bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 20, 2012 19:05:48 GMT -5
Andy, Thank you very much my good friend!!
Bill, Went out to the fair grounds today and set up our Hog pens. Will take the hogs out tonight around midnight while it's cooler. Will move the cattle out tomorrow, then it's time to Camp at the fair for a week.
This should give the layers on the lil shermie time to cure good and be ready for more layers when I get home.
Thank you all for looking in on this one!
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 11, 2012 19:07:59 GMT -5
Well, I had some time to sit back at the bench today. Back on my M4 Sherman. I’m working on the streaking effects using several colors of AK Interactive products. Looking at the photos, I see some streaking that needs a little more blending and toned down a little. Their “Dust Effects” is pretty strong.
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Post by spud on Aug 11, 2012 19:22:55 GMT -5
very nice bj,
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Post by TRM on Aug 11, 2012 20:20:22 GMT -5
Really nice dusting going on there Gary!!! Great stuff bud!!!
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 11, 2012 23:21:38 GMT -5
Really nice dusting going on there Gary!!! Great stuff bud!!! T, I know me and John are both sexy, manly fellas but im pretty sure you meant to say John....LOL ;D I know its cofusing to have 2 topshelf ladies men in the forums but ya got to remeber who's who! Jest kiddin' T. ;D Looking great brother John. Happy your getting some bench time my friend. Gary
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Post by wouter on Aug 12, 2012 2:59:22 GMT -5
Lovely update BJ, love the dusting bro.
btw: in what program do you edit your photos - is it PS? And if so, which settings do you use?
Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 3:27:16 GMT -5
Real nice build there Bigjohn The AK stuff does take a bit of getting used to but it looks real cool here, great stuff
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Post by Mr B on Aug 12, 2012 5:12:45 GMT -5
Wow what a turn around....looking real pretty mate!
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 12, 2012 8:35:35 GMT -5
Thanks fellas ;D
LOL Gary, thats too funny Bro............... ;D ;D ;D
Hey Woutes, The pics are taken with my I phone, then opened up in Photo Shop. All I do to them is adjust the brightness and contrast, then sharpen.
Thanks one and all for following along!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 12, 2012 16:57:55 GMT -5
Nice to see this one progressing again John, looking forward to more in the makeover!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2012 3:24:44 GMT -5
I don't really feel qualified to comment on ANY of the fantastic armour builds on here John,but I really like the way this Shermie is developing! ;D
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 15, 2012 20:49:55 GMT -5
Another small update. Working on the lower hull and running gear. Applied Nato filter straight from the bottle and then wiped it down with a damp brush. Still a lot to do yet, but its getting closer. I also toned down some of the streaking and splotches that showed up in the last set of photos. Hope you enjoy
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 15, 2012 21:06:06 GMT -5
Hey Brother John,
Looks like you got her by tha ying yang! ;D Very nice John. I luv the streaking. How did you do your dirt effect on the lower hull around the bogies?
Gary
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 15, 2012 21:11:31 GMT -5
Thanks Gary!!
I Applied AK Interactive Filter for NATO vehicles straight from the bottle. Then wipped it down with a damp brush while it was still wet.
I plan on doing some pin washes on the bogies yet, then a fine dusting with pigments and that should wrap up the lower hull.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 16, 2012 11:06:02 GMT -5
Keeps getting better with each round of updates John, very nice.
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Post by wouter on Aug 17, 2012 14:23:31 GMT -5
I enjoy indeed BJ, this looks just lovely dude!
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 18, 2012 11:19:56 GMT -5
Painting and weathering looks great so far. She'll look even better all dirtied up. Love the shade of OD btw.
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Post by multicam on Aug 22, 2012 22:31:34 GMT -5
Looks awesome, Big John. I love your subtle style of weathering. Very low key, but extremely real:) Great stuff!
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 26, 2012 21:39:33 GMT -5
Hey Fellas, Thanks for all the positive comments. I’m making a bit of progress on this one. I’m pretty happy with the way it’s looking. I’ll probably just finish it up before I take any more pictures. I plan on spraying a base coat on the tracks tomorrow.
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Post by panzerman75 on Aug 31, 2012 10:15:05 GMT -5
John Looks great sorry i got onto here soo late but a great job man Phil
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Post by robbo on Aug 31, 2012 10:39:12 GMT -5
Fantastic streaking BJ
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Post by bigjohn on Sept 9, 2012 14:45:36 GMT -5
I'm calling this one done. More pics posted in the Gallery.
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Post by spud on Sept 9, 2012 15:02:46 GMT -5
very nice bj
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Post by bigjohn on Sept 9, 2012 15:21:40 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky and spud!!!
Yeah jackwagon, It's real satisfying. But I owe it all to the fine folks here at MSC. I have learned so much here on new finishing techniques. Thank you all!!
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Post by parkadge on Sept 9, 2012 15:31:01 GMT -5
Excellent result John- well done
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Post by bigjohn on Sept 9, 2012 15:37:25 GMT -5
Thank you Pat
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 10, 2012 14:27:24 GMT -5
Really enjoyed watching the makeover on this one BJ, it's like night and day when you flip back to the original pics you posted at the start of the thread!
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Post by bigjohn on Sept 10, 2012 15:15:25 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, I'm really pleased at how it turned out. Thank you for following alonge.
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Post by robbo on Sept 10, 2012 15:54:47 GMT -5
Can't see them last two pix so I'll have to catch them in the gallery
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Post by bigjohn on Sept 13, 2012 6:17:19 GMT -5
I got the pics sorted out for ya Robbo.
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