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Post by tigrazor on Jun 3, 2013 12:25:40 GMT -5
Yep, thats Braille scale  Guess ist time to take some care of the tank now. |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 5, 2013 14:10:48 GMT -5
Smashing small diorama !
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 5, 2013 15:19:52 GMT -5
 Update time... FINALLY I started the tank itself. After having some issues and made some shopping [e.g. 0.8/0.9mm cannulas from a nearby drugstore] thats the result so far: For the "Woodstock feeling" I created a puddle of mud, consisting of X-22 Clear and Gryphone Sepia. Needed several tries to get this done, cause the result was a bit annoying at the beginning. But then.... yeah!  Decided to put the tank slightly in more Forward Position and to give it a lower angle. Nevertheless a real BEAST!  Front MG reproduced with a 0.9mm cannula. Those cost 0.50 € only each. Ridiculous, really. But convincing!  BAIL OUT! FIRE IN THE HOLE... Oh man.... I really dont want to be in this trench...  So far.... so good (?) Cheers! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 5, 2013 20:42:03 GMT -5
Looking very nice Lucas! That b/w shot really shows off the details well.
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 6, 2013 8:58:56 GMT -5
Thanks Bill.
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 6, 2013 17:15:03 GMT -5
Yay... Tracks are on and Im quite happy with the result so far. Just one little spot needed some rework [plastic sheet]. This caused some trouble, cause the track material is relatively soft, sanding resulted in a little loss of details of course and the material itself didnt react like I expected it. Anyways, the tracks will be dirty at the end, so it doesnt really matter.  That was simple, then the twin MG followed. IMHO 2x 0.45 cannula is enough for that scale. Of course the tank is "in action", and therefore the MG wont have the same position. There you go:   |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 7, 2013 17:00:01 GMT -5
Nothing a little caked-on mud can't hide. Looking good Lucas!
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 9, 2013 9:41:45 GMT -5
Found some interesting base material that probably will be added here. Originally thought for HO scale train model dioramas etc, theres a set from the German brand "Busch" with some small animals. Okay, its 1/87, but hey, then its smaller rats then. Unfortunately, theres one thing about this kit that NEVER happened in my 15 year modelling "carrer" so far. One of the sprues was molded only half side, another one is completely MISSING. Was my mistake so tos say, should have looked inside the box. Oh boy... Anyways, theres 6 sprues left, mail to the salesperson [customer complaint] was sent, and I need just two small rats so far, so its okay then. Pictures later. |
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Post by madairbrush on Jun 9, 2013 14:38:01 GMT -5
This puddle of mud looks really great. How exactly did you do that?
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 9, 2013 15:14:39 GMT -5
Thanks mate... Well, this puddle of mud was trial and error, basically. I did it like that: First of all, Tamiya Clear was mixed with GW Gryphone Sepia. The layer was ca. 5 mm thick, and needed almost 2 days to dry. After that, I realized some white spots. Great, the coat reacted with the white glue underneath it. Dammit... And now? That layer was sealed with pure sepia washing then. Plus THINNED clear [not pure again], mixed with sepia and olive drab [here: Vallejo]. The trick was to pour the clear coat in the puddle first, then the other colors. I used a florists wire to stir the colors irregularly. I realized that you have to watch the bubbles coming up sometimes. That happens if you pour the liquid in too quick on the one hand, or on the other hand the liquid will react with its underground... Stitch them with the wire [or a similar thin, sharp thing - a needle would help too, I guess ]. Its like decals and softer. Patience is the key. Dont even think about touching it once you filled it in. Do something different, really  Let dry, add a final clear coat, and there you go. Hope that helped a bit?! |
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 10, 2013 7:16:01 GMT -5
Mail had been anwered instantly, with the result that new sprues are on the way, for free of course. Now THAT is what I call a good customer service. Heres a picture to show you what I mean [arrows for the molding mistakes, CMK 1/72 figure for size comparison].  The rat paint job was piece of cake: dark grey priming [Tamiya Dark Sea Grey], tail pink - yay.... finally a use for THAT Color - and a Devlan Mud washing over all. Glue it, happy happy, joy joy!  |
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 10, 2013 9:04:43 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 10, 2013 20:32:40 GMT -5
Can't have a WWI dio without a trench rat, nice addition Lucas!
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Post by TRM on Jun 10, 2013 20:39:08 GMT -5
Lovely work there Lucas!! That much more enjoyable know it's Braille!!! Some nice attention to detail!!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 11, 2013 0:04:34 GMT -5
One rat? Three rats |
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Post by macmcconnell. on Jun 11, 2013 1:16:59 GMT -5
Great detail at such a small scale
Mac
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 11, 2013 5:18:39 GMT -5
Thanks Mac
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 11, 2013 8:11:10 GMT -5
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 11, 2013 12:54:24 GMT -5
Grrrr..... Those L-profiles for the upper bars are real trouble shooters. Guess Ill wait a while until I can buy some at my Hobby shop separately and build those parts scratch. Thanks to Mr. JohnT and his WIP Report of the 1/35 scale Mk. IV that is at least realizable.
Until then... some other scratch work left to do!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 12, 2013 13:39:46 GMT -5
Those tracks look pretty good for that scale!
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 17, 2013 6:04:24 GMT -5
Well. Had to pause here a bit. Just got a call from the owner of the local hobby shop, the Airfix figures have arrived. He will bring them along to the Leipzig Expo this weekend. A propos Leipzig Expo... Im looking forward to this all time long, cause ist a relatively small Expo, but - and thats more important - a kind of "family meeting" if you can say so. Small villa, small Expo but loads of classy models. Furthermore, some Czech people will be there, and I need to talk to some of them [cause of the Ju52 project]. Another reason why its paused is that I had some issues with the original L-profiles. Here again the owner of HSC will bring some around. Customer service at ist best, eh? |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 18, 2013 19:46:55 GMT -5
Sounds like you've got the right connections there Lucas! Have fun at the Expo. |
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 19, 2013 4:41:13 GMT -5
Maybe I have them, yes. Everybody should have some... ;)That Expo will be fun, fun fun and theres another model lying around for me, a very special one
*yummy*
More next week.
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Post by paulh. on Jun 21, 2013 6:51:11 GMT -5
Lucas,
That is loveley !
I've got an EMHAR "Tadpole" in my stash that I was thinking of starting over the summer and this has given me the kick start ~I need yo get it out and get going.
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 24, 2013 14:03:34 GMT -5
Wow, a Tadpole, that sounds most interesting. Go ahead with that one, Im curious Hmmmmm. Unfortunately he didnt bring along the profiles. But some figures Those remind me of the old "Queen" classic. "FLASH.... A-HAAAAAAARGH!!!!" Hell no, those flashes are horrible - the figures look neat on the box, but dont dare to take a look inside. So Im gonna try to soak some spare figures - got loads of them - in hot water to harden them a bit, then the Flash cutting will follow. Im loving it. No, really  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 24, 2013 20:36:30 GMT -5
Love the 'Queen' reference.  Those guys look like they got some bonus styrene in their molds, but a little clean-up effort will set them right. |
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Post by tigrazor on Jun 24, 2013 21:56:39 GMT -5
Hmmmm. Almost. After removing the flashes, the helmets Need a workover - those are the earlier ones. |
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Post by tigrazor on Sept 25, 2013 14:14:38 GMT -5
Yep, Im still working on this Decision came up Saturday when I participated at the Erfurt Expo. There Ive seen a British Mk. IV and I decided to make a German "Beutepanzer" without upper bars. |
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Post by tigrazor on Sept 26, 2013 11:57:45 GMT -5
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Post by tigrazor on Oct 3, 2013 2:53:34 GMT -5
Here are the promised pictures of the two French soldiers:   |
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Guess ist time to take some care of the tank now.
Update time... FINALLY I started the tank itself. After having some issues and made some shopping [e.g. 0.8/0.9mm cannulas from a nearby drugstore] thats the result so far:
Those guys look like they got some bonus styrene in their molds, but a little clean-up effort will set them right. 