tiking
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Post by tiking on Dec 13, 2020 15:34:00 GMT
I was given this new LM 841 to weather for a friend of mine, Rickard Algotsson. I decided to give this 1:50 scale model a go. It's a beautiful model with great details. Surprisingly enough, it is not made completely out of metal but the body part is mostly plastic. The arm connectors and joints, and all the small details are made from metal. An amazing piece, I must say. The only addition in respect to details is the antenna.I painted the hydraulic coupling ends silver to give the appearance of actual couplings and painted the exhaust stack, silver as well. I weathered the folks using a combination of rust, smoke to make the forks look rusty, like most of the reference photos I saw. For the rest of the model I used the sponge technique, very carefully, all over the model. As this was a 1:50 scale, I had to try and control my hand movements as this was a smaller scale compared to what I was used to. The results is what you see. I've posted the original model, before weathering, and photos after the weathering was completed. I think, with the great details the model has already, I've managed to enhance them, making them pop even more. Before weathering: After Weathering: ------------------------ -------------------------
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Post by Paul B on Dec 13, 2020 17:34:28 GMT
You wouldn't believe it was the same vehicle Absolutely stunning piece of work there fella
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 13, 2020 17:59:13 GMT
Superb.
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tiking
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Post by tiking on Dec 13, 2020 18:15:24 GMT
Thanks for looking guys.
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Post by Paul B on Dec 13, 2020 18:23:37 GMT
That's what we're here for George Charles
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Si B
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Post by Si B on Dec 13, 2020 19:19:11 GMT
Very nice indeed
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Post by Boots on Dec 13, 2020 21:02:23 GMT
That's what we're here for George George!!
That is fantastic work indeed fella..........a total transformation
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 14, 2020 0:31:11 GMT
You wouldn’t believe it was the same model.
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tiking
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Post by tiking on Dec 14, 2020 1:01:13 GMT
Much appreciated guys. Glad you all approve of it.
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Post by Paul B on Dec 14, 2020 4:53:42 GMT
That's what we're here for George George!! That is fantastic work indeed fella..........a total transformation George?... Charles? does it really matter . Looks like I had a Boots moment there (old age) Sorry Charles, will not happen again .... promise
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Post by tiking on Dec 14, 2020 8:41:48 GMT
George!! That is fantastic work indeed fella..........a total transformation George?... Charles? does it really matter . Looks like I had a Boots moment there (old age) Sorry Charles, will not happen again .... promise It's all good. No worries.
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Post by Boots on Dec 14, 2020 16:35:34 GMT
A `Boots` moment ...........
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 14, 2020 16:53:11 GMT
Damn fine work!!
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tiking
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Post by tiking on Dec 14, 2020 17:18:19 GMT
Appreciate it everyone.
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Post by Marco on Dec 21, 2020 11:03:43 GMT
Superb, stunning, awesome... All the guys said. Amazing work!
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Post by tiking on Dec 23, 2020 20:28:52 GMT
Superb, stunning, awesome... All the guys said. Amazing work! Thanks Marco.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 26, 2020 17:57:46 GMT
Stunning work, once again. Your weathering on this model is incredibly realistic!
Best wishes,
Ian
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tiking
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Post by tiking on Dec 29, 2020 4:59:20 GMT
Thank you kindly Ian. Thankfully the customer was pleased with the end results.
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