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Post by wbill76 on Mar 9, 2016 0:04:32 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!  |
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Post by armorguy on Mar 9, 2016 1:19:08 GMT -5
It looks the bomb after these washes, the camo is deliciously softened and it looks really cool Bill, well done sir !
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 9, 2016 11:19:31 GMT -5
Thanks AG! It's another reason why I love the WIP photos, you can go back and compare how it all changed from the beginning.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 10, 2016 17:52:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 18:04:45 GMT -5
Stunning work! 
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 10, 2016 18:31:20 GMT -5
Thanks Bruce! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 10, 2016 18:46:00 GMT -5
Looking real good Bill.
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Post by reserve on Mar 10, 2016 19:01:53 GMT -5
Very nice Bill, shaping up to be tremendous
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Post by DeafStuG on Mar 10, 2016 19:30:28 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 10, 2016 19:31:33 GMT -5
Thanks Bruce, Mark and Jeremy, glad you like where it's headed. |
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Post by afvfan on Mar 10, 2016 21:00:06 GMT -5
Got to love a good pin wash to bring it to life.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 10, 2016 23:53:37 GMT -5
Got to love a good pin wash to bring it to life. I agree Bob, always a key step towards the end. |
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Post by armorguy on Mar 11, 2016 1:57:35 GMT -5
Eyecandy ! This can't be done better, what a joy to watch this from the first row !
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Post by wouter on Mar 11, 2016 3:08:59 GMT -5
Pinwash sure did it's magic, looking good there Bill!
Cheers
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Post by dierk on Mar 11, 2016 6:47:01 GMT -5
Proper Tiger ! The only thing that would make it better is if it were a Panther  |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 11, 2016 12:49:50 GMT -5
AG, just watch out for Andy, he's started throwing popcorn from the back! Wouts, thanks as well, the pin wash application is always a neat stage IMHO in the process. Dierk, Tiger fever hit first followed by the current Panther craze...big cats everywhere in 2016 it seems!
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Post by wouter on Mar 11, 2016 13:42:34 GMT -5
AG, just watch out for Andy, he's started throwing popcorn from the back! Wouts, thanks as well, the pin wash application is always a neat stage IMHO in the process. Dierk, Tiger fever hit first followed by the current Panther craze...big cats everywhere in 2016 it seems! Not to mention big ships Cheers |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 12, 2016 18:19:45 GMT -5
After a few minor tweaks in a couple of spots, I sealed up all the hull weathering with a coat of Model Master Lusterless Flat to set everything in place.  My attention turned to the workable track runs next. I applied some MIG Dried Mud pigments as a wet mix. For this, I use ordinary tap water with a drop of dishwashing soap added to break the surface tension and apply it with a brush. It dries fairly quickly depending on the humidity but looks like a bit of a mess, but not to worry, it's just the first step!  The excess pigment is removed using some stiff bristled brushes. Since this can kick up a lot of fine powder dust, I wear a sanding mask while doing this to protect my sinuses. I've learned the hard way that it can wreck havoc otherwise.  I brought back some of the track face features by very lightly drybrushing some MM enamel steel over the pigments. I'm happy with the end result even if it did mean an entire afternoon spent hunched over my desk and adjusting each link one at a time. Given how prominent the tracks are as a feature on this vehicle with the fenders missing, it was important to get them looking the part.  Next up will be getting the tracks installed and applying some additional pigment treatment to the wheels to integrate it together. Pretty close to the finish line on this one now, not a whole lot left to do. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 12, 2016 18:38:33 GMT -5
Excellent work on the tracks Bill! This Kitty is going to look great with her shoes on. I need to get some of these MIG pigments and try them out. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 12, 2016 19:45:33 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! The MIG pigments (or any of the others out there too...lots to choose from!) are a neat weathering tool to have in the arsenal. A little bit can go a long way too, the containers I've got literally have lasted years. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 13, 2016 15:57:43 GMT -5
Got the tracks installed today. I added some glue to the sprockets but left the idlers movable to allow for tension adjustments as needed. I applied some dry MIG Dry Mud pigments lightly to the road wheels and to the track surfaces once they were connected up so they would match.   I'll let that set nice and solid and then will add the final remaining details to wrap this one up. Almost done! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 13, 2016 20:54:01 GMT -5
Man, I am loving it... you are getting a lot closer to the finish line! Run Plunk Run!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 11:41:26 GMT -5
Man, I am loving it... you are getting a lot closer to the finish line! Run Plunk Run!!! Should get it wrapped up with the final touches today Andy...but don't say 'Run'! I had a bad experience with that just recently remember. |
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Post by dierk on Mar 14, 2016 13:30:27 GMT -5
Weird, I was sure I'd posted a reply? Anyway, looking great Bill! Never mind the running bit - the tortoise gets there first every time |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 14:25:24 GMT -5
Weird, I was sure I'd posted a reply? Anyway, looking great Bill! Never mind the running bit - the tortoise gets there first every time Forum gremlins might be at it again Dierk...either that or you're suffering from PE-induced hallucinations. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 16:01:13 GMT -5
Got the finishing touches in on F13 today. On the rear hull, I added in the clear convoy light and detailed it with Tamiya Clear Smoke. The little reflector also got some Tamiya Clear red. Last but not least, I drilled out the antenna base to accept an RB Models 2m brass antenna aerial. This was hand painted and installed as the last little bit.  That's a wrap on this baby!  More finished pics are available here in the Gallery: modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/10925/wbill76s-2016-completions-gallery-added |
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Post by Leon on Mar 14, 2016 16:10:36 GMT -5
Great finish on this big cat Bill! |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 16:13:23 GMT -5
Thanks Leon!
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Post by afvfan on Mar 14, 2016 16:41:57 GMT -5
10 weeks for a build? You'll never keep up with Dupes that way! Nice finish on her, Bill. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2016 16:49:06 GMT -5
10 weeks for a build? You'll never keep up with Dupes that way! Nice finish on her, Bill. No kidding Bob...I'm just happy to be able to get about 4-5 in during the year. Glad you like how #1 came out. |
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