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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 0:20:44 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for being here ! I really appreciate all of you following this build .  Not a lot done on the Merkava today . Its finally been warming up outside and I'm chomping at the bit to get out there and start the yard work ..... so I did . Dang near broke some teeth on the bit though ! I've read many comments here about the turret looking like a space and there are similarity's .So I did a serious look see ........hmmmmm ?  I did a search on the starship Enterprise images and here's a couple of them .There is a resemblance .   By the way that movie Space balls cracks me up !   Musty ! You cant say that stuff here .....  .....or can you ? Well , you already did .  About the application of decals , or lack thereof in this case , before , or after , the weathering and the multitude of effects .............the answer is ...............I forgot about the markings mate !  I'll be putting them on tonight before I get much further along in the weathering Musty .Thanks for the reminder ! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 1, 2014 0:28:34 GMT -5
LMAO! May the Schwartz be with you my friend! Boys and I love watching that movie... again and again!
Glad Dicky reminded you about the markings before you go any further... you will do just fine. Sometimes we have enjoy our hobby too much that we forgot something.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 1:40:21 GMT -5
True nuff Andy ! I liked the Winnebago space ship !  Have a good April fools day . |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 1, 2014 3:20:03 GMT -5
We been combing this Desert all day and we ain't found Sh%&. Cracks me up every time. |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Apr 1, 2014 7:48:11 GMT -5
LMAO! Spaceballs is still one of the best comedy out there!  Amazing work on the turret Carl masterfully executed my friend! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 11:30:29 GMT -5
I agree guys , now that I have posted those pics I want to see the movie again ! I managed to get the decals on last night and a coat of dull over them this a.m. . Gawrrrd ! I think ole Nems is been back there "kicking the turret curtain" by the looks of those dangling thingies !  Have a good day guys and I'll be back later . |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 1, 2014 13:54:19 GMT -5
Glad you got the reminder on the markings before it's too late Carl! I don't think you can blame Dicky for your curtain malfunction though... |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Apr 1, 2014 14:02:25 GMT -5
True nuff Andy ! I liked the Winnebago space ship ! Have a good April fools day . I thought it was another version of the EM-50!!  Jeff |
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Post by rbaer on Apr 1, 2014 14:07:06 GMT -5
Looking good!
Those damn balls and chains are enough to make me break out in a cold sweat. Some kind soul sent me the very same PE chains you've used for your build to help me on an old Academy Merk2, and I gave up on the plastic half-balls (can I say that on TV?) so I made balls (there's that word again) using PVA glue, coating the end link in each chain with PVA until I had more-or-less round shape at the end. I wasn't totally happy with the result. I think Meng is on the right track, just wish they were molded in soft (DS) plastic.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 18:29:41 GMT -5
Jeff , at least the EM-50 looks more streamlined ! Robert , I tried the pva , then c.a. and finally went back to styrene balls from the kit . Legend has a nice turret basket / rear basket and ball n chain but I couldn't find it in stock unless I wanted to pay as much in shipping .  |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 1, 2014 18:33:41 GMT -5
Fantastic Carl!! Ludem Space Balls too! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 1, 2014 19:41:49 GMT -5
Better keep those chain and balls away from jackwagon... he loves 'em. Markings looking good!
Same here... we will watch the movie during our spring break next week!
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 1, 2014 20:13:35 GMT -5
excellent stuff carl. absolutely stunning work.
joe
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 22:35:57 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 0:25:07 GMT -5
And the results of the black pin wash .  May the Schwartz be with you !  |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Apr 2, 2014 4:42:07 GMT -5
Wow! That is really sweet Carl! Very nice work! Jeff |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Apr 2, 2014 7:02:00 GMT -5
Looking mighty fine Carl.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 2, 2014 7:54:38 GMT -5
LOL! Where did you get this cool short video clips?!?!? Makes me chuckle every time I see 'em.
Love the markings... look so sci-fi!!! Excellent pin washing...
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Post by jackh. on Apr 2, 2014 9:10:45 GMT -5
WOW awesome paint job Carl.
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Post by bullardino on Apr 2, 2014 9:20:09 GMT -5
Fantastic job, Carl Those two tarps with the added signs look great |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 2, 2014 15:28:24 GMT -5
Nice work on the turret wash and markings Carl, everything looks like it belongs together! Just remember not to go past plaid...
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Post by imatanker on Apr 2, 2014 16:29:11 GMT -5
Bringin' the heat now Carl. Outstanding paint work Man. You're welcome |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 23:14:29 GMT -5
Thanks again guys ! Always a pleasure reading your comments . Andy , I got those off of photo bucket but you tube has a lot better clips , as you can from Jeffs clip . Jeff ,that cracks me up ! Thanks for the laugh ! I went over the hull with a black oil pin wash and then worked some black oils into the non skid areas to bring out the texture . Not sure were to stop .But soon I'll have to .  Good evening and don't be ludicrous ! |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 3, 2014 4:22:18 GMT -5
IMHO Carl, where you're at right now with this build looks good to me. 
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Post by ceresvesta. on Apr 3, 2014 7:17:32 GMT -5
Man! this looks great! I agree with Jeff (who post at 6 in the morning?) Anyhooooo, incredible result Carl.
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Post by wouter on Apr 3, 2014 8:07:11 GMT -5
mmm, look at all those details poppin'! Ace work Carl!
Cheers
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Post by fightnjoe on Apr 3, 2014 12:36:33 GMT -5
it really pops now carl. as to when to stop, i never know the answer to that one. seems i dont go far enough or i go too far.
joe
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 12:53:40 GMT -5
Oh err, yer balls seem to be slightly off kilter!! Excellent work though Carl looks great
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 21:51:13 GMT -5
Good feed back guys and ;)thanks ! Looks like the vote is to call this good . Still the side skirts and some touch up on the wheels . Meanwhile I finished the gun barrel .  Jeff , ok , go to ludicrous , I'll hang in here at ridiculous while Andy stays at plaid ! Pete , watch out ! Your getting close to a "curtain kicking "mate ! |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 4, 2014 14:51:42 GMT -5
Smokin' there Carl! |
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