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Post by marknz1 on Dec 9, 2021 7:49:21 GMT
That looks so realistic! Great work with the snow application. Thanks for the feedback, It took a few practices to get the best method, but I'm happy how it turned out |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 9, 2021 7:51:34 GMT
Magnificent work on that base. I might have to try that technique on some 1/72 scale bases to see if it works just as well. I'm sure it would work on any scale, it makes it look more realistic and the grass less fluorescent. |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 9, 2021 7:52:31 GMT
Looking very very very good!! Cheers for the feedback |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 9, 2021 7:53:41 GMT
Oh wow thats nice  Thanks Boots, you should try it ut on your next dio build |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 9, 2021 7:54:21 GMT
Cheers Smudge, appreciate the feedback |
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Post by Marco on Dec 9, 2021 12:02:08 GMT
That's simply fantastic! Great work Mark!
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 9, 2021 12:39:17 GMT
Ooh, ooh, ooh. Exceptional. For a light dusting you could use Tamiya weathering master snow.
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Post by Boots on Dec 9, 2021 19:47:55 GMT
Oh wow thats nice Thanks Boots, you should try it ut on your next dio build It would still come out looking like it`s been done by a 1 year old Baboon......  |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 12, 2021 6:14:08 GMT
***Warning Visual overload**** Evening / Morning All It's been another busy weekend, but that hasn't precluded any updates on the dio build. First up was to put some colour on the base surround. It was off to the local hardware store to grab a matt black rattle can. here's the end result.    Next step was to do the mud for the tank track ruts and position the body of the Tiger. This was my chance to use the VMS mud mix for the first time. It's a very easy process, using the 3 parts, the texture, the resin and the activator. I ended mixing a bit more than I needed, but at least i know how far it goes  Once the mud was mixed I laid it into the trank ruts up to the top. Then I took the tank body and pressed it into the mud mix and let it freestyle as it was pushed out of the rut. Next I added some of the mix around the tank tracks and on the front and rear guards. Once it's dried out fully I will do some additional finishing work. So, here's some pics       It's really good to see the dio coming together now and I'm looking forward to seeing it complete. Not far to go now. Until next time. Cheers Mark |
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 12, 2021 7:45:47 GMT
So the tank is now stuck in the mud?
I thought one of the benefits of VMS mud was you put the tank in to make the rust, remove it and leave it to set.
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 12, 2021 8:39:41 GMT
So the tank is now stuck in the mud? I thought one of the benefits of VMS mud was you put the tank in to make the rust, remove it and leave it to set. There's logic to my method. The setting is December and the ground is wet and muddy, the Tiger has been parked up for winter preparations. All will be revealed as the final pieces come together. |
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Post by bwilt on Dec 12, 2021 10:10:56 GMT
I have the feeling Tommygun means stuck in the mud as in glued to the base ... as it is resin and the tank is left in it, the resin will harden and form a bond..
Looking really good, I like the way the mud is pushed out from under the track due to the weight of the tank!
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 12, 2021 11:54:26 GMT
Yeah, thanks bwilt. I meant is it now glued/stuck down on the base?
Looking forward to seeing the end result.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 12, 2021 18:32:21 GMT
Interesting method that & once the mud is suitably painted & weathered it will really give the impression of wet ground.
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 12, 2021 20:00:07 GMT
Yeah, thanks bwilt. I meant is it now glued/stuck down on the base? Looking forward to seeing the end result. Oh the joys of the internet and the confusion around context! Yes, you're initial question was right, I used the mud mixture as the glue to fix the Tiger in position. I wanted it to look like the ground is saturated and the Tiger has come to a halt and it's sheer weight has created a mud bow wave. |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 12, 2021 20:05:38 GMT
I have the feeling Tommygun means stuck in the mud as in glued to the base ... as it is resin and the tank is left in it, the resin will harden and form a bond.. Looking really good, I like the way the mud is pushed out from under the track due to the weight of the tank! Cheers. I've watched so builds on YT where they've created the mud wave once the tank is in position. I had the idea to cut out the ruts in the base to give the impression that of weight. Then I thought it would be more realistic to flood the ruts with the mud mixture and then push the tank in and create a natural expulsion of gooey mud. |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 12, 2021 20:09:37 GMT
Interesting method that & once the mud is suitably painted & weathered it will really give the impression of wet ground. Very much an idea brought to life and thankfully it came out ok. Next steps are to use some of the same mud washes used on the tank and the ground to match it all up |
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Post by Boots on Dec 12, 2021 20:11:25 GMT
Like where ya taking this Mark  |
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Post by Si B on Dec 12, 2021 21:11:59 GMT
Im with Boots….I like how this is developing  |
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Post by marknz1 on Dec 13, 2021 7:49:27 GMT
Quick update: The VMS mud has fully cured and is rock hard and anchored the Tiger into the dio base. It has a really nce grainy texture to it and looks good. Can't wait to work on the next part of the weathering. Here's some pics.    Until next time Cheers Mark |
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