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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 13,890 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 2, 2024 23:27:54 GMT via mobile Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 2, 2024 23:27:54 GMT Yep---magazine cover, all day long.😍
	So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years ---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 6,972 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 2, 2024 23:50:12 GMT Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Nov 2, 2024 23:50:12 GMT Gosh all mighty.
	If you can keep your Head while all around you are losing theirs.... Maybe you've underestimated the situation.

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Thanks guys, today I worked on the turret and the dust and dirt on the wheels of the right side.
Dust and dirt deposits from AK were brushed on where mud, dust and dirt tend to settle in. I also brushed it on thinned for transparent nuances.
I then applied Oil and grease stain mixture from Mig, it adds a touch of realism and interest to the dust and dirt.

Tomorrow the left side wheelage will be done.

Last Edit: Nov 3, 2024 16:02:25 GMT by Armorguy

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 3, 2024 20:03:07 GMT Boots, JEFF, and 6 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 3, 2024 20:03:07 GMT I had a little mojo left in the tank so I made a start with the right side of the upper hull.
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Boots Administrator Posts: 20,955 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"90fd09"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 3, 2024 21:04:29 GMT Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Nov 3, 2024 21:04:29 GMT Thats a big OH YES from me mucker
	Growing OLD is inevitable! Growing UP is optional!

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 3, 2024 21:26:56 GMT Boots likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 3, 2024 21:26:56 GMT A little splish'n splash is all it takes my friend, no fancy tricks.😄👍

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 13,890 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 3, 2024 22:50:07 GMT via mobile Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 3, 2024 22:50:07 GMT Yep----that is delicious!!!!!!
	So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years ---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 4, 2024 7:31:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 4, 2024 7:31:52 GMT Thank you Ian.😄👍

karih Sprue Cutter Enter your message here... Posts: 439	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 4, 2024 14:07:10 GMT Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karih on Nov 4, 2024 14:07:10 GMT OH MY, OH MY! No words for this kind of magic, Guy!
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Thank you Kari. I managed to bring balance in the model today, dust and dirtwise.
A little streaking was done as well and another pinwash to keep the contrast intact.

Tomorrow the front armor panel will be dusted and muddified.

Last Edit: Nov 4, 2024 17:49:11 GMT by Armorguy

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 7,001 Mini profile background: black	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 4, 2024 19:41:14 GMT Armorguy and nito74 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Nov 4, 2024 19:41:14 GMT Absolutely top class modelling AG, I'm almost lost for words! B)
	Cheers SteveM

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 4, 2024 20:40:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 4, 2024 20:40:37 GMT Your reply is refueling the mojo Steve, I have a lot more to do before this diorama is completely finished.

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 6,972 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 5, 2024 0:55:21 GMT Armorguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Nov 5, 2024 0:55:21 GMT ...."transparent nuances"...... I love those things.
	If you can keep your Head while all around you are losing theirs.... Maybe you've underestimated the situation.

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 5, 2024 6:18:39 GMT JEFF likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 5, 2024 6:18:39 GMT Nov 5, 2024 0:55:21 GMT JEFF said: ...."transparent nuances"...... I love those things. Belgian English 🤣😂🤣

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 5, 2024 6:39:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 5, 2024 6:39:00 GMT Question for the tank specialists among us :What is that thing ? Is it soot coming out of that pipe, or oil...It's an interesting addition to the model.
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Does it mention in the instructions what that is mucker..........it`s obviously some kind of breather/ventilation pipe but whether for oil or not i couldn`t be certain, could be a gearbox vent pipe or suchlike............i`ve just looked through a diagramtic pic in Steve Zaloga`s book but it doesn`t show it.

Growing OLD is inevitable!

Growing UP is optional!

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 5, 2024 14:08:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 5, 2024 14:08:50 GMT No my friend, it doesn't. Thank you for your help Boots-bro.👊🏻 Maybe the Gunfire museum guys know. I'll ask them if this remains a question.
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Armorguy Model technician Posts: 11,069 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	M18 Hellcat TD diorama. Cable, .50 cal , 76.2mm gun, fig... Nov 5, 2024 14:11:43 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 6 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Nov 5, 2024 14:11:43 GMT Dirty bottom time.
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Beautiful weathering, Guy! So here is the entire M18 field manual. I didn't even see the box and tube addressed in the manual. But on p.83-ish, it addresses the fire extinguisher apparatus which sits next to this box/tube thingie.

curioandrelic.com/fieldmanuals/tm9-vehicles/TM-9-755-M18-Hellcat.pdf

So understand
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Realize you're living in the golden years
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