Jeff the 57th
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 20, 2016 22:29:49 GMT -5
Thanks Andy. Sorry all for the crappy quality of my photos lately, still trying to learn the ropes with scale model photography. Played around a little tonight with the camera. No real progress on the build but at least I feel like I got a few things headed in the right direction in the photo department.    Take care. Jeff |
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Post by dierk on Jan 21, 2016 3:11:18 GMT -5
Looking good Jeff!
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Post by Leon on Jan 21, 2016 5:21:42 GMT -5
Nice finish on the base Jeff! Figure is looking good so far.  |
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Post by reserve on Jan 21, 2016 9:21:34 GMT -5
Nice brother if I may might I suggest a bit more dust/dirt on the running gear?
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 21, 2016 15:14:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments and input. Got some more dust and dirt on the way, but I will probably paint the fig first. Jumping around on different parts of the build seems to keep me more focused on the way to the finish line. Last year I was terrible for shelf queens.
Jeff
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 21, 2016 20:36:31 GMT -5
Good progress Jeff, almost done!  |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 23, 2016 14:37:47 GMT -5
Much happier with this guy's expression, fits in with the tanks scene a lot better. For some reason he reminds me of Race Bannon from the old Johnny Quest cartoon. I was THIIIS close to giving him white hair.  Hoping to make a little more headway on things tonight. Thanks for looking Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Jan 23, 2016 16:35:19 GMT -5
Good looking figure her Jeff! |
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Post by dierk on Jan 24, 2016 5:55:09 GMT -5
Face on the figure looks good Jeff! My figure painting skills still leave vast room for improvement, but may I suggest some darker colour inside the ear maybe?
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 24, 2016 9:05:08 GMT -5
My figure painting could use work too, thanks for the catch on the ears.
Jeff
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Post by wing_nut on Jan 25, 2016 8:53:40 GMT -5
Coming together nicely.
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 28, 2016 20:38:40 GMT -5
Well I've been wanting to build a French Sherman since I came back to the hobby about 5 yrs ago and I'm glad that I finally was able to finish it. Love the Tasca/Asuka kit. My only tow very minor nit picky complaints would be the 2 part barrel and their their foam rubber suspension. It seems like the front wheels always lift slightly since the suspension gives slightly due to the tension on the tracks. I mean on the other hand if your building a M4 with the suspension on uneven ground I imagine it's fantastic. I'll fix it in place permanently with super glue later.   Just noticed a small piece of scrap paper towel just below the tail light. It's gone now.       Making some headway in the photography department but still need some work. Thanks for looking and thanks for all the encouragement and helpful input along the build. Now maybe I'll open a Kronie 1664 and stare at the stash and see what I want to work on next. Santé! Jeff |
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Post by TRM on Jan 28, 2016 21:24:10 GMT -5
Fantastic scene Jeff! Fine bit of weathering and the fig goes a long way to bring the whole build into perspective!! |
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Post by dierk on Jan 29, 2016 6:25:53 GMT -5
At the danger of sounding like a junk-food advert: I'm loving it! The butterfly is a nice touch! The only tiny fly in the ointment for me is the stowage on the back shelf: the jerrycans and box could do with a bit of rope to tie them down.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 29, 2016 11:38:04 GMT -5
Nice work getting this one across the finish line Jeff.
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Post by afvfan on Jan 29, 2016 15:29:07 GMT -5
Nicely done. What a simple, yet effective base.
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 29, 2016 22:04:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. The only tiny fly in the ointment for me is the stowage on the back shelf: the jerrycans and box could do with a bit of rope to tie them down. I honestly did play around with this before I took the photos but just couldn't get it looking right. I used a couple different types of string and it just didn't look to scale. It's an annoying choice. Either let it bother me knowing that it should be there, or let it piss me off because it's there but I don't like how it looks.  I wish fly fishing was more popular in my area, I imagine I could find something that I'd be happy with in their selection. Any suggestions are appreciated. Cheers Jeff |
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Post by afvfan on Jan 29, 2016 23:02:27 GMT -5
Jeff, check out a place where they have a good selection of sewing supplies. You should be able to locate a thread the proper size to use as tie straps.
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 31, 2016 20:06:39 GMT -5
Jeff, check out a place where they have a good selection of sewing supplies. You should be able to locate a thread the proper size to use as tie straps. If you've got a crafts store (like a Michael's or similar) in your neck of the woods, look for crochet thread. It's a near perfect match for 1/35 manila/hemp rope. |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jan 31, 2016 23:23:03 GMT -5
Will keep my eye open for it next time I'm in one of those places. I'l probably bring a 1/35 figure to check for scale and look like a lunatic. Jeff |
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I wish fly fishing was more popular in my area, I imagine I could find something that I'd be happy with in their selection. Any suggestions are appreciated.