket... Best regards ! |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 18, 2012 20:18:33 GMT -5
It does looks good, agree with Capt. Shell but looking forward how will it turn out.  |
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Post by TRM on Apr 19, 2012 4:56:20 GMT -5
LOL...I am agreeing on the "looking fine" part G!! But we all know how you like to paint again and again and....  Fooling!! Count me in! Up for the challenge!!! Just spoke with Rob yesterday about somehting like this. I have an old King Tiggy that might need a spanking!!! Get my interest sparked with this G!!! ;D |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 19, 2012 5:13:10 GMT -5
Hmm sounds like kingkong will be hangin in a yellow lemon tree lol
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Post by armorguy on Apr 20, 2012 9:57:16 GMT -5
Thank you fellas !!! Tomorrow the painting can begin, I still have to 'age' the seats tonight. Some things have been removed to change the look slightly (for example the tool rack on the back, the antenna mount).   Best regards ! G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 20, 2012 10:19:07 GMT -5
Your one crazy dude G. I am looking forward to this one. I know it can be done. I did the BTR70 in one week.
The model looked good before but I think she'll be even better now.
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Post by eastrock on Apr 20, 2012 11:21:27 GMT -5
6 days to go and counting, G!!! looks great!!! Rob really got us influence in the darkside |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 21, 2012 2:00:31 GMT -5
Rob, thanks to you I'm now infected by the rust virus ! I don't know if I will make it in one week, it's worth trying it and what is more important is the fact that I have to move on and not neurotically nitpick on things (( omg does one person on earth know what I mean  My talent for learning English wasn't that great at school...it shows here, sorry guys.)) eastrock, Rob is responsable for all of this !!! No chance Dicky friend, I'll need seven days at least ! And even then... |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 21, 2012 3:43:20 GMT -5
Seats are nearly done now, still a small bit to do.  Tomorrow paint I hope, the rest of this day's for wife and kids. Best reg's. G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 21, 2012 8:05:05 GMT -5
oh sure, blame it on me ;D Gladly take the blame of course. Nice work so far G, can't wait for the paint bro |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 21, 2012 13:13:42 GMT -5
Here's some first paint my friend !  Best regards ! G. |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 21, 2012 21:02:28 GMT -5
Looking great, G!
as for Rob he influence us to go further outside our comfort zone.
especially here in my country, not a lot of rust builders
they are more keen on clean weathering.
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Post by TRM on Apr 21, 2012 21:09:07 GMT -5
Shifting gears G!!!! This is looking great!!! Keep pushing, you are almost there!!! Love the damage!!!! |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 24, 2012 14:52:57 GMT -5
Dicky mate, I'm doing the best I can. Tomorrow's day 7 and I'm afraid I won't make it. Anyway, this is a great experience and very educational too. Normally speed is my enemy but now I now it can be a good thing too. eastrock, that's it, I've left my comfort zone by putting a deadline on the project ! TRM, thank's for the encouraging words ! Today I've almost finished (99%) the chassis, here's a pic I've made during the job :  I hope to give it another go tomorrow...time's almost up but I won't give up !!! Best regards ! G. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 25, 2012 4:11:38 GMT -5
Really great job!
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Post by eastrock on Apr 25, 2012 5:15:43 GMT -5
Amazing, G! keep at it still got a lot of time!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 6:15:02 GMT -5
I'm with jackwagon on this one ....WOW
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Post by armorguy on Apr 25, 2012 15:06:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the motivating words friends !  This is the Dodge so far, I didn't make it... Tomorrow I will continue, the battle's still on ! |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 26, 2012 11:12:15 GMT -5
Dicky, I'm afraid I have some bad news...I dropped it on the floor by accident while weathering. It was completely desintegrated. I'm an optimist, the experience remains and I had a good time.
And I still have the other Dodge !
Best regards ! G.
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Post by eastrock on Apr 26, 2012 11:49:39 GMT -5
it blow up?! oh no
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Post by `Boots` on Apr 26, 2012 15:09:36 GMT -5
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Post by spud on Apr 26, 2012 19:00:51 GMT -5
wow ag thats Awsome
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Post by armorguy on Apr 28, 2012 1:41:32 GMT -5
It was an awesome drop indeed LOL !
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 29, 2012 8:54:57 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the damage AG, I have been there my self. It was looking so cool too!  |
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Post by spud on Apr 29, 2012 10:02:34 GMT -5
oh my god ild be so pissed
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Post by armorguy on Apr 29, 2012 14:20:21 GMT -5
Thank you guys for the kind words, it means a lot to me, but it's not the end of the world, I still have my concrete mixer Dodge and also another 6X6 in the stash.
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My talent for learning English wasn't that great at school...it shows here, sorry guys.)) 
