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Post by handiabled on Jul 17, 2024 3:59:35 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing some color on this one. Do you have a plan for a camo scheme or color you are going to spray it?
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Post by rbaer on Jul 27, 2024 16:10:41 GMT -5
Well, so far it's just green. I have to decide if I want to do the one-off prototype or the possibly also one-off Thai version. In green: IMG_4377 by Russel Baer, on Flickr The gun tube looks really long but it still is proportionate to references. It's just long. IMG_4378 by Russel Baer, on Flickr So I want having a nice cava and pondering what to do with the hull I started this with, the one I stuck an M48 turret on just to see what it would look like when I recalled my earlier idea of using the Marksman turret from the Takom Chieftain Marksman kit I bought cos it was cheap.... after a few minutes and one test fit, I have to finish it. It literally makes me laugh out loud. IMG_4379 by Russel Baer, on Flickr IMG_4375 by Russel Baer, on Flickr It went on easy, looks just goofy enough to work and is certainly nothing you'd ever think of as being "real". Perfect.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 28, 2024 8:43:04 GMT -5
Pretty cool! The last one reminds me of a machine as seen in one of the Terminator movies I think. Nice green color you got on the M41 by the way!
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Post by rbaer on Jul 29, 2024 14:10:09 GMT -5
It's Sid from "Ice Age".....
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Post by handiabled on Jul 30, 2024 2:25:33 GMT -5
Pretty eye catching with the twin 35mm's on it
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Post by Mike on Jul 30, 2024 4:02:29 GMT -5
Dang it Russ, stop inspiring me to do crazy stuff! LMAO!
IT's all just amazing, my friend. I love this wacky stuff and you know it lol! I have boxes of left over bits and I still need to finish the last one you inspired. Too... danged... awesome.
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Post by rbaer on Aug 20, 2024 21:40:47 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Aug 21, 2024 4:06:11 GMT -5
Whoa, you are crankin out some pretty trippy rigs, Rusty, especially this last one, wow! Excellent!
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Post by handiabled on Aug 21, 2024 8:26:40 GMT -5
I like the light weathering on the M41. "Sid" looks to be coming along great!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 21, 2024 15:11:20 GMT -5
I also really like the light weathering. It’s a great look on this. And sid. 🤣
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Post by rbaer on Aug 22, 2024 14:42:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I've got the last bits on, but I'm still thinking about the gun tube length. I may have made it a little long..... maybe.
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Post by handiabled on Aug 23, 2024 1:24:56 GMT -5
To me the M41 turret looks like an exaggerated M24 turret gun barrel included. I think yours looks great!
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Post by aaronw on Aug 23, 2024 21:38:10 GMT -5
I have completely missed this until today. I am always fascinated by "life extension" programs for older vehicles, Great work.
Cadillac Gage was an interesting company that has made some neat vehicles.
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Post by rbaer on Sept 5, 2024 20:09:33 GMT -5
I am calling this one done. Finishing was just a matter of a couple of bits and shortening the gun tube about 10mm, 5 at the front and 5 at the back, based on how many clamps are on the thermal sleeve and their spacing. Some final dusting and it's on to the next one, or two or three. IMG_4445 by Russel Baer, on Flickr It's still got a long gun..... IMG_4444 by Russel Baer, on Flickr IMG_4442 by Russel Baer, on Flickr IMG_4441 by Russel Baer, on Flickr
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Post by handiabled on Sept 6, 2024 2:02:16 GMT -5
Fantastic finish Russ! The scratched detail you added to this build really look stellar!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 6, 2024 4:39:16 GMT -5
I just spent the last half hour or so going through this entire thread and catching up on all of this. Dude...........this is CRAZY stuff Russ!! That turret is a masterpiece in itself!! You made it all come together like it came right out of a kit boxing and then you go and pull your magic on the painting and weathering of this whole thing. I've gotta hand it to ya bud......you definitely get the "creative modeling" award with this one Russ.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 6, 2024 6:05:52 GMT -5
Excellent work Russ! Fantastic final result. I greatly enjoy following along with all your builds and this was no exception. Very cool
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