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Post by armorguy on Nov 13, 2012 19:21:12 GMT -5
Hi friends, The Opel Admiral is finished and now it's time to start building this >:(terror kit. Why I call it a terror ? Bad molding, no wood structure at all, soft detail, name it... It will do for the diorama "The Rusty Admiral." Before painting I have to rework things...such as creating wood structures, filling gaps, holes...  It's going to be an old chart loaded with straw bales. Her's the "Sucker Kit of the Century" :  And it's not really a rust bucket but I didn't know where to post it. Tomorrow a first update. Best regards ! AG |
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 13, 2012 19:41:18 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one guy!
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Post by TRM on Nov 13, 2012 20:31:53 GMT -5
I'm in G!! They can't all be top of the line!! ;D Have at it...I know you have it all under control!!
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Post by eastrock on Nov 13, 2012 20:44:55 GMT -5
seams and loads of flashes, I'm in Big G!  |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 14, 2012 2:06:53 GMT -5
I'm in too, it's too interesting:)
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 14, 2012 11:45:28 GMT -5
Count me in... after seeing your work I know you will turn it into a perfect build.  |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 15, 2012 10:14:15 GMT -5
bj, let's hope that the magic won't leave my hobby room then my friend ! T, thanks mate, one thing at a time and then it will all come together. Carving wood structure...nt the funniest job but I have no choice ! ER, seams...flash...I kill them seams and flash ! Luigi, I'm glad you're tuned man ! deafpanzer, you're too kind, I'll do the best I can. The carving and cleaning started :  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by wouter on Nov 15, 2012 11:04:16 GMT -5
Nice one Guy, a masterpiece in the make no doubt...and man, seems like you take the term 'mancave' quite seriously ey...seems like a very dark dungeon or so where you are working ;D ;D ;D
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Nov 15, 2012 23:04:56 GMT -5
Wout, no dungeon I'm afraid, I installed my stuff in the living room in the evening.  Nearly there and then paint !!! |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 16, 2012 1:20:28 GMT -5
You've got em flashes with the weapon of choice,
looks great looking forward with the magic Big G! :-)
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Post by bullardino on Nov 16, 2012 3:59:34 GMT -5
Looking good, Guy  And now the magic will flow |
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Post by WigWag Workshop on Nov 16, 2012 10:30:01 GMT -5
Awesome, wish my LHS stocked cool kits like this. Looking forward to see what you do with this build.
-Steven
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Post by armorguy on Nov 16, 2012 10:38:47 GMT -5
Luigi, Steven, thanks. After degreasing a layer of black was applied.  I then sprayed on a wood color mix.   Planks were then masked and given their own tones.   Much more to do, that's for the coming weekend ! Have a nice one btw. Best regards ! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 16, 2012 10:56:18 GMT -5
Looking good Guy. The wood grain will pop when the weathering starts.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 16, 2012 11:55:30 GMT -5
Thanks Rob, I will go for an overall lighter tone before I start washing and splashing. The wood grain structure is now not that visible but washes will make them appear again.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 19, 2012 10:48:45 GMT -5
My o my...the cart was replaced my friends, it wasn't 1/35 as the kit mentioned, but more like 1/30  So what did I do last weekend ? I've scratched the same type of cart, but in scale this time. The wheels were recuperated as they have the same proportions as a 1:35 Dodge truck wheel, good enough for this one I believe.  Tell me, what do you think guys ? Thanks in advance ! AG |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 19, 2012 10:51:46 GMT -5
Looks amazing Big G!!! |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 19, 2012 10:59:34 GMT -5
It looks even better than the kit...
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Post by armorguy on Nov 19, 2012 12:48:36 GMT -5
Thanks fellas !!! Next to scratch is a wooden wheelbarrow.
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Post by TRM on Nov 19, 2012 12:50:58 GMT -5
Nice job on the re-work G!! Love the new cart!!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 19, 2012 12:51:49 GMT -5
WOW! I agree with Bullardino! Carts used any wheels they could find out there... you still have my attention as usual.
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 19, 2012 15:13:43 GMT -5
Wouldn`t miss this one for the world Guy.................that is a masterpiece buddy and is gonna look amazing with the Admiral............ ;D ;D
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Post by armorguy on Nov 19, 2012 15:26:31 GMT -5
Thank you guys, later this week it will get painted and weathered. Tomorrow there's a wheelbarrow to be scratched.
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 19, 2012 19:14:29 GMT -5
Just stopped in for a peek, and ......WOW!!!! Nice work guy, the new cart does look much better. Cant wait to see the wheelbarrow!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2012 3:27:18 GMT -5
Very nice scratchin' indeed . And, as has been said , better than the kit! Wheelbarrow! ;D. |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 20, 2012 6:41:21 GMT -5
Guy, please do a SBS on how you will create the wheelbarrow |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 24, 2012 3:25:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the positive response friends ! Luigi, sorry man, I checked this tread after I built the wheelbarrow. Now I will finish my cart but later I will build another wheelbarrow and make an SBS of it. I've discovered a very nice model. This is it :  Here we go carting again ! A first black coat :  |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 25, 2012 3:57:39 GMT -5
When the black was hardened I applied a wood tone for old dry wood. I then gave it a heavy wash with Raw umber oil paint, and removed it again.  Best reg's, AG. |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 25, 2012 4:00:19 GMT -5
Awesome, it looks real |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 25, 2012 7:18:31 GMT -5
Yep, looks damn good from here.
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