Tim S
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Post by Tim S on May 28, 2018 18:47:01 GMT
Good evening. Been working away with this little (?) project and after a blast today at the bench some progress shots. Scammell TT - Cab unit.
Currently dry fitted so as to break down for paint.
   Used Mr Surfacer 1200 with Mr Color leveling thinner and quite pleased with the results. More to follow. Tim
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on May 28, 2018 19:22:13 GMT
Third attempt at uploading the payload for this. Fecked if I know why I pay for broadband. It's more like narrowband and yer can't get chuff all uploading or downloading. 
Need to tidy those rear track guards!
 Had a few issues with the paint, but I know the problem so hopefully lesson learned. Tim
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Post by Paul B on May 29, 2018 3:57:45 GMT
Been waiting for this to show up  . Off to cracking start the Tim, and nice to see the payload too  . What paint did you use, was it AK? |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 29, 2018 14:20:24 GMT
Very nice indeed and a great combination. The grant looks smashing  |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on May 29, 2018 19:02:06 GMT
Been waiting for this to show up . Off to cracking start the Tim, and nice to see the payload too . What paint did you use, was it AK? Ammo Mig was the product and Warm Sand-Yellow the colour - A MIG-061.
It does fire through the AB but is fairly thick and you suffer drying on the needle. Over did the thinning with distilled water, has a pathological hatred for X-20A thinner (gloopy mess) and finally got it to work with a little Daler-Rowney flow enhancer and a little slow drying medium. Will try and use water again but hold back on the quantity.
Tim
PS - thanks for the comments Paul & Pete - appreciated.
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Post by Boots on May 29, 2018 20:22:32 GMT
One of my favourite wagons, just done the IBG Pioneer..........be good to see how this matches up, detail looks excellent from what i can see |
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Post by Marco on May 30, 2018 11:00:38 GMT
Oh, will be great!
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Post by Paul B on May 31, 2018 14:40:17 GMT
Tim I use the window cleaner you can get from Aldi to thin Mig paint . Just make sure it's the blue coloured one, it's also great for cleaning the AB afterwards. Also there are two different batches of Mig paints out there, the ones with the orange lid are older. These need a good 10 min stir and shake to get the paint pigments, that settle at the bottom of the jar, mixed in again. The ones with the yellow lid are newer, these don't separate as bad as the first batch, and are easier to get ready for the AB. |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on May 31, 2018 19:24:04 GMT
Paul,
Thanks for the information. These are the "yellow tops" so starting from a good place. Will now endeavour to source some of the window cleaner. In truth it will be a mission for SWMBO, who I am sure will treat it as a "Mission Imposible" task, and forget the quest in 10 seconds.
Tim
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 3, 2018 17:13:22 GMT
Awesome looking Grant and tractor. Really a nice combo. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by CarlRF on Jun 3, 2018 19:18:24 GMT
I like that tractor and M3 .
You guys ever try Migs thinner ?
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Jul 9, 2018 19:32:44 GMT
Good evening, Slow progress with this one, but a small update anyhow. Trailer started and some work on the Grant camo. Couple of pictures to indicate how things stand.   More as and when, ACW as ever. Tim
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Post by Paul B on Jul 10, 2018 3:49:32 GMT
Now this I am glad to see back on the bench . Awesome looking camo Tim  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 10, 2018 18:03:16 GMT
indeed fine work & the grant camo looks ace |
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Post by Tim S on Jul 15, 2018 13:14:47 GMT
Small update. Got some colour on the transporter at last, bit rough in places but with a little dusting should come up to scratch. I went with Lifecolor British Army light stone to give a contrast with the Warm Sand Yellow of the Grant which I quite like.   As ever ACW and encouraged. Tim
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Post by Marco on Jul 17, 2018 10:55:14 GMT
AS I said: Will be great!!!!!
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Post by Paul B on Jul 17, 2018 13:25:21 GMT
Very nice sprayed Tim , I also like the idea of the contrast too |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 18, 2018 17:28:49 GMT
very nice work it's coming together nicely |
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Post by jkb on Jul 21, 2018 17:50:19 GMT
Very nice job on both kits, love the transport idea, especially in a desert situation. |
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Post by vlad on Jul 25, 2018 14:18:11 GMT
What a beast! pure eye candy!! and great colour combo!
Sorry to hear the issues with the mig ammo paints, they are a pain until you get em beaten into submission! well worth investing in the ammo thinner, works a treat!
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