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Post by bbd468 on Jul 19, 2012 20:11:32 GMT -5
Hello fellas, Well, ordering PE grilles just isnt in the cards for me. So, i decided to try and make my own out of some mesh. They look ok i guess and will pass in 1/72nd. However, i would like you guys input whether to leave them on or take them off? Are they ok or they look rediculous?   By bbd468 at 2012-07-19  By bbd468 at 2012-07-19 Let me know what you think fellas. Thanks!  Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 19, 2012 20:20:19 GMT -5
I think they look just fine Gary, Once painted and weathered they will blend right in. Your a brave man scratching something that small............ ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 19, 2012 20:46:32 GMT -5
Thanks John!  |
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Post by multicam on Jul 19, 2012 22:13:40 GMT -5
Nicely done, Gary. Screens look fine, IMHO. Wonderful choice on the camo. I got a thing myself for the simple beauty of the two-tone camo:)
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 19, 2012 22:19:59 GMT -5
Thanks John, and Nate! Im gonna use them and go ahead with paint tomorrow. Wish me luck!!! ;D Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 20, 2012 7:56:16 GMT -5
WOW! The grills look just great! You would have made Tony proud... now get paint on her! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2012 9:03:09 GMT -5
Grills look spot on Gary . Go for the paint ! |
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Post by wouter on Jul 20, 2012 9:46:09 GMT -5
agree with the fellas gary, the mesh is maybe a bit crude, but it does look good, so I'd go with it! You fast man ;D
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 20, 2012 14:59:58 GMT -5
Keep the grills Gary, they will look just fine once you paint and weather!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 20, 2012 17:10:21 GMT -5
Hello Gentlemen, Base coat is on. I used Tamiya Dark Yellow mixed with a hint of Buff.  By bbd468 at 2012-07-20  By bbd468 at 2012-07-20 More later tonight...maybe. Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 20, 2012 18:59:43 GMT -5
Paint looks killer Bro...See, Those screens look even better under a coat of paint!!!!!!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 20, 2012 19:54:46 GMT -5
Thanks brother John! I apllied the camo. I think it turned out ok. I just started shooting paint as random as i could without completely botching it. ;D  DSCF2647 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2648 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2649 by BBD468, on Flickr Thanks for looking fellas! Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 20, 2012 20:08:52 GMT -5
Heck yeah, cammo looks good to bro!!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 20, 2012 20:11:43 GMT -5
Thanks Big John! Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 20, 2012 20:24:54 GMT -5
Thank ya Chris! I was a little apprehensive about the screens at first, but im very happy with them. Gary |
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Post by spud on Jul 21, 2012 2:31:15 GMT -5
yea looks really good Gary
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jul 21, 2012 10:06:55 GMT -5
Mighty fine work Gary especially on the camouflage. Martyn |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 21, 2012 16:15:52 GMT -5
Looks like a perfect scheme for Kursk Gary! And ditto to John's comments on the screens. |
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Post by danb. on Jul 21, 2012 16:24:40 GMT -5
Excellent work so far bro on such a small scale big respect to ya buddy.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 21, 2012 17:51:46 GMT -5
Great looking camo! I don't think I can do any better at that scale...
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 21, 2012 21:26:14 GMT -5
Hey Fellas! Thanks for the great compliments. I do appreciate it. Gary |
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Post by multicam on Jul 22, 2012 11:28:20 GMT -5
Camo looks awesome, Gary! You nailed it:). Those paint jars look huge next to that lil panther;)
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Post by wouter on Jul 23, 2012 0:21:15 GMT -5
I agree with the lads, lad ;D. That camoscheme really looks neat!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 23, 2012 10:47:54 GMT -5
Thanks fellas! I appreciate the kind words. Well, my first attempt applying decals was a disaster!  I had chose to do #745 of Abt.52 Rgt39, Kursk. Decals...RIP.  I have now applied Pz.Rgt. "grossdeutschland", Karachev 1943. Camo is very similar on both so all is well.  DSCF2658 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2656 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2657 by BBD468, on Flickr Thanks for looking fellas. Gary |
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Post by spud on Jul 23, 2012 11:13:42 GMT -5
what happened to the Decals?
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 23, 2012 11:28:54 GMT -5
what happened to the Decals? Hey Spud, The side turret decals #745 were large, and they just wouldnt settle over the raised detail, pistol ports, no matter how carefully i messaged them with micro-sol. They finally broke and started disintegrate. so off they came. It was a mess and i had to wet sand the gloss a bit and re spray the turret sides with future to apply the other decals. It will be ok i reckon. Gary |
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Post by spud on Jul 23, 2012 11:43:12 GMT -5
Oh ya the sucks,
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 23, 2012 13:22:30 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the trouble with the decals Gary. It still looks good bro.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 13:31:05 GMT -5
Looking good Gary, shame about your first choice of decals not working but these look real cool  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 23, 2012 14:54:19 GMT -5
Gary, The swap-out seems to have gone fine, looks good even if it is your 2nd choice of markings. Thank goodness for extra decals in the kits eh? |
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I had chose to do #745 of Abt.52 Rgt39, Kursk. Decals...RIP. 
I have now applied Pz.Rgt. "grossdeutschland", Karachev 1943. Camo is very similar on both so all is well. 