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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 6, 2013 14:26:56 GMT -5
Well for my big 7K post here I thought I'd start a thread on one of the shelf queens I have, the Dragon Nashorn. The model was started some time ago, maybe two years, and I thought I'd work on it while other things dry. Some of the interior stuff and barrel are either cleaned or glued together so time is saved there. I decided not to use the PE set I had gotten and just go with kit parts since they aren't too bad.  Wheels were already done which will save me time.  I haven't decided on how to paint this one but two options are: 1. Eastern front with two tone camo and faded WW with lots of dirt and mud....late winter/Spring. or 2. italian front with two tone camo of wavy or squiggly lines. Updates will be slow on this one....or....quick like the Tiggy just to get her done. |
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Post by dupes on Apr 6, 2013 14:55:46 GMT -5
That's how I ended up with that massive pile of shelf queens - "working on this while other things dry"!
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Post by bullardino on Apr 6, 2013 15:09:46 GMT -5
Congrats on the 7k, I'll be following  |
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Post by TRM on Apr 6, 2013 15:55:54 GMT -5
Nice Boss. Get em done! I'm in!!!!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 6, 2013 17:40:47 GMT -5
Nashorn! Nashorn! Nashorn! One of my fav SPGs... I wonder how soon Uncle Tony will be knocking on your door?  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 6, 2013 18:23:29 GMT -5
Big sister has already seen action her little brother is still on the shelf.  Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Apr 6, 2013 19:10:28 GMT -5
Sounds like a challenge to me.I'm in.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 6, 2013 20:00:17 GMT -5
Going to be fun to watch this one come together. Nashorns never disappoint! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 6, 2013 23:19:25 GMT -5
Glad to hear I have some followers on this build. I had built I think one or two of these in the past and they were fun. Tony I also built two of the Hummel, nice kits as well.
Might just go with Italian front and save the winterketten for the IV ausf G or H.
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Post by multicam on Apr 7, 2013 0:02:59 GMT -5
Always fun to watch you slop glue and paint around, Rob:) That's a beut' Tony:)
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Post by tobias5555 on Apr 7, 2013 0:19:39 GMT -5
It´ll be fun watching this post.
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Post by danb. on Apr 7, 2013 3:07:40 GMT -5
Another start to another great build if it was me i would go for the muddy option eastern front  looking forward to the next update Dan B |
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Post by bigjohn on Apr 7, 2013 6:46:05 GMT -5
Looking forward to you working your magic on this one Rob! I have a few queens to bang..............out my self.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 7, 2013 6:46:37 GMT -5
Thanks fellas. Not much time for the bench but when I do I will finish off the gun and mount. It was started and just needs the fiddly bits like the gunners seat, hand wheels etc.
I know why I shelved this baby....too many damn ejector pin marks had to be filled and sanded, especially on the rear upper plate and sides. They were filled and sanded but now I have to replace some bolt heads.Guess I didn't feel like doing it then.
I think the winter scheme will be cool, especially weathering the huge side armor plates.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 7, 2013 9:05:14 GMT -5
Just a pic pr two of the gun as I left it back then. Will get the fiddly stuff added at some point soon, then onto the rest of the fighting comp. Forgot to mention that the instructions for this model is the older style using a build up model instead of line drawings like they use now.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 7, 2013 10:20:30 GMT -5
Trust me you will not regret going for winter scheme. Gun looking good! That's why I had to get rid of older Nashorn kit #6001 after I bought a better kit at recent show for a good price. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 7, 2013 13:21:50 GMT -5
Nice progress, Rob |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 8, 2013 11:47:57 GMT -5
Gonna try to get some work on this today...The gun parts at least.
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Post by danb. on Apr 8, 2013 12:26:06 GMT -5
GO GO GO Rob its looking cool Dan B |
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Post by ironhand6 on Apr 8, 2013 23:15:12 GMT -5
man i love this afv. i cant wait to see you do it justice. its just wicked looking!
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Post by modelfreak72 on Apr 9, 2013 0:12:06 GMT -5
The Boss is doing an SP?! Sweetness!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 9, 2013 7:13:06 GMT -5
rob there is always a crowd to watch you work your magic. this will be no exception.
joe
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 9, 2013 8:15:04 GMT -5
Open top - fun!
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 9, 2013 15:53:45 GMT -5
I'm following this one too. I can't wait to see her in paint.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2013 18:02:27 GMT -5
Hey Rob is this one going to get beat up ?
Looks like an excellent start .
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 9, 2013 18:51:38 GMT -5
wow ...thanks fellas, didn't expect this much interest in this one...you do know it's OOTB right ? ok just a couple of pics for you. I added some quick and easy parts since time is a great issue with me at the moment. I also got the gun almost finished. Gun is just test fitted in the pics.   |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 9, 2013 19:48:54 GMT -5
Looking good there boss! Not sure if you're aware of it on this particular kit or not but the fit/alignment of the front gun shield panels has to be just so for everything to play nice with each other and makes painting a real pain to deal with as a result. You're getting close to that stage so thought I should provide a little early warning just in case!
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 9, 2013 20:40:30 GMT -5
OOTB? Please define... I think I don't know how to do this. LOL Looking good... looking at my Nashorn kit right now you are really tempting me.
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Post by Leon on Apr 9, 2013 22:56:40 GMT -5
That is looking sweet Boss. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 10, 2013 1:24:43 GMT -5
Looking great, Rob. You make OOTB builds look better than most aftermarket filled builds |
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