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Post by bigjohn on Mar 6, 2013 8:29:01 GMT -5
Man, she sure is pretty!
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 6, 2013 8:54:35 GMT -5
Marc,it really looks great.
I still used that method for the road wheels,you showed rolling them in metallic paint,but next time I will try it with pigments.
bringing it to Mosquitocon ?
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Post by bullardino on Mar 6, 2013 8:55:54 GMT -5
Astonishing, Marc  That's a cracking build, definitely |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 6, 2013 9:21:01 GMT -5
Wing_Nut: Nailed it!!! What a great build, congrats my friend.
Phil.
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Post by reserve on Mar 6, 2013 11:20:40 GMT -5
Another great looking job Wingy
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Mark
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 6, 2013 11:24:40 GMT -5
Stunning work!!! Now I want to cut my finger so I can build my KT just like yours. Is that the secret weapon you got? Really dig the hanging tow cable in the rear too!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Mar 6, 2013 12:14:01 GMT -5
Marc she's gettin real tanky,Ready for Freddy  Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 6, 2013 12:43:11 GMT -5
Magnificent KT Marc!!! Paint and Weathering is excellent and nice little details really bring the whole picture into focus...Well Done Brotha!  Note to self: Cut one finger = Awesome Modeling. Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 6, 2013 19:12:15 GMT -5
Did you use the kit tow cables on that? or did you use aM cable?
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 6, 2013 20:17:33 GMT -5
Nice to see round one is done! Going to look very nice once dressed up with figs and base per your usual efforts Marc!
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Post by Leon on Mar 6, 2013 20:40:57 GMT -5
Marc,you nailed that KT.Looking like a real tank killer. |
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 6, 2013 22:01:05 GMT -5
nice mark. impressive.
joe
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Post by macmcconnell. on Mar 7, 2013 5:45:39 GMT -5
Thats avery nice looking cat with some great weathering
Rgs MAC
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 7, 2013 9:00:05 GMT -5
Thanks to all for yuo's guys... from New Joisey.. remember?  ... for all the comments/compliments. Anthony, if I'm there... it's there too. Andy, I make no claims as to the validity of the secret weapon theory . Pealer? Mucker? 17 years working with Brits and it appear i still have a lot to learn... or unlearn as the case may be  John, I thought I had posted about the cables here. Seems I didn't. Here's the post on FSM.. The thin tracks cable is made the same way from wire that's used for security systems.. cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/151443.aspx |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2013 10:29:25 GMT -5
Came out awesome Marc. The weathering on this big kitty looks fantastic.
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 7, 2013 19:47:09 GMT -5
Ah yeahhh! I remember now, You posted something about the tow cables on MSC some where. Thanks Marc!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2013 2:55:54 GMT -5
Dang good looking Tiger you built Marc .
Just right on the weathering .
Pics look just fine to me .
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 9, 2013 13:38:03 GMT -5
Rob, Carl... thanks guys.
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Post by sfcmikej on Mar 9, 2013 16:17:35 GMT -5
Well done Wingy. Impressive build. I particularly like the ground level shot you have there. Makes the whole thing look heavy like a real KT.
Mike
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 10, 2013 18:34:47 GMT -5
Hi Mike, Thanks for the comments. Started the base this morning. After get the picture frame all taped up and the inside moisture proofed with aluminum foil and tape, I mixed up a bath of Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty and filled the frame.  While still wet, and after a bit of flattening, it was covered with a layer of the dry powder.  I made a wheel from a few of the kits tracks links. After the putty set for about 30 minutes, I shook off most of the loose powder and rolled the wheel over the surface to make the tank track in the ground. After I did that I took the model and pressed it good in what will be the final position so when I put it on the finished base it will be in the...er... (ahem)... final position Once the putty hardens the loose powder is brushed of and it leaves a nice pebbly looking surface ready for some grass.   |
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 10, 2013 18:47:06 GMT -5
That wheel is a cool idea! Might have to make me one if I have any tracks left over!
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 10, 2013 19:51:19 GMT -5
That wheel is a cool idea! Might have to make me one if I have any tracks left over! Yeah, thats a pretty ingenious idea there brotha! Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 10, 2013 20:59:51 GMT -5
Neat trick for the base tracks Marc, looking good!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 10, 2013 21:35:12 GMT -5
Love the base!!! And I LOVE Durham Rock Hard Water Putty!!! Used it again to build second base for the little bird last week. Can't wait to see the base when it is done!
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Post by djg261971 on Mar 11, 2013 6:05:09 GMT -5
That's a clever idea of using spare track links to make a wheel. Can I borrow this idea if I may?
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 11, 2013 6:49:22 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Glad you like the idea of the wheel. John, if oyu don't have enough i have all the track left beside what i used for the wheels so I think i can spare a few...or a lot Darren, that's the idea my friend. Borrow 'til your heart's content |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 11, 2013 8:12:09 GMT -5
Marc! This is awesome my friend! I`m not a big dio builder but I do love simple and efficient base to put the model at is best. Looks like you got this.
Hi Darren! glad you joined! Welcome to MSC.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2013 10:53:22 GMT -5
What came first , the wheel or tracks ? A whole new theory is evolving !  Cool idea from Jersey ! |
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 11, 2013 11:04:08 GMT -5
Phil, Carl... thanks guys. Carl... just missed ya by minutes. That ones easy... The chicken. Painted and ready for some grass. Gonna try my hand at some of those tufts. 1st is an all over coat of MM Military Brown. Because of the texture it takes a fair amount of paint because you really need to spray form all 1 side for coverage. That texture in your favor for the next step. MM Burnt Umber sprayed at as flat an angle as you can get. It creates a nice effect when viewed from different angles. The 2nd pic are shots from opposite sides.   |
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Post by multicam on Mar 11, 2013 11:18:41 GMT -5
Looks really good so far. Looking forward to watching the rest:)
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