Jeff T: Yuuuup was thinking the same with the rope, it just doesn't fit. Have to take it off, I don't think it needs much else on it.....what do you guys think?
Jeff S: Oh come on buddy any pics are better than none
Pete
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Large Scale Build Campaign 1/24 ~ 1/6
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 11:38 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys.
Jeff T: Yuuuup was thinking the same with the rope, it just doesn't fit. Have to take it off, I don't think it needs much else on it.....what do you guys think?
Jeff S: Oh come on buddy any pics are better than none
Pete
Jeff T: Yuuuup was thinking the same with the rope, it just doesn't fit. Have to take it off, I don't think it needs much else on it.....what do you guys think?
Jeff S: Oh come on buddy any pics are better than none
Pete
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 05:50 AM UTC
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Jeff S: Oh come on buddy any pics are better than none
Pete
Ah, just tryin' to save some film and not waste it on watching paint dry!
~ Jeff
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 03:08 PM UTC
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Keith:nice my friend, it def looks better with the wash. You could try dry brushing the silver over the top to bring out the shiny bits again....just a suggestion. But nice work.
@Pete--silver dry-brushed on is the plan and the final step in the 'metal work.' I'll see how I feel about the general look at the end.
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I'm thinking that the Future step is VERY important so that you can remove the wash from the places you don't want it, right?
@Jeff T.--yup, exactly. Future is an acrylic, so the oils won't eat through it, but they will dry just fine and adhere to it. And since oils are VERY slow drying you have plenty of time to remove the excess and reapply if necessary.
Keith
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 03:18 AM UTC
Some progress on the Lotus 25 from Tamiya
Body parts are primed. Don't mind the bleedthrough on some of them, they are getting painted the same color as the base plastic anyway. I made sure the prime coat on the two most visible pieces of the body weren't though.
Also a whole lot of progress in fits and spurts. Engine, wheels, and drivers cockpit all coming along. Most of the natural metal and gloss aluminum pieces have been painted.
Body parts are primed. Don't mind the bleedthrough on some of them, they are getting painted the same color as the base plastic anyway. I made sure the prime coat on the two most visible pieces of the body weren't though.
Also a whole lot of progress in fits and spurts. Engine, wheels, and drivers cockpit all coming along. Most of the natural metal and gloss aluminum pieces have been painted.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
KitMaker: 1,389 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 03:27 AM UTC
Jeff, awesome work on the suspension my man! Love the metal parts, SWEEET.
Keith, This knith is comming along superbly
Peter Great progres, keep this up!!
Van, I hope you won`t hide that engine, looks very good.
Phil.
Keith, This knith is comming along superbly
Peter Great progres, keep this up!!
Van, I hope you won`t hide that engine, looks very good.
Phil.
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 05:46 AM UTC
The body and engine cowlings are both removeable in the finished model, thanks for the kind words.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 08:46 PM UTC
Van, There you go buddy, that's looking very nice and an interesting engine stand also 
Jeff T.
Jeff T.
shermaholic-king
Joined: December 30, 2012
KitMaker: 34 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 09:34 PM UTC
I am in with a 1/6 Dragon Sherman. I am building the 75mm version. Disappointed in the hollow backs of the bogie wheels. 
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 10:36 PM UTC
Hey Kenneth, Tank Carl has made a mold for the backside of the wheels for his build. Look him up and see if he can make one for you as he did for me!
AND, welcome to the Large Scale Campaign!
~ Jeff
AND, welcome to the Large Scale Campaign!
~ Jeff
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 08:58 AM UTC
Well I have been checking in here and have finally stated my build
1/24 scale GMC pickup that will wear tri color camo that I see rolling around here in the north east coast
The box says 2012 but one of the pars say 1978 so i would guess that the base kit dates back to the years when I was building these as a kid
I was a little disappointed that this was all 1 piece
The chrome spruce will be soaked in bleach then sprayed flat black
1/24 scale GMC pickup that will wear tri color camo that I see rolling around here in the north east coast
The box says 2012 but one of the pars say 1978 so i would guess that the base kit dates back to the years when I was building these as a kid
I was a little disappointed that this was all 1 piece
The chrome spruce will be soaked in bleach then sprayed flat black
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 10:10 AM UTC
Kenneth: Can't wait to see some pics of that puppy
Sal: I'm assuming it will mimic a National Guard truck?
Sal: I'm assuming it will mimic a National Guard truck?
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - 12:38 AM UTC
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Sal: I'm assuming it will mimic a National Guard truck?
Yeah Jeff if that's what they are
anyone know where I can get some markings in 1/24 for this vehicle 
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
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Posted: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 01:47 AM UTC
Painted the racing green cowling and body parts, most of them went fine...
and the main body cover was looking great until the paint on the bottom corner stuck to the cardboard base I was painting on. It was bad enough that I was going to have to repaint, so I soaked it in a bath of klean strip green for ~15 minutes... turned out to be way way too long, ooops! The build is on hold until I get another copy of the kit since I don't think I will be able to get these two as replacement parts.
and the main body cover was looking great until the paint on the bottom corner stuck to the cardboard base I was painting on. It was bad enough that I was going to have to repaint, so I soaked it in a bath of klean strip green for ~15 minutes... turned out to be way way too long, ooops! The build is on hold until I get another copy of the kit since I don't think I will be able to get these two as replacement parts.
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
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Posted: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 06:09 AM UTC
@Sal--have you considered making your own decals with something like the Testors Decal Set? If the markings are black lettering and the national insignia black stars then it should be relatively easy.
@Van--that is a shame. And thanks for the warning. I have a 1/25 Panther which has been a technique testbed for years and that I'd like to redo one of these days. Now I know what NOT to use to get the old paint off!
For future reference-Easy Off oven cleaner used to work for stripping paint without harming the plastic. I'm not sure if that is still true.
Keith
@Van--that is a shame. And thanks for the warning. I have a 1/25 Panther which has been a technique testbed for years and that I'd like to redo one of these days. Now I know what NOT to use to get the old paint off!
For future reference-Easy Off oven cleaner used to work for stripping paint without harming the plastic. I'm not sure if that is still true.
Keith
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 02:15 PM UTC
Van,
Check Ebay, you may be able to get just the sprue with the parts you need.
I am considering this for my 312T.
Cheers Rob.
Just checked did not see anything on Ebay.
Check Ebay, you may be able to get just the sprue with the parts you need.
I am considering this for my 312T.
Cheers Rob.
Just checked did not see anything on Ebay.
Dixon66
Joined: December 12, 2002
KitMaker: 1,500 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 05, 2013 - 02:34 PM UTC
I've gotten replacement sprues from Tamiya directly without issue.
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 03:06 AM UTC
Did you have to pay for the replacement sprue? I'm guessing yes. How long did it take them to send it? I ordered another copy of the kit just in case, it can always be returned while I try to get a another sprue from Tamiya as I would be willing to wait for it since I can build the rest of the kit without the body cover around. Thanks!
Molentik
Joined: May 22, 2012
KitMaker: 112 posts
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 03:54 AM UTC
That is a very nice Jagdpanther there Pete! I love the weathering. I noticed one thing tho, german jerrycans had 3 handles instead of 2. Other than that its very nice!
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 06:58 AM UTC
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That is a very nice Jagdpanther there Pete! I love the weathering. I noticed one thing tho, german jerrycans had 3 handles instead of 2. Other than that its very nice!
Yeah wondered when someone would notice lol.
I realised what I had done after I glued em in place. The original part was a whole solid piece and just looked poor. Will live with double handles. Thanks for the feed back tho, much appreciated.
Pete
Hey Van thats a real shame about the chasis...glad you got a replacement.
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, July 06, 2013 - 07:18 AM UTC
Oh nearly forgot........
Here is some pics of Jag and base. Not quite done but close.
still have one more fig drying.
a wee bit more work on the base to do as well. But nearly there.
Pete
Here is some pics of Jag and base. Not quite done but close.
still have one more fig drying.
a wee bit more work on the base to do as well. But nearly there.
Pete
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - 10:57 PM UTC
It is just as well I ordered another copy of the Lotus kit because now I find I am missing one of the small engine parts I painted a couple weeks ago also, lost in the carpet monster or the cat's belly I suspect.
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 06:04 AM UTC
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It is just as well I ordered another copy of the Lotus kit because now I find I am missing one of the small engine parts I painted a couple weeks ago also, lost in the carpet monster or the cat's belly I suspect.
Ah man, you are not having much luck my friend. Stick with it tho too good to bin.
Pete
vdejarnette
Joined: February 25, 2013
KitMaker: 209 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 06:20 AM UTC
Yea, despite the clear quality of the kit this one seems to be fighting me every inch of the way. I do plan to keep on keepin on though, luckily there is plenty of time until the finish date!
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 02:38 AM UTC
More progress
Base is just a base I will use for other models so not too much work has been put into it, didn't want to go down the whole dio path. A few dry brush coats on the long grass tufts and that will be it finished.
Pete
Base is just a base I will use for other models so not too much work has been put into it, didn't want to go down the whole dio path. A few dry brush coats on the long grass tufts and that will be it finished.
Pete
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 01:30 PM UTC
Peter, Nice Jagdpanther the that must be pretty big, figures look cool too
I have base coat on my pickup pieces are just dry fit
I have base coat on my pickup pieces are just dry fit
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