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Post by stikpusher on Apr 25, 2023 12:35:03 GMT -5
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Post by garydavis-Rest In Peace on Apr 25, 2023 12:45:45 GMT -5
THAT LOOKS great. The shading you did on it, sure makes it POP!
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 25, 2023 13:58:14 GMT -5
Thanks Gary. That was one of Mission Models' Olive Drab shades over a black base. Then I followed up with dry brushing. Those paints don't thin way down too well for the black base technique.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2023 14:01:41 GMT -5
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!! The fading and weathering on this build looks perfect to my eye Carlos. What's your weathering methods on this one? Say.....is that the one that you were inspired to detail out the engine on??  |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 25, 2023 14:13:11 GMT -5
Thanks Joe. Yes, this is the one that I went down the engine compartment detailing rabbit hole... this is what the kit provided...  and this is what I did...   since I was doing this build in "motor pool condition" (clean) as opposed to field condition, I kept the weathering to basic fading. Black base, OD marbling then misting for a varied fade look, then dry brushing the highlights. |
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Post by garydavis-Rest In Peace on Apr 25, 2023 15:31:41 GMT -5
Dang...that is most AWESOME Detail work. Did you work in the Motor Pool at one time?
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 25, 2023 15:43:10 GMT -5
Dang...that is most AWESOME Detail work. Did you work in the Motor Pool at one time? LOL! Thank you! Yeah, I was Mechanized Infantry Regular Army & Guard from 1984-1990, so I did spend a fair amount of time in the motor pool when we were in garrison. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 25, 2023 15:50:40 GMT -5
Very nicely detailed Carlos!
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Post by garydavis-Rest In Peace on Apr 25, 2023 23:08:04 GMT -5
Dang...that is most AWESOME Detail work. Did you work in the Motor Pool at one time? LOL! Thank you! Yeah, I was Mechanized Infantry Regular Army & Guard from 1984-1990, so I did spend a fair amount of time in the motor pool when we were in garrison. Cool Brother...I was Cavalry scout and MP. Had two MOS'. I spent a lot of time in the motor pool also. My time was from 70-77. Did 2 tours in Germany. Loved the Beer and food for sure. Your work is a pleasure to look at Stik. Thanks for posting them. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 26, 2023 4:09:57 GMT -5
Now that you showed the engine off I now remember this one. What a great improvement to that engine compartment Carlos!! Very impressive work "under the hood".
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Post by Tobi on Apr 26, 2023 7:50:18 GMT -5
This looks so fine. I will come back to that engine bay whenever I model a M47.
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 26, 2023 11:18:43 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Gary. I did several more enlistments with Guard airborne units from ‘90 until I retired in ‘07. No more tracks to work on, although I did I have to deal with a shelter carrier HMMWV when I was with a LRS unit. Yeah, Germany is a great place. I was never stationed there, but I did do several deployments there, including a REFORGER.
Joe, I thought that you might remember the engine. I was just doing the same sort of stuff that I’d seen you do on your car builds.
Tobi, doing all the engine work is fun, but beware of going down that path…🤨 It’ll pull you in deeper and deeper! My next M47 build will have a closed up engine deck… no need to repeat this madness on the same kit.
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Post by tcoat on Apr 26, 2023 11:27:50 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Gary. I did several more enlistments with Guard airborne units from ‘90 until I retired in ‘07. No more tracks to work on, although I did I have to deal with a shelter carrier HMMWV when I was with a LRS unit. Yeah, Germany is a great place. I was never stationed there, but I did do several deployments there, including a REFORGER. Joe, I thought that you might remember the engine. I was just doing the same sort of stuff that I’d seen you do on your car builds. Tobi, doing all the engine work is fun, but beware of going down that path…🤨 It’ll pull you in deeper and deeper! My next M47 build will have a closed up engine deck… no need to repeat this madness on the same kit. OK we need a Veterans thread so we know who's brain to pick for what! |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 26, 2023 11:45:25 GMT -5
TC, that’s not a bad idea. Although the knowledge pool is not limited to the folks who have served. But some do bring particular insight on various areas.
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Post by tcoat on Apr 26, 2023 11:52:10 GMT -5
TC, that’s not a bad idea. Although the knowledge pool is not limited to the folks who have served. But some do bring particular insight on various areas. OH for sure! There is a difference between research and living through things though. The book and the reality often can not coexist in the field. |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 26, 2023 11:55:58 GMT -5
TC, that’s not a bad idea. Although the knowledge pool is not limited to the folks who have served. But some do bring particular insight on various areas. OH for sure! There is a difference between research and living through things though. The book and the reality often can not coexist in the field. LOL! That’s for sure… |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Apr 26, 2023 12:06:15 GMT -5
These rigs are looking good, Stik!
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Post by garydavis-Rest In Peace on Apr 26, 2023 12:38:28 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Gary. I did several more enlistments with Guard airborne units from ‘90 until I retired in ‘07. No more tracks to work on, although I did I have to deal with a shelter carrier HMMWV when I was with a LRS unit. Yeah, Germany is a great place. I was never stationed there, but I did do several deployments there, including a REFORGER. Man...you stuck with it to retire...Good on you stik! I had a few things I wanted to do with my life besides being stuck under a GREEN 2nd LT.  Besides....7 yrs was enough for me.
REFORGER...that brings back some memories for sure. I did two of them. The first one as an MP (Detail guarding the T.O.C) and the second as a Cav scout in the waaaay open field. LOL If I remember correctly...it was the US and Germany against France and British. Annnd...I don't know who won!!!  |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 26, 2023 12:55:20 GMT -5
Lol! Yeah I hear ya. But with the Guard, by the time the BS got really bad, it was time to go home. Of course the reserve pension 🤨 And I served in Guard units that tended to have little time with officers, we were very NCO run. Our CO didn’t even show up for the first 3-4 weeks of mobilization… LOL! Just us sergeants making things run smooth.
REFORGER was fun… only to live like that again… and bring a digital camera along 😉
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Besides....7 yrs was enough for me. 