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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 6, 2015 10:37:13 GMT -5
Am I still seeing spots even tho I haven't drank since the 4th?!?! That kind of camo pattern always gets my attention and you really did a great job!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 6, 2015 11:39:14 GMT -5
Am I still seeing spots even tho I haven't drank since the 4th?!?! That kind of camo pattern always gets my attention and you really did a great job! Must be that Belgian influence Andy!  |
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Post by Tobi on Jul 6, 2015 14:42:56 GMT -5
Bill, you've put a new meaning to disc-oh style!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 6, 2015 15:09:17 GMT -5
Bill, you've put a new meaning to disc-oh style! It would be funny if anyone did a 1/35 John Travolta figure. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 7, 2015 3:41:10 GMT -5
See there what did I tell you Tex Not a Big Step for a High Stepper.  Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 7, 2015 11:12:05 GMT -5
See there what did I tell you Tex Not a Big Step for a High Stepper. Tony lee Thanks Tony! Hope you are able to rev up your tank factory once again now that summer's here.  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 8, 2015 14:53:09 GMT -5
"How High is the Water Poppa? It's Four Feet High and Risein." Tony Lee  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 8, 2015 19:18:48 GMT -5
"How High is the Water Poppa? It's Four Feet High and Risein." Tony Lee Time to get out the hip waders! |
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 9, 2015 7:11:06 GMT -5
One of the more interesting schemes and beautifully executed. Never knew you were an Aztec man. I remember when I got back into the hobby ... 10 year ago now... I read some things and it seemed that these where not taken seriously. I can't remember if they were new, or relatively new, at that time. Brent Green uses one, exclusively I think, and you can't argue with the results form both of you.
I just looked at one online. When the tip is changed is it an assembly that has the needle as parts of the whole "tip"?
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 9, 2015 10:06:21 GMT -5
One of the more interesting schemes and beautifully executed. Never knew you were an Aztec man. I remember when I got back into the hobby ... 10 year ago now... I read some things and it seemed that these where not taken seriously. I can't remember if they were new, or relatively new, at that time. Brent Green uses one, exclusively I think, and you can't argue with the results form both of you. I just looked at one online. When the tip is changed is it an assembly that has the needle as parts of the whole "tip"? Thanks Marc! Yes you're right about the tips. The needle is self-contained inside the nozzle.  |
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Post by afvfan on Jul 9, 2015 10:17:34 GMT -5
Great job on the camo, Bill. Those stencils look like they worked like a charm.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 9, 2015 11:51:46 GMT -5
Great job on the camo, Bill. Those stencils look like they worked like a charm. I was very pleased with the performance on the stencils Bob! I ordered mine direct from the Uschi site as I couldn't find a supplier here in the US but it was well worth the little extra in shipping and waiting to get them in. I had also ordered the 'extra dots' set in case I needed them for some of the harder to get to areas but they turned out to be unnecessary for this particular build. Definitely the way to go IMHO for anyone looking to create this particular scheme! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 10, 2015 19:42:55 GMT -5
Made some more progress in the detail department once the camo work was done. The tools I'd worked on earlier got the rest of their detailing so they could match up with the rear deck pattern. All of the different pieces of equipment were installed in place starting with the jack and working my way across. These are covered in Steps 9 and 10. It's worth noting that Step 9 has a parts error, it labels one of the spare wheel supports as B8 (that's actually the starter crank) and is really G8. I didn't catch it at the time as being significant and used both of the B29 supports...but the G8 has a little spacer tab on it that helps better support the steel wheel since it's not as thick as the regular rubber-rimmed wheels that B29 are designed for. So far as I can tell, that's the only real difference and isn't a show stopper in its own right...but it might change the alignment of the spare wheels in relation to each other and the spare track run that goes across the rear. When I tested it on my build with the run I assembled previously, it didn't present an issue. If you were to leave that particular holder empty, the spacer tab configuration on G8 is the accurate one to use, so there's that consideration as well. I also worked on the exhausts. These were done with a base coat of MM enamel Burnt Umber followed by passes with an enamel MM Leather wash in varying degrees to create a deep rusty finish. This was topped off with some orange artist pastels applied with a brush and black artist pastels to the insides of the stacks and around the rims.  With that done, I turned to getting the old girl up on her feet. The return rollers and steel wheels had their contact edges treated with MM non-buffing metalizer Steel followed by some heavily dry-brushed Burnt Umber to create an exposed steel surface. Using the MK track runs I'd assembled earlier, the road wheels and return rollers were installed in position and left to set up level to ensure they couldn't float down the road when it comes time to permanently add the tracks.  |
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Post by TRM on Jul 10, 2015 20:08:15 GMT -5
Yes sir!!! Looking mighty fine there Bill!! Nice seeing the sneakers making an appearance! That camo is off the chain!!
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Post by vindicareassassin on Jul 11, 2015 4:22:02 GMT -5
Fair play, that's coming along really nicely, not sure I'd want to replicate that camo, especially in braille scale.... Maybe one day when I feel more confident with my airbrush abilities.
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Post by Leon on Jul 11, 2015 7:12:24 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Bill! The added details look great. |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 11, 2015 11:59:46 GMT -5
Todd, just getting them all laced up for the final leg of the journey! VA, I can imagine it would be a tough one to try to replicate in 1/72 for sure! Definitely would need a lot of patience and steady hands. Thanks Leon! It's always a big step to get the tools and gear on, means the weathering isn't far behind.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 11, 2015 17:01:05 GMT -5
With the road wheels taken care of yesterday and set up nice and solid, it was time to check the links count on the MK runs assembled previously to see how many additional links were needed. I had originally stopped at 96 links for both sides and the kit's instruction recommendations are 97 links, so I needed to test fit the sprockets and idlers first to get a good idea of where things would end up. The fit of the idler arms into the mounts is a tight one so throughout the painting process I've been careful not to allow any paint inside the mount holes or on the arm pins themselves. The idlers were permanently glued onto the mount arms off the vehicle and then the whole assembly fitted into the hull mounts without glue as the friction fit there is plenty to hold it in place. Some slight sanding on the pins that go into the hull mount proved necessary and this was done before the idler wheels were joined to the arms so that everything would play nice. The sprockets were held in place with small amounts of blue tack as they need to remain loose for the final installation after the tracks are painted and weathered. 97 links turned out to be the perfect length for the MK runs on both sides with the idlers adjusted slightly in the process to create the desired sag. The idlers in the photos below are moved at just about their maximum tension setting so it's possible that 96 links would have worked as well but it would've been a much tighter run vs. the look I was after. I also picked out the gunner's and commander's scopes with some non-buffing metalizer Gunmetal and added the commander's scope hatch in the open position to round things out for the day.   Ordinarily on a Pz IV family vehicle you would need 98-100 links per side but the lack of the 4th return roller makes all the difference on the suspension layout and total length of the track runs. Next up will be airbrushing and detailing the main tracks and the spare run. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 11, 2015 17:29:12 GMT -5
Looking really good with the shoes on Bill! |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Jul 11, 2015 18:04:22 GMT -5
Saweeeet!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 11, 2015 18:59:13 GMT -5
Thanks Leon and VA! Appreciate the comments. |
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 11, 2015 20:38:28 GMT -5
Mucho gusto
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Post by JimD on Jul 11, 2015 21:03:13 GMT -5
Teach me your ways, master. Great stuff. This one is getting close. |
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Post by craigcole20b. on Jul 12, 2015 11:04:19 GMT -5
Nice
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 12, 2015 11:52:07 GMT -5
Can't help but chuckle at this reply Marc! Here on the border this is what you say when someone is 'pleased to meet you'! Teach me your ways, master. Great stuff. This one is getting close. Come to the darkside...we have cookies! Glad you're enjoying the ride with me Jimmy. Thanks Craig! |
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 12, 2015 14:02:08 GMT -5
Hmmm... Yo gusto mucho?
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 12, 2015 16:52:11 GMT -5
There you go! Don't forget the ever reliable 'Yo quiero Taco Bell' approach either. |
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Post by reserve on Jul 12, 2015 23:26:58 GMT -5
Yeah buddy!
Regards,
Mark
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 13, 2015 14:26:18 GMT -5
Thanks Mark! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 16, 2015 12:10:31 GMT -5
Shoes look great on her!!! Can't wait to see her dirty soon...
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