Kicking Off 2015 - Tamiya Quad Tractor DONE Jan 8

[dupes]

Unfortunately the timing wasn't right with the family for me to attempt a new year's day speed build, so we'll have to settle for a new year's weekend effort instead. Broke out the Tamiya Quad Tractor. A) It's Tamiya B) It's wheeled and C) I don't have any aftermarket for it. Should be a fast build!

So I got to do a bit last night, got this far:



And then this afternoon's efforts:



Heading down to the paint booth to start firing some color! Unfortunately, this kit being as old as me (1974! ) there isn't much color info. Going to need to do a bit of research online which will slow me down a bit. More to come ASAP!

[sturmbird]

is this Quad the same as the old one from Italeri? I have a couple of these kits
gary

[JimD]

I'll click "refresh" and this one will have a completion post, but what the heck. I'll watch...

We starting a pool on how many the Kitinator builds this year?

[Deano]

Nice one Dupes , clean construction mate .... look forward to colour!

[dupes]

Thanks guys! This is NOT the same as the Italeri (Peerless Max) kit - that builds into a Chevrolet-chassis vehicle, while the Tamiya kit builds into a Ford-built vehicle. Awfully close, but not quite. Comparison pics here and here:

www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=141041

www.tamiya.com/english/products/35045guntractor/index.htm

Jan 2, 2015 16:01:53 GMT -5 JimD said:

I'll click "refresh" and this one will have a completion post, but what the heck. I'll watch...

We starting a pool on how many the Kitinator builds this year?

I'd be interested to see how high that pool would go.

[dupes]

Much more (and more accurate) info to be found on the differences here:

www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1037814810/Quad+Gun+Tractor+Questions

Read down a bit, it's all in there.

[Leon]

Dang Dupes !!! I thought I was fast .Nice work on the build phase.

[TRM]

Great kit Dupes!! Build up nicely...and quick!!! Count me in for the Weekend Bash!!!

[DeafStuG]

Nice start.

[wbill76]

Looks like the perfect way to kick off the 2015 marathon. Looking forward to paint!

[deafpanzer]

Great choice... pulling my chair in! How many cups of Starbuck coffee do you want me to bring too?

[dupes]

Thanks all you guys!

Andy - ALL of the cups of Starbucks (skinny vanilla latte with one sweet and low). Going to be a late night catching up!

So I had the in-laws drop by last night through this afternoon - threw a bit of a monkey wrench into the speed plans. Wanted to get the basecoat on so I could start detail painting this morning...that didn't happen. Doing my best to get back to where I want to be.

Some research had to happen, as the Tamiya color refs are sketchy at best. Referred to some of Mike Starmer's work (a "noted expert on British armor"). He knows a lot more than I do, so I chose to believe him! Some excellent Tamiya colors mixes with commentary to be found here:

www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1252022924/The+complete+Mike+Starmer+Acrylic+Paint+Mix+Database

I started by mixing up batches of both BS 64 Portland Stone and BS 61 Light Stone (light stone is actually darker than portland stone, but whatever). Samples are here - unfortunately the white balance throws them off a hair. They're both substantially brighter than this:



And both of them are in turn substantially lighter than Tamiya Desert Yellow XF-57 which is the recommended color (and I'm assuming what's on the box art). Decided to go with light stone, the one on the right. Marathon spray session, then you get this, which is where I'm starting the detail painting now:



The detail painting callout for this kit are almost nonexistent - going to have to use some photo refs to try to figure out what should be what. More to come!

[deafpanzer]

Base count looks great!!! Looking forward to details painted next...

[John Everett]

Good color. I've always liked this funny little truck. I'm not so crazy about the included stowage, however. You wrote that you weren't planning any aftermarket. But I still say that some resin bedrolls would be a step up for sure.

[dupes]

Thanks Andy!

John - I'm in the same boat...they're pretty "soft". Debating whether to use them or just leave them off altogether or try to scratch some replacements.

[TRM]

Nice bit of work on the paint there Dupes!! Almost ready for the fun stuff!!

[dupes]

Alrighty - got the mickey mouse camo sprayed with 80/20 Tamiya NATO Black. Was a liiiiiittle bit chunkier than I wanted - should have gone 10 or 15% paint and started over. Was going to use the circle template to do hard-edged camo, but there were way too many irregular sections that would have been too hard to mask.

Should I be surprised that I knocked off both mirrors while spraying? Probably not.





The bottom pic is the closest color to what my eye sees the Light Stone as...which surprisingly is VERY close to the Tamiya box art color, but not the color that they show in their buildups (or color callouts). Gotta put down some future next in prep for decaling tonight.

[wing_nut]

The lack of a new years speed build not withstanding, this should still be done by now if you are planning the same pace as last year. Looks nice.

[bbrowniii]

WHAAAAAAAAT!!!! Where'd this come from! Jeepers Dupes, how'd I miss this one? Thanks for the "Hey be on the lookout" text!!!! Jerk....

Awesome work so far. Is this what is left over from that 25 pounder you did a couple years ago?

[dupes]

Don't worry sir - the competions will be coming fast and furious this year. Give me a couple days!

Heck, last year I didn't put one up until more than two weeks in.

[dupes]

Jan 4, 2015 18:15:31 GMT -5 bbrowniii said:

WHAAAAAAAAT!!!! Where'd this come from! Jeepers Dupes, how'd I miss this one? Thanks for the "Hey be on the lookout" text!!!! Jerk....

Awesome work so far. Is this what is left over from that 25 pounder you did a couple years ago?

Hahaha...that's pretty funny - I was just going to send you the link to this when I saw that you posted.

And indeed it is - part 2 of the combo pack!

[Leon]

Dupes! The base coat and camo look great.Really like the soft edge on the camo.

[dupes]

Leon - I think I like it too. Can't tell for sure from reference pics if it should be hard edged or not - so this will have to do!

[M1Carbine]

Awesome way to kick off the new year. built that kit and have to say its a gem. looks fantastic so far buddy.

Bob

[dupes]

Hey, thanks Bob! Putting on the decals shortly.

[wbill76]

Making great progress on this one Dupes, bring on the markings!

[dupes]

Bill - they've been broughten!



Not moving quite as quickly as I'd like, but hopefully I can rectify that later today.

[mrt51]

Very nice! Great way to start the new year!

Terry

[406 Silverado]

Damn Marc that is quick.....love those old Tammy shake and bake kits.

Don't be afraid to have fun with it and try new things.

[dupes]

Jan 5, 2015 10:54:17 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Damn Marc that is quick.....love those old Tammy shake and bake kits.

Don't be afraid to have fun with it and try new things.

I'd love to do that, Boss - any suggestions? I don't really have any good ideas where to go with this other than a bit of chippings, some pin washes, and dust.