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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Dec 18, 2014 9:26:31 GMT -5
I need to try a cutout someday. But first, a kit that has a FULL interior!  Jeff |
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 18, 2014 9:46:41 GMT -5
Wow, cutouts, this is getting real interesting.
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Post by TRM on Dec 18, 2014 19:49:40 GMT -5
Marching on!! I started some minor detailing in preparation for the soon to arrive weathering. The muffler needed to get some rust laid down.  I think we all remember where I left off on the base the other day. It was time to get a base down on the base..."all about that base, bout that base...."  Combining fine sand, plaster and some pigments and making a mix to about the consistency of a thick frosting. This was applied with a tongue depressor followed with a dry application of pigments directly on top of the wet mix. This will be one of the last mock ups before the final weathering and base push.   Time to hit the bench again!!!  |
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Post by Leon on Dec 18, 2014 21:08:27 GMT -5
Base and 38t are looking fantastic Todd.  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 18, 2014 22:06:29 GMT -5
Thank you Leon! |
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Post by dupes on Dec 18, 2014 22:14:00 GMT -5
I think you have an interdimensional space that violate the space-time continuum somewhere in your office. It's the only way to explain all of the stuff you get done.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 18, 2014 23:02:26 GMT -5
DAMN! You get to play hooky and build this while I had to work today. Always a stunner... can't wait to see it done!
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Post by wouter on Dec 19, 2014 3:52:15 GMT -5
very yummie again mate!
Cheers
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 19, 2014 10:54:31 GMT -5
I think you have an interdimensional space that violate the space-time continuum somewhere in your office. It's the only way to explain all of the stuff you get done. Yup, a temporal distortion. That's the only way he can be doing it. And it's looking pretty darn nice too. Things are finally getting glued together, only the hatches are just set in place for the pics. I cut a section out of the main hatch and can't decide on open or closed. I scratched some rudimentary vision blocks for the front.      |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 19, 2014 14:14:58 GMT -5
Marc and T, you both are making good progress on these guys. Keep it coming! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 19, 2014 15:38:05 GMT -5
Marc, great idea with the cut away look. Nice painting on the interior.
T...well bro it looks like your on fire. See what you can get done when you get off FB for a while!
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Post by TRM on Dec 19, 2014 17:28:40 GMT -5
Marc, The scratch blocks look great if you ask me!! All coming together nicely my friend!! Tough call on the open or closed...keep pushing forward on it! Thanks Dupes! that "inter-dimensional space that violate the space-time continuum" i think resides between my ears brotha!! Thanks Andy!! I wish that was the case lately. Most things are getting done in the evening as of late!!  Thanks Marc!! The fun stuff begins soon!! Weathering!! Should slow up a bit I think!! Hey Wouts!! Thank you buddy!! Most appreciated!! Thanks Boss! Now if I can just stay off for good I might finish a few before the stroke of midnight in a couple weeks!! |
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Post by afvfan on Dec 19, 2014 18:23:02 GMT -5
Marc - I'd go for the open hatch, after all the whole idea behind this build seems to be wanting to show the goodies inside.
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 22, 2014 11:10:02 GMT -5
Hey, someone send a patrol car 'round Todd's house. At the rate he was going and not posting in 3 days we better make sure he's OK. |
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Post by dupes on Dec 22, 2014 11:25:02 GMT -5
Hahaha...good point!
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Post by TRM on Dec 22, 2014 16:18:53 GMT -5
LOL!! Send the Boys in Blue on buy...got some Christmas snacks for them and a little Holiday Cheers!! I have been burning some candles! Figured it would give you guys a chance to bang out some updates...LOL!! Actually, I have done a little weathering and deciding on the next move...also waiting for a few things to show up...MG's, I bought some grassy stuff the other day too as well as waiting on something I am getting a cast for. Hate waiting!! Oh well, it has to be done form time to time!! |
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 23, 2014 16:46:35 GMT -5
TODD! You're alive. Oh good. As usual, it gets harder and harder to get bench time as the big day approaches. Have gotten a few things added. Didn't get a clear shot but you can see the fenders are attached. I was not happy with the job i did on the PE fenders so they were scrapped. I drilled and pinned the tow clevis guard and added the PE chain.   With some final advise from Bill, the MK master, I started in on the tracks. And DAYUM are these small. Each with 4 sure gates to cut and clean. They came in sets of 2 with one side fitting very nicely in my straight clippers for a quick even clip. The other inner side was a little harder since those clippers did't fit. So I set up the Chopper with a stop in about 2 minutes and it literally took just a few minutes to get through them, each with perfect cut and no trimming needed after that.    Very simple jig with a balsa strip, and a thin strip of double stick tape, wide enough for the guide teeth to fit over and again, minutes to assemble the run to start gluing in the pins. The balsa strip is leaped to a thicker piece for stiffness.  |
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Post by Leon on Dec 23, 2014 17:12:33 GMT -5
Nice start on the tracks Mark.
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Post by TRM on Dec 23, 2014 18:28:33 GMT -5
Great seeing you get the tracks together Marc!! Nice bit of work on the hitch as well!! I actually picked this kit up the other day! A little swap between friends! No interior...but not too concerned at this moment!! Keep pluggin away while you can my friend!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 23, 2014 21:20:48 GMT -5
How clever!!! I have same tool... definitely will try that when I use MK tracks as I have few in the stash.
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 23, 2014 23:07:35 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks. I am doing something for the 1st time since I started my home inspection business. I am taking the week between Xmas and new years off. WOOHOO! I am hoping that I get bench time. If I get the small batch bourbons i asked from santyclaws it might be too dangerous to be playing with sharp things.  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 23, 2014 23:26:01 GMT -5
Enjoy that vacation bortha!! You earned it!!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 24, 2014 13:58:10 GMT -5
Making good progress Marc! Looks like those MKs will do the trick nicely with your jig and cutting gizmo!  Beware alcohol and sharp objects, you need all your fingers and toes to finish this one! |
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 25, 2014 15:50:52 GMT -5
Good thing I got some bench time this morning. I got the small batch goodies and it's off limits now.  Updates pics will have to wait until I can safely use a camera Merry Christmas |
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Post by dupes on Dec 25, 2014 16:17:05 GMT -5
I think I want to see you do an all-Bourbon build to see how it comes out... |
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 26, 2014 8:25:25 GMT -5
An all bourbon build? Hmmm, sounds interesting. New day, steady(ish) hands... for now... so I kicked the toe switch on the compressor and some colored stuff started shooting out the end of my air brush. I ran real fast and grabbed the model to put it in the path of the spray. Mr. Surfacer 1500 gray primer followed by Tamiya German gray. The gray seemed dark so I left it straight to use as a base coat and will go back and do some lightening of the panels and highlighted areas. The box on the side was also cutaway and I am going to put some stowage in there. The only thing I didn't think of until this morning as I was painting the gray was the scale. That would be just a sheet metal box so the edges are way too thick. I think there is a box on that set I found in the back of a drawer but do I want to scavenge the 1 thing out of a complete set. I have an idea for the base that will be fitting the cutaway motif.   |
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 26, 2014 8:28:30 GMT -5
Almost forgot. Just want to confirm... Don't want a rocket laden Typhoons seeing any big whait patches so the inside of any open hatch would be the same as the exterior color, correct?
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Post by Leon on Dec 26, 2014 8:57:57 GMT -5
Nice to see some color going on Marc !I believe you are correct about the hatches being the same as the exterior color. |
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Post by TRM on Dec 26, 2014 10:07:39 GMT -5
Very nice!! Primer!! WooHoo!! My day is complete now!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 26, 2014 17:35:50 GMT -5
Almost forgot. Just want to confirm... Don't want a rocket laden Typhoons seeing any big whait patches so the inside of any open hatch would be the same as the exterior color, correct? Yep, standard practice on these guys to have the driver's hatch and commander's hatch interior surfaces painted the exterior color. Of course they have those huge leather pads on them so you're not exactly talking much exposure either way in truth! |
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Beware alcohol and sharp objects, you need all your fingers and toes to finish this one! 