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Post by ironhand6 on Oct 14, 2013 17:10:27 GMT -5
Fantastic work! you really made this beast look awesome  |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 14, 2013 19:48:15 GMT -5
John, this is fan-freaking-tastic mate!
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 15, 2013 6:33:21 GMT -5
Thanks chaps! I'm trying to get this done for Gravesham next Saturday....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 7:06:03 GMT -5
Just awesome weathering!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 15, 2013 7:18:03 GMT -5
Just saw this one and must say this looks incredible. I love the paint effects, the weathering and the variation on the tires. The worn rubber looks great. i have yet to build this beast but will have to some time soon. Really looking forward to seeing how this finishes up with all the subs installed.
Good call BTW in getting some tips from BJ, he's the man when it comes to weathering OD.
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 15, 2013 13:17:11 GMT -5
Thanks mate that means a lot  |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 15, 2013 14:33:43 GMT -5
Like Rob and Dicky, the first thing that jumped out at me was the variable wear on the tires, that's a nice touch for this workhorse! Pigments and other weathering are looking good as well.
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 15, 2013 16:28:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Lol Dicky, ok mate but I thought you wanted the MSC to take the shield again this year??? I'm packing the car full of models.  |
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 16, 2013 16:39:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:04:42 GMT -5
And I'm STUNNED !
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 16, 2013 19:55:54 GMT -5
Well there you go...we have a stunning build, and Carl's the first victim!  Nice update John, love the little personal grafiti chalked in by the crew. |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 16, 2013 21:50:44 GMT -5
Just keeps getting better and better John!
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Post by bullardino on Oct 17, 2013 1:33:27 GMT -5
Awesome... The white writings are made with a pencil?
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 17, 2013 4:17:01 GMT -5
Lol thanks so much guys, yeah the writing was done by using a 'chalk' pencil. I've still got the winches and spare wheel to attach, the winch levers, crane, chain, shackles, gun, rear lights, wing mirrors and pulley......and a driver???
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Post by TRM on Oct 17, 2013 4:35:50 GMT -5
Beautiful work as always John!! Nicely weathered all around!!!
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 17, 2013 6:22:32 GMT -5
Thanks Todd!
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 19, 2013 16:06:37 GMT -5
Really close now guys, but I'll leave the beauty shots for later......I think someone left this behind in the cab??  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 16:11:06 GMT -5
Must have been a Canadian "A". 
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Post by bullardino on Oct 19, 2013 16:25:28 GMT -5
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 19, 2013 16:37:04 GMT -5
Outta the ball park..........best OD i think i`ve ever seen, as for the weathering..........stunnin`!!!!!
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 20, 2013 2:29:24 GMT -5
Lol. Thanks so much guys. Now hurry up Posty with my new .50 Cal!
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Post by danb. on Oct 20, 2013 4:49:48 GMT -5
WOW John that M26 is amazing im speechless :0 will you bring it along to Gravesham?
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 20, 2013 5:08:23 GMT -5
Hey Dan thanks mate, yeah mate I'll try! Haven't a clue how I'll get it there though! So many fragile parts I'll have to pack it up carefully.
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Post by Tony Thunder on Oct 20, 2013 5:11:59 GMT -5
John, That is superb! I look forward to a closer look at Gravesham Tony |
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Post by possum on Oct 20, 2013 6:51:47 GMT -5
Your weathering painting skills are inspiring. What superb build
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 20, 2013 9:20:50 GMT -5
Thanks! I'm looking forward to Saturday too Tony |
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Post by AndyArgent. on Oct 20, 2013 12:32:39 GMT -5
Superb build John,love everything about it.
By the way I saw your panther build in Tamiya magazine this weekend while me and the misses were in WHSmiths on a weekend away in Weymouth.
Excellent article mate.
Just to let anyone know aswel that Weymouth has a great model shop.Toymaster.
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 20, 2013 12:36:39 GMT -5
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Post by merseajohn/ on Oct 20, 2013 14:40:28 GMT -5
Cheers Andy, and thanks for the comments on the mag Thanks bbd468 And Dicky I think the off side rear brake lights out so yeah, not road legal buddy lol |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 20, 2013 17:53:04 GMT -5
Yer couldn't drive it fella, them tyres ain't legal....and of course it's ferkin' tiny! Sounds just like every other truck driver I know. They come into the shop an want me to put new tires on the rig just becouse thier tires are bald. They still hold air, now git down the road!  |
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Nice update John, love the little personal grafiti chalked in by the crew. 
