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Post by wouter on Dec 1, 2011 15:21:38 GMT -5
Nice work again Mr. G. And nice clear photos indeed. Love it!
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Post by TRM on Dec 1, 2011 16:53:01 GMT -5
Oh G!!! That is kickin' brotha'!! That yellow just sets this off real nice!!! Coming along sweet!!!
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2011 1:58:19 GMT -5
...and again...I cleaned up, now the whole chassis to start all over again ! I made a wrong choice by adding a green tone that was too dark. It didn't match the rust tones. I hope to show you an acceptable result the coming days friends. Making a wreck, it's something different...
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2011 10:56:37 GMT -5
Battled the chassis the whole day long, I think the result until now is much better, it's to late now to take daylight photos. I'll try to post something tomorrow...
Best regards ! G.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 3, 2011 11:06:34 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Guy, looking forward to the new paint work. That's the one thing I learned long ago, always go lighter. You can lighten or darken with filters and washes. But much easier to darken a light color.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2011 17:56:14 GMT -5
Hi there Rob, I still don't understand why I went for that tone of green, I know how easy it is to rework a light color, and how hard it is sometimes to make a dark one lighter. I must say when I sprayed on the first green, it wasn't bad at all, but while rubbing to make the paint peel off here and there, it got darker, very strange...was it the underlaying rust color  I let the paint dry very carefully. Starting all over again when not completely satisfied is what I do, it's a part of me. Whats in my mind needs to appear on my work table. Anyway, I just arrived home from a party and I checked todays work again, I'm quite happy with it, it's going as planned now...or just maybe I'm drunk ((LOL)). We have a saying in Belgium and I try to translate : Als de wijn is in de man, is de wijsheid in de kan / If wine is in the man, his wisdom is in the can ! Best regards ! G. |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2011 18:13:28 GMT -5
Hi ChrisS, I let it dry for about one hour, maybe it wasn't long enough ?
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2011 18:25:44 GMT -5
I didn't seal between the rust and the green, only sprayed on hairspray. My second attempt worked out well by spraying on Vallejo matt varnish between them.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 4, 2011 10:34:13 GMT -5
That's exactly how I did it now and was no problem anymore ! Today I've continued the paint work and weathering of the chassis. Here's an impression, not done yet, not by far...    Best regards ! G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 4, 2011 10:41:06 GMT -5
oh yeah, I'm liking this more and more.
Sometimes (most) it's best to use a clear coat. I don't do it that often as I have gotten it down pretty good, for the type of effects I'm after. I do let the HS and paint dry for a day or so. This is because for some effects I use straight iso to chip the paint. I don't use the normal scrubbing method and work in small sections creating the chipped dimensional effect. It's in practice, knowing in advance how you will do it and like you, having a mantal image as to how it should look.
Just thought I'd share that useless info (LOL)
Love the new green and look forward to the yellow paint.
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Post by wouter on Dec 4, 2011 11:18:05 GMT -5
wow, this is great...I'm pretty much sure that if you put this chassis on a realistic background, one would think it's the real deal...nice stuff Guy!
And glad I learnt a new saying in our language LOL ;D
Cheers
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Post by wouter on Dec 4, 2011 11:31:32 GMT -5
you missed one thing:
if he WAS really drunk, then he typed flawless english as wel ;D
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Dec 4, 2011 13:12:38 GMT -5
I'm sooooo glad you (rust wizards) like the chassis ! Tomorrow I continue the work on it, more grime, dust, oil, grease...
I must say one thing, the AK products make finishing so easy, they do the work !
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Post by TRM on Dec 4, 2011 21:17:57 GMT -5
I am with the others on this one G!! That is an excellent show on the frame!!! Well done so far!!
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Post by armorguy on Dec 5, 2011 15:26:17 GMT -5
Hi T, the chassis work made me sweat mate. Luckily I have products to make things easy. Tomorrow the finishing of it...pfff
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Post by TRM on Dec 5, 2011 16:20:51 GMT -5
I'll be tuning in then!!! Really nice project to follow along to G!!
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 6, 2011 15:14:40 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2011 6:36:54 GMT -5
Thank you guys, T you're most welcome mate, Boots what went wrong with the Sherman ?  I will check out the rest of the site later, have to go to the hospital with my mother, sorry friends. Best regards ! G. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 7, 2011 8:23:46 GMT -5
Chassis looks fantastic Guy.
I too hope all is well with your mom.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2011 10:35:30 GMT -5
Hi guys, just got back from the hospital, nothing but good news so I'm a happy man !
It's good to know the chassis looks ok ! I am still touching up the lump here and there to be sure it's fine before I switch over to the driver's compartiment. I want to create some seat damage first and then there will be paint again !
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Post by wouter on Dec 7, 2011 11:18:42 GMT -5
that chassis remains awesome to look at...pretty jalous over here ^^ Glad you're mom is doin' great mate  Cheers |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 7, 2011 11:23:09 GMT -5
yep, good to hear all is ok Guy.
The chassis alone is a work of art bro.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2011 13:36:02 GMT -5
Thanks again guys ! There's a lot more to come Dicky, I can't wait to start messing with the seats, therefor I have this reference pic as my guide to get the job done (I won't demolish it so severe !) : Only for reference purposes !!!  Best regards, G. |
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Post by wouter on Dec 7, 2011 13:38:12 GMT -5
is that a pic of your own car Guy? ;D
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2011 13:45:48 GMT -5
Wouter, no mate, I drive a Sherman, less parking problems you know Dicky, tomorrow I will ask my oldest daughter for a nice big tampon to insert in on of my Dodge seats ! (when you get shot in there the bleeding won't be a problem LOL)  |
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Post by wouter on Dec 7, 2011 13:49:23 GMT -5
mmm...you would haven even LESS problems driving a Tiger ;D tampons ey...this sure is goin' the wrong way ;D Cheers |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2011 14:25:30 GMT -5
You're right Wouter, lert's flush this tamp nonsense away !
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 7, 2011 16:31:46 GMT -5
Thank you guys, T you're most welcome mate, Boots what went wrong with the Sherman ? I started looking at your builds.................. ;D, thats what went wrong with the Sherman!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 8, 2011 5:51:44 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Dec 8, 2011 6:01:10 GMT -5
Playing some catch up this morning....Looking great G!!! Looking forward to seeing those seats going in!!
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