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Post by bbd468 on Jun 1, 2012 20:40:44 GMT -5
Hi all, I have been at this build for one month. Its the OLD 1979 Tamiya kit but im doing some upgrading with spare dragon parts and scratch work. The only aftermarket goodies is the Rommel figure. Heres a few pics and ill add more later.   By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01 Thanks for looking fellas.  Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 1, 2012 20:43:58 GMT -5
Yeah man!! This is the one I was waiting to show up here. Such great work with an older kit. Outstanding job Gary!
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 1, 2012 20:51:25 GMT -5
Thanks John! Im having to shuffle some pics around and delete older ones to make room to upload more images. Thats why i still have more to come. |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 1, 2012 22:10:25 GMT -5
Thank you Steve! Its been fun working on an old antique. Ill have more pics shortly. |
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Post by multicam on Jun 1, 2012 22:17:20 GMT -5
Wow, looks like someone is an accomplished painter:). Interior looks superb! Nice work.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 1, 2012 22:26:44 GMT -5
Hello fellas, Thanks Nate! I try. ;D These pics will get me up to date where the build is as of now.  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01  By bbd468 at 2012-06-01 Next ill paint tools and the like after a couple touchups, then ill gloss coat. Thanks for looking. Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 1, 2012 23:20:00 GMT -5
Nice work on the old dog Gary. The painting is very clean, especially the interior. Nice to see the old kits get built now and then.
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Post by dupes on Jun 1, 2012 23:39:00 GMT -5
Man, you're making that old kit look GOOD!
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Post by bullardino on Jun 2, 2012 2:35:24 GMT -5
Very nice'n'neat |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 2, 2012 8:33:36 GMT -5
Thanks Fellas! Its fun trying to take the "TOY" effect away and make a decent kit of this oldie. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 2, 2012 8:52:16 GMT -5
Thanks Rick! I coulda said i bought it at an antique store and it wouldnt have seemed like BS. ;D Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 2, 2012 9:05:43 GMT -5
LOL, yeah it's that old ey. I remember building that kit back in the 70's and 80's. Not as good as this that's for sure. I think you took the toy out of her alright.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 2, 2012 17:10:04 GMT -5
Very nice work so far on this one Gary...love the two-tone scheme as well as the detail work you've put into the interior.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 2, 2012 18:35:09 GMT -5
Thanks you so much fellas! True dat Boo! ;D Gary |
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Post by robbo on Jun 2, 2012 18:40:14 GMT -5
Cor you done this up well Gary, just goes to show you, older kits are worth giving a go
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 2, 2012 19:10:16 GMT -5
Cor you done this up well Gary, just goes to show you, older kits are worth giving a go I agree man! This time anyways. ;D Im a big Rommel fan and i just had to do the Greif. Didnt realize till i opened the box what i was in for. Kits have come along way. And Tamiya better step up there game. I picked up the Zvezda T-90 and wow thats a great kit. Clean parts, crisp detail, i was pleasently suprised. Needs a metal barrel though. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 3, 2012 19:24:53 GMT -5
Hey Chris,
Thanks man! Its been a fun build so far. However I dont plan on doing alot of this restoring the classics type thing. ;D
Gary
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jun 3, 2012 22:47:25 GMT -5
Hey Gary, You put new life into an old kit for sure! Superb work!
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Post by multicam on Jun 3, 2012 22:54:50 GMT -5
Its looking really nice Gary! Love the camo!
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Post by spud on Jun 4, 2012 15:21:30 GMT -5
Fantastic Gary, Love the camo it turned out great
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 4, 2012 19:33:27 GMT -5
Hey fellas! I sure appreciate all the nice comments. Dicky, Thanks for that man. It makes it more personal and gratifying......and im pretty much broke and cant afford aftermarket goodies. ;D But i dont mind roughing it. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 4, 2012 21:02:39 GMT -5
Made some progress on tools and the like. Ive also mess with the Fox a bit and had a tweezer launch and lost one of his boots. Im also attempting to piece together a staff officer to go with Mr. Fox. The figure is from 3 different dragon sets and a Tamiya field cap. Im having trouble with finding the correct right hand so for now he has a temporary prostetic hook. ;D  By bbd468 at 2012-06-04  By bbd468 at 2012-06-04  By bbd468 at 2012-06-04  By bbd468 at 2012-06-04  By bbd468 at 2012-06-04 Thanks for looking gentlemen! Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 5, 2012 0:20:48 GMT -5
LOL! Hook? That was a good one. This is a perfect proof why we shouldn't throw away old kits... glad I found this thread.
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Post by wouter on Jun 5, 2012 12:24:10 GMT -5
Lovely work mate, Captain Hook looks swell as well ;D ;D
Cheers
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 5, 2012 19:05:55 GMT -5
Hi fellas, Thanks gentlemen. But you didnt comment on the figures Darth Vader Grip on the left hand. ;D ;D hehe I have Decal apllied and will seal them and start pinwash by tomorrow night. Ill post when thats done.  By bbd468 at 2012-06-05  By bbd468 at 2012-06-05  By bbd468 at 2012-06-05  By bbd468 at 2012-06-05 Thanks for looking! Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 5, 2012 19:30:59 GMT -5
GOOD GREIF
Those decals look good ;D
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 5, 2012 19:32:05 GMT -5
She's stating to come to life now with the decs on. the Fox and Capt Hook ey.....
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 5, 2012 19:42:22 GMT -5
;D ;D Thanks fellas ;D ;D The Red Greif didnt fit right and tore. But i managed to save it. The white one went on without a hitch after learning what NOT to do! Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 6, 2012 4:33:37 GMT -5
Decs all look good from here.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 6, 2012 13:28:39 GMT -5
Nice job with the markings Gary. I think you should keep Capt. Hook the way he is...if nothing more that to serve as a conversation piece! |
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