Wojewodztwo Podkarpackie, Poland
Joined: December 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,435 posts
Armorama: 1,256 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 07:29 AM UTC
@ Tha Pit - thanks for your opinion mate. I'll do my best to keep proving that I'm alive - I'll try to use better weathered tanks though...
@Ron
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Hi Andrzej,
The weathering indeed looks more like a camo-pattern, but I'm sure you'll get it fixed.
Well... no, I won't fix it... it is result of fixing coating problem I had and fixing it would mean repainting whole model - I don't have time and patience for that now...
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I'd loose the flague if I were you. It is too pinkish and really doesn't match the Panzer.
Flag has very nice, deep red color - it's just lame light I used while taking a picture. I cannot let it go because it's another way of covering coating disaster that hit me...
Thanks for opinion though... I agree with it, I simply can't do much about it. Something happened with my matt coat and some parts of model turned completely white... I had to cover it somehow and this is a result. It sure won't be best of my models...
Building a realistic desert diorama is far more difficult than it seams... isn't it? All these subtile shades. Nice job!
A
Tennessee, United States
Joined: November 16, 2002
KitMaker: 751 posts
Armorama: 545 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 05:34 AM UTC
Wojewodztwo Podkarpackie, Poland
Joined: December 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,435 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 06:25 AM UTC
Art, great job, I doo like the shading and weathering. I also like the layout of diorama - it's simple but nothing's missing.
I think that Bruce will have to give me a prize for worst model built for a campaign
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A.
Dalarnas, Sweden
Joined: March 24, 2006
KitMaker: 2,093 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 07:01 AM UTC
Art, I recognized both these "oldies" instantly! I did those in my early modelling days too and seeing these gave me a bit of a flashback.... ahhh them good old days....
You did a heck of a job on them, loads better then I did.
Andzej, although I must admit that I saw better models coming from your hand, you shouldn't be to hard on yourself. No one builds class A models all the time. We all do have mishaps. It is a learningprocess, right?
Working on:
Reworking Italeri/Zvezda T 34/76
http://scalemodelling-by-ron.blogspot.se/
Wojewodztwo Podkarpackie, Poland
Joined: December 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,435 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 07:06 AM UTC
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Andzej, although I must admit that I saw better models coming from your hand, you shouldn't be to hard on yourself. No one builds class A models all the time. We all do have mishaps. It is a learningprocess, right?
Thanks mate! I sure am slow learner
Tennessee, United States
Joined: November 16, 2002
KitMaker: 751 posts
Armorama: 545 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 09:43 AM UTC
Thanks guys. Ya know....there is something to be said about those older kits.....they may not be as detailed, and they may have some dimensional issues, but they sure go together quickly and are a joy to build when you just need to build something for modelling sake.
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 2,458 posts
Armorama: 656 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 10:05 AM UTC
Hello All,
@ Ron,
Your bases look great, as usually. Thanks for the updates.
@Todd,
Great looking Tiger. Thanks for sharing.
@Kiong,
Great looking Grant/Lee. I loved your old U.S. Star Marking, I do not see them very often on builds.
@Andrezej,
Not one of your best models I have seen, But before you get the award for worst model I have to build mine. I think that on my best days, I am a worst builder then you are on your worst day.
To me it looks great.
@Art,
Great looking build. I can see a little of what you did inside and it looks great.
IMPORTANT: To all of you that have finished your builds, Please remember to place 1 clear photo in the Official Gallery so you can get your ribbon. Thanks.
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
#012
Wyoming, United States
Joined: November 07, 2003
KitMaker: 3,098 posts
Armorama: 1,236 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 11:23 AM UTC
Here is another in-progress photo of the Tamiya Panzer II that I am working on.
Obviously I still have a lot to do with it. I have been working on it when I can but the going has been slow. I have most of the construction complete and some of the detail painting. I just need to get going on finishing it up and getting it detailed. Hopefully I will have another photo to post soon.
Thanks,
HARV
If any white man tries to destroy what is mine, or take what is mine, or take my lands, I will take my gun, get on my horse, and go punish him. — Chief Low Dog - Oglala Sioux Chief
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Joined: May 14, 2006
KitMaker: 3,829 posts
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Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 04:10 PM UTC
Harv, I didn't know that Tamiya had ready assembled and painted models
looks like it was pulled straight from the box
was the fit good, did you have things altered? or OOTB?
greetz
Rest in peace my dearest of friends, Mike I 'll miss ya a lot
fastest way to get killed,
messing with the man with a gun.
modelling is life, anything before or after is waiting...
#012
Wyoming, United States
Joined: November 07, 2003
KitMaker: 3,098 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 25, 2009 - 04:34 AM UTC
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was the fit good, did you have things altered? or OOTB?
Everything has fit together fairly well. The only thing that didn't go together really easy was the commander's cupola. Other than that it has been a very easy build. I haven't altered anything and I plan on building it just straight out of the box.
I am hoping to get a little more work done on it today.
Thanks for the comments.
HARV
If any white man tries to destroy what is mine, or take what is mine, or take my lands, I will take my gun, get on my horse, and go punish him. — Chief Low Dog - Oglala Sioux Chief
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
KitMaker: 2,458 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 06:00 PM UTC
Hello All,
FYI in about 4-6 weeks I am going into Hospital for Heart Surgery. I am trying to put it off as long as possible to finish this campaign and the starts of others. If I have to go in early, I have ask Jim Mrr to keep an eye on the campaigns.
In the past few weeks I have had 3+ minor Heart Attacks and the Docs want to go in and see what type of damage I have.
I am letting all of you know, So if I vanish for awhile you know what is going on.
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
Dalarnas, Sweden
Joined: March 24, 2006
KitMaker: 2,093 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 07:46 PM UTC
Hi Bruce,
Let them take good care of you and get well soon!
After that you can worry about Amorama, campaigns and builds.....
Working on:
Reworking Italeri/Zvezda T 34/76
http://scalemodelling-by-ron.blogspot.se/
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 07:26 PM UTC
Randy tag your it, I finished my pkfw. II.
Robert
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Slovakia
Joined: July 20, 2004
KitMaker: 99 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 07:56 PM UTC
almost finished
#012
Wyoming, United States
Joined: November 07, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 07:08 AM UTC
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Randy tag your it, I finished my pkfw. II.
No fair Robert, is it too late to say I had time out??
Your project turned out really nice. I need to get busy with mine and get some work done on it. I am trying to finish up my entry for the "Snipers" campaign and I have two reviews that I have to write. So I have a full plate and I need to get some of the stuff done to free up more time.
Again, your entry looks great.
HARV
If any white man tries to destroy what is mine, or take what is mine, or take my lands, I will take my gun, get on my horse, and go punish him. — Chief Low Dog - Oglala Sioux Chief
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 5,026 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 12:56 PM UTC
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Randy tag your it, I finished my pkfw. II.
No fair Robert, is it too late to say I had time out??
Your project turned out really nice. I need to get busy with mine and get some work done on it. I am trying to finish up my entry for the "Snipers" campaign and I have two reviews that I have to write. So I have a full plate and I need to get some of the stuff done to free up more time.
Again, your entry looks great.
HARV
I understand Randy, my boat is full also and this build is the only one that came together any where near what I was looking for. Your photos show me that your build is looking good, I just had to poke some fun since I was lucky enough to have at least one tank out of 6 look half way decent. I am still experimenting with what I learn here, but I feel like a beginner.
Robert
If it aint broke dont fix it.
Guatemala
Joined: April 12, 2005
KitMaker: 343 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 04:07 PM UTC
I know that this has been ask before, but, How do I post pictures in the campaign gallery
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Thanks in advance
Byron
If you are not part of the solution, Don't be a part of the problem.
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: September 30, 2008
KitMaker: 253 posts
Armorama: 218 posts
Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009 - 05:25 AM UTC
hi guys camo finished decals on now for the weathering
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009 - 05:27 AM UTC
Texas, United States
Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009 - 07:55 AM UTC
Wayne:
Nice Sherman, which kit is it? Can not wait to see the finished product.
Robert
If it aint broke dont fix it.
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: September 30, 2008
KitMaker: 253 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009 - 08:05 AM UTC
hi robert thanks
the kit is dragons el alamein sherman
#021
Joined: August 02, 2007
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Posted: Monday, October 05, 2009 - 10:57 AM UTC
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I know that this has been ask before, but, How do I post pictures in the campaign gallery ;
Thanks in advance
Byron
Hello Byron,
Go to the tab called Photo's. That will take you to KitMaker Network. Look for Gallery. Then look for campaigns. Click on current campaigns, Then look for the Blitz 2 Gallery. That should be it, If not let me know.
Cheers,
Bruce
Fair Winds and Following Sea's, Always.
To my Friends, Death is as Light as a Feather, Duty is as Heavy as a Mountain.
I will all have my Hand on your Shoulder. Do not grieve for me I will allways be there for You.
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
Armorama: 510 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 05:49 AM UTC
Sticking my nose in here:
Am I correct, after skimming through the posts, that no one is doing the "Queen" (Tamiya's new Matilda) or AFV's Churchill?
If so, I may have to remedy one of those...
Though a Sherman might be nice (Tasca Mk. III or Dragon A1 DV). I am sort of a Shermanaholic...
Man, I HATE making decisions!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Guatemala
Joined: April 12, 2005
KitMaker: 343 posts
Armorama: 223 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 12:51 PM UTC
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Hello Byron,
Go to the tab called Photo's. That will take you to KitMaker Network. Look for Gallery. Then look for campaigns. Click on current campaigns, Then look for the Blitz 2 Gallery. That should be it, If not let me know.
Cheers,
Bruce
Well, I try but to no avail, maybe if you hold my hand and speak veryyy slowwwly
will keep trying.
Byron
NEVER MIND!! I did it.
If you are not part of the solution, Don't be a part of the problem.
#012
Wyoming, United States
Joined: November 07, 2003
KitMaker: 3,098 posts
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Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009 - 11:28 AM UTC
Here is in-progress photo number 3.
I still have work to do but I am getting close to being finished. I need to finish up some detail painting and then dull-cote everything. The tank looks really shiny because I gave it a coat of gloss-cote before I added the decals. Once everything is toned back down I will give everything a good dusting with pastels and call it complete. I should have everything done in the next few days.
Thanks,
HARV
If any white man tries to destroy what is mine, or take what is mine, or take my lands, I will take my gun, get on my horse, and go punish him. — Chief Low Dog - Oglala Sioux Chief
