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Post by SteveM on Mar 2, 2019 17:25:47 GMT
So here’s my little shake and bake, mojo boosting Tamiya kit. £14 from my LHS, yes cheaper on EBay but I wanted it now   2 hours later I’m here...yep it looks like it’s been run over   Welcome to those brave enough to tag along  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 2, 2019 17:54:38 GMT
What a feckin awesome start  . Tomorrow will be primer at this rate  |
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Post by SteveM on Mar 2, 2019 19:10:47 GMT
Cheers Paul B)
I'm just following the instructions OOTB and yup tomorrow be primer on the chassis! |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 2, 2019 19:12:08 GMT
Wahooo priming  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 2, 2019 19:16:21 GMT
Cool mate, can't beat a tamiya kit for a mojo boost and this is looking smashing  |
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Post by Robbo on Mar 2, 2019 19:33:05 GMT
Got to love a jeep, I've got one in primer, been like it for years but I often think about it
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Post by SteveM on Mar 2, 2019 19:51:46 GMT
Pete, thanks matey it’s doing the trick for me ! Welcome Robbo, get it off the shelf fella |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 2, 2019 20:17:53 GMT
Nice little MOJO bumper, Steve. Count me in, Bro.
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Post by SteveM on Mar 2, 2019 23:28:31 GMT
Wouldn’t be the same without you Jeffers B)
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Post by Boots on Mar 3, 2019 12:20:02 GMT
Whoooooooop...............nice one Stevie dude, count me in for the ride fella , great start mucker  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Mar 3, 2019 19:45:34 GMT
Looking excellent and so fast too! Way to go man! And I don't blame you for picking it up at a Hobby Shop. I don't mind paying the extra to shop at one myself... like you said; I want it now!
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Post by SteveM on Mar 3, 2019 20:58:30 GMT
Thanks Duke, yes, it’s important to support our LHS is we’re lucky enough to have one  Build, apart from one or two details like the steering wheel and a gun or two, is done. Major assemblies primed. This is going very well and I’m loving it. I think my trip into 1/72 has helped my eye and steadied my hand, so there’s one thing to be grateful to Modelcollect for  Parts dry fitted for now.  This will be moving again tomorrow. ACWAE |
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Post by Boots on Mar 3, 2019 21:10:37 GMT
That looks fabulous fella |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 3, 2019 21:27:59 GMT
Yeah, what Boots said.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 4, 2019 4:59:35 GMT
Oh yes, sweet as fella |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 4, 2019 14:11:35 GMT
Lovely bit of primer old chap |
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Post by dukemaddog on Mar 4, 2019 15:22:07 GMT
That's a sharp looking beastie there Steve! Yeah, I agree; 1/72 scale does tend to sharpen my eyes and steady my hand too. You gotta love a great Modelcollect kit!
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Post by SteveM on Mar 6, 2019 8:12:06 GMT
Thanks for the great comments fellas B) I used the Tamiya colour call out XF-62 Olive Drab for the base but it looks too dark to my eye for a WWII jeep. This looks closer to the almost black OD used in Korea. What do you reckon?  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 6, 2019 8:55:00 GMT
I would lighten up a shade or two, specially on the flat areas and upper sides You can see Tamiya paints are good though, very smooth indeed Steve |
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Post by Boots on Mar 6, 2019 11:49:36 GMT
A little bit of Buff in the next mix will lighten it fella or even a light couple of passes with some X-71 over the top of what you have, if you go to my Studebaker truck build (page 7 or 8) you`ll see what it looks like......you can always darken it a tad if you feel it is to light.., just have an experiment |
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