2012 scratchmod wrecks and finished builds

[406 Silverado]

While searching my cd/dvd's for a couple of ref pics for the T-34 wreck, I stumbled across these poor quality pics of my first wreck, nearly ten years ago. Wow how time and skill levels change.
just thought I'd share these old timers with you before they are buried forever.

Old Builds






























Keep in mind these are all old tamiya and Italeri kits, not new Dragon etc. The Brummbaer was my first model that made it in a magazine.


Builds from 2012

Jagdtiger













RSO











Jagdpanzer IV L70 (A)











T-62











Thanks for looking.

[406 Silverado]

Wait, the Panther was the Imperial series Dragon panther. sorry

[bbd468]

These are all damn fine models! I just dont have the ummm....nads, to try a wrecked AFV yet. It seems very difficult to achive realistic results, which you have mastered. How did you get interested in doing theses types?

Gary

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Gary, one word, or rather name.....Mig.

After seeing his wrecked PZ III in a steel master mag, I was hooked. Also seeing the real thing in GW1 I had a good understanding of how these could be done.

[bbd468]

Well then Rob, when i decide to wreck-a-tank, Ima hit you up!......if you dont mind kind sir?

Thanks,
Gary

[406 Silverado]

Not at all Gary. I'm always more than willing to help and share what little I know...LOL...no probs dude.

[deafpanzer]

WOW! Damn why did you have to ruin those perfect kits? LOL I always admire your work and one day I will have to give it a shot...

I have to ask... when was the last time you build a undamaged model? LOL

[WigWag Workshop]

Fascinating! Simply amazing work, I just can't get over how realistic they look! I hope to achieve that level of skill, since I really like the "rusted and wrecked" stuff

-Steven

[Wes]

Dude.

Your first attempts are way better than my first attempts. infact they way better than my recent attempts even HAHA.

Thanks for posting your blast from the past

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas, glad you like the old timers.

Andy the last non wrecks or rusties weren't that long ago bud.
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=armor&action=display&thread=593
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=armor&action=display&thread=212

You'll notice that the first wrecks used real rust on them. I didn't start experimenting with other techniques until about three years ago.

[spud]

wow awsome stuff rob. i love the jagedpanther

[dupes]

Quite an evolution of talent there, Rob.

10 years you've been doing wrecks? When was the last time you did a fully functional AFV (or any kind of model, for that matter)?

[wouter]

great to see Rob, one can clearly see your progress!

Still love that brummby a lot, as well as the Panther.
And the Tiggy of course, one gotta love it ^^

Cheers

[wbill76]

Always neat to see a progression over time...and where the source of the "madness" arose from!

[406 Silverado]

Sorry fellas, didn't see your comments. Thanks and glad you like the first attempts at this rusting lark.

Marc, check a few posts above where I posted two links, yes I do on occasion build runners...LOL...but not very often...LOL

[multicam]

Wow, Rob, great to see these! Thanks for sharing:) So you were human once;) Did you get a good deal with the Devil?

[406 Silverado]

LOL, thanks Nate and yep sure did bro...LOL

[panzerjager.]

Impressive works, Rob! I see I got a lot to learn about construction/destruction, but I can't wait to start my first project

Darío

[406 Silverado]

Just found these pics on ML of the Panther I did a couple of years ago.








And of course a finished model for 2012......the RSO

[eastrock]

Great addition to your collection, Boss

[tobias5555]

Old or not, they looking cool. I remember the Brumbär from an old german magazin. That´s really some days ago.

[deafpanzer]

Outstanding... thank you so much for handing me that MSC flyer back in Auburn! One day I have to try your method destroying a perfect model kit. Actually I have couple of very old kits that I can use...

Keep it coming...

[406 Silverado]

LOL yeah Tobias, a long time ago in the Modell Fan mag.

[bbd468]

Rob, i must say your Panther there has to be one of my favorite builds ive ever seen...combat ready or wrecked. Just impressive and inspirering. Its just fits my eye for whatever reason...LUV IT!!!

Gary

[madairbrush]

My favorite is the Panther. This is such an awesome work. It inspired me a lot.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas, so glad to hear my work inspired you, and that you like my style.

Andy I had been following your builds on FSM bud. Was really nice to meet up with you in Auburn, too bad I was so busy helping out at the AK stand that we didn't spend more time together. I too am happy you came over to MSC bud. Older cheaper kits are the best to start with. Even if you just have a turret or hull, it's perfect to practice and get a feel for it.

Tobias, all the pics in the first post are model I did back in Germany 8-10 years ago.

[Deleted]

I thought you put a comparisom picture of the real thing with the B&W pic of the Tiger 1 ..........that is your model isnt it , not the actual tiggy ?

[406 Silverado]

LOL yes Carl it's a BW of my Tiggy

[ogrejohn]

The progression of your work is inspiring Boss! Dang fine work in the beginning all the way to awesome!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks John.

One of my old builds, the PZ IV wreck, from a few years back has been brought back up. You can find the thread at the link. Wish I still had all those images. Will have to copy them for the new site.

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