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Post by armorguy on Apr 26, 2013 4:37:04 GMT -5
T, recently a couple of my friends asked why I use AK enamels instead of oil paint washes. They think oils can do the job as well. AK products opened a new world for me, I can't do without them anymore. Slimy green is an awesome product in the AK range, it dries in another way then oils, more effective I believe. And enamels have a shorter drying time !
Leon, thanks mate !
Nate, today I glued the floor plate part onto the chassis. Next to do now is to finish them up 100%, then it's the body to be glued on and...diorama time !
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Post by `Boots` on Apr 27, 2013 9:55:50 GMT -5
That is just kick a$$ brilliant Guy...........  , perhaps if i ever build something dirty then i`ll have to acquire some of those AK magic potions...............stunning work my friend  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 27, 2013 10:05:37 GMT -5
It's nice to see enamels returning to the fold so-to-speak in terms of modelers using them. It's my preferred medium of choice (not that there's anything wrong with oils!) mostly for the quicker drying time and versatility/durability they offer. Very nice work/progress on this one. Got to love the lighting contrast in the photos too. Cameras are picky things! |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 27, 2013 13:49:02 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I like enamels especially for washes and their short drying time. Today I fiddled on a wheel :  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 27, 2013 14:28:47 GMT -5
You left it in a very humid place, didn't you?  Keep on with your magic stuff |
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Post by multicam on Apr 27, 2013 23:07:05 GMT -5
He lives very near a swamp, Luigi;) Looks good Guy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 27, 2013 23:17:17 GMT -5
WOW! Stunning... it reminds me exactly like the wheels abandoned on a property next to my dad-in-law's....  You can see green build up on right wheel. |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 28, 2013 4:24:53 GMT -5
Hey friends, thanks for your supportive replies ! Indeed Luigi, I want to show the FAT in a sea of ferns, with a couple of old trees... Hey Nate, it won't be a swamp but a piece of dark forest I try to create as a base. Andy, thanks for this cool reference pic, those wheels still have wooden spokes ! That must have been a very old car ! Body and chassis were connected and now I can check the whole model for imperfections.   When this will be done, I start finishing up the wheels. Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 28, 2013 5:14:09 GMT -5
Guy i have to say your doing one hell of an awesome job on this.Your attention to details and weathering is Aces.You really set the bar high on this build. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 28, 2013 5:38:53 GMT -5
Great progress, Guy.
What part will be facing north?
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 28, 2013 6:58:45 GMT -5
Hey Guy, I need to apologize, I’m so sorry. For some reason I have over looked this thread and missed all the wonderful and awesome updates. I had to go back and read through the complete blog. Your work is simply amazing and it looks so real!!
Your doing a fantastic job on this my friend!
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Post by armorguy on Apr 28, 2013 8:54:24 GMT -5
Leon, I'm trying out new things and I'm having a lot of fun ! Luigi, don't know yet mate. BJ, no problem at all, I have the same 'isue' : not enough time to visit each thread I'm interested in. Wheel time already ! Though not done yet...  |
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Post by multicam on Apr 28, 2013 9:57:13 GMT -5
The model assembled looks great as do the wheels! I love the wooded/forest concept for the base! Should be awesome and pose some fun challenges:)
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Apr 28, 2013 10:00:34 GMT -5
That's some incredible work AG, simply beautiful indeed!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by armorguy on Apr 28, 2013 14:25:51 GMT -5
My family decided to stay at home besides a walk with the dog, so I had plenty of time to move on to the final assembly of the FAT. It's on its feet now...   Much more to come gentlemen ! Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 28, 2013 14:30:01 GMT -5
Simply perfect.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 28, 2013 14:45:22 GMT -5
Loving it!!!
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 28, 2013 15:03:13 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 28, 2013 19:15:21 GMT -5
Looking good in the flip-flops AG! |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 28, 2013 19:34:44 GMT -5
AG, Simply outstanding my man and most impressive! Ill even go one more.... BRILLIANT!!! |
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Post by possum on Apr 29, 2013 14:46:26 GMT -5
Just love this build
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Post by Leon on Apr 29, 2013 16:20:00 GMT -5
ALL OF THE ABOVE GUY.IT LOOKS PERFECT.  |
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Post by armorguy on May 1, 2013 13:25:26 GMT -5
There's still a lot to do and to improve my friends, thanks anyway for your SUPER comments !   Best regards, AG ! |
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Post by legend on May 1, 2013 14:57:40 GMT -5
I know the trick!!!!!! it's a real vehicle.............right?
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Post by multicam on May 1, 2013 22:11:34 GMT -5
Another real stunner, AG! Great work, mate:)
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 1, 2013 22:27:21 GMT -5
It looks so real AG and after all those steps it's hard to remember it's plastic. Beautiful work buddy!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by bullardino on May 2, 2013 1:57:52 GMT -5
I know the trick!!!!!! it's a real vehicle.............right? bill I agree, that's the real vehicle whose background has been removed with photoshop. It can't be a scale model |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 2, 2013 17:52:46 GMT -5
Just getting caught up G. Wow man that looks fantastic. Looks very realistic, from the wheels to the glass. Well done sir.
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Post by TRM on May 2, 2013 19:59:34 GMT -5
Top shelf extravaganza G!!! My hat off to you sir!!! You weathering result are spectacular!!!
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, perhaps if i ever build something dirty then i`ll have to acquire some of those AK magic potions...............stunning work my friend 
