multicam
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Nate
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Post by multicam on Apr 23, 2012 17:14:43 GMT -5
Beautiful work Rob! Looking forward to seeing this in the(streaky, veiny, rusted up) flesh on Fri or sat.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 23, 2012 19:50:04 GMT -5
It'll be at the AK tables Nate, come on by and check her out. Gonna prime the track thingies tomorrow, no time today.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 24, 2012 15:05:45 GMT -5
Sheesh jackwagon, that's a lot more than I planned on, but great idea bud. Will have to wait and see when I'm done if there is mojo left over to do a base. I have MANY other projects on the bench that are crying to be finished ((LOL))
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bigjohn
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John Hale
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Dec 21, 2011 2:17:45 GMT -5
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 24, 2012 20:23:43 GMT -5
I know how ya feel Rob, So many kits, So little time............
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 5:44:06 GMT -5
Here is a size comparison image requested by Spud, the figure is 1/35  I didn't get much done yesterday, mainly the tracks and getting things ready for the show.   I do have to say that the tracks do take some time to prime and paint. If you lay them flat and prime and paint then you will not get paint behind the track pads which will be seen. It took about 20 minutes to paint each run. If you are one of those who only primes and paints with rattle cans, then you may have a hard time getting these painted. You have to move each pads forward and back to get the paint behind them.  |
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Post by TRM on Apr 25, 2012 5:50:27 GMT -5
Tracks look sweet Rob!! This came together really nice....and quick!!!
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Post by eastrock on Apr 25, 2012 6:29:10 GMT -5
thos are humongous tracks, rob?!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 6:32:30 GMT -5
Thanks T
ER.....?!?
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Post by eastrock on Apr 25, 2012 6:43:18 GMT -5
What I mean those are huge tracks- lol
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 7:11:21 GMT -5
LOL, sorry ER, didn't have my coffee when I read that....(((LOL))) yeah they are huge...and heavy I would think.
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Post by wouter on Apr 25, 2012 7:24:28 GMT -5
Rob, very cool work so far mate. Lookin' lovely rusty!!!!
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 8:49:37 GMT -5
Thanks Wout's, good to have you check in on this one.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 25, 2012 12:34:49 GMT -5
Makes sense that the tracks would be a paint challenge Rob but you've tackled them nicely.
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Post by spud on Apr 25, 2012 12:37:26 GMT -5
Wow those are Really cool and very nicly rusted i might add |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2012 15:50:09 GMT -5
Thanks Bill and Spud, yeah it took time but they got the paint on them. I started some rust but this will change with weathering.
That's it for me folks. The model was packed along with everything else I'm taking to the AMPS nats in Auburn. I'll be signing off the forum and won't be back until next week sometime. You all have a great week/weekend and happy modeling. Also good luck to all that entered the April MoM.
Asta
Rob
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Post by spud on Apr 25, 2012 16:32:27 GMT -5
Gave fun Rob
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noname
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Jan 29, 2012 9:24:03 GMT -5
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Post by noname on Apr 26, 2012 18:34:47 GMT -5
This is shaping up to be a gorgeous build. The colours and the layering is really making it sing.
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Post by armorguy on Apr 28, 2012 1:40:20 GMT -5
The tracks look MASSIVE ! I can imagine painting them is quite a lot of work. The whole vehicle looks lovely and it's looking great with all those rust effects !
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 3, 2012 11:40:24 GMT -5
Steve, thanks bud, too kind.
I may not go with a base due to time being a major factor here. I need to work on other projects I had started and also get four new ones going that need to be done within a year.
When I get some bench time I will start the weathering on this one.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 3, 2012 15:00:06 GMT -5
Moving along on this build today, will have the lower hull pics up tonight and maybe get the dust and earth weathering start as well. Need to get this off the bench and get the other queens going again.
Thanks for following along and stay tuned as this will be wrapped up very soon.
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Post by armorguy on May 3, 2012 16:59:57 GMT -5
I look forward to the weathering of this one Rob, I hope you won't cover the achieved rust effects under layers of mud or dust.
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bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on May 3, 2012 18:46:58 GMT -5
Guys, This looks totally BAD A............................Awesome in person!
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 4, 2012 10:12:24 GMT -5
Just a quick update for you. Although I wanted to get much more done yesterday, I did manage to rust and chip the bottom of the hull and made a start on the dust and earth effects. Yes, some of the raw steel and rust will get covered but only on the lower sections.   Not much to see, but moving along none the less. Hope to have this done soon so I can move onto other things....like the M51. As always, thanks for looking in. |
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Post by spud on May 4, 2012 11:05:31 GMT -5
looking good rob
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 4, 2012 11:08:22 GMT -5
Thanks Spud. Just working on adding the layers, next will be dirt and fresh earth effects.
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Post by eastrock on May 4, 2012 11:53:54 GMT -5
Seems like you got hands full, Boss! ;D Actually feel the same way  |
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Post by bullardino on May 4, 2012 17:27:36 GMT -5
If I didn't know it's a platic thingie, I'd be fooled to think it's scrap metal... You're an artist Rob |
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Post by wouter on May 5, 2012 3:29:43 GMT -5
mmm...lookin' neat Rob. Could you explain a bit more on how you did it the raw steely thing on the last part? Or are you saving that for an article? ^^
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 5, 2012 9:21:52 GMT -5
ahh shucks fellas, thanks a bunch for the kind words. jackwagon, thanks mate.
Wouter, can't go into that at the moment bud. You'll have to wait and see my friend.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 9, 2012 16:51:19 GMT -5
Just a quick update. The dust coat is on and so are the tracks. The fit of the tracks is very tight but I managed to get them on and the pin in. Will start the dust, dirt and maybe mud next.   It's good to be back at the bench again. Hope to have this wrapped up by the weekend, then onto the M51. |
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