Hello,

I am more of a figure person and have not built any models since 1991. I started out way back when doing models but got into the figures and never went back. I have just decided to get back into models and have to say that I have really, really enjoyed it and I can't wait to start on my next one! Here are some pictures and any and all comment are welcomed. I sculpted all the tarps and rags from Aves and the truck was painted with Tamyia and Vallejo acrylics.

Thanks for looking,

Joe

I also forgot to say I resculpted the seat as well. Here is aother pic. Thanks,

Some nice sculpting work there Joe and welcome back!

You did a great job. Welcome back to the hobby.

What part of missouri are you from?

Excellent work!

I really like the faded look of the paint, can you share your method?

Wow, after 16 years and you still have it. Its been 14 for me and I am wondering how mine will turn out. Thanks for sharing!

excellent stuff! now how about some figures to go with it?

Well done, nice comeback. No critique here, well done.

Whens the next one?

wbill76,

Thank you very much.

sgtsauer,

Thank you. I am really glad to be back. I am in St Charles and you?

sparky

Thank you very much. I base coated it in Tamyia German Grey and then added white to the mix and added cloud pattern. I then added some washes of Sepia oils. Once all was dry I used the Vallejo's Deck Tan and lighly dry brused it. It was almost a scrubbing action with very little paint on the brush. I then added some washes using dirty acrylic paint. I had some German Grey with a litthe deck tan and brushed it onto the top. I then went back with a little more deck tan. I hope this helps.


goldenpony,

Thanks. I bet yours will be just fine! Don't wait any longer get at it!!


orange_3D,

Thanks. I am planning on adding a few to go with it. I am thinking of a small dio and want to build a few other vehicles to go along with it.

slodder,

Thank you very much. I am planning on starting tonight and if it is ok I will post some pictures as I go. Thanks again and I am glad to be back in this GREAT hobby!

I'm in Jefferson City. I keep hoping to run into someone in my area. There are no hobby shops or clubs around me so it is pretty frustrating some times.

Looks darn good after a 16 year lay off.

I'm not a huge fan of diorama type bases - But I'd like you to know that this one fits quite well with your truck. I feel this way because the base actually works along with your model than against it. Models should always be the dominant piece in a diorama rather than the dirt & grass. Yours works.

Looks like you didn't lose your modeling skills even after 16 years! Keep at it.

Calahan

A great piece of work Joe. The sculpted pieces look really good. The damaged/torn rags are a great detail.
The groundwork looks great as well. What did you use for grass?

sgtsauer,

I just through there a few weeks ago to the lake. I have a friend who is into figures and starting armor that is in Higbe(sp?)

AJLaFleche,

Thanks very much.

Calahan,

Thank you very much for the kind words. I did not want to just put it on a bare base but at the same time just had a vision of it driving down a dirt/country road.

Hwa-Rang,

Thanks. I could not resit adding something, plus it was a good excuse to get the putty out and work on a figure.

The grass is a seaweed product from El Viejo Dragon.

54mm.#ARQ010
Scenic Grass
Natural Seaweed
$ 5.95

Here is a link to it. Go to the bottom of the page. I just attached it with wood glue and the airbrushed it. I then gave it a few touches of Vallejo acrylic paints. It was not drybrushed but just a loaded brush the was dabbed here and there.

The link:
http://www.sentinelminiatures.com/Page_13_Sentin.html

Here are two nicer pictures that were taken by Chris Mrosko at the local show.

Hi Joe,

This looks excellent, welcome back and off to a grand start. The 2 new pics really bring ti to life. My only observation would be that the tyres look a little too clean in the new pics but that might be the light.

Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers

Al

AlanL,

Thanks for the very nice words. I am not sure about the tires. They may be a bit to clean. They look dirtier in person but then again I did not go to crazy because I want to add it in a dio or vignette later but not sure what type of location.

Very nice build indeed Joe and even better for it being your first build in 16 years.

Thank you very much. I am really excited about doing more models and will hopefully have something new in the next few weeks.

Wow, looks really impressive. I hope I manage to get something that looks a fraction as good as this when I start my first model / paint in a couple of days -- it will be my first stab at this in over 20 years!

Cheers,
Ian