This jig will help me stay frosty!
I'm ``oscar mike`` to work now, got to pay for all those models after all
You all enjoy your day.
Philippe.
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asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 03:02 AM UTC
To maximise my chance of doing a good paint job I'vve built this simple stand this morning. With all the great build and paint jobs i see here, the pressure is certainly on
This jig will help me stay frosty!
I'm ``oscar mike`` to work now, got to pay for all those models after all
You all enjoy your day.
Philippe.
This jig will help me stay frosty!
I'm ``oscar mike`` to work now, got to pay for all those models after all
You all enjoy your day.
Philippe.
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 2,465 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 03:30 AM UTC
Hey Phil,
it helps alot to practice what your gonna do on your FP onto an empty milk jug or scrap piece of wood or the like so you kinda have the feel and hand motion for when you do your camo. and it will help you set a more comfortable air pressure for the type mixture you have prepaired. does that make sense? good luck Phil, i know you can do it!
Gary
it helps alot to practice what your gonna do on your FP onto an empty milk jug or scrap piece of wood or the like so you kinda have the feel and hand motion for when you do your camo. and it will help you set a more comfortable air pressure for the type mixture you have prepaired. does that make sense? good luck Phil, i know you can do it!
Gary
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 04:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextNice work Phil. The paint will be the icing on the cake!
Guess I need to get into gear for I have 2 other Campaigns to work on too.
~ Jeff
Sounds like you have OCD,over campaigned disorder
Jeff T.
Hope that's not your real, full time job. Physco-analyzing people?
~ Jeff
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 11:33 AM UTC
Jeff S....Nope that's not my full time job.I can't even spell it Let it be noted though that I have been called a wise a*# from time to time.
Gary...The primer is Vallejo,base is Tamiya,stripes are Model Master,all acrylics.I'm using a Paasche Talon with a .38mm tip.This was my first time using MM,and to tell the truth I was a little disappointed.It was very thin out of the bottle and did not cover all that well.Hence the redo of the green
I took the air cap off my AB,that seemed to make a difference in how fine a line I could get.Paint was thinned to almost a wash.Air pressure was about 7-10 lbs.I know it looks pretty good in the pics,but I am not that happy with it.You will see when I post more pics later that there is a lot of overspray and the lines are not that crisp.
I think an AB with a smaller fluid tip and needle would have worked better.
On a more positive note,I now know that a 1/35 camo paint job will be no problem.Jeff T.
Let it be noted though that I have been called a wise a*# from time to time.Gary...The primer is Vallejo,base is Tamiya,stripes are Model Master,all acrylics.I'm using a Paasche Talon with a .38mm tip.This was my first time using MM,and to tell the truth I was a little disappointed.It was very thin out of the bottle and did not cover all that well.Hence the redo of the green
I took the air cap off my AB,that seemed to make a difference in how fine a line I could get.Paint was thinned to almost a wash.Air pressure was about 7-10 lbs.I know it looks pretty good in the pics,but I am not that happy with it.You will see when I post more pics later that there is a lot of overspray and the lines are not that crisp.I think an AB with a smaller fluid tip and needle would have worked better.
On a more positive note,I now know that a 1/35 camo paint job will be no problem.
Jeff T. 
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 12:45 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Phil,
it helps alot to practice what your gonna do on your FP onto an empty milk jug or scrap piece of wood or the like so you kinda have the feel and hand motion for when you do your camo. and it will help you set a more comfortable air pressure for the type mixture you have prepaired. does that make sense? good luck Phil, i know you can do it!
Gary
Good god Gary! I wish I could adjust pressure!!! But there is no such device on my old badger compressor( I know I should have bought one
) But christmas came twice this year, maybe I'll have one before starting this show, infact, I'll buy one friday. As for the AB I'll have to cope with the badger 175. I'm happy when it spit's paint hehe. Not that bad actualy.Thanks for the milk jug tip, now that you say it it seem obvious! Jeeezz the learning curve is steep, I love it.
Phil.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 01:08 PM UTC
Phil...I agree with Gary, an air regulator is a must.If you can find one and can afford it, you should get an inline air regulator/moisture filter combo.You will get much better results.We can get them down here for about 30.00-40.00 US.Jeff T.
Thundergrunt
Joined: November 01, 2009
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 06:49 PM UTC
Man There are some great builds going on here, just a small update from me, been studying for a promotional test on friday. I drilled out the exhaust pipes and cut off the 2 extra pipes that came in the kit, I think it turned out pretty close to the other one. And I decided to try and do some zimerit cause I know the Italy Panther A's had it, but i think it was just the square pattern. but i tried the trumpeter tool and didnt really like it. It doesnt look right to me. I used Squadron white putty, I heard that elmers Wood putty works good I might try that. And Im still trying to find an AM panther A barrel.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:08 PM UTC
Eugene...Nice work so far, exhaust looks good.You'll get the zim figured out.Jeff T.
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:23 PM UTC
Hi Jeff - Thanks for the reply. i agree, im not a fan of MM paint. Only paint i put through my AB is Tamiya & Future clear. you get that JP weatherd that paint job should look sweet. good luck man!
Hi Eugene - looking forward to your build.
Gary
Hi Eugene - looking forward to your build.
Gary
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 03:25 PM UTC
Eugene, Hand made zimmerit always scared me. I never could find the courage to do so. Props! And I'll be following your progres.
Phil.
Phil.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 02:29 AM UTC
Not much done since the last post, just added more filters to the dark yellow base.
the wheels are finished, and I'll have to finish the equipment too.
the wheels are finished, and I'll have to finish the equipment too.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 01:33 PM UTC
John... Looking good so far.The vent armor is sweet.
Gentlemen,we have a Jagdpanther!
Seeing the photos,it looks like I should build some splash sheilds.I think it would improve the looks.Thoughts?Thanks Jeff T.
Gentlemen,we have a Jagdpanther!
Seeing the photos,it looks like I should build some splash sheilds.I think it would improve the looks.Thoughts?Thanks Jeff T.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:13 PM UTC
I really like the wheels camouflage, nicely done Jeff!
I don't know what mean splash guard, can you specify for a french speaking modeler...sorry Jeff.
Phil.
I don't know what mean splash guard, can you specify for a french speaking modeler...sorry Jeff.
Phil.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:29 PM UTC
Here is the primed beast! Now the real work is begining...
Thanks for watching.
Philippe
Thanks for watching.
Philippe
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:32 PM UTC
Quoted Text
John... Looking good so far.The vent armor is sweet.
Gentlemen,we have a Jagdpanther!
Seeing the photos,it looks like I should build some splash sheilds.I think it would improve the looks.Thoughts?Thanks Jeff T.
I know it sound crazy but, I woul like the rest of the jagdpanzer to look like the wheels...Just a tought.
Phil
CMOT
Editor-in-Chief
Joined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 03:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Man There are some great builds going on here, just a small update from me, been studying for a promotional test on friday. I drilled out the exhaust pipes and cut off the 2 extra pipes that came in the kit, I think it turned out pretty close to the other one. And I decided to try and do some zimerit cause I know the Italy Panther A's had it, but i think it was just the square pattern. but i tried the trumpeter tool and didnt really like it. It doesnt look right to me. I used Squadron white putty, I heard that elmers Wood putty works good I might try that. And Im still trying to find an AM panther A barrel.
Eugene for what it is worth I also had a crack at the square pattern zimm and I used painters caulk (£1 for a tube which is enough for 20 tanks)I smoothed on a layer of the caulk and then used a ruler to add the pattern, I then roughly sanded any high spots which seemed to improve the overall look. I rushed mine a little but I am happy with the result. I should mention that I used humbrol maskol basically latex to mask any areas that needed to be kept clean.
Thundergrunt
Joined: November 01, 2009
KitMaker: 657 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 05:30 PM UTC
Darren
Thanks for the Scoop, Ill get some tomorrow after my test. Also I was just going thru my computer, and I think we flew toghether online in IL2 MCVG-2. Funny stuff. You did an Avenger that I bought 2 of to replicate.
Thanks for the Scoop, Ill get some tomorrow after my test. Also I was just going thru my computer, and I think we flew toghether online in IL2 MCVG-2. Funny stuff. You did an Avenger that I bought 2 of to replicate.
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefJoined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 03:56 AM UTC
Not me bud as Americas Army was the only place I caused any real chaos online as part of a very large clan.
The painters caulk does have a couple of properties which I like apart from the price which is that it gives you a very good working time and is easy to remove within a day maybe two depending on tempreture, and due to being a product for painters takes paint very very well of every type.
The painters caulk does have a couple of properties which I like apart from the price which is that it gives you a very good working time and is easy to remove within a day maybe two depending on tempreture, and due to being a product for painters takes paint very very well of every type.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 12:21 PM UTC
I've preshaded the flakpanther with my 16 years old badger 175t...His reign is about to fall since I've ordered a brand new iwata hp c plus this morning! yeah! I will therefore be able to do some finer preshade. But in the mean time:) there it is: my laaaarge and spoty preshade.
Really I think I'm going to melt the da*n thing
Phil
Really I think I'm going to melt the da*n thing
Phil
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 01:27 PM UTC
Phil...Looks good to me.And hey,the badger isn't old,it's vintage Model on,Jeff T.
Model on,Jeff T. BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 01:44 PM UTC
Hey Phil,
Now wait just a minute Phil, thats a pretty d*mn fine job you did of preshadeing. looks like that old geezer of an airbrush still got a few tricks up it sleeve.
Nice job Phil!
Gary
Now wait just a minute Phil, thats a pretty d*mn fine job you did of preshadeing. looks like that old geezer of an airbrush still got a few tricks up it sleeve.
Nice job Phil!
Gary
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 02:34 PM UTC
Guys...That's what I'm saying,it looks great 
I added some splash sheilds to the Jag tonight,makes a big difference Me thinks.
Before
And after
Some weathering and stuff and we'll be on to the dio.Should have more updates this weekend.Jeff T.
I added some splash sheilds to the Jag tonight,makes a big difference Me thinks.
Before
And after
Some weathering and stuff and we'll be on to the dio.Should have more updates this weekend.Jeff T.
Thundergrunt
Joined: November 01, 2009
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 02:38 PM UTC
Phil And Jeff
Your builds look great and are coming along nicely.
Your builds look great and are coming along nicely.
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 02:46 PM UTC
Hi Jeff,
your little JP looks nice. thumbs up on the slash guards.
i think thats pretty impressivs painting on the wheels. that couldnt have been easy.
Gary
your little JP looks nice. thumbs up on the slash guards.
i think thats pretty impressivs painting on the wheels. that couldnt have been easy.
Gary
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 02:55 PM UTC
Thanks Gary,The wheels where really not that tuff.I sprayed the dark yellow and brushed the green and brown.What I have planned for this week end will be harder I think.It may surprize even Me if I can do them.Stay tuned Jeff T.
Jeff T. 
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