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Post by JEFF on Feb 10, 2019 20:18:56 GMT
Onwards as always, Mark. Nice progress, Dude.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 11, 2019 8:48:41 GMT
I'm sure you got it by the ropes Duke
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Post by Robbo on Feb 11, 2019 20:53:24 GMT
So much going on, on your bench
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 11, 2019 23:36:39 GMT
Thanks Jeff! I have more to post soon.
Thanks Paul! I hope so, we'll see.
Thanks Robbo; this is actually a small amount of work on my bench. I usually have more going on.
Stay tuned guys, more to come.
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 12, 2019 17:43:34 GMT
The factory keeps going and going. Stunning as always mate !
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 12, 2019 20:19:23 GMT
Thanks AG! I'm trying to keep it rolling. I really wish I had time for a real long marathon session. Normally I have them at Hobby Day, but things kept me from building what I had brought to work on.
Stay tuned. There's rain the next few days so I might be able to get things moved forward then.
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 14, 2019 2:35:26 GMT
Okay, here's my latest update, mostly on work I managed to get done at Hobby Day this past weekend. I'll start by posting the pic that was wrong in the previous post. Here is what the truck bed and chassis look like dry-fit together: Anyway, moving on from there, I pulled out my Dark Green and started to shoot just about everything that needs it. After it dried, I neglected to shoot pics; instead I went straight to a lighter green and started to modulate the green on all the single color vehicles. Before I get to that, I'll start with the aircraft I was working on. As I looked over the Israeli Sufa, I noticed a few more gaps and seams that needed filling. Out came the Vallejo acrylic putty and into the seams it went. You may not be able to see the newest seams I filled but now they are all done: Now I think this is ready for paint. I'll have to mask off the canopy first and then shoot it with a primer to actually see what might still need to be filled. Moving on, I started the AH-1 given to me by my friend on another Forum. First was the cockpit: Later I did the engine and transmission cover since closing up the main fuselage requires weight in the nose to keep this bird on it's skids. I didn't have any at the time so I just went ahead with the engine and tranny cover: Moving on to my armor; I decided to start a couple new projects. One was the IBG Hungarian Toldi II tank that has been sitting for awhile. I started by assembling the lower hull and the wheels. I didn't shoot a pic of the wheels, but here is the hull: Then because I didn't want to deal with the suspension, I went forward in the instructions and assembled the turret: My next started project was another IBG model; this time it is the Diamond T wrecker that I've waited so long to get. First was the chassis which was surprisingly easy to do given that there was so much assembly required: Next was the lovely, well-detailed engine that will unfortunately be covered up. But it looks great before it gets hidden: Finally, I started the cab; but I only did the front part of it since I still need to detail paint inside the cab before I close it all up: Now I can show all the painting I did on all this armor. I'll start with the Wrecker cab since I just posted the previous assembly. Here it is painted and semi-poorly modulated: Next I modulated the Russian BREM vehicle. It didn't turn out anything like I was hoping. I seem to be finding it difficult to adjust my air pressure properly. Oh well, at least I had a lot of practice today, starting with this: Subsequent washes and weathering will probably blend that in better. One can only hope. I then shot the cab and front fender of the first Russian tractor: Followed by the cab, fender and tractor bed of the second tractor: I then basecoated and modulated the SA-6 Gainful: Finally, I decided I needed to finish up another short run kit that I'd had sitting for awhile. The Soviet SG-122 got the second run of tracks on the other side, as well as the side armor protecting the gun. I also added some more filler to several seams that I found again: Man that model is crude! Next I assembled the gun. The front plate broke as I was pressing it into place, so I tried to get it sanded as smooth as possible after fixing it again. There was a lot of other areas that needed sanding as well. I then drilled out the gun barrel too, although it is not easily seen in this pic: Here is the whole thing all assembled and ready for paint so far: And finally, I basecoated this and modulated the green on this as well: I find it amusing that the best modulation was done on the crappiest kit! Oh well, story of my life.... Last but not least, I also shot a base coat of dark brown on the IBG Japanese Chi Nu tank. I'm probably going backwards putting the darkest color first, but I started with it. These are the Mr. Color paints specifically for Japanese armor by the way. It's kind of hard to tell in this pic, but this is painted I assure you: And that covers everything I got done on Hobby Day weekend and the rest of this week. Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 14, 2019 11:57:36 GMT
The Wrecker looks real good indeed Mark, some nice deatil on the dash too . Looks like the Su 122 is given you a bad day out fella, but I reckon you got it in the end . The Chi Nu I do like too, might have to look out for that one
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 14, 2019 15:14:51 GMT
Busy as ever, all look interesting
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 15, 2019 1:10:14 GMT
Thanks Paul! The SG-122 is a bear, but I think I've got it well enough. I might look for some extra decals in my stash to see if I can add any Russian slogans on the outside of this since it doesn't have markings. I am happy with the wrecker so far too. Gonna be fun painting that detail before closing the cab. The Chi Nu is a great kit! I highly recommend it!
Thanks 'Smudge! I do hope to finish more soon.
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Post by CarlRF on Feb 15, 2019 1:58:50 GMT
Very busy
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 15, 2019 18:53:55 GMT
Thanks Carl! I'm trying to be.
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Post by JEFF on Feb 17, 2019 10:48:04 GMT
Roll on, Mark. Roll on.
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Post by Boots on Feb 17, 2019 13:12:27 GMT
Busy,busy,busy.............nice work matey
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 17, 2019 22:45:51 GMT
Thanks guys! Glad you like it!
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 18, 2019 13:29:32 GMT
On a roll, defo !
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 18, 2019 20:01:25 GMT
Thanks AG. Hopefully more to come soon.
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 20, 2019 21:47:50 GMT
Okay, this is a small update, and an all armor one as well. I did get a lot done, so it's small in reference to the number of models I made progress on. First off, I got my Russian SG-122 clearcoated and then washed with a brown wash. My picture taking still needs some work but with the limitations I have, I think you can see this well enough. Here's the vehicle all glossy and washed up: Now this didn't come with any markings so I decided to rummage around in my decal stash and found some that would fit. I applied these on both sides while it was still glossy: You can see I also painted the tracks. Later, I dullcoated this: Now all that is left is to weather this and then I can call it done. While I was glossing and washing things, I also glossed and washed the Russian BREM: Interestingly enough, this one also did not come with markings so I just dullcoated it: I'm just going to add the remaining detail bits and then weather this and call it done. Moving along, I pulled out my Diamond T wrecker. I had started the painting on the cab as you see here: Afterward, I painted the interior, even though this probably won't be seen after I close it up: Next I added the front windscreen: I might have to adjust those windows. While waiting for them to dry, I started the assembly of the back deck: After that was done, I pulled out my Chi Nu and also painted the tracks along with the SG-122 and BREM: You can't really tell that much in this pic. Anyway, if I was painting the tracks for this, it was time to move on the camouflage pattern. So, I pulled out my trusty Silly Putty and masked off where I wanted the brown to remain: By this time it was too cold to airbrush so I need to wait for a warmer day. Hopefully soon. Finally I got to the project that I made the most progress on. The two Russian tractors received some significant work. First off, I assembled all the axles for these tractors, after painting the wheel hubs. Here is one of the two identical sprues with the work I did: When these were dry, I added them to the two chassis. Here's the first Tractor: And the second tractor: Next I assembled all the parts on the cabs, excluding the delicate fiddly parts that would break with handling. This included the windscreens, dash boards and steering wheels. The dash boards and steering wheels can't be seen in these pics. This is the cab for the second tractor with the bed; it is identical to the first one except for the headlights: Here are the two cabs side by side: Next I assembled the interiors....such as they were. I basically added the seats to the cab floor: With the steering wheels and dash boards already added to the cab tops, you can see they "spared no expense" with these interiors! So I went and painted everything up inside; knowing it wouldn't be seen well, I didn't get fancy. Here it is while still wet: Well after they were dry, the next thing to do was to cement the cabs to the floors and close everything up: Then I added these cabs to their respective chassis, making sure the right cab went with the right chassis. I then added the two other assemblies which hide the empty engine compartment: Unfortunately for me, I didn't notice that you can see right through the grills on the side of the trucks till too late. I don't know if I can fix that now, given that everything is already glued in place. Anyway, here is the two tractors from the rear: Now with that bare plastic showing, I knew I had to mask the windows so I could re-shoot these models. Therefore, I tried a couple different masking agents. First, I found this liquid masking agent from Model Detailers... and liquid it sure is! It runs horribly, so you have to place the masked area horizontal to keep it from running off the area you want to mask. After that fiasco, I went with the Tamiya tape that I had other issues with. The Model Detailers stuff is the purple tint on the windows of the one cab: That's as far as I got on all those so far. I have to wait for a warmer day to try and spray these later. I am happy with the progress so far though. Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome. Stay tuned, more to come.
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Post by SteveM on Feb 21, 2019 8:14:13 GMT
The production line is running at full rate buy the looks of things Duke! B)
You you can see the much higher quality of the Takom trucks over the Modelcollect effort I’m fighting with .. o.O
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Post by JEFF on Feb 21, 2019 10:36:51 GMT
A small update ya say. That's more than I get done in a year.
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