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Post by multicam on Jul 23, 2012 21:54:39 GMT -5
Fine work Gary! Looks lovely as ever:)
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Post by robbo on Jul 24, 2012 8:17:49 GMT -5
Very tidy, one of my favourites  |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 24, 2012 9:20:01 GMT -5
Thank you gentlemen! Ill have an update with wash applied later. Im kinda glad the decal thing worked the way it did. I really like the looks of the stalking Panther on the turret.  Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 24, 2012 14:36:31 GMT -5
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Post by robbo on Jul 24, 2012 16:16:48 GMT -5
How good does that look just with one wash on it
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 24, 2012 19:01:10 GMT -5
Very impressive Gary, have to keep reminding myself about the scale on this little beast!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2012 12:14:59 GMT -5
Thanks fellas, i appreciate you nice comments. Flat coat has been applied. I use Tamiya flat base mix with Tamiya Gloss thinned with lacquer thinner.  DSCF2664 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2665 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2666 by BBD468, on Flickr Thanks for looking gents. Gary |
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Post by danb. on Jul 25, 2012 13:25:40 GMT -5
Very nice indeed Gary dont worry about the decals crap happens some times at least you could use the camo with the new decs what do you use as a wash?
Dan B
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 25, 2012 14:50:30 GMT -5
Dude, that wash really made it pop. Brings all the fine detail really well. Great job Gary
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jul 25, 2012 16:12:50 GMT -5
Gary that is sweet! ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2012 16:53:38 GMT -5
what do you use as a wash? Dan B Hi Dan - Thanks man! I use my own mix for washes. Black, Raw Umber, and Klean-Strip Oderless Mineral Spirits. Thanks Brother John & MF72 (Pete is it?) Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 25, 2012 18:39:13 GMT -5
Looking great there! Dark washes made all of your TINY details pop especially the grills. You are the man!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 25, 2012 19:28:21 GMT -5
Very nice so far Gary, looking forward to the weathering! |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2012 21:29:35 GMT -5
Andy & Bill, Thanks fellas! I should have an update by tomorrow evening. Ill be going out of town on friday for about 3 days so i hope i can just about wrap it up by tomorrow. Gary |
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jul 26, 2012 6:58:42 GMT -5
Really nice work Gary especially the wash how did you keep it so tidy? Or did you have to clean it up afterwards?
Martyn
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 26, 2012 10:33:46 GMT -5
Thanks gentlemen! Martyn - I usually do a pin wash over the gloss clear. This time i applied wash over the entire model and let it dry for 20 minutes or so. I then went back with Q-Tips/cotton buds and wiped the sxcess away useing straight top to bottom motions on the sides and randomely on the tops leaving the wash around details and in recessed areas. Gary |
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jul 27, 2012 17:42:59 GMT -5
Thanks Gary and your welcome Dicky |
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Post by braille on Jul 28, 2012 14:49:31 GMT -5
Gary, your Panther's paint scheme certainly looks outstanding! Very clean build. Will you be adding any additional stowage (tow cables, fuel cans, tarps). How about some weathering?
Good save on the decal mishap. Aside from the grill screens (excellent job on your scratch made ones) and decals is there any part of assembling this kit that we should look out for?
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Post by wouter on Jul 29, 2012 3:27:39 GMT -5
Nice work again Gary, weathering really makes that the details pop out. Very nice bro!
Ah, I see some more Armorama folks are entering eh ;D
Cheers
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 30, 2012 9:31:29 GMT -5
Hello fellas, I have returned from vacation unharmed by the loads of fun. ;D Thanks for the nice words gentlemen. Hello my great friend Mr. Braille! I will be weathering a bit more, but i want to keep it to a minimum as i figure there wasnt alot of wear and tear being the new kid on the block at the time. There will be some minor scratches and dust. as far as the build, there is room for improvements like Grab handles, turret lifting eyes, and a couple missing details like the engine screens. The kit went together nicely. This is my second braille scale but it wont be my last for sure. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 31, 2012 15:18:33 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 31, 2012 15:37:36 GMT -5
Hey Dicky, Thanks a bunch man! It was a fun little build. I already have the M4 Sherman "Hurricane" in the MoM. We can have 2? If so, that would be awesome Man. Thanks Dicky!! Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 31, 2012 17:25:50 GMT -5
Fanflippingtabulous Gary. She really looks sweet my freind!
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jul 31, 2012 17:48:17 GMT -5
Totally agree with Dicky this is fantastic Gary and it sure could pass as 1/35 :}
Martyn
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Post by TRM on Jul 31, 2012 20:04:18 GMT -5
Outstanding Gary!!! I would say that was 1/35 myself!!! Very nice!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 31, 2012 21:04:56 GMT -5
Another beautiful build!!! Glad you went for that camo scheme... what are you going to build next?  |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 31, 2012 21:14:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words everyone and thanks for following along and your support. Andy - Ill be Starting the Dragon 234/2 Puma. Should be interesting with that undercarriage. Looks pretty busy on the instructions...YIKES!!!   Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 31, 2012 21:31:47 GMT -5
OHHH! I had so much fun building 234/1 two years ago. Yes, so many parts for wheels but they came out just great. I have same kit in stash... Puma and 234/4. And I am hoping Dragon will re-release 234/3 one day...
I will be on look out for your next build.
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Post by multicam on Jul 31, 2012 23:32:16 GMT -5
Another astounding finish, Gary! Simply beautiful buddy:)
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Post by noname on Aug 1, 2012 9:36:03 GMT -5
I'm going to try one of these 1/72 kits one of these days. This one looks great. Decent details for such a small kit. I'm guessing most Dragon 1/72 kits are good for detail?
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