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Post by wouter on Mar 23, 2014 8:51:51 GMT -5
Wow Carl, what a great progress mate! Nice paintwork as well...think I used that MM color for my Merk as well. Looks great!
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Post by bullardino on Mar 23, 2014 15:35:28 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 17:57:00 GMT -5
Leon , Wouts and Lui I muchly appreciate you guys taking a look and your comments are most welcome .  Wouts , how'd you like the MM color ? I'm not quite sure if it should be a little browner . My burnt umber wash should correct the look IMO .  |
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Post by jackh. on Mar 24, 2014 2:42:24 GMT -5
Some very fine work on the shading Carl.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2014 23:50:19 GMT -5
Jack , just call me shady .And thanks . I lost some balls while fitting the turret unto the hull . Seems those balls was hangin to low . Upon further investigation (difficult to see down there ) I noticed that I attached them at the incorrect location ( never heard of that happening before ) so they was just dragon around on the rear end . Eeeeek ! But anyway the big part of the painting is finished and now the real fun begins . I'm talkin bout all of those miscellaneous details to get painted .Well then there's those balls to re-attach ........cough.   |
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Post by Marcel du Long on Mar 25, 2014 2:03:57 GMT -5
Always when I see this tank it looks like some vehicle from outer space.
Should build one once.
Nice job so far!
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Post by danb. on Mar 25, 2014 2:23:36 GMT -5
Great work on the turret Carl its looking awesome shame about ya droopy balls im sure ya can fix it tho fella Dan B |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 2:26:37 GMT -5
yes indeed low hanging balls can be a source of constant worry, glad you got em sorted, the build's looking fab with some colour now too!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 2:38:37 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Mar 25, 2014 3:31:58 GMT -5
Carl that is one mean looking beast.The paint work looks great. |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 25, 2014 3:44:03 GMT -5
I hate when that happens.
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Post by 1721lancers. on Mar 25, 2014 4:21:05 GMT -5
Hi Carl , a really nice looking Merkava IV there, nice to see the Rabbi Armour in place Paul |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 25, 2014 6:47:52 GMT -5
LOL, I'm not going to comment on the low balls, looks like the matter has been deeply discussed already The overall look is fabulous, as Marcel said it looks like a spaceship |
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 25, 2014 10:54:38 GMT -5
Gotta be tedious with them balls,but worth the effort for sure,looking good
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 13:16:22 GMT -5
Thank ye Leon . Later on today I'll fix them balls and do a bit of touch up paint . Jeff ,  . Paul this one has been one of few modern armor I've ben interested in building recently . Just something about it that called out "build me you fool !" Lui , yep , probably nuff said on the balls sit. rep . for now , maybe Anthony , tedious for sure but I should be able to get them in the correct hanging alignment eventually .Ooops , did it again . |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2014 13:35:11 GMT -5
Excellent paint job!!! So you lost balls... maybe somebody was trying to tell you that you don't have the ball? Kidding... always enjoy your updates so keep it coming buddy! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 14:05:49 GMT -5
Andy , so much could be said here ...............  Thanks and have a good day . |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 25, 2014 15:07:30 GMT -5
Splendilicious paint job Carl! Sorry you had trouble with the ball and chain...Wink Wink A little late but I am in! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 15:32:13 GMT -5
Phil good to have you here . Late or no . Whats that old saying ? Better late than on time ? Naw that aint it . I know , the early bird gets the worm but I'd rather be late and have steak ! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 15:57:46 GMT -5
Well then that's sayin it aint it .
Never been kicked in the turret curtain before . I'll have to keep that in mind . Bet that'd leave a mark .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 16:00:08 GMT -5
Ohh , and much appreciate your comment on the pain .Edit : paint .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:34:42 GMT -5
Anyway back to the progress on the afore mentioned thingy's I have them attached in the correct location now . Seems I end up doing some steps on a build at least three times before I get it correct . Not my fault is it ? Must be them danged instructions that I Don't pay attention too .  Have a good day . |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 25, 2014 19:40:28 GMT -5
Is that anything like a Kiltutu?
Carl, glad you got things squared away and hanging freely. Nice job.
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Post by Leon on Mar 25, 2014 19:42:34 GMT -5
Glad you got the turret curtain situated Carl.Looks good. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:53:03 GMT -5
Gotta remember that'n,for future reference...."Turret Curtains"..LOL!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:53:37 GMT -5
Is that anything like a Kiltutu? Carl, glad you got things squared away and hanging freely. Nice job. Jeff , maybe we could hang a couple of Gary's kiltutu's back there and avoid all of this stuff . |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:56:01 GMT -5
Glad you got the turret curtain situated Carl.Looks good. Turret curtain ....  .......yep , all set now Leon and thanks ! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 19:58:38 GMT -5
Gotta remember that'n,for future reference...."Turret Curtains"..LOL!! Chris , makes me think of some sorta cloth drapery hangin back there . |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 25, 2014 20:03:44 GMT -5
I love it when a plan comes together.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 20:39:02 GMT -5
I love it when a plan comes together. Gary should have a couple he's not wearing right now , Oh wait , I just pictured that  |
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.......yep , all set now Leon and thanks ! 