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Post by Leon on May 7, 2017 7:02:04 GMT -5
Brian,Joe thank you guys! I'm really happy with the ambush scheme.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 7, 2017 11:57:17 GMT -5
What can I say............. I'm slowly going MAD...oh I mean blind LOL  
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Post by Leon on May 9, 2017 16:29:19 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Just finished putting gloss coat on the Schurzen so they'll be ready for decals tomorrow and a flat coat on the stowage.I need to order a few things before i do anything with the StuG.I'll post pics in a bit after things dry a bit.  |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 9, 2017 16:36:23 GMT -5
Lookin' forward to those pics.............
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Post by Leon on May 9, 2017 16:51:52 GMT -5
Joe,i'll have them up with in the hour! Need to get some dinner first.  |
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Post by Leon on May 9, 2017 17:15:10 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on May 9, 2017 19:11:12 GMT -5
We have stowage!!  Looking good buddy!! A little break overnight and off to the races! |
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Post by Leon on May 9, 2017 19:19:17 GMT -5
Thanks Todd! Almost time for some weathering. I do have one question.We were talking about using the oiled earth wash on this.Can i AB it on in thin coats or would it be better to brush on? |
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Post by TRM on May 9, 2017 19:29:40 GMT -5
You can AB it on...I would probably consider thinning it to a filter consistency and dust a coat on first. You can also built up shadows with this method. I would stick to the brush for pin washes and panel darkening though.
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Post by Leon on May 9, 2017 19:45:22 GMT -5
Thank you Todd! That's just the info i needed. Need to place an order for the wash.Should have it in a few days or early next week |
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Post by dierk on May 10, 2017 4:57:27 GMT -5
Looking good Leon!
Oiled Earth is one of my favourite products! Also great for rubber tyres: paint with Vallejo Dark Rubber, then brush on OE.
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2017 8:40:18 GMT -5
Dierk, thank you buddy! I'll make note of your suggestion.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 10:13:23 GMT -5
Looking great!
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2017 11:05:43 GMT -5
G,thank you kindly sir!
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Post by mustang1989 on May 10, 2017 13:56:36 GMT -5
Good stuff man. I'm liking all the lil' details.
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2017 15:55:21 GMT -5
Thank you Joe! Glad you like it so far. |
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Post by Leon on May 10, 2017 18:08:20 GMT -5
Evening guys! I wanted to apply the decals tonight but it seems they yellowed over time being this is an old kit  .May have to source some AM decals.What do you guys think? I'm open to suggestions.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by afvfan on May 10, 2017 22:30:56 GMT -5
I've never tried it, but I've read that you can tape the decals in a window to expose them to the sun for a few days. The sunlight is supposed to bleach the yellowed areas white again. If all else fails, just ask the folks here. I'm willing to bet someone has some spares they'll give you.
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Post by wouter on May 11, 2017 2:20:14 GMT -5
Hi Leon, if it's slightly yellow I wouldn't worry too much I think. When you weather it the color hue chances anyway. Now if it were plain yellow that would be something else Cheers |
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Post by Tobi on May 11, 2017 3:01:41 GMT -5
Give the decals a try in the water first. I also had old yellow decals in the past several times myself, but as soon as they got in touch with water, the yellow was washed away and they appeared like new.
Also the stencil color of Wehrmacht was dirty off-white (RAL9002) and, like mentioned above, the weathering will do its part as well.
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Post by Leon on May 11, 2017 4:25:46 GMT -5
Bob,Wouter and Tobi thanks for the feedback guys! Very much appreciated. |
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Post by TRM on May 11, 2017 12:04:44 GMT -5
Let me know if it does not work out for you...I probably have a sheet or two kicking around with crosses on them that you are welcome to my friend! ...not sure what the numbers are, but there are ways around that too!
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Post by Leon on May 11, 2017 15:11:32 GMT -5
Todd,thank you! I'll let you know if they don't work out. |
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Post by fhvn4d on May 11, 2017 15:31:44 GMT -5
as an FYI I tried the sunbleaching thing with this set.....  might as well have wiped my ass with them for the good it did.... to be fair I only left them there for 2 days in direct sunlight but I saw zero difference. I coated them with Microscale decal fixer and Im gonna give em a shot over a good clear coat and we shall see.... |
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Post by Leon on May 11, 2017 15:45:13 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing with me Brian! Looks like i'll have to wait a few days for any sun.Think i'll try bleaching one and trying one in water to see if there's any change. Hope your decals work out. |
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Post by Leon on May 11, 2017 18:50:34 GMT -5
Well guys the decals are a no go! I tried soaking two of them and they dissintigrated when i went to remove them from the backing.  If anyone has any crosses or numbers they want to sell or donate they would be much appreciated. |
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Post by wing_nut on May 11, 2017 19:29:09 GMT -5
I am sure I have something that'll work for ya. definitely have some dry transfer crosses you can have. What size are the ones that are no more.
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Post by Leon on May 11, 2017 19:46:38 GMT -5
Mark thank you! The crosses are about 3/8 square.
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Post by afvfan on May 11, 2017 22:19:28 GMT -5
How large are the numbers? I'm sure I've got something that'll work. They may not be the exact same numbers, but they should work.
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Post by Leon on May 12, 2017 4:36:37 GMT -5
Bob, the numbers are about 3/8 long! They are the wrong #s anyways.
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.May have to source some AM decals.What do you guys think? I'm open to suggestions. 
If anyone has any crosses or numbers they want to sell or donate they would be much appreciated. 
