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Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 24, 2021 20:54:58 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 4 more like this

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Eastern Express 35114 (2001) – BT-7A 76mm Fast Tank

Having just come off a multi-month project that lasted way too long, I elected for this kit and what I described as hoping would be a “quick, care-free, simple build” and I think it filled it's role quite admirably. Despite hitting a few road blocks, overall the model was a pleasure to put together in just 5 weeks. It was a project where I could just let myself go and not worry about quality or accuracy.

The kit ended up being both better in some ways and far worse in others than I thought it would be when I started. However, I am quite pleased with the end result:

Since I had not weathered a model in nearly a year, I really wanted to use this as a test subject to ensure I hadn't forgotten how to weather a model and to refresh my memory...it definitely worked:

The only thing that didn't really work was my “homemade” cast texture on the turret. While it does indeed look rough, it's way out of scale and will need to be refined if I'm going to attempt it again:

And so, here's the obligatory photo gallery, first from “eye level” and then finishing with 4 shots from a higher angle. I hope you enjoy them:

Until next time...

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”

Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired)
On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362)
On Deck: TBD

Si B Plastic Connoisseur Posts: 1,438	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 24, 2021 20:59:17 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si B on Nov 24, 2021 20:59:17 GMT That’s a really nice build Robert….the weathering is spot on

Boots Administrator Posts: 18,606 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 24, 2021 21:00:54 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Nov 24, 2021 21:00:54 GMT Wow....that is extremely bloody good ..........well you ain`t lost ya touch on weathering fella thats for sure......fabulous finish and the missing guard works superbly well
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 24,558 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 25, 2021 4:55:53 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Nov 25, 2021 4:55:53 GMT Most excellent indeed Robert Just shows that you can make good builds from the rather dodgy model companies .

PorcoRosso Styrene Junkie What I said was... Posts: 5,475 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 25, 2021 7:38:41 GMT via mobile RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 25, 2021 7:38:41 GMT Very nice indeed Robert. You've made a first class job.
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RLFoster Sprue Cutter Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!! Posts: 78	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 25, 2021 10:50:00 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RLFoster on Nov 25, 2021 10:50:00 GMT Thank you kindly, Si B, Boots, Paul, and PorcoRosso. The comments are both too kind and much appreciated!
	“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired) On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362) On Deck: TBD

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 12,442 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 25, 2021 16:15:01 GMT via mobile RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 25, 2021 16:15:01 GMT Robert, your build looks superb and love the asymmetrical look with the missing fender. The dirt and mud application is excellent, as well.
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 25, 2021 16:59:30 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 25, 2021 16:59:30 GMT Now that is excellent, really like the weathering which brings it to life.

RLFoster Sprue Cutter Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!! Posts: 78	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 26, 2021 9:30:59 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RLFoster on Nov 26, 2021 9:30:59 GMT Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments.
	“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired) On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362) On Deck: TBD

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,929 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Nov 29, 2021 16:08:37 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Nov 29, 2021 16:08:37 GMT That's amazing my friend! The paint and weathering looks absolutely fantastic!
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RLFoster Sprue Cutter Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!! Posts: 78	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 17, 2021 14:20:22 GMT Paul B, Snipersmudge, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RLFoster on Dec 17, 2021 14:20:22 GMT Revell - Babylon 5 Space Station My second completed build on the site and last project for the year. Until next time...
	“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired) On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362) On Deck: TBD

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,929 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 17, 2021 14:29:57 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Dec 17, 2021 14:29:57 GMT Looks fantastic! Great work!
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,319 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 17, 2021 14:38:01 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 17, 2021 14:38:01 GMT Now I like that very smart!

PorcoRosso Styrene Junkie What I said was... Posts: 5,475 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 19, 2021 15:39:34 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 19, 2021 15:39:34 GMT Very neat. Looks great.
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 24,558 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 19, 2021 15:58:24 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Dec 19, 2021 15:58:24 GMT Darned good idea and well executed also

Armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,345 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"} Member is Online	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 19, 2021 16:26:22 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Dec 19, 2021 16:26:22 GMT Top shelf projects chap!

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 8,019 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 19, 2021 16:39:34 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Dec 19, 2021 16:39:34 GMT Well done Robert
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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 12,442 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 20, 2021 1:01:32 GMT Marco and RLFoster like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Dec 20, 2021 1:01:32 GMT This looks great, Robert! Love that paint finish.
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RLFoster Sprue Cutter Trying to juggle three separate hobbies!!! Posts: 78	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Dec 20, 2021 11:50:26 GMT Paul B and PorcoRosso like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RLFoster on Dec 20, 2021 11:50:26 GMT Thank you very much for the kind comments, guys. It's much appreciated.
	“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” Robert L. Foster, MSgt USAF (Retired) On The Bench: Italeri Bergetiger (#362) On Deck: TBD

Boots Administrator Posts: 18,606 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Robert Foster's 2021 Builds Jan 1, 2022 22:43:49 GMT RLFoster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Jan 1, 2022 22:43:49 GMT That is awesome Robert
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 19, 2021 15:39:34 GMT

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