Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:05 AM UTC
Hi all,
Eddy - The airbrush should come with its own lube. its made especially for the AB. regular household lube can mess things up in your AB.
Thanks for the tip on the NEO. will definatly pick some up.
David - Thanks man, i will.
Olivier - I built the tracks that way because for me its easier to paint and weahter them seperate. russian tank wheels and track design lends itself to do it this way. i also allows me to properly weather everything under the fenders. hope that helps. if i didnt adress your question properly, please let me know.
heres a pic or the tracks.
Matt - I feel your pain brother! sounds like we may have been married to the same woman.
Thanks gentlemen!
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:13 AM UTC
Barrels turned out great Gary. I think you are right, the black works well with the blue barrel and the tank, and is probably better than the green/gray we talked about.
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United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:37 AM UTC
Hi Gary,
Here's a link to another thread on this site regarding decals with Arab markings.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/news/8638BRgds,
ED
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 04:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Barrels turned out great Gary. I think you are right, the black works well with the blue barrel and the tank, and is probably better than the green/gray we talked about.
Hey nephew!
the green just wasnt enough contrast. it looked ok i guess but the black looks much better. Thx man!
hi Ed - thanks for the link. wish i had that sheet before hand!
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 01:02 PM UTC
Hi all,
I have completed the first pin wash. I let it dry a while then do some clean up and touch up.
Thanks for looking!
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 01:33 PM UTC
Awsome work there Gary, it's turning into a first class model. Keep up the good work
On the workbench:
T-62M
ZTZ 99 MBT
Lav-25A2 with MILES Gear
M7 Priest X2
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 02:28 PM UTC
What do you use for your wash Gary?
Thanks
Phil
Modeling...
I rest my case.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 02:48 PM UTC
Hi gentlemen,
Cristopher - Thanks man!
Dude i love your BTR!
Hey Phil - I use Mig produtions Dark Wash and i have a custom mix of Winsor&Newton Raw Umber 35 mixed with Mig 502 Abt.110 Black thinned with Klean Strip oderless mineral spirits. i used the custom mix on the T-62. I should have the Flat coat on by tomorrow night.
Hows it going on the tracks Phil? haveing fun yet?
Thanks for dropping in Phil.
Gary
Milano, Italy
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 06:42 PM UTC
It's been getting great Gary.
Are you going to set your tank in a diorama?
...well in my opinion T-55 isn' t just a tank. Actually it is THE TANK...
Groningen, Netherlands
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 09:44 PM UTC
Wow! Looks good!:) What are your next steps?
#284
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 11:57 PM UTC
Pin wish has got the details to pop very nicely. Like Mauro asked- are you planning a dio of some sort?
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Ethiopian BMP-1 (Trumpeter 1/35)
AMX-13/75 (Takom 1/35)
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 01:57 AM UTC
Wow, looks outstanding and love the camo work!
Continuing to follow this build, its inspiring!
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:09 AM UTC
Thanks Gary it is noted!
The tracks are finished since sunday
I'm going to buy my colors after work tonight. I'll also be ordering a Iwata hp c plus! I got a suprise check from the governement of 250$ Can you believe that!!?? Money they were owing me hehe. Must be my fine karma.
Your t-62 is realy motivating! It is a work of fine craftmanship!
Philippe
Modeling...
I rest my case.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 02:42 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Your t-62 is realy motivating! It is a work of fine craftmanship!
Philippe
Wait until you see the studio photos of his Staghound - I think they may be a feature here soon. I have seen the model in person and it is stunning...
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AFV Club Shot Kal - 50%
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 03:02 AM UTC
Hi Gentlemen,
Mauro - Thanks Man! I might do a stand alone on clean base or some ground work but no figures. not sure just yet.
Jurjen, Karl - Thanks guys!
Next will be flatcoat then after its dry ill start oil fadeing and streaking.
James - Thanks for the kind words and for following along.
Philippe - Glad the tracks are done. they kinda suck cleaning, YES?
$250 bucks! by your goverment! what tha!!! my goverment is sucking the life out of its people!
seriously though, great karma is always rewarded.
send me a pic when you get your goodies man. and thanks for the nice words Phil.
Hey nephew! - Thanks man, but your makeing me blush.
Gary
#195
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 04:11 AM UTC
Dude! This looks amazing, like it was pulled straight from the photos
I have a question about the tracks though, how hard were they to assemble? I am starting my kit soon and I am debating whether to go with kit tracks or fruils. And if I go with fruils, I have to find right ones, because the T-62 fruils are the older style
Overall, this build is spectacular!
On the Bench:
Tamiya 1/32 F4U "Birdcage" Corsair
Trumpeter 1/35 Fennek LGS
DML 1/35 Sherman Mk III
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 04:40 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Dude! This looks amazing, like it was pulled straight from the photos
I have a question about the tracks though, how hard were they to assemble? I am starting my kit soon and I am debating whether to go with kit tracks or fruils. And if I go with fruils, I have to find right ones, because the T-62 fruils are the older style
Overall, this build is spectacular!
Hi Chandler,
Thanks so much for the nice comments. i really appreciate it.
They were not difficult at all to assemble. the problem , as im sure you know, is cleaning them up. Im on a tight budget and just can afford the fruils. if money wasnt an issue i would have the fruils. as far as the kit tracks, once cleaned they were a breeze to put together.
Good luck on your T-62 build. Thx again man!
Gary
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 04:52 AM UTC
Hi all,
I have completed the flat coat useing Tamiya X-22 clear and X-21 flat base. the mix ratio is appox 60/40 but i played with the mix a bit and is probably more clear then flat base.
I thinned the mix approx 1 part mix to 3 and 1/2 to 4 parts Laqcuer thinner. i like to spray on the thin side. sprayed 3 light coats. heres some pics.
Not sure yet about applying a filter. i like the color it is to start oil dot fading. ill think on it while it dries.
Any opinions on a filter are most welcome.
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 05:09 AM UTC
Filter Opinion: Brownish filter... not dark... a medium brown. I think that will take away a bit of the "green" in the model from the yellow and green camo, and give it more depth. But, an extremely thin, light filter.
Opinion Disclaimer: I have a cold and I'm on meds. Moooah-ha-ha
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 05:47 AM UTC
It really is a pleasure watching you work. I may have to challenge your T-62 with my hellcat.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 05:52 AM UTC
Start the weathering. If you need anything like a filter, you can add it later.
Join AMPS.
http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite
#284
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 06:02 AM UTC
I don't think it needs a filter. The oil dot weathering should certainly be interesting on that superb paint job!
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Ethiopian BMP-1 (Trumpeter 1/35)
AMX-13/75 (Takom 1/35)
Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 06:19 AM UTC
Hey gentlemen,
Matt - Thanks man! bring it on!
are you building an M-18 hellcat? one of my favorite allied tanks.
Jesse, Karl - you know, thats what i was thinking. i think its good base for weathering and can add filter later. i want to end up with a sun faded finish.
Nephew - thanks for your advice.
will think more on it. hope you get to feeling better. a couple of strong toddies should straiten you right out!
Gary
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 07:53 AM UTC
Right now, I am going on a panzer kick. In the future. Or, maybe, a flying hellcat from the PTO.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 09:40 AM UTC
Superb work as alwas Gary!
I must say that the brown filter idea seems good to me, I'll go with your nephew on this one but I trust your instinc Gary since you are always on top!
Phil
Modeling...
I rest my case.
