Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 9:10:24 GMT -5
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 9:12:27 GMT -5
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 9:14:06 GMT -5
And more ;-)   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 23, 2014 9:19:32 GMT -5
Fantastic work especially scratch building!!! DAMN... hope to see more!
Welcome aboard by the way...
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Post by dupes on Aug 23, 2014 9:21:31 GMT -5
Wow, between you and Russ you guys are making me look bad with my OOB Merk 1...good thing I've got another in the stash!
Welcome to the forum, Dennis.
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 9:21:52 GMT -5
The kit is the Tamiya, with some scratch and Fruil tracks, wheels idlers and drive sprockets from Bitzkrieg, pe from Eduard and other goodies.
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 9:25:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the warm welcome lads!
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Post by rbaer on Aug 23, 2014 14:44:42 GMT -5
I like it, obviously.... Thumbs up!
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 23, 2014 18:05:20 GMT -5
I like it, obviously.... Thumbs up! Your Merk is awesome! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 23, 2014 19:18:59 GMT -5
Nice work on the Merk so far Dennis, looking good.
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Post by Leon on Aug 23, 2014 19:28:57 GMT -5
Nice work on the Merk and great scratch work Dennis.
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Post by rbaer on Aug 25, 2014 10:25:55 GMT -5
Thanks, 'bone.
So I was lurking on idf-modelling.com, seems like maybe I saw yours over there? I can't go back and check since they've apparently blocked access to it (idf-modelling) except for registered users, bummer.
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 26, 2014 2:20:47 GMT -5
Thanks, 'bone. So I was lurking on idf-modelling.com, seems like maybe I saw yours over there? I can't go back and check since they've apparently blocked access to it (idf-modelling) except for registered users, bummer. Yup, that is possible. Is my first post there, waited months to get their approvel to join. |
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Post by rbaer on Aug 26, 2014 13:39:48 GMT -5
Well, you must be one of the "cool kids" then.  That 'site is a great source of info, but I don't play well with others.  |
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Post by elco on Aug 26, 2014 14:56:18 GMT -5
That is some serious detailing mate, nice to see such clean work!
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 29, 2014 10:51:43 GMT -5
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 29, 2014 10:52:50 GMT -5
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 29, 2014 10:54:29 GMT -5
And the freakin' million dollar question! The (somewhat) right color.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 29, 2014 13:22:50 GMT -5
Gosh! You are about to open the can of worm?!?!?! Just like olive drab and panzer grey... paint fades or changes when or how the light hits the surface. There is no such a perfect answer to this.
Because I am fan of LifeColor and Vallejo/AK/MIG I would go for them then highlight with lighter tone by adding couple drops of white paint.
Love the work on the tarp... can't wait to see it painted!
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Post by rbaer on Aug 29, 2014 13:29:30 GMT -5
Hmmm, IDF sand/gray: the perpetual question.
So, 'bone, I have a question: I see the extended handles on the rear compartment open/close levers. Does that mean you're doing a -1B or Batash or -1Hybrid or whatever the up-dated Mk1 is called?
And I like the figs, whose are they?
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Aug 29, 2014 17:25:30 GMT -5
Hmmm, IDF sand/gray: the perpetual question. So, 'bone, I have a question: I see the extended handles on the rear compartment open/close levers. Does that mean you're doing a -1B or Batash or -1Hybrid or whatever the up-dated Mk1 is called? And I like the figs, whose are they? Hahaha, i ended up mixing Tamiya acrylics till i was satisfied, probably not 100% correct, but it looks about right. This whole build is one steep learning curve for me! A lot of "first" for me. The extended levers i saw first in a book about the Merk, probably not right for this version, i'm aiming for a pre ball&chain '82ish Lebanon version. The figs are Verlinden, the commander have a Hornet head. Not sure if they are keepers, face painting is not my cup of bourbon! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 30, 2014 15:13:57 GMT -5
Looks like you've got the right color of paint in there somewhere MB, that's what counts!  Nice progress on the Merk. |
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Post by rbaer on Sept 2, 2014 9:54:06 GMT -5
I like the figs, I say "go for it!" Color is tough, too. I've been criticized for being "too tan" before, but I've got pics....
Regarding what version/time period/mod level: It's like they say about anything IDF: never say never. I'm going for the same time period, 1982 pre ball and chain, pre anti-slip, not anxious to do either, but will have to on the Mk1B that's on the list.....
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Post by Mudbone on Sept 4, 2014 14:41:11 GMT -5
Update. Base color and decals are on. Tracks are on. Most of the stowage is in/on and have a color. Made a bracket for the .50. Some detail painting done. Some dry brushing done. Tonight i sprayed the gloss coat on. Now the fun begins. I've learned so much from forums like this one. Now its time to use all the new found knowledge. Pictures follow soon. Stay with me!  ? |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 4, 2014 14:49:14 GMT -5
Really nice, count me in for the journey  |
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Post by rbaer on Sept 4, 2014 15:11:24 GMT -5
Still here!
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Mudbone
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Post by Mudbone on Sept 7, 2014 12:01:32 GMT -5
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Post by Mudbone on Sept 7, 2014 12:04:12 GMT -5
Sorry guys! Seems that the pictures don't load bigger!?
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Post by Mudbone on Sept 7, 2014 12:12:20 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 7, 2014 14:47:10 GMT -5
Looking good so far, almost done!
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