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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 20, 2013 7:33:09 GMT -5
Candle color? I have no idea man,maybe I should sleep at a Holiday Inn  Tony lee |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 20, 2013 8:20:47 GMT -5
Candle color? I have no idea man,maybe I should sleep at a Holiday Inn Tony lee That's alright Man, the color of the candles is not that important I guess. I need to be sure I get the right scent though. I know, I'll ask my wife  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 20, 2013 8:54:22 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 20, 2013 11:52:47 GMT -5
Got to love the way the details are coming together on this one, even if you don't stay at a Holiday Inn in the process.  Smoke candles were usually either field gray (greenish-gray color) or just ordinary panzer gray, no special colors were used for them.  As for the FE, red FEs were not a common sight except for internally stowed or not externally visible ones. Typical FEs for open-top vehicles or those mounted on fenders matched the hull color (Pz gray or DY depending). |
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Post by Leon on Jul 20, 2013 12:12:13 GMT -5
Coming a long very nicely Jeff.Nice work indeed. |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jul 20, 2013 17:28:38 GMT -5
Dam Tanker! This little beast is head turner!
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Post by imatanker on Jul 20, 2013 18:17:59 GMT -5
Bill.... Thanks for the info. You can see I did the int FE red. I was going to put some straps on it but its so far down inside you can't even see it. Leon.... Thank you, Keeper of all Birthdays Dicky.... I think a slightly contrasting grey IS in order.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2013 19:39:30 GMT -5
Good looking details Jeff . Amazing how them mold seams show up in the close up pics isn't it !
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Post by imatanker on Jul 21, 2013 8:58:27 GMT -5
Carl,you're right Man. Those mega pixels get you every time |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 21, 2013 15:56:03 GMT -5
Jeff, having the external FE a different shade is a common occurrence...especially since they were produced and supplied from separate factories from the vehicle/hull. It's something I do all the time (same thing with jacks) to add a little bit of visual interest. |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 21, 2013 16:26:36 GMT -5
Jeff, having the external FE a different shade is a common occurrence...especially since they were produced and supplied from separate factories from the vehicle/hull. It's something I do all the time (same thing with jacks) to add a little bit of visual interest. Bill, I think that's what I'm going to do. Use a darker grey. That way there will be a good contrast with the straps. Should make it look more like something and not just a styrene lump |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 23, 2013 12:19:08 GMT -5
Hello Jeff, Looks like your comin along steady my friend, Great works!! You've done a fantastic job with the shackles. Keep it comin brother! |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 23, 2013 12:39:36 GMT -5
Hello Jeff, Looks like your comin along steady my friend, Great works!! You've done a fantastic job with the shackles. Keep it comin brother! Good to hear from you Big Man and thanks. Been pretty busy lately, Yes ? Hang loose Bro. |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2013 6:08:53 GMT -5
I see my last update was on the 20th. How did THAT happen? Anyway here we go External fire extinguisher painted, looks better I think  Rear hull issues, seams, exhaust fixed and ladder added  The shooter thingie glued and held in place by my VERY high tech, ultra adjustable, multi purpose, shooter thingie alignment jig  And last but not least, some spare tracks installed.  A few more things to do and it will be on to some weathering.  |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 26, 2013 6:15:17 GMT -5
Looks great |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2013 6:17:28 GMT -5
Thanks L, starting to look like something now.
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Post by bullardino on Jul 26, 2013 6:23:39 GMT -5
Thanks L, starting to look like something now. It already did a long time ago, now it looks the thing. I forgot to mention I really appreciated the gun holding thingamajig I'm a high tech fan and I really couldn't miss it |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2013 6:45:23 GMT -5
Years of research and countless hours toiling over the Drafting table went into the final product you see now |
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Post by Leon on Jul 26, 2013 15:39:49 GMT -5
Jeff,that is looking fantastic buddy .Really like your gun alignment thingamajig .Looking forward to some weathering. |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2013 16:06:59 GMT -5
Jeez I'm such a newbie...... I still just keeep seeing a block of wood, a strip of styrene and some sprue snips I'm goin' straight round me LHS tomoz and order one....... You really need to try to keep up with all the latest technology Dicky. I will admit, it's still in the prototype stage,and not yet available for general sale. When It goes into production, I will see to it that you get one of the first offs |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 26, 2013 16:49:45 GMT -5
Make sure you patent that design Jeff! You could be rich! Nice progress on Emil!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 26, 2013 16:55:06 GMT -5
Better and Better Tony lee |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 26, 2013 17:30:40 GMT -5
Gentlemen, Thank you all for your comments. I didn't realize my barrel jig would be such a hit Look for it soon at a Wal-Mart near you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2013 21:06:53 GMT -5
Tools look real fine .
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Post by imatanker on Jul 29, 2013 4:23:25 GMT -5
Working on add-ons...... Jerry cans   You can't have too many chains  Got some track sag. Before...  And after. Sorry about the pic, had to move inside   Can't really see it, but there is some gloss coat on there. Decals next....... Now where'd I put my Micro-Set  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 29, 2013 4:50:47 GMT -5
Jeff,nice work on the Jerry cans and track sag.Going to look good with her decs on.
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Post by imatanker on Jul 29, 2013 5:38:30 GMT -5
Yup, Yup, Yup |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 29, 2013 10:08:31 GMT -5
Jeff, that track sag looks killer man! Nice works my friend. Either that model is much smaller than i thought or them Super Glue bottles are HUGE!!!  |
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Post by imatanker on Jul 29, 2013 10:54:38 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 29, 2013 10:59:18 GMT -5
Yep, It were just me. I think im over caffeinated at tha moment....too much coffee!  |
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