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Post by bbd468 on Mar 11, 2015 19:05:50 GMT -5
Andy, Leon - thanks fellas, it goin well so far,.  Leon, the barrel is Metal so its intact it just popped out of place wehn i was handling it the other day. Turns out its easier to weather with the barrel off....got lucky i guess!  Gary |
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Post by Leon on Mar 11, 2015 19:43:05 GMT -5
Glad to hear it's ok! Carry on sir.  |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Mar 11, 2015 20:22:12 GMT -5
That lower hull is stellar! If you don't mind me asking did you use pigments or those AK earth effects in the background?
Always look forward to your builds.
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 11, 2015 20:36:27 GMT -5
That lower hull is stellar! If you don't mind me asking did you use pigments or those AK earth effects in the background? Always look forward to your builds. Cheers #57 Hey Jeff, What ive discovered (was told) is that Tamiya X-20A thinner makes great pigment fixer and it does! Ive has a bottle for several years now that i never use because i use Lacquer thinner to thin my Tamiya paints. I mentioned that to a fella one day and he told me to use it as pigment fixer. What i did is wet the surface with the X-20A and then grab pigment with a wore out short bristle paint brush then i just tapped the brush with my finger over the surface and let the pigments fall into place. I used Europe Dust first, then Iraqi Sand over that, but i let the first round dry before the second application. THATS IT!!! Hope that made sense bro, Gary |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Mar 11, 2015 20:51:58 GMT -5
Thanks Gary.
By weird coincidence I have a bottle of x20a I didn't know what to do with since I don't thin with it anymore. I'll give it a shot.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 12, 2015 13:22:07 GMT -5
Glad to hear you lucked out with the barrel situation Gary! Nice progress on the weathering, glad the old finger digits are cooperating once more. |
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Post by madairbrush on Mar 12, 2015 16:31:22 GMT -5
Fantastic subtle weathering, looks pretty perfect, bro.
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 13, 2015 21:35:02 GMT -5
Bill, Matt - Thanks a bunch you guys. |
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Post by afvfan on Mar 13, 2015 22:28:30 GMT -5
.... We can't have a Tiger prowling around without it's gun can we  The gun's there. You're looking at the prototype of the "Sturmtiger I" armed with a 170mm launcher. Coming along just great, Gary. |
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Post by TRM on Mar 14, 2015 9:59:16 GMT -5
Some great work Gary!! The weathering is looking tops brotha!! Keep that bench on fire!! |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 14, 2015 22:34:52 GMT -5
.... We can't have a Tiger prowling around without it's gun can we The gun's there. You're looking at the prototype of the "Sturmtiger I" armed with a 170mm launcher. Bob, thats it......thats exactly what i was going for. Thanks guys. Ill update again soon. |
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Post by braille on Mar 21, 2015 14:58:55 GMT -5
I put together a chunky tuna sandwich with all the trimmings; a side of cheese puffs an apple cranberry juice drink and no update! Let me guess? You lost the barrel?  |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 24, 2015 12:08:34 GMT -5
I put together a chunky tuna sandwich with all the trimmings; a side of cheese puffs an apple cranberry juice drink and no update! Let me guess? You lost the barrel? LOL Hey Eddy, i found the barrel bro.....honest injun! Got alot done this last Sunday fellas, here tis!     Got more detail weathering to do then on to the base. |
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Post by JimD on Mar 24, 2015 12:20:07 GMT -5
Splendid stuff. Weathering is spot on if you ask me. Looks very well used, but not overdone at all. It's really come together nicely.
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 24, 2015 12:38:11 GMT -5
Another classic Gary.
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 24, 2015 12:47:23 GMT -5
Hey the Tiger looks great. Well done!
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Post by madairbrush on Mar 24, 2015 13:37:41 GMT -5
This is really a great looking tiger. Well done, Gary.
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Post by Leon on Mar 24, 2015 17:28:29 GMT -5
Well bro you managed to do it again ! Awesome work on the Tiger. |
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Post by Deano on Mar 24, 2015 18:58:15 GMT -5
Hell yeah Gary , thats an awesome DAKs Tiger bro , most excellent finish!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2015 19:15:01 GMT -5
Did i ever tell you how much I love Tigers?!?!? Another stunning coming out of your man cave. I have to say it really has your personal touch as I can see your work anywhere.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 24, 2015 19:32:04 GMT -5
Nice to see you getting some more progress in on this one Gary. Nice looking set of feet and shoes! |
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Post by afvfan on Mar 24, 2015 22:42:29 GMT -5
Can only echo all the other comments....superb job!
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Post by Wes on Mar 25, 2015 6:18:48 GMT -5
Gary. Can I pm you my postal address so you can send it to me when you done.
What a master piece. Definitely the type of modeling I aim to try and replicate some day.
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 25, 2015 10:58:17 GMT -5
Gary. Can I pm you my postal address so you can send it to me when you done. Yeah.............................. NO!!!   Thanks so much for all your awesome comments you guys, i sure appreciate ya! I hope to have some work to show ya on the base in a couple days. The base is a re-work from my T-62 base from 2-3 years ago. Its been setting in the closet gathering dust and the T-62 is in my display case. I figured id make good use of it. heres a pic of the original base with the T-62 on it.  |
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Mar 25, 2015 11:13:57 GMT -5
My 2 yr old just walked up behind me while I had a photo of the T-62 pulled up and he said "Hey that's a big cool tank!". I agree.
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Post by beast on Mar 25, 2015 12:02:24 GMT -5
Just dropped in bro, glad your back and keeping it real! Awesome work as usual mate and great inspiration for my next "big" project!  Stu. |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 25, 2015 13:40:04 GMT -5
Jeff, Stuart - thanks you guys. |
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Post by thug626 on Mar 25, 2015 14:00:29 GMT -5
Good afternoon Gary,
That is a mighty fine Kitty brother. It's going to look even better on the base!
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Post by elco on Mar 25, 2015 14:04:51 GMT -5
It got that old skool look and i like it! Congrats on the finish!
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Post by braille on Mar 26, 2015 0:49:30 GMT -5
With building and painting skills like yours who needs a fancy 1000 parts count Dragon kit with tons of aftermarket stuff on top of that? You got your techniques down cold to the bone.  Can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with that base? Any figures in the plan Gary? |
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