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Post by reserve on Jul 15, 2014 20:32:02 GMT -5
it was support my LHS month and that's all they had I could develop any interest in. Ah, I've never built one before so here we go Here's where a couple hours got me; I like to get the big assemblies done first these days so I'm not breaking off all the little parts they want you to glue on first. A long time ago I saw a picture of one of these in Korea being used as mobile artillery. I can't find the picture as of yet but I remember it pretty well so this will be finished as an American vehicle during the Korean war. I suppose I could have completed the M-113 and M-132 started here this spring but I did not feel like it. Regards, Mark
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Post by Deano on Jul 15, 2014 20:45:06 GMT -5
Nice start and a cool vehicle !
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 15, 2014 21:28:38 GMT -5
Box looks real good... hope it is far better than that outdated Tamiya kit? You have my attention of course!
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Post by TRM on Jul 15, 2014 22:02:30 GMT -5
I'm in!! Who's got the popcorn?!?
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 16, 2014 12:27:40 GMT -5
This should be fun to see happen Mark plus you get to feel good about supporting the LHS!
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Jul 16, 2014 15:33:50 GMT -5
Thanks gents Andy The box art always looks great, but this is miles better than the Tammy offering This is just the kind of fast, easy build I've been wanting to do for awhile. Two sessions at the bench and it's already in basecoat Sometimes, in a WWII or Korean war American vehicle, you'd see a stronger olive color that was brownish or almost reddish. I am attempting to recreate this here, hence the funny color. More once it cures Regards, Mark
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 16, 2014 17:59:02 GMT -5
Looking good with the paint on Mark.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 16, 2014 20:10:46 GMT -5
Looking great... that was quick! Maybe that's something I need to do sometimes...
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Post by TRM on Jul 16, 2014 23:41:18 GMT -5
Thought I smelled paint!!! Very nice!! Looking nice under some color!!
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Jul 17, 2014 13:31:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys While waiting for paint to cure I got the figure poses sorted out According to that long lost picture they were firing over the engine deck...don't know why. Regards, Mark
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 17, 2014 13:39:53 GMT -5
Figures looking... dig their relaxed positions.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 18, 2014 11:19:55 GMT -5
Nice pair of figures for this one Mark.
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Post by Leon on Jul 18, 2014 16:06:38 GMT -5
Making great progress Mark. Ditto on the figures.
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reserve
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Si vis pacem para bellum
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Post by reserve on Jul 24, 2014 11:46:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys Got some more done... I'm liking oil paint for pinwash more and more these days Not sure about the color on the mantlet cover but I suppose it'll change under flatcoat AFV Club makes a nice little kit Regards, Mark
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 24, 2014 13:22:27 GMT -5
Coming together nicely Mark. The contrast on the mantlet cover makes sense to me, adds a bit of color IMHO.
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Post by Deano on Jul 24, 2014 14:09:02 GMT -5
Whopping progress there Mark !!!! lookin great so far cant wait to see it weathered!
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Post by dupes on Jul 24, 2014 19:09:56 GMT -5
Looking good Mark! Do you really need an excuse to build a Bulldog? ... that was quick! Maybe that's something I need to do sometimes... You mean finish a build in less than three months by not adding an entire truckload of aftermarket to the kit? Yes, I think that is something you need to try.
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Post by Leon on Jul 25, 2014 21:13:31 GMT -5
Making great progress Marc and the Bulldog is looking good.
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Post by reserve on Aug 4, 2014 14:49:53 GMT -5
Appreciate the kind words gents Here's a Montana fire sky sunset I think the planet is on fire to the north and west of me there's been so much smoke the past two months. Found a bit of time to fool with things The tracks still need adjusting and I'll darken the mud in places. I'll wait 'till I have it on a base before I finalize dust etc. Regards, Mark
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 4, 2014 23:08:22 GMT -5
That Ma Deuce is looking sharp... great picture of the sunset!
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Post by TRM on Aug 5, 2014 3:40:12 GMT -5
Coming along nicely there Mark!! You can see that finish line now!!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 5, 2014 13:29:14 GMT -5
Looking good Mark. Forest fires in Oregon/Washington must be what's feeding your sunsets. Beautiful photo!
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Aug 23, 2014 20:55:35 GMT -5
Thank you gents Have not been present much as I've another of those pesky 1/1 scale projects going which I wish to finish before the snow flies. This is the present state of the kitchen in our house So it's probably apparent where my spare time focus has been. I'll get back to the fun stuff one of these days... Regards, Mark
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Post by Leon on Aug 23, 2014 21:36:33 GMT -5
No rush Mark, we'll be waiting.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 25, 2014 12:17:08 GMT -5
Huge but exciting project! Hope your wife will let you install paint booth in the kitchen next... Looking forward to see pics when it is completed!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 25, 2014 13:35:16 GMT -5
Definitely need a solid kitchen before winter sets in. Hope you can get it all pulled together sooner rather than later Mark!
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reserve
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Member since: July 2012
Si vis pacem para bellum
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Jul 11, 2012 9:11:45 GMT -5
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Post by reserve on Dec 19, 2014 12:29:40 GMT -5
So now that things are functional again I'm wrapping up some unfinished projects that I've neglected for too long I suppose I could call it "Out of bullets" Regards, Mark
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 19, 2014 14:18:13 GMT -5
Nice to see this one get finished Mark! I like the title.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 19, 2014 18:36:51 GMT -5
Yay! Glad to see it done... it looks great especially its base! Nice touch with discharged shells...
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2014 21:32:12 GMT -5
Awesome finish on the M41 and base Mark.
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