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Post by rbaer on Mar 12, 2013 15:42:19 GMT -5
Okay, still cleaning up excess wash and working on sharpening things up. So far:     Last thing I did before I came to work today was to glue the tracks together, hopefully get those painted tomorrow. Then dust! |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 12, 2013 17:04:00 GMT -5
Really coming alive now Russ, keep at it!  |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 12, 2013 19:46:36 GMT -5
Thank you, Bill.
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 12, 2013 20:15:25 GMT -5
Hey Russ, Nice update...lookin very nice. Man, that Sturm Sherm is SHAWEEET!!!! What gun does that thing have...a howitzer?
Gary
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Post by rbaer on Mar 13, 2013 15:57:16 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 13, 2013 16:00:56 GMT -5
Russ, Still looks great to my eyes. Where did ya acquire the barbed wire? I needs me some of that.  Gary |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 13, 2013 18:30:46 GMT -5
It was from Verlinden, I think. I had it on an OLD Veitnam M48 dio that I scrapped a few years ago. I rolled up three or four lengths of it for storage, and lo and behold, it just happened to be the right size for what I needed here.
Well, I'm off to Mason for some wheelin' and won't be at the bench for several days, but I need to cool down after all the crap that's happening on my Armorama thread on this thing. You'd think those guys would be open top new or different techniques, but it seems that if you don't have an airbrush and do a particular pin wash, you ain't $#!+
Okay, I'm better now, or am I being bitchy?
BTW Gary, where's the Stug pic taken at?
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Post by Leon on Mar 13, 2013 18:47:12 GMT -5
rbaer that is awesome.Great detail and painting fella.Had a similar issue on FSM. |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 13, 2013 19:51:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Leon. I shouldn't let it get to me, but I did. Almost took my toys and went home. Oh well, I'm off to central Texas for a few days, away from the internet, which I'm sure will be good for me. See y'all later.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2013 19:31:15 GMT -5
Have fun Russ! Look forward to your return to keep this bad boy moving.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 14, 2013 20:46:25 GMT -5
Really like the hanging barbed wire on the hull! Again everything looks great!
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Post by rbaer on Mar 18, 2013 15:03:03 GMT -5
Thanks Andy.
I work days this week so I probably won't be back at it till next week.
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Post by redleg12 on Mar 18, 2013 19:21:24 GMT -5
Russ - this one is really great...love the look...keep it coming
Rounds Complete!!
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Post by rbaer on Mar 19, 2013 10:27:36 GMT -5
Thanks, Mike. I'm getting close enough on this one that it's time to start thinking about crew and a base, always a good sign. ScaleFest is coming up, and I have that Saturday off, so maybe I'll pick up some figgies. I sure need a BUNCH of good IDF tankies, all periods.
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Post by dupes on Mar 19, 2013 10:34:46 GMT -5
Whoah...NICE!
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Post by rbaer on Mar 22, 2013 16:07:35 GMT -5
Thanks!
Back at the bench next week, I hope to actually finish this one then. What, me actually finish something? Stranger things have happened......
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Post by rbaer on Mar 26, 2013 16:50:23 GMT -5
Dicky, I'm in awe.... I had Monday and this morning to play, and got a lot closer to calling this one finished. I'm down to a few bits that I have been painting separately and a TC, unless I see something that bugs me......    In celebration of getting this close, I pulled the old MP Models M50 and a Dragon M4A3E8(105) out of the stash and started the hull, the goal being an M50 on the M4A4 hull, same time period as this M51. Yes Mom I'm crazy. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 26, 2013 16:56:13 GMT -5
SHASWEEET.
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Post by rbaer on Mar 26, 2013 17:36:11 GMT -5
Leon, Dicky: Thanks!
Dicky, I think I've had "something" IDF in progress for the last several years. It's an addiction, I guess.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 26, 2013 20:03:18 GMT -5
Looking good Russ. Sounds like the next project is already gearing up as well, ought to be fun!
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Post by rbaer on Mar 27, 2013 14:22:14 GMT -5
Yep, I have pics.......
Oops, forget the memory card. Anyway, yes, the M50 is started. I just don't feel right unless I have something else to transition in to.
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Post by rbaer on Mar 29, 2013 14:45:51 GMT -5
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Post by rbaer on Mar 29, 2013 19:05:52 GMT -5
Kit tracks, Dicky. They have a mold seam on the end connectors and solid guide horns, but they look the part and are almost as flexible as DS and are ONE PIECE. I'm looking for a couple more pair for other projects.....
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 29, 2013 19:11:11 GMT -5
Hello brother Russ, You fought her off then went back on the attack and prevailed!!! Great job Russ...well done. Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 30, 2013 15:59:16 GMT -5
Congrats on getting this one across the finish line Russ! Looks like it's ready to hold it's own on Day 7. |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 30, 2013 16:28:07 GMT -5
Why thank you, sir!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 4, 2013 12:59:49 GMT -5
i missed the finish.
she is impressive. looks fantastic.
joe
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Post by rbaer on Apr 4, 2013 14:07:02 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe. The tale of woe and distress is all back a few pages. If this one had a name it would be "Drama Queen".
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Post by rbaer on Apr 4, 2013 15:18:19 GMT -5
'Preciate it, Kenny.
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