Hi Jeremy ...The one time I ordered from them the service was great ..as for the technique for the chipping ...Try downloading this ..It'll keep you busy for a while ...awesome build !!
[url][http://www.4shared.com/document/laqc2e9i/Firefly-Step-By-Step-FINAL.html[url]
Rick
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thebear
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 02:14 PM UTC
thebear
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 02:18 PM UTC
vonHengest
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 02:34 PM UTC
Downloading now... I hope...
Looks like it's a 1/48 Tamiya Firefly project?
Looks like it's a 1/48 Tamiya Firefly project?
thebear
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 05:11 PM UTC
some great tips in there worth looking at! 
vonHengest
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 06:00 PM UTC
Indeed! And thanks for the link Rick, it just finished downloading. I'll give it a look over tomorrow when I'm better rested so I can better take in the information in the document 
Kiwi_Modeller
Joined: August 13, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 06:07 PM UTC
some nice stuff goin on in here, well after Brad said do another i am 
the dragon Firefly this time maybe in Kiwi markings aint decided yet.
couple days it'll be built.
cheers,
Graham
the dragon Firefly this time maybe in Kiwi markings aint decided yet.couple days it'll be built.
cheers,
Graham
JokerNinjay
Joined: August 26, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 05:05 PM UTC
All right after a weekend away I have gotten some recent pictures taken on the progress of my build. It's getting to the point where all I have to do is touch up stuff such as my resin supplies which hopefully will be done tomorrow. Well here they are, enjoy.
vonHengest
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 05:46 PM UTC
Looking good guys!
Jay: I am going with the Tasca M4A3E8 if you are still curious. I just need to wait for them to reach the shelves here.
Jay: I am going with the Tasca M4A3E8 if you are still curious. I just need to wait for them to reach the shelves here.
JokerNinjay
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 06:14 PM UTC
Yes, I've been waiting to see what you were going to do. Thing is with my build I accidentally cut the little things off the top of my headlights cause I thought they were sprue tabs you usually see that look like a tiny circle. So I have to wait until Thursday for some spares from the guys in the modelling club. Hope to see you begin the build soon. 
vonHengest
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 06:22 PM UTC
Oh man, those are easy to mistake for sprue junk! You could always makes some with some extra sprue, but if you can get some spares from one the guys in your local model club then that sounds like the way to go.
I also noticed that you headlights are cast as one piece from the clear sprue. You may want to consider painting the backs of the headlight buckets with some sort of silver before you paint the OD over them. This would help give the impression of the reflective material inside the headlight buckets that helped maximize the lighting from the light bulbs.
I also noticed that you headlights are cast as one piece from the clear sprue. You may want to consider painting the backs of the headlight buckets with some sort of silver before you paint the OD over them. This would help give the impression of the reflective material inside the headlight buckets that helped maximize the lighting from the light bulbs.
JokerNinjay
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 06:46 PM UTC
Yeah that will work thanks for the heads up . As for that how does my build look so far? I think my 2 resin pieces will make my build look unique along with the paint scheme I'm doing. I'm not in a rush to start painting as I'm still waiting for my air hose to come in. I think it looks good so far if you see anything just let me know thanks. I was also wondering on the front right there's the other clear part that I have no idea what it is and don't know how to paint it haha so if you know what it is that would help me out.
. As for that how does my build look so far? I think my 2 resin pieces will make my build look unique along with the paint scheme I'm doing. I'm not in a rush to start painting as I'm still waiting for my air hose to come in. I think it looks good so far if you see anything just let me know thanks. I was also wondering on the front right there's the other clear part that I have no idea what it is and don't know how to paint it haha so if you know what it is that would help me out.vonHengest
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 07:03 PM UTC
Stowage is always a nice touch, especially on a Sherman. As for the other clear part, if I understand correctly it should be something along the lines of a low-vis light that was a heavily diffused headlight designed to light the road for the driver without the enemy seeing it. I would check with some more knowledgeable people first, but that is my guess.
JokerNinjay
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 07:11 PM UTC
Hmm well I might ask some of the other guys in my club and see what they have to say about it if no body lets me know by Thursday. Yeah I have a few things to do before I can glue my stowage on but it's only touch up stuff like the green putty and a little more filing on the bottom as it doesn't sit on tank all that flush in my opinion but once I have most of my tank completed more pictures will be on the way.
vonHengest
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 07:12 PM UTC
Great Jay, keep up the good work and we'll be looking forward to your next update 
HONEYCUT
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 09:06 PM UTC
Hi Jay
You have made some good progress here...
A few things to consider would be:
Turret ~ drill a small drainhole into the rear bustle through at the height of the base of the antenna mount.
Unless stowing the .50cal barrel into the clamp, I'd fold it over to horizontal.
The grab handle on the loader's hatch is way oversize, and could do with the same treatment you gave the rear deck engine hatch handles.
The small sighting vane at the front right of the turret is installed backwards; the higher end should be closest to the commander's hatch.
Hull ~ The lifting eyes on either side of the rear deck edge should be vertical as per the engine door rests in front of each one, not sloped to 90degrees with the hull angle.
Look, there are some you could manage at this stage of the build, others can be looked at next time maybe
Brad
You have made some good progress here...
A few things to consider would be:
Turret ~ drill a small drainhole into the rear bustle through at the height of the base of the antenna mount.
Unless stowing the .50cal barrel into the clamp, I'd fold it over to horizontal.
The grab handle on the loader's hatch is way oversize, and could do with the same treatment you gave the rear deck engine hatch handles.
The small sighting vane at the front right of the turret is installed backwards; the higher end should be closest to the commander's hatch.
Hull ~ The lifting eyes on either side of the rear deck edge should be vertical as per the engine door rests in front of each one, not sloped to 90degrees with the hull angle.
Look, there are some you could manage at this stage of the build, others can be looked at next time maybe
Brad
HONEYCUT
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Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 09:23 PM UTC
Hey Mr. Craig
I somehow overlooked your latest batch of photos...
She is looking peachy. The subtlety of the chipping is beaut. I have always wanted to make a kit other than a US WWII OD whatever so as to realise some chipping techniques... Darn the enamel baked ways of the US production lines!
Brad
I somehow overlooked your latest batch of photos...
She is looking peachy. The subtlety of the chipping is beaut. I have always wanted to make a kit other than a US WWII OD whatever so as to realise some chipping techniques... Darn the enamel baked ways of the US production lines!
Brad
madmax5510
Joined: May 06, 2008
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 07:23 AM UTC
So, my finished Shermie...
Rebilda
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Joined: May 11, 2010
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 08:48 AM UTC
Hi guys, finally the gallery is working again. Got some painting done. Seen some pics of Ardennes-Sherms covered in crayon-doodles intersperced with tactical signs and the original painted markings.
I'll tone the contrast down with the weathering.
Here you go:
Tell me what you think. And yeah, for the Pacific-Pros, this is Hard Corps Models pieces of wonder. But i just loved the drawings...
I'll tone the contrast down with the weathering.
Here you go:
Tell me what you think. And yeah, for the Pacific-Pros, this is Hard Corps Models pieces of wonder. But i just loved the drawings...
vonHengest
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 09:42 AM UTC
Lol! That's awesome Leo! 
staff_Jim
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 09:54 AM UTC
test
JokerNinjay
Joined: August 26, 2010
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 10:07 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi Jay
You have made some good progress here...
A few things to consider would be:
Turret ~ drill a small drainhole into the rear bustle through at the height of the base of the antenna mount.
Unless stowing the .50cal barrel into the clamp, I'd fold it over to horizontal.
The grab handle on the loader's hatch is way oversize, and could do with the same treatment you gave the rear deck engine hatch handles.
The small sighting vane at the front right of the turret is installed backwards; the higher end should be closest to the commander's hatch.
Hull ~ The lifting eyes on either side of the rear deck edge should be vertical as per the engine door rests in front of each one, not sloped to 90degrees with the hull angle.
Look, there are some you could manage at this stage of the build, others can be looked at next time maybe
Brad
Well, darn Dragons manual...I thought there were only a few things off in it but I guess not. So the loaders hatch handle they gave me was oversize and you're telling me it needs to be the same size as 3mm on the length such as my engine doors? What are the lifting eyes? What clamp are you talking about? The sighting vane needs to be turned upside down or turned 180 degrees? Dragon has their manual all messed up
A small drain hole about what size drill? Same size as I've been using for my handles? Well thanks for letting me know I appreciate it and just get back to me on this so I can do whatever I need to so I can fix all this. Thanks for everything and talk to you later.
cdharwins
Joined: October 28, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 10:18 AM UTC
@dani...Nice job. man. the winter camo looks great.
@leo...looks cool. The chalk markings are a nice touch.
Chris
@leo...looks cool. The chalk markings are a nice touch.
Chris
PvtMutt
Joined: July 01, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 10:57 AM UTC
Oh Leo that's nasty looking,I love it.
Didn't get my full days task completed,you know how that is but all those interior parts are now bolted down.
Better day tomorrow
Tony the Mutt
Didn't get my full days task completed,you know how that is but all those interior parts are now bolted down.
Better day tomorrow
Tony the Mutt
randyd
Joined: July 04, 2009
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 03:17 PM UTC
Tony, Good looking progress on the the details my man
Randy
Randy
vonHengest
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Posted: Monday, October 11, 2010 - 03:40 PM UTC
Jim: Test!? Did we pass?
Jay: Dragon manuals are known to be a little bit, uhm, wonky....
I believe what Brad is referring to as the lifting eyes are the large upside-down "U"-shaped hooks welded onto either side of the rear deck, items such as this are often referred to as eyes. These would have been used for a crane to move the upper hull down the assembly line and lower it onto the lower hull. The 0.50cal bracket he is talking about is the one on the back of the turret.
Tony: Looking good! Get on to the weathering already!
Jay: Dragon manuals are known to be a little bit, uhm, wonky....
I believe what Brad is referring to as the lifting eyes are the large upside-down "U"-shaped hooks welded onto either side of the rear deck, items such as this are often referred to as eyes. These would have been used for a crane to move the upper hull down the assembly line and lower it onto the lower hull. The 0.50cal bracket he is talking about is the one on the back of the turret.
Tony: Looking good! Get on to the weathering already!
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