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Post by dupes on Mar 1, 2014 19:48:03 GMT -5
My "wants" list is getting pretty short these days...and I'm trying to trade or sell/buy for as much new stuff as I can.
Of course, when people are pawning stuff off for 80% less than retail, I have a very hard time passing things up!
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Post by TRM on Mar 1, 2014 19:49:58 GMT -5
DO you still have a running list of what need to go out the door to make room for the next round? 80%, yeah, can't pass that stuff up for sure!!
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Post by dupes on Mar 1, 2014 19:53:41 GMT -5
I do, actually. Looking for some stuff?  I always tally up my purchases from every show just to see how well I did...my best was at Valleycon two years ago - came in at 16% of retail. As in 84% off. Yowza! |
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Post by TRM on Mar 1, 2014 19:58:43 GMT -5
I have a thought or two still left in the old mellon......still thinking. Of course you know how that is...once I see something, then of course you get it!! LOL!!
84%? Really? Surprised they didn't cuff you at the show!!
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Post by dupes on Mar 1, 2014 20:02:40 GMT -5
Let me know what you're after...I'll do my best to help out! |
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Post by TRM on Mar 1, 2014 20:09:37 GMT -5
LOL...Mostly just an intact fuselage...preferably 1/32 but could accommodate smaller if needed.
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Post by bullardino on Mar 2, 2014 4:37:44 GMT -5
A jet plane one?  |
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Post by merseajohn/ on Mar 2, 2014 4:43:30 GMT -5
Looks wicked mate |
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Post by TRM on Mar 2, 2014 9:45:38 GMT -5
I don't think it really matter Luigi and no it's not for what "you started" already over FB...THAT will come in due time I am sure...migth go with "Luigi's Revenge" for the name. It has a certain je ne sais quoi if you will.  Thank John!! Trying to middle through!! Should get some bench time today I hope!! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 2, 2014 10:03:56 GMT -5
Lol  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 2, 2014 10:11:45 GMT -5
LOL....you're laughing now Luigi!!! Give it a few days!!!  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 6:40:07 GMT -5
Plug plug plugging away!!! I was able to hit the bench for a bit last night and started messing with the tracks. I wanted to get some preweathering done on theses before they get mounted. Starting with the base painted tracks and some Vallejo Pigments I went to town. There are several steps I use to do this, I will show a couple here for the moment!  I put things on and take things off!! Apply the pigs, let dry then remove some pigs!!   Apply more pigs...yup, you get the picture!!   Then there are the washes.....    Just as an added layer, I like to lay down some steel pigment in the middle of the of all this and revisit applications after...  You can see the difference between adding the steel effect vs the dirty weathered look.  I still have to play around a bit more with the tracks, certainly I will spread out over a couple days I think. I did also manage to break out the decals and start applying them.   I have some detail painting in the near future along with some chipping and a whole bunch more weathering to go!! Thanks for dropping by!!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 5, 2014 8:05:00 GMT -5
FREAKING AWESOME!!! Layering is the key answer to great models like this. Tracks look stunning... you are almost there buddy!
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 10:19:10 GMT -5
Thanks Andy! You're right there! Still a lot to go on this one still but it should be mostly the fun stuff in the form of weathering! |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 5, 2014 10:22:33 GMT -5
Splendid work on the Dozer T.! Tracks look sweet bro! |
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 12:35:49 GMT -5
Thanks Grary!! Most appreciated!! |
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Post by Deano on Mar 5, 2014 15:03:36 GMT -5
Yeah that is brilliant work T , very realistic effects !
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Post by imatanker on Mar 5, 2014 16:47:11 GMT -5
Great looking tracks Bub. I do have a question though, what is the liquid you are using with your pigments? |
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 17:05:29 GMT -5
Deano - Thank you very much my friend! Dicky -  Thank you sir! Pretty much all there is to it, over and over and over...should have just written that.  Jeff - Thank buddy! Dicky was correct: nip o' 'shine!! NOT! H 2O. I use water as a medium as it dries fairly quickly and I can dust back the pigments rather easily. I have been know to use White Spirits (not of the Vodka variety....yet) or thinner, the results are the same. The water doesn't smell as bad and is cheaper!
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Post by imatanker on Mar 5, 2014 17:23:44 GMT -5
Thank you Sir. Although it is good to know there are other options available. Just try them all until you find one that works  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 19:48:25 GMT -5
Well thanks for the encouragement...time to break out the Vodka then!! |
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Post by Leon on Mar 5, 2014 20:00:39 GMT -5
Tracks are looking good Todd and nice start on the decals. |
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 20:15:45 GMT -5
Thank you Brother Leon! The decals went on pretty good so far. Not too many more, just not rushing things. Taking a break from this tonight. I have a review to post and one to start writing, filling the downtime on the RG-31...she was feeling a little lonely!! |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 5, 2014 21:04:02 GMT -5
Very nice progress T! Got to love the look of those tracks as well as that really worn out underside/suspension.
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Post by TRM on Mar 5, 2014 22:27:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Bill! The lower ends get pretty beat up on these things. The fun of the transition is on deck now!! |
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Post by dupes on Mar 5, 2014 22:49:03 GMT -5
Daaaaaamn that is HOT!
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Post by TRM on Mar 6, 2014 6:35:43 GMT -5
Thank you much Dupes! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 6, 2014 10:38:47 GMT -5
Mighty fine job, Todd. Each step you do I learn something new |
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Post by TRM on Mar 6, 2014 13:16:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement Luigi!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2014 11:50:23 GMT -5
now that's looking superb love the wear added
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Thank you sir! Pretty much all there is to it, over and over and over...should have just written that. 
