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Opel Blitz update
generalrazo
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Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 01:16 PM UTC
Here is the result of the weathering and a also a pic of the well I constructed for the diorama I have planned.








moJimbo
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Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 03:56 PM UTC
good job there generalrazo, i like the dusty weathering on the models. and the well looks real too....

only a few comments:
- as was commented in your previous post, in travelling position, the PAK barrel should be set forward on its cradle. what you did was in the recoil (firing) position
- historically, panzer grey colour was used pre-1943 so your opel blitz should be in that period. however (i could be wrong here) the PAK 40 was used from 1943 and should be dark yellow. could they exist together, as depicted in your model? sorry, i was just curious..
generalrazo
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Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 04:01 PM UTC
The gun is broke hence the recoil position and according to this reference there was a model 1940 PAK 40


PAK 40

Slug
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Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 05:38 PM UTC
Looking good Eddie, the "dusting" turned out very believable and really brings your Opel to life. I like the haphazard way you've organized the payload in the box, looks great, hit a big bump and everything went everywhere
The pak is a nice addition

2 small items that stand out for me are :
The cab and fender are a bit shiny
and your front wheels (typically) should not as "dusty" as thr rear ones.

Very small points on an otherwise great start to a nice dio.

Oh, and I like the wishing well , how did you make it?

regards
Bruce
Paul
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Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 06:58 PM UTC
Wow! The truck looks really good. To repeat what everyone said - the dust looks great, is it done with pastels or airbrush (if so, what color)? The green molud on the well looks realistic, but the rope looks too thick.
generalrazo
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 04:33 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys.

I know about the dust problem on the wheels...I spayed too much on the very edge of the front wheel and had to spray the whole wheel to correct it. Perhaps I'll go over the rear a bit.

I'm glad you like the stowage.

I've had comments about the rope being too thick but I doubt I'll change it now...will next time.

A link to how I built the well
Stoner1313
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Posted: Monday, June 27, 2005 - 09:22 AM UTC
looks great

one suggestion- maybe go with a thinner cloth in the back of the truck, it looks a tad thick because ive actually hauled around jerry cans, and they are pretty heavy, resulting in more of an indent on the tarp then you have in the bed there

im nitpicking, but great work on the dusting, i can only dream to achieve that
Prato
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Posted: Monday, June 27, 2005 - 10:00 AM UTC
It looks fantastic! In which front will you place it?
Cheers and happy modelling!
Prato
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Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 02:22 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys...

Prato, This one will be in France during the blitzkrieg
resistor
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Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 04:27 PM UTC
Looking good! I like the dusting effect. Keep up the good work, cant wait to see it finished.
generalrazo
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Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 05:01 AM UTC
Thanks resistor
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