bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 17, 2012 15:24:51 GMT -5
Nice Job Nate!!! I like the high lights, and it;s gonna look sweet once you get done with all the chipping.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 17, 2012 18:32:56 GMT -5
Looking good nate! On the lost decal, I assume you lost it to the masking? If so, then if you seal the decal with Future or similar the next time, it should avoid the masking tape lifting/damaging the decal. HTH!
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Post by multicam on Jul 17, 2012 18:58:23 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the comments:) Appreciated;)
Bill: yeah, that's what's so strange, I did seal with two thin coats of future:). Thanks anyway.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 17, 2012 19:23:12 GMT -5
Very nice paint job... it doesn't look monotoned at all!!! Chipping on the wheels looks pretty realistic...
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Post by multicam on Jul 18, 2012 8:21:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Andy. Cheers:)
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jul 18, 2012 10:54:40 GMT -5
Slowly but surely Nate, love the chipping!
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Post by wouter on Jul 18, 2012 13:11:58 GMT -5
Hi Nate, nice decalling and paintwork, some nice shading! In a way I like it you lost the front palmtree decal...I think this one looks much better (the swastika on the old one looked a bit odd to me ^^). Really lookin' forward to next step dude!
Cheers
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 18, 2012 17:22:55 GMT -5
The only other thing I can say then Nate is use a weaker masking tape!  It has to be pretty strong to pull up a sealed decal under 2 layers of future...either that or the Future hadn't fully cured/sealed in the decal somehow. Strange indeed! |
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Post by multicam on Jul 18, 2012 20:49:37 GMT -5
Thanks guys. comments appreciated:)
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Post by multicam on Jul 24, 2012 17:02:08 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 24, 2012 19:07:44 GMT -5
Looks good from here Nate! One small suggestion would be to drill out the exhaust on the pot muffler on the fender? Looks like in one of the pics that the kit part is molded solid?
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Post by multicam on Jul 24, 2012 23:39:21 GMT -5
Cheers Bill. Thanks for the tip man:).
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Post by wouter on Jul 25, 2012 0:19:55 GMT -5
Nice chipperizing Nate, looks neat!
Cheers
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Post by WigWag Workshop on Jul 25, 2012 9:21:26 GMT -5
Shes a beauty, I am falling in love with these Half-Tracks! I am going to see if I can locate this kit, I like the assortment of radio's. Great job on the details, they look incredible!
-Steven
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2012 12:08:05 GMT -5
Hello Nate, Looking good bro! She has that battle hardend look, i like that!  Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 25, 2012 22:48:41 GMT -5
It is looking better and better every time you post an update. It looks like my wife's car now... can't wait to see it completed!
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Post by multicam on Jul 26, 2012 11:23:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Comments appreciated:). I like that beaten, worn look. Sorry to hear about your wife's car, Andy;)
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Post by robbo on Jul 26, 2012 12:21:10 GMT -5
whoops nearly missed a whole build.........sorry  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 26, 2012 18:50:25 GMT -5
Keep her truckin bud you're carrying a fine load.  Tony |
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Post by multicam on Jul 30, 2012 22:05:07 GMT -5
Hey guys. In the final turn on this one. Did an AK DAK wash pin wash yesterday. After a couple of days work ☹, I got the tracks built and painted then installed them today.   Also installed the tools and the top two radios.  Of course, after adhering the mirrors a couple of weeks back, I succeeded in knocking both off with my fat fingers, so I scratched a couple up today, painted em up, and slapped em on. ☺   Stuck the jerry cans in inside and outside too.  I’m planning on some AK DAK dust wash and perhaps some minor DAK wash streaking. Let me know what you think. The finish will be tomorrow in time for the MOM comp. Figure I’d give it a first go, you know, to break the ice. Suggestions? Cheers. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 30, 2012 22:38:41 GMT -5
It is really looking great!!! Same thing happened to my 234/1 as I managed to knock front rods off... glad somebody has fat fingers like mine.
Looking forward to see it washed with DAK dust next...
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 31, 2012 9:30:33 GMT -5
Hello Nate, The Tracks look awesome bro! Dude, i did the same darn thing twice on the Greif, same rod both times on passenger side.  Looks nice man! Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 31, 2012 10:56:24 GMT -5
Looks good Nate and the replacement mirrors look the part! The weathering you've got planned for it sounds like it should fit the bill nicely. |
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Post by multicam on Jul 31, 2012 18:47:57 GMT -5
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Post by spud on Jul 31, 2012 19:04:24 GMT -5
well she is looking great Nate Nice Finish bud. teh dragon tracks are ok but as you know i prefer me Friuls  |
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Post by TRM on Jul 31, 2012 20:00:57 GMT -5
Congrats on a great finish Nate!!! Well done!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 31, 2012 21:35:30 GMT -5
Congrats! Just in time for MOM vote off. Its one real fine looking 251!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 1, 2012 20:03:48 GMT -5
Well done on this one Nate! The DML 251 tracks are styrene and designed to be workable, I've always enjoyed working with them as they assemble easily (just trap the links with the cap block in pairs, then daisy chain the pairs together) and are durable as well.
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Post by multicam on Aug 1, 2012 21:07:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments, fellas;) Always appreciated! Bill (and to a lesser degree, Spud;) thanks for the feedback on the dragon tracks:)
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Post by bullardino on Aug 2, 2012 6:30:37 GMT -5
Hey, M, the holidays made me miss this one. It definitely looks great, congrats |
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It has to be pretty strong to pull up a sealed decal under 2 layers of future...either that or the Future hadn't fully cured/sealed in the decal somehow. Strange indeed! 
