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Post by wouter on Jan 10, 2012 15:21:36 GMT -5
Hiya Rob, love what you are doin' with this baby. Glad you re-started her, looks fabulous!
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 11, 2012 9:37:58 GMT -5
LOL, yeah Richard, lots of progress in the past week. But things have slowed this week. I will only work on it when I know I have the time. The base will have to wait until I can order some items from Armor Farm
In the meantime I will try to get the KVI ready for paint and knock out a couple f other started kits.
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Post by AndyArgent. on Jan 11, 2012 15:16:02 GMT -5
Looking great Rob, i like the way you have left the dirt off where the fire was due to the heat.
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jan 11, 2012 17:56:53 GMT -5
Epic job Rob this will look killer once it's finished on the base!
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 12, 2012 21:10:05 GMT -5
Rob, I might have some kit tracks, Pm me if your interested. I have a set of Magic tracks from a KT if you can use them.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 14, 2012 17:13:08 GMT -5
Hey fellas, sorry for not replying or being around much the past few days, been real hectic round here.
BJ, thanks for the offer bro. I have the F for this one and had started them a while back, just need to finish the rest of one run and the other side. I won't be using all of the links since this will sunken into the groundwork.
Hoping to get the sprockets painted tonight and maybe start on those tracks.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2012 20:53:38 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 8:32:12 GMT -5
 Thanks Tony, sorry I missed your comment here. Managed to get primer on the sprockets, but that was it. 
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 18, 2012 17:19:26 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, made sense back then when I did that...LOL
Got the sprockets painted, just need some weathering on them.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 25, 2012 16:32:26 GMT -5
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 25, 2012 19:00:41 GMT -5
Looks killer dude! Those tracks really add to the look.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 25, 2012 19:37:17 GMT -5
Thanks John. I haven't done anything to them yet. This is the result from the Uschi track burnishing fluid. The longer run was done after the shorter ones. It's not as rusty which is ok since it will be on the side that didn't get burned. I do suggest that when using any burnishing fluid that they both be emersed in the fluid at the same time for a uniform finish.
The long run will get most of the weathering so it's not a big deal here.
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Post by ClayK. on Jan 25, 2012 21:29:05 GMT -5
Looks great! I love how the burned areas transition into the dried, caked on mud. Looks perfect. Question......have you ever used blacken•it to do your tracks? If so, how would you compare the new AK stuff to that method? OK, that's two questions....sorry.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 25, 2012 21:53:48 GMT -5
Hey bro, thanks and no I haven't used the blacken it yet. I really like the Uschi stuff because there are no fumes or dangers as with harsher mixes like bleach and viniger. I will be ordering more of this stuff for sure.
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Post by spud on Jan 26, 2012 0:53:06 GMT -5
Got my ak blackin it the other day but been busy with finishing the vw, I'll post pics of that soon, I can wat to try it out
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 26, 2012 9:21:19 GMT -5
Spud the stuff works quick. You'll see it darken within a minute. Very important is to have a toothbrush or similar handy. You'll need this to get the airbubbles out of the nooks. I highly recommend a good washing with water and viniger first, as stated in the Uschi video. This will remove any residue from the casting process.
I did a video of this but my pc won't play the damn thing. I'll get it up soon I hope.
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jan 26, 2012 9:24:01 GMT -5
Amazing work Rob this wreck is awesome!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 26, 2012 9:29:05 GMT -5
hiya Martyn, and thanks bud.
You getting an entry ready for the Modern Russian GB ??
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Post by armorguy on Jan 26, 2012 10:09:23 GMT -5
Rob, once again you show some inspiring photos. Who can resist this level of wreck finishing ? Another standard has set !
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 26, 2012 10:12:51 GMT -5
lol, thanks Guy. I really haven't done much here. All the bright rust effects were done will the AB.
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Post by spud on Jan 26, 2012 10:52:01 GMT -5
lol plonker ere forgot to wash teh first set of tracks.... till be fine tough once its finished
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Post by jackh. on Jan 26, 2012 13:08:57 GMT -5
Just caught up on this Rob, WOW fabulous rusty look . |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 26, 2012 15:23:15 GMT -5
Spud...yep
jack, thanks mate
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Post by AndyArgent. on Jan 26, 2012 15:25:23 GMT -5
Nice Rob, tracks are A1 ok.
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Post by `Boots` on Jan 26, 2012 15:27:38 GMT -5
Been a bit waylaid meself mate, gotta say she`s looking ab fab tho matey ;D.....................those tracks really do look the business  |
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Post by johnt on Jan 26, 2012 15:32:00 GMT -5
Hi Rob, also just catching up on this. Great stuff!! Those tracks looks real good, rusty and with a heavy feel to them.
Cheers
JT
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 26, 2012 15:36:46 GMT -5
Thanks fellas for checking in, comments are always welcome.
Yep, the tracks look good as is so I may just leave it. I'll only dust the one side.
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Post by wouter on Jan 28, 2012 2:22:15 GMT -5
Great work Rob, and nice to see the JT sitting on a base, even if the work isn't done yet. Those tracks look great, might try that Uschi stuff one day
Cheers
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Post by tobias5555 on Jan 28, 2012 7:29:04 GMT -5
Really a master piece.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 28, 2012 10:46:11 GMT -5
Hey Wout's and Tobias, thanks guys for the comments. No progress to report on this one yet. Going to a RR show today with T, hoping to get some Silfor products for the base while there
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