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Post by Robbo on May 29, 2023 19:11:48 GMT
Very nice builds.
Them filters certainly do a good job bringing out the colour
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Post by nito74 on May 30, 2023 11:25:52 GMT
Very nice builds. Them filters certainly do a good job bringing out the colour Thanks Ian !
I'm really liking this Dragon kit, the only issue are the tracks
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Post by nito74 on May 30, 2023 15:39:44 GMT
Update ::
Trumpeter BMP-1P :: Pin wash.
Dragon Panther II :: Light filter and Mig's Neutral Pin Wash
Trumpeter M1127 :: Nato Green.
 
Tamyia Panzer III N :: Pin wash and more chipping on lower hull, set of wheels painted, w/ wash and chipping.
Miniart T-44 :: Almost done with the Hull, still a few things to get done before Primer.
Takom T-54 B :: Rear hull details ( Still a lot to be done on this one )
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Post by Paul B on May 31, 2023 4:00:30 GMT
Lovely fiddlings again John  . The pinwashes have certainly done what they should my friend  . Nice etch work on the 44 also |
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Post by nito74 on May 31, 2023 13:18:39 GMT
Lovely fiddlings again John . The pinwashes have certainly done what they should my friend . Nice etch work on the 44 also Thanks Paul !! I hope to get some more work done this week.
I will start painting the tools on the Panther and the Stryker before applying another clear coat before starting another round of weathering on them. Also I need to work on Tracks for BMP-1,Bradley,Panther II,Magach,Panzer III...
Also tomorrow it's the start of a new month, so there are a few kits coming to the bench, 2 with Wings, 1 with tracks and maybe a wheeled one.
Sometimes plans don't work out as well as we wanted too but.. I'll keep trying !!
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Post by PorcoRosso on May 31, 2023 13:41:39 GMT
Great progress, John.
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Post by nito74 on May 31, 2023 15:43:32 GMT
Thanks PorcoRosso and Paul !!
Small update today ::
M1127 :: Wheels with Wash and started painting the Jerrycans. Decals are ready too. - A Note on the Decals, the color sheet has labels "Option " with a Number , but during the build there are no options available, or different color sheets for other options/variants... it's a little confusing.
Grasshopper :: Some Clean up needed, Wrong labels on the PE parts
    
Dragon Panzer 38(t) Ausf.S :: Turret parts.
Dragon Panther II :: Started painting the tools
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Post by nito74 on Jun 1, 2023 16:50:15 GMT
Update ::
M1127 - Wheels washed, Decals on, started painting details, still need to paint the tools, weapons and front & rear lights.   
Panzer III N : Wheels almost done. Still need to add the tracks and spare wheels.
Grasshopper : Structure to position the turret is done. it's a little hard to put it in the lower position so I'm leaving it like this.
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Post by Paul B on Jun 2, 2023 4:03:13 GMT
Lovely progress John . I built the Heuschrecke many years ago, can't remember if it was the Dragon or Trumpy version, however I needed to buy a new set of chains for the lifting mechanism. The kit chain was way too short for the raised position with the turret on the hooks. |
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Post by nito74 on Jun 2, 2023 11:31:46 GMT
Lovely progress John . I built the Heuschrecke many years ago, can't remember if it was the Dragon or Trumpy version, however I needed to buy a new set of chains for the lifting mechanism. The kit chain was way too short for the raised position with the turret on the hooks. I'm leaving this one in this "lifted half-way" position. I don't know how Dragon did the lifting mechanism with their confusing instructions... not easy for sure.
This kit is going quite well so far.
Since this come back, I only finished 5 kits, but I think the progress on the all the other builds is going very well. With some effort, many of these will be finished before the end of Summer !
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 2, 2023 14:32:14 GMT
Fine work on your projects, John! The M-1127 looks fantastic in her NATO Green and stickers. The Panther II and Panzer look exceptional, as well. |
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Post by nito74 on Jun 4, 2023 17:30:22 GMT
Update ::
Dragon Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S -- Turret is done.
 
Trumpeter M1127 -- Machine Gun, Smoke grenade launchers, clear parts, all painted , headlights are done too. Still working on the Jerrycans.
I noticed that despite Paul's reminder for painting the vision ports, I forgot to do that...
 
Trumpeter Grasshopper -- Turret is done, Hull is ready, Wheels are painted too. Also took the time to get some Primer and some Paint too.
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Post by Paul B on Jun 4, 2023 17:38:34 GMT
The 38t turret looks really good, loads of room for an extreme paint job with all that detail . The M1127 is really looking grand  , I might just have get one of these or the M1128 Mobile Gun System I have wanted for years now  . The Heuschrecke is really coming together now also |
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Post by nito74 on Jun 4, 2023 18:00:29 GMT
The 38t turret looks really good, loads of room for an extreme paint job with all that detail . The M1127 is really looking grand , I might just have get one of these or the M1128 Mobile Gun System I have wanted for years now . The Heuschrecke is really coming together now also I have to admit, Dragon does an outstanding job with this little Panzer. Even the interior is very detailed, transmission and engine, with no need for some extreme PE like the Tristar kit.
I think only AFV Club has the M1128, Trumpeter has all the other versions but not the M1128...
Thanks ! I hope this week to have some time to finish Tamyia Panzer III N and the Stryker too... with some good planing I might finish the Panther II, Heuschrecke and the BMP-1P this June.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jun 4, 2023 19:03:21 GMT
great progress on them all.
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 4, 2023 23:32:04 GMT
Excellent work on your builds, John!
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Post by nito74 on Jun 6, 2023 15:55:19 GMT
Update ::
M1127 - Dark Green Pin Wash
  
Grasshopper - Panzer Grey
Panzer III N - Track Wash & Spare Wheels
M1127 - Dusting, Wheels. Jerrycans are almost ready, after this I still need to work on stowage and dusting some more. I was thinking of a muddy one, but I chose Dust instead.
     
Grasshopper - 2nd Coat Panzer Grey.
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Post by nito74 on Jun 6, 2023 17:01:57 GMT
Also Dragon Panther II :: Tracks & Spare Tracks, Tools, this one is almost done, but the Tracks will take some time..   |
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Post by bwilt on Jun 6, 2023 17:22:54 GMT
Nice effect on that stryker!
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Post by Paul B on Jun 7, 2023 4:05:47 GMT
Lovely work John, you're really getting back into the swing of things now |
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