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Post by Leon on Dec 22, 2013 9:32:18 GMT -5
Todd,glad you like it so far .Thanks for the tip on the flag,i was wondering how to give it the wavy look.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 22, 2013 12:19:39 GMT -5
Looking good Leon! Don't forget to include some 'tracks' behind the vehicle so you can tell how it got to where it is on the hill. Like the 'hull-down' ambush position idea, gives the base a sense of action in the pose.
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Post by Leon on Dec 22, 2013 12:51:38 GMT -5
Bill,really appreciate your comment.Thank you .Thanks for the heads up on the tracks,that's part of the tweaking i have to do yet.I'm thinking about painting the ground cover any good suggestions on a sand color?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2013 14:51:25 GMT -5
looks very good Leon very effective display
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Post by Leon on Dec 22, 2013 15:23:17 GMT -5
Pete thank you kindly,I'm really happy with the results so far.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 23, 2013 8:05:39 GMT -5
It looks great Leon, I like the way the turret's turned, like a counterweight for the Sherman body.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 23, 2013 11:56:56 GMT -5
Leon, I'm no expert on the Israeli terrain but I do know it varies widely depending on whether you're showing it in Sinai or on the Golan for example. Check some reference shots and go with what looks best in your mind's eye for the setting you've got planned and you won't be wrong IMHO.
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Post by Leon on Dec 23, 2013 16:30:58 GMT -5
Guy glad to hear it's looking good .Got the idea of the turned turret from a pic of a M48A5 hiding on the reverse side of a slope. Bill thanks for the suggestion on the referent shots .Never gave that a thought.
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Post by Leon on Dec 23, 2013 17:12:36 GMT -5
Dicky appreciate your comment .Scratches and chipping were toned down and the tie-down ropes were made smaller.I really appreciate everyone's suggestions,they are a big help.
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Post by Leon on Dec 26, 2013 17:24:35 GMT -5
Dicky thanks for the suggestion on color for the base and rocks.I was thinking the same thing for the base color.
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Post by ceresvesta on Dec 26, 2013 17:26:57 GMT -5
Nice ground work Leon! And sweet detailification!
Phil. the muskrat cook.
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Post by Leon on Dec 26, 2013 17:38:13 GMT -5
Phil mucho appreciated buddy.Thinking of replacing the rocks if i can find the right color and size to make it look more realistic.
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Post by Leon on Dec 28, 2013 16:57:33 GMT -5
Evening guys,just finished the base and i really like how it turned out.The only thing left to do is dull coat the M51 and i can call this one finished. Hope you like and thanks for looking. As always ALW.
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Post by danb on Dec 28, 2013 17:23:14 GMT -5
Great work on the base Leon sorry for not looking in lately theres just too much to get through on here Dan B
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Post by imatanker on Dec 28, 2013 17:31:35 GMT -5
Leon, don't lie to me, you've done this before haven't you?
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Post by ceresvesta on Dec 28, 2013 17:33:14 GMT -5
NIce ground work Leon! You must have been a gardener in a past life Phil.
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Post by Leon on Dec 28, 2013 17:43:27 GMT -5
Dan no worries buddy ,appreciate you looking in anytime you can. OK Jeff,the cats out of the bag buddy ,i love doing dios.As a matter of fact i have 7 braille dios on the shelf.
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Post by imatanker on Dec 28, 2013 17:47:47 GMT -5
I KNEW it Looks outstanding Bro.
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Post by Leon on Dec 28, 2013 17:49:42 GMT -5
Phil,mucho appreciated buddy .No gardener,just like to plan things out and get a mental picture in my head how i want things to look.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 28, 2013 21:06:02 GMT -5
Aha! Knew this couldn't truly be your 'first' base effort...very nice Leon!
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Post by Leon on Dec 28, 2013 22:01:20 GMT -5
Bill,not you to!!! Glad you like it,thank you.
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Post by Deano on Dec 28, 2013 22:08:01 GMT -5
Excellent work Leon , the base looks very arrid as it should be .... gonna work great with the M51 .
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Post by Leon on Dec 28, 2013 22:13:20 GMT -5
Thanks Deano,i'm really happy how it turned out.Just need to dull coat the M51 and glue it down.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 30, 2013 1:41:17 GMT -5
WHOA!!! The base looks GREAT!!! It will look perfect for your M51!
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2013 4:03:53 GMT -5
Thank you Andy,just need to give the M51 a shot of dull coat and put it on the base.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2013 13:33:25 GMT -5
damn neat base mate like it lots
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2013 16:46:41 GMT -5
Pete thank you ,i think it's going to be a killer little dio once i get the M51 on it.
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Post by bbd468 on Dec 30, 2013 16:54:47 GMT -5
DAMN Leon, you aint messin around bro! That base is Da Bomb brotha! Well done.
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2013 17:07:59 GMT -5
Gary,Dicky thank you kindly guys .Your comments mean a lot to me,that's why i love MSC.
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Post by reserve on Jan 1, 2014 14:53:14 GMT -5
Nice one Leon
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