RLFoster
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 13, 2021 20:24:58 GMT
As it happens, I'm joining the MHO while square in the middle of a project that happens to be one I refer to as a "palette cleanser". Much like the dinner course, this build was intended to refresh me and follows a project that took a very long time to complete, leaving me feeling "overloaded". From the outset, I planned for this model to have no aftermarket parts, minimal scratch-building, and just a few normal modeling techniques applied. So far, it has filled it's purpose perfectly!
The construction was fairly straight-forward with me adding just a few improvements. This wasn't so much that the build absolutely needed anything done, it was just a creative choice on my part. If I remember correctly (and I have problems remembering yesterday's dinner), construction took about 14 days:
Once built, I mixed up a custom blend of a Russian green from my available supply of Model Master enamels and applied it to all the disassembled parts. BTW, I'm "old school" and use enamels as my base coats on all my builds:
Since applying the base coat, I've applied the markings, paint streaking (fading), a pin wash, chips, and subtle rust effects. The build is now pretty much ready for weathering:
The next build will obviously get more complete coverage and might be coming fairly quickly. I anticipate this one getting finished in the next week or 10 days.
Until next time...
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Post by Paul B on Nov 13, 2021 20:41:58 GMT
Very nice indeed Robert  . Until about 7 years ago, I was a die hard enamel user also. But then, the acrylics crept in and since then, they have taken over  |
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RLFoster
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 13, 2021 20:54:56 GMT
Cheers, Paul.
Yes, I'm a stubborn one.
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Post by Boots on Nov 13, 2021 21:16:27 GMT
That looks superb Robert abd i love the colour, not allowed enamels in my house......keep getting told off!!  |
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RLFoster
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 13, 2021 21:44:03 GMT
Thank you, Boots!
Advantage of being a bachelor...I suppose.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 14, 2021 8:18:40 GMT
You can't beat old school fella! Looking nice!
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Post by SteveM on Nov 14, 2021 8:29:02 GMT
That's very nice for an Eastern Express kit.
I'd use enamels if I could but the Mrs would have me using the AB in the garden!
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 14, 2021 11:28:29 GMT
Robert, fine looking BT-7!
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 14, 2021 12:16:37 GMT
Old school definitely rocks in this case.
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Post by Si B on Nov 14, 2021 12:56:52 GMT
Great work Robert, looking very nice Don’t see many builds/ kits of the BT series, considering it has an interesting back story and a significant place in Russian tank history. |
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Post by Eric on Nov 14, 2021 12:59:12 GMT
Excellent build!! I really like this version of the BT family.  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 16, 2021 18:09:09 GMT
Looking rather smashing that!
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Post by JEFF on Nov 17, 2021 12:40:00 GMT
Fine looking build, RL. Nothing wrong with Old School. |
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Post by Marco on Nov 17, 2021 16:28:42 GMT
Great work Robert! Looks fantastic!
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RLFoster
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 17, 2021 20:02:23 GMT
Thanks for all the kind introductory comments.
It's been a slow few days and I just started the weathering process this morning. So it might be up to a week before there's anything significant to show.
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Post by Robbo on Nov 17, 2021 20:55:31 GMT
Very nice so far Robert
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 21, 2021 20:14:22 GMT
After a further week of work on the build, I just about have the lower hull, wheels, and tracks weathered. I normally like to do all (or nearly all) the weathering on this part of a tank first as it will lay the groundwork [excuse the pun] for how the upper areas will be weathered. On this build I'm going to a fairly heavy weathering with the tank operating in a wet, partially muddy environment. Here's what the lower hull looks like:
With the lower hull done, I'll now move to the upper hull and turret for the remaining weathering. I'm just slightly behind my original planned completion date, but should be done within the next 10 days or so.
Until next time...
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Post by Paul B on Nov 21, 2021 20:37:12 GMT
That looks rather good indeed Robert  |
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Post by RLFoster on Nov 21, 2021 21:07:19 GMT
Thank you, Paul.
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Post by Si B on Nov 21, 2021 21:20:06 GMT
That’s some great looking dirt Robert  |
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