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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 25, 2012 17:00:04 GMT -5
I figure it's about time I got my lazy butt back to the bench. I started this mid last year and got into the lost mojo thing. Here is what it looked like when I started yesterday.  The build part is done and is now primered.  Originally I wanted to do the whitewash thing but I've been having second thoughts. Would it look too goofy in Panzer Gray and still use the winterketten tracks? Decisions decisions...... |
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Post by TRM on Nov 25, 2012 17:20:54 GMT -5
Nice work John!! Glad to see you picked this one up again!!!  |
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Post by spud on Nov 25, 2012 17:21:52 GMT -5
i wouldnt say it would look odd
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 25, 2012 18:05:36 GMT -5
No problem with the tracks being used.
They worked just as well on soft or muddy ground John.
SPGs Forever
Tony
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 25, 2012 18:10:49 GMT -5
I agree with Tony, I'd say build it how you like John. Looking forward to more! ;D |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 25, 2012 18:30:23 GMT -5
COOOOOOOOOOL
Somethinmg about that big box of an upper hull that looks cool. must be that is so much there for weathering effects. Look forward to the painting stage.
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 25, 2012 19:26:56 GMT -5
I agree with tha Boss...Its just a cool lookin' tank and i love them tracks! Gary |
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 25, 2012 20:15:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys! It sure is good to be building again. Looks like it's going to be a Gray with the winterketten.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 25, 2012 21:58:45 GMT -5
John, I nearly fell off my chair when I first saw this. LOL But I am so happy you found your mojo! Just flip a quarter coin if you are still unsure. Looking forward to see how it comes out buddy!
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 25, 2012 23:09:22 GMT -5
Nice to see this one come back online! Tony's right about the tracks, they don't 'require' a white wash finish IMHO and you could just as easily have them fitted to a PG without whitewash.
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 26, 2012 18:22:09 GMT -5
Many thanks guys!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2012 0:18:18 GMT -5
I must agree that its good to see you getting back in the saddle John . I was looking down thru the armor threads and there you is ! I'd say at this stage of you getting your building mojo back you should build it the way that will be the most interesting for you . Sounds like your idea is correct anyway . Man , i'm feeling good to see you getting started again !!! Those tracks look real cool .  |
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 27, 2012 19:05:56 GMT -5
Thanks Carl, it is good to be building again!
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 27, 2012 19:11:22 GMT -5
We have paint! Got the base coat on and did a bit of post shading. I think I might have went a bit overboard there but hopefully it'll all blend in after I give it a filter, wash, rinse, spin, dry and all that. I have some of the burnishing fluid for the Friuls but didn't want to use it yet so I just painted them up. Lots and lots of work yet to do. Here is how it's sitting now:  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2012 20:42:31 GMT -5
Looking better with some paint on John . |
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 27, 2012 22:15:03 GMT -5
Paint job looks good! Not to worry, once you start the weathering, it will all blend.
Tracks look pretty sweet too!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 27, 2012 22:17:52 GMT -5
Two thumbs up John Tony
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 28, 2012 17:42:39 GMT -5
Carl and John, thanks guys, I do like the painting part!
Tony, thankee kindly sir!
Dicky, many thanks Dr. Nemo! Going into the not so delicate cycle on this one.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 28, 2012 20:56:54 GMT -5
Paint looks good as do the tracks John!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 28, 2012 21:48:29 GMT -5
Looking great buddy! Wait until you use those AK products... you will like the result. Just close your eye and feel the AK force... just remember what Mig has taught us at his workshop in Auburn. LOL
I see you have switched to Vallejo paint now... not Tamiya anymore?
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Post by ogrejohn on Nov 29, 2012 17:06:52 GMT -5
Bill and Chris, thank you and thanks for looking in!
Andy, I'm trying to remember all the stuff from the seminar. Good thing I've got the FAQ book and the weathering magazine! Nope, still use the Tamiya. The Vallejo is just for hand brushing things.
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 30, 2012 15:16:07 GMT -5
Mmmmm paint!
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 30, 2012 16:06:46 GMT -5
That is looking stonkingly fabulous John..........love it buddy ;D
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Post by ogrejohn on Dec 2, 2012 18:04:32 GMT -5
Marc, thank you! The painting is just getting started.
Boots, thanks mate!
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Post by ogrejohn on Dec 2, 2012 18:09:56 GMT -5
Bit of an "oh crap" moment. After putting the decals on I did something stupid. I brushed on some MM Acryl dullcoat. Big mistake! Near as I can figure the Acryl dullcoat isn't as flat as the basecoat paint. Should have just sprayed the whole thing with some lusterless flat. Now I've got shiney spots.   It has now been sprayed with the lusterless flat but you can still see the difference. Time for some creative dusting with pigments! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2012 18:15:39 GMT -5
John...I don't reckon it's too big a worry,mate!.....Not enough to commit 'Plasticide',like you said ya might do in the CR!!!But if ya do do that....mind your thumbs underneath the brick!!!  |
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Post by ogrejohn on Dec 2, 2012 18:19:44 GMT -5
It has a stay of execution right now Chris.  Thanks for lookin in! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2012 18:21:18 GMT -5
Glad to hear it mate!! ;D
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 2, 2012 21:02:06 GMT -5
John,
You could always try applying a coat of Future or Gloss to create a uniform surface, then respray the Lusterless Flat to even things out?
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 2, 2012 21:42:12 GMT -5
Was thinking alike what Bill said. I don't think it will not do any harm. It is really looking great! I really dig the hanging winter kitten tracks on the side!!!
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Thanks for lookin in!