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Post by wbill76 on Apr 7, 2013 20:05:14 GMT -5
Yeah Buddy Tools of the trade are nice too. Another mile stone completed Tony lee Ain't that the truth Uncle Tony! Next milestone is the markings which are going to be fun as there are several very large ones to go on this baby! |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 7, 2013 20:06:46 GMT -5
I messed up again but you got the message anyway  Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 7, 2013 21:25:39 GMT -5
Agree with guys here... great lightening work! One thing caught my attention... it carried only few spare tracks but its track are LONG! Looks like they were not concerned about carrying enough spare tracks because they didn't see a lot of heavy actions?
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Post by bullardino on Apr 8, 2013 1:18:08 GMT -5
Great progress. The tools are very well done and I will surely try your method on one of my next tanks  |
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Post by wouter on Apr 8, 2013 5:31:46 GMT -5
tools look great I must say, and that exhaust, well, that's just plain cool
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2013 10:21:57 GMT -5
Agree with guys here... great lightening work! One thing caught my attention... it carried only few spare tracks but its track are LONG! Looks like they were not concerned about carrying enough spare tracks because they didn't see a lot of heavy actions? These guys were never seriously meant for combat use, they never got beyond the trial series of 5 vehicles. Only reason they were packed off to Norway was down to the facts that a) Norwegians didn't have any kind of armor of their own and b) they were meant to be intimidating/propaganda tools for the most part. The original fender layout made no provision for spare track links at all, it's something the crews added for the very reason you point out I'm sure!  Luigi thanks for the comments on the tools, give it a shot and see if it works for you! That's the whole point to posting the 'how I did it' remarks so if others can give it a try, they can (and also so I can remember what NOT to do if it didn't turn out right!) Wouter glad you like the exhaust, I tried something a little different this time around. Given how big/prominent it is, I thought it needed a little extra depth/oomph in the finish. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 8, 2013 10:43:47 GMT -5
Looks awesome Bill, especially with the tools and exhaust painted......weathering next !
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Post by TRM on Apr 8, 2013 11:55:47 GMT -5
Amazing results as always Bil!! Tools look superb as does the exhaust!! I heard weathering...did you hear weathering?...I heard it!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2013 12:07:34 GMT -5
Rob and T, weathering's on the horizon. Markings are first though!
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Post by afvfan on Apr 8, 2013 12:08:15 GMT -5
What? Carry spares? and ruin the illusion of Panzer invincibility?  |
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 8, 2013 13:12:42 GMT -5
Looks right nice, what's the next step?
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2013 14:07:02 GMT -5
Looks right nice, what's the next step? Thanks John! Future and decals are up next, then the weathering begins.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 8, 2013 15:34:07 GMT -5
Done yet? Or we have to wait until Sunday for next update? |
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Post by Leon on Apr 8, 2013 15:40:27 GMT -5
Great job so far Bill.Tools and exhaust look spot on. |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2013 18:57:59 GMT -5
Andy, I'm working on getting ready for the AMPS show on the 18-20th so probably won't see an update before the weekend. Leon, thanks for the comments as always!
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Post by modelfreak72 on Apr 8, 2013 19:14:43 GMT -5
Them tools and exhaust look awful purdy!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2013 20:04:49 GMT -5
Them tools and exhaust look awful purdy! Devil's always in the details...so that must mean I spent an entire Sunday dealing with him! |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Apr 9, 2013 0:06:19 GMT -5
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 9, 2013 7:18:41 GMT -5
bill looks clean and crisp so far. excellent work with the paint.
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 9, 2013 8:09:55 GMT -5
May I make a small suggestion before you apply decals and such?
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 9, 2013 10:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks MF and Joe! May I make a small suggestion before you apply decals and such? Sure John, fire away! |
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 9, 2013 10:23:04 GMT -5
Thanks MF and Joe! May I make a small suggestion before you apply decals and such? Sure John, fire away! Take some light grey and light brown and just highlight some of the raised details like I did with the SU below. Its not "full on modulation", more of a forcing the highlights, but when weathered down it allows for the details to stand out just a little bit, similar to dry brushing - but with 100% more control.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 9, 2013 10:34:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestion John! Will give it some thought, much appreciated. Nice work on the SU btw.
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 9, 2013 10:42:39 GMT -5
Of course! Not a requirement, just a suggestion.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 9, 2013 19:39:43 GMT -5
Of course! Not a requirement, just a suggestion. No worries John, always neat to see how others approach different things. It's how ideas/inspirations start. My 'experiment' with the muffler is a perfect example as it's not the 'normal' way I had been doing them previously. |
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Post by Hinksy on Apr 11, 2013 18:02:53 GMT -5
Bill's tools always kick a$$! Interesting build - I'm tempted! Ben |
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Post by dupes on Apr 11, 2013 18:47:14 GMT -5
For some reason this vehicle just doesn't do it for me...not sure why. Of course, I've said that before, and things have grown on me!
Nice build regardless. I'm a big fan of the brown-on-gray camo schemes (can't wait to try one myself!).
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 11, 2013 19:37:51 GMT -5
Ben now that's what I call an endorsement! Thanks mate. Dupes, you just have to embrace the sheer monstrosity of it. Kind of like your recent Flakpanzer...the German design bureaus sometimes went in very unusual directions! For me what I like about it is the 'paper tiger' aspect to it. The max armor on this beast was only 20mm thick. Strong enough to stop 2.0cm AP rounds but nothing larger!
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 12, 2013 7:19:53 GMT -5
Future? Decals? Weathering? Oh be still my heart. Looks pretty awesome Bill. Love the tools.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 12, 2013 9:58:41 GMT -5
Thanks Marc! Don't overdo it in your delicate condition though...you've got to recover gently! |
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