Jeff the 57th
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Nov 4, 2016 14:14:40 GMT -5
Hi guys. Back again after a couple months away from the bench. Got a start on this a couple nights ago. I picked it up a couple months ago at a show just because I heard that it was one of Dragons best kits. So far it doesn't disappoint.    I'm hoping that I don't get derailed by work or kids and can keep moving forward on this build. Thanks for looking. Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Nov 4, 2016 15:16:46 GMT -5
Off to a good start on the little guy Jeff!
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Post by TRM on Nov 4, 2016 17:57:49 GMT -5
Nice one Jeff!! Looks like you have things well in control!!  |
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Post by dierk on Nov 5, 2016 5:02:36 GMT -5
Looks like there's a seat left on the front row - I'm having it.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 5, 2016 23:57:54 GMT -5
AGE BEFORE BEAUTY move over sonny.
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Post by dierk on Nov 6, 2016 3:37:20 GMT -5
AGE BEFORE BEAUTY move over sonny. By the time you've shuffled all the way to the front row, he'll have finished the build   |
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Jeff the 57th
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Nov 11, 2016 15:31:17 GMT -5
Hi guys. Finally managed to grab a little time at the bench and made some progress.    I'm pretty confident I'm going to leave the turret hatches open, I just hope that the empty hull isn't too obvious since it's a pretty large hatch. The assembly is finally wrapped up as well.  It's by no means a big tank, but it's bigger then you expect going into the project. Maybe 3/4's of a sherman. Assembly was a breeze except for the grab bar behind the hatch. The instructions were classic Dragon  . I'm hoping I can hit it with some primer tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for looking. Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Nov 11, 2016 16:10:39 GMT -5
Nice progress Jeff! Bring on the primer. |
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Post by dierk on Nov 12, 2016 4:31:15 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 14, 2016 15:37:11 GMT -5
Looking real good... reporting to duty to follow this build!
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Post by Deano on Nov 15, 2016 11:29:45 GMT -5
Excellent progress Jeff ..this tank is so ugly its cool !!!
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Nov 17, 2016 21:31:15 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay. My oldest (4yrs old) has been ill for a week. He's doing great now, but my bench time was replaced with throwing him under my arm and running him to a toilet or sink. I did however manage to finally get a primer coat on. I'm really beginning to like the Ammo line of paints.  The Acrylic primers require a different approach then the lacquers I'm used to, but I don't come wandering in from the garage looking like Reverend Jim anymore.  Also managed to put some rusty tones down on the muffler and heat shield. I'm going to take a shot at the hairspray technique and try to leave some remnants of the original IJN colours.  Thanks for looking. Jeff |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 2:30:04 GMT -5
Great, I am following this.
Eddy
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Post by dierk on Nov 18, 2016 4:20:54 GMT -5
At the danger of repeating myself: looking good!
Looking forward to seeing how HS works with Ammo paints - from what I've read it seems to work best with Tamiya
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Post by Leon on Nov 18, 2016 5:52:20 GMT -5
Primer and rust tones look Jeff!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 18, 2016 10:22:20 GMT -5
Hope your son is feeling a lot better by now. Keep it coming...
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Nov 21, 2016 10:49:47 GMT -5
Hi again. Did a little more research on a proper photo setup. It's not perfect, but work lamps and parchment paper is a big improvement. Got a coat of Tamiya Kure Grey (XF-75) down. I was pretty happy with the paint job. It came out sort of mottled and faded. Unfortunately it's hard to see that with the photos. "It looks way better in person" seems to be the motto for modelers and used car salesmen on the internet.     Plan on getting a gloss coat down tonight for the decals and possibly paint the propellers. Thanks again for the encouragement. Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Nov 21, 2016 12:53:30 GMT -5
Top coat looks good Jeff!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 21, 2016 20:19:53 GMT -5
Looking good Jeff! The hardest thing about sharing photos of a model is the wide variation in monitor settings and trying to capture 'how it really looks'! So many different factors including your camera, lighting, etc. come into play but from what I can see, you captured it pretty good! |
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Post by ironhand6 on Nov 25, 2016 23:38:44 GMT -5
im not a fan of Japanese armor,but I really like how well you have buildt this mini beast. nicely done so far |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Dec 1, 2016 22:48:55 GMT -5
Hi Gents. Back again. Since my last update I made some good headway. I managed to finish painting the exhaust, the props and suspension. I also got the decals down and a small start to the weathering with some chipping and a wash.     Still a ways to go weathering wise but it's a start. I found plenty of photos online of marines inspecting abandoned Japanese tanks so I've been putzing around with a base something like this.  The figure still needs some personal gear, but that's the basic idea. I'm a little intimidated by weathering with. It's my first vehicle I've built that was situated outside NW Europe. Thanks for looking and your patience. Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Dec 2, 2016 5:48:17 GMT -5
Nice progress Jeff! You'll do fine with the weathering. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 2, 2016 11:44:49 GMT -5
Really dig the flag markings on the turret!!!
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Post by dupes on Jan 5, 2017 7:07:01 GMT -5
Hadn't come across this thread before...looking really good Jeff!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 5, 2017 7:54:46 GMT -5
VERY VERY COOL....and awesome as well.
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Post by jsteinman on Jan 5, 2017 9:34:08 GMT -5
Delish.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jan 10, 2017 10:10:19 GMT -5
Very nice work. Looking forward to seeing it with the weathering.
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Post by noname on Jan 10, 2017 11:57:37 GMT -5
Looking great so far. I'd like to get one of these. They look like they'd be a blast to weather.
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Post by moramarth on Jan 10, 2017 14:27:27 GMT -5
If they converted one of these into a mobile "Rest Room"/"Comfort Station", would it be classified as a "Ka-Mi Khazi"?  Cheers, M |
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. I'm hoping I can hit it with some primer tonight or tomorrow. 
