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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 11:49:17 GMT -5
Hey folks!In an effort to clear the slate so to speak, I have been stuck in site work and review land here and all over the web. The plan is to start off 2014 maybe actually building for myself again and of course stick with all things MSC related. But until the first of the year comes, I need to keep plugging away. This does not mean that I can't try to mix a little pleasure with my work!! As many of you know, I work a number of reviews here and abroad. I started another one and managed to make some decent progress and thought I would share a little something I played with last night! I just finished reviewing an AFV Paint set for our friends at Armorama and it should be posted soon! Coming soon to MSC there will be a few more of these reviews as our friends at Vallejo have supplied me with a couple to look at for us...so hang in for those soon. The pleasure part! A quick build and of course some slinging of the paint!! The kit is Zvezda's P.IV Ausf D. This is a kit, as you will see is geared for the Wargamer community. But even given the 1/100 scale this looks pretty cool, literally a "snap" to build and add a neat little paint set and this is pure FUN!! Kit cost about $5 US and shipping was free!! I think there is even some package deals with other kits on Evil-Bay for the same price or less...LOL!! The Kit!! Yup...about that quick to assemble. Cut the parts up and roll it across a sanding stick and done! PRIMER!!   Mmmmm...the hum of the compressor...the feel of the shinny cold airbrush in the hand!!  Size usually does not matter...but I am certainly not trying to compensate for anything here...LOL!!!  Why stop with one coat when you can add more paint!!!   Here she is in all her glorious smallness!! A little Afrika Camo action!!  A little final chipping!!   Not bad for a snowy night's work I think!!I plan on weathering this as well soon...maybe this afternoon once all the snow is removed from the driveway...LOL!!! I will update this with a link to the pending review as well as any progress pics from here on out!! As always, thanks for swinging by to have a peek!!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 15, 2013 13:16:37 GMT -5
Believe me it is always great hearing from you... that little panzer is freaking awesome!!! Please don't tell me you are planning to keep it inside your pocket along with the coin change?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 13:18:45 GMT -5
For such a small & cheap kit it looks rather good! Hope you do get some builds going for next year mate
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Post by bbd468 on Dec 15, 2013 13:23:17 GMT -5
OH, Its so cute!!!   T., that does look like a fun little project and at that price ya could paint a whole Pz. Division! |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 15, 2013 13:40:11 GMT -5
The Zvezda 1/100 kits are pretty impressive IMHO, nice little bit of work for the evening there T!
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 14:47:32 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch fellas! I stand by what I always proselytized...have FUN! LOL! I have been dragging a bit on this side of the ledger but am holding out hope for a hootenanny of a FUN year in '14!! Bill, you are right, these are pretty neat kits. I bought a few a while back with, get this, the 2 and 3 dollar left overs on all the gift cards I had lying around...cheap money and free shipping...plus a venue to paint?? Well worth the effort! Gary...I was thinking the same thing brotha'!! Pz. Div. at the office maybe!! Thanks Pete...I am hoping...errr...planning too!! No ifs ands or buts!!  Andy, I might need a couple more clear coats if I do though...LOL!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 16:16:58 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 16:33:00 GMT -5
LOL...that is the plan...for the most part!!! ...build somethings I have been thinking about for a while..maybe finish one or two outstanding projects and queens...work on some MSC site related items...sounds easy!! Doesn't mean I throw in the towel completely as I am sure there wwill be some favors that come up but if I cut things abroad down by half things might be back to normal!! Dicky...thhe "twins" are flying in next week for the Holidays...maybe I can get some things done before the clock chime midnight on the 31st!! |
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Post by imatanker on Dec 15, 2013 16:58:59 GMT -5
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Buddy. Got any more? I know of a place you could build all of 'em |
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 17:03:05 GMT -5
LOL...my brotha' in braille!! I will let you know if I get "down to Maine" any time soon! This won't be the last!! Next one I promise to show from the box cracking!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2013 22:23:56 GMT -5
Promises , promises ........time will tell.  Kits to damn small for me . |
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Post by TRM on Dec 15, 2013 23:13:40 GMT -5
LOL...probably right Carl!! Just trying to move too fast sometimes...and doing too many other things at once!! Not a good combination!! LOL!! I will give it my best to try though!! |
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Post by Deano on Dec 16, 2013 9:52:12 GMT -5
Great finish on the mini panzer , really looks good buddy and its soooo small!
Deano
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Post by paulh. on Dec 16, 2013 10:04:50 GMT -5
Hi Toddmeister nice to see you back!
Looking forward to whatever 2014 will bring.
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Post by TRM on Dec 16, 2013 10:07:02 GMT -5
Fanx Deano! Tis a small one! I like it though!! I like the "Div." comment earlier...I can fit the whole division on the kitchen table!!! But, which one to try after I am done weathing this one?  LOL!! KV? StuG? Got a couple others too!! I have plenty of paint that needs testing at the house!! |
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Post by bullardino on Dec 16, 2013 11:24:08 GMT -5
Wow, that thing is so tiny that if you do a couple more layers it'll change scale Great job on that thingie |
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Post by TRM on Dec 16, 2013 15:02:09 GMT -5
LOL...Very thin layers next Luigi! I am working my way up to 1/144... |
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Post by reserve on Dec 16, 2013 16:34:05 GMT -5
Now how can a guy not like this? Pretty amazing finish on something so small, very impressive. How could you see it with your airbrush in the way?
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Post by TRM on Dec 16, 2013 17:09:56 GMT -5
Thank Mark! Most appreciated! LOL...just enough room for the piece in one hand, AB right on top of it and my nose in between! To clear up any rumors...which are probably true most of the time, I was using acrylics...so no "fun time" while playing with the paints!! |
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Post by TRM on Dec 16, 2013 21:39:08 GMT -5
Just a "little" weathering...      Being used to oils and AK enamels there is a bit of a learning curve on the acrylic side of the isle. Very similar but you need to work sections and keep up with yourself. Whereas Oils and Enamels can dry a bit and can be worked these have an extremely quick drying time. With a good Satin or Mat Varnish these can be applied and re-wet with H 2O and worked into the corners and for pin washes. With the quick drying time there is two paths you can go with...application of more water based washes or even back to enamels....and then back again! Just another interesting combination of products to get the final results. I am really looking forward to getting back into something a bit larger to have a full whirl with these! Unless I decide to do something else to this one...I think I can call it finito! Thanks for having a L QQY!! |
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 16, 2013 22:42:11 GMT -5
Ohhhh. How sweet is that. Dont forget to pour some water on it, maybe it will grow sometimes. |
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Post by TRM on Dec 17, 2013 6:09:17 GMT -5
LOL!! Thanks Lucas! I think if I can get enough of these, I can melt them down and make one big one, no? |
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Post by Deano on Dec 17, 2013 6:13:47 GMT -5
I was looking at these kits the other day and it is amazing how good Zvezda get the details in this scale , whats next on the list Todd? panzer III, Stug ?
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Post by TRM on Dec 17, 2013 6:23:17 GMT -5
Thanks Deano! I was thinking maybe the KV! But StuG is always a good time!! :
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Post by Deano on Dec 17, 2013 6:26:58 GMT -5
Well I look forward to the next installment of the 1/100 saga these are way cool models. |
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 17, 2013 6:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Dec 17, 2013 6:51:42 GMT -5
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 17, 2013 6:54:23 GMT -5
Well, this was started before 3D was popular (I wouldnt say "known" here). He shrinked it by casting the original 1/20 model down. In the WIP you claerly can see the process of it. |
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Post by TRM on Dec 17, 2013 6:59:01 GMT -5
The concept is similar, I just think a bit less labor intesive. I like the results he has obtained! I lack the casting skills I think so it's back to the CAD for me... I added a pic above of another on too...I would have a go at that for sure!! LOL!! |
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Post by bullardino on Dec 17, 2013 9:23:36 GMT -5
LOL, sure this one won't take too much space in your display cabinet Cute little tank, T, it looks fantastic |
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T., that does look like a fun little project and at that price ya could paint a whole Pz. Division! 
....Gawd 'elp us!!!!!! 
