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Matchbox AFV Nostalgia Campaign
imatanker
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 12:28 AM UTC
Dani...Nice I need to get that kit.how hard is it to come by? Jeff T.
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 12:50 AM UTC
Take'it, is a great kit,with a beautiful diorama,and 3 very nice figures.For me was not so hard,but you must take care at flashes.I hope to finish'it until tomorow...
SgtRam
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 03:12 PM UTC
Great to see some builds progressing.

Well I have paint and decals on, and am starting the weathering.





Now I really need to get started on the base.....
imatanker
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 09:11 PM UTC
Kevin... Nice work Bub,what does the base look like?
I've got a question on my Humber.I want to do the British 8th Army "Cassino" paint job.I can never seem to figure out the Revell paint chart Can somebody give me some colors that will work?Thanks,Jeff T.
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Isere, France
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 09:43 PM UTC
JEFF hello, I use Tamiya paints XF49 and XF 63
manicmodeler
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Posted: Friday, September 21, 2012 - 10:48 PM UTC
looking good, I would not even suspect it to be a Matchbox kit.
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Posted: Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 08:25 AM UTC
Hello everyone, sorry i'm late to the party.
I'll be having a go at the M16.

http://images9.fotki.com/v749/photos/1/1306638/6453341/_MG_5632-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v104/photos/1/1306638/6453341/_MG_5627-vi.jpg
http://images46.fotki.com/v524/photos/1/1306638/6453341/_MG_5628-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v71/photos/1/1306638/6453341/_MG_5631-vi.jpg
imatanker
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Posted: Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 07:46 PM UTC
Steph...Thanks for the paint info.I will have to check my stock and see if I have those two colors.If I don't then it looks like I will have to place an order

Marc... Nice choice,man is that plastic shiny!
We are in the process of moving back to the house from our camper.I will miss not building outside.It may be a couple of days until I post again,in the mean time, build on.Jeff T.
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Posted: Monday, September 24, 2012 - 12:11 PM UTC
Steph... Got all moved back to the house yesterday and started looking through my paint stock for the colors for the Humber.I've got all kinds of XF-49,but no XF-63.I checked paint4models.com and came up with Vallejo Model Color 995 German grey.Do you think that will work?Thanks,Jeff T.
madmax5510
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Hunedoara, Romania
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Posted: Monday, September 24, 2012 - 10:41 PM UTC
Wonderfull job Kevin!
My turn,almost finish,still thinking at the arangement on base:
Diorama:




The modified Leyland-Retrevier:

Scout car,Daimler MKII:


...and the figures:



Cheers,
Dani
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 03:42 AM UTC
hello,
Jeef, here is what happens with panzer gray and XF49 .
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/358560/ppuser/45375/sortby/v/sorttime/9999/way/asc
DANI, great job .
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 04:33 AM UTC
Great work Dani!
The figures look great. I have one of these in my stash that I plan on adding an interior to. Its a really nice kit.
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 09:37 AM UTC
Dani

GREAT WORK! It looks great, looks like you put a lot of work into it, and it is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

manicmodeler
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 09:49 AM UTC
Fantastic work!!!! Great details for such small scale.
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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 10:27 AM UTC
Well with these others getting done, I felt the pressure. So here we go, my Comet done.







Now I can start on the Churchill Assault Brigde kit.

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Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 12:30 PM UTC
Steph...Thanks for the pictures,they really help.They give me a good idea of what to look forward to.
Dani... Great work dude,everything looks sweet and the base is awesome.I'm not looking forward to painting my figure.I have not done very many and the guy is REALLY small
Kevin... Well I guess now I know what the base looks like .X-cell-ent.I can see I'm in way over my head with you guys as far as bases go.
I did manage to get some primer on my build and am getting ready to start painting.Should have pics to show soon.Jeff T.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 04:24 AM UTC
hello, KEVIN, your kit and your decor are superb. I can't wait to see your churchill.
steph
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 08:18 AM UTC
Beautiful M-24 Chaffee, Steph. I love the heavily worn white wash.

Great Comet, Kevin. I really like how you spiced up the base. Looks very realistic - especially considering the scale.

Dani, that base looks awesome! Almost a pity to cover it up with vehicles;) looking forward to see it finished.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 09:45 AM UTC
My build will be the Revell re-issue of the Jagdpanzer IV.





Should be a fun build!
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 11:46 AM UTC
Stephen...That was My other choice for this capaign.It will be interesting to see what you do with it.Jeff T.
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imatanker
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Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 12:24 PM UTC
As promised,some parts in primer Woooo-Hooooo
Tires,wheels,and hull


Hope to have it painted this weekend.Jeff T.
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 02:57 AM UTC
Good morning Gents,Got alot done this weekend,all painted and glossed for decals,pics tonight.Which leads me to my next question.
Here is the instruction sheet showing placment for the decals I'm kinda doing the British 8th at Cassino version.I am a bit confused.Should I use #3,4,and 5.Or should I leave #4 off Thanks,Jeff T.
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 03:19 AM UTC
Jeff

It looks like marking for a capture vehicle, you can leave the German Cross off, and it should be ok.

Kevin
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Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 05:19 AM UTC
Thanks !!
I think this will be the final arangement:





Kevin,great work on your Comet,specially on the base-you give me some ideeas for mine Comet[thanks for sharring].
Jeff,like Kevin say,don't put the german crosses,and will be ok.
Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Dani