macmcconnell
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Post by macmcconnell on Dec 31, 2013 9:49:08 GMT -5
Here we go again Well I built a Super Sherman about 14 years ago I got the colour almost right ,but never built anything again IDF At the Lincoln show 2 years ago I picked up the AFV centurion for £20.00 with a shot Kal convertion I was up for another bash. On return to the modelroom I found no Barrel or side skirts in the box.bugger and a few other words and kit was dropped kicked into the stash. This year a friend gave me some IDF books a 105mm barrel and some lifcolor IDF paints.............well who could resist. Round 2 I found loads of pics with cents with no skirts. Its been a slog but a rewarding one I still have a way to go. .  DSC09099 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. .  DSC09103 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. I had to find square mesh for the basket that still need s work and the spotlight holder had to be scratch built. .  DSC09100 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Well about to go down stairs and do some more work on this oh and its heading for a diorama too. Mac |
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Post by macmcconnell on Dec 31, 2013 9:58:24 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky I don't know who made the conversion but its a good start ,but I have loads to do, got some great reference for this bags of kit all over the place should be fun..............I hope.
Rgs Mac
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2013 12:08:01 GMT -5
Watching this one for sure.
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macmcconnell
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Post by macmcconnell on Dec 31, 2013 13:38:10 GMT -5
G these things are such eye candy and now I have the paints to match I can see some more IDF stuff coming up
Mac
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Post by Jaymes Crowther on Dec 31, 2013 14:29:26 GMT -5
Nice Shot Mack. I think the conversion is AEF judging by the colour of the resin? gota love IDF stuff. Good to see you wandering down the israeli route.. Some good work but I know you prefer the painting side of it so keen to see you get some painting done.
Keep us posted matey
Jaymes
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macmcconnell
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Post by macmcconnell on Dec 31, 2013 15:32:24 GMT -5
No probs mate I do like the odd ball challenge it says Best value models on the box?
Mac
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2013 17:33:44 GMT -5
Count me in Mac,looking forward to doing a few more IDF's myself.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2014 1:33:51 GMT -5
damn cool stuff! nice work old chap
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 1, 2014 6:53:00 GMT -5
Leon and Pete
Welcome aboard should see some more movement on this very soon.
Mac
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Post by dupes on Jan 1, 2014 9:00:05 GMT -5
Nice work with all of the etch and resin-y bits!
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Post by heico on Jan 1, 2014 10:06:16 GMT -5
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 1, 2014 13:09:06 GMT -5
All Help welcome Heico shall have a look at the pics next. Paint is the Sandgrey 61-73 .ua020.
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Post by rbaer on Jan 2, 2014 15:33:54 GMT -5
IDF Cents are nifty, look neat w/o the side skirts too.
Watching too....
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 2, 2014 21:35:40 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing this come to life Mac! Off to a good start with it.
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 3, 2014 3:11:52 GMT -5
Heico
Just checked out your pics outstanding.............one small problem.its your fault for tempting me just picked up a Meng Merkava with mine plough £34.00.
Bill and Rbaer next up finish the decks and lights.
Mac
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Post by Deano on Jan 3, 2014 5:42:58 GMT -5
Superb detailing Mac! , would luv to get hold of a Centurion in 1/72 but alas no joy  |
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Post by AndyArgent on Jan 3, 2014 5:48:27 GMT -5
Your like a machine churning them out,wish i had just a bit of your mojo to get me started again
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Post by heico on Jan 3, 2014 8:03:20 GMT -5
Heico Just checked out your pics outstanding.............one small problem.its your fault for tempting me just picked up a Meng Merkava with mine plough £34.00. Bill and Rbaer next up finish the decks and lights. Mac Haha, sorry for that  but still, have fun with it! |
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 4, 2014 15:26:45 GMT -5
Having just looked in the box ......................bloody hell!
Mac
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Post by heico on Jan 5, 2014 5:28:29 GMT -5
Be carefull in taking it out, you might just not get it back in hahaha..  |
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Post by rbaer on Jan 7, 2014 18:22:24 GMT -5
Having just looked in the box ......................bloody hell! Mac It's kinda packed, isn't it? I've got one on the shelf, calling my name. |
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 8, 2014 3:47:49 GMT -5
Heico and Rbaer
That's one packed box , but the sticking point is no anti slip so whats the best stuff out there to do this?. Its a big build so I want it perfect.
Mac
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Post by bullardino on Jan 8, 2014 7:20:40 GMT -5
Knock, knock, can I join? |
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macmcconnell
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Post by macmcconnell on Jan 8, 2014 7:32:53 GMT -5
Always welcome Luigi
Mac
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Post by ceresvesta on Jan 8, 2014 8:37:20 GMT -5
BooooookMarked!
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Post by rbaer on Jan 8, 2014 14:50:50 GMT -5
Heico and Rbaer That's one packed box , but the sticking point is no anti slip so whats the best stuff out there to do this?. Its a big build so I want it perfect. Mac I'm going to use the Liquitex sand I picked up a while ago. I haven't had an opportunity to use it until last weekend, when I tried it on the inside of the rear ramp on my M113 build. I have no idea if there really is anti-slip there (probably not) but the knock out pin marks were so deep and in such awkward locations, I thought maybe I could hide the faults in my putty job. It's dry, feels "sandy", but I didn't nix any color at all with it and it dries clear. I'll try another test shot with color here shortly. I like it because it goes on with a brush. Details later.... |
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Post by jackh on Jan 8, 2014 15:59:05 GMT -5
A Centurion , Count me in Mac |
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but still, have fun with it! 
