Go for it!

Martin

Ah, Pedro, they just used the wheel allready! :-)
Nice winter camo!

@Scott, great looking BRDM's!!! What kits are they?

Thanks. They are all DML kits. Left to right BRDM 3, SA 9 Gaskin, and BRDM 2. All have Hussar Russian wheels. They were really all fun kits to build.

Thanks Paul! I hate to say that, but I dont even know what kind of camo is this. Now that you mentioned it, it might be winter one but on the other hand, the box artwork shows the BTR in some desert setting, and I was aiming at some very worn, dusty finish.
I've found the spare wheel today in the morning, it was in the darkest corner under my desk, among the computer cables...

Some progress on the weathering process of my entry...I'd call llast night "the paint chipping frenzy / overdose" What do you say guys?

Cheers
Pedro

here is my entry

Just loaded my LVTP-7 "Tuna Boat" knocking down Saddam Image. Thanks

GSPatton that dio in your gallery rocks!! Nice job

I dont know if I am too late, but it takes a bit of courage to start publishing ones work.....blush.

So here is my Amtrac for consideration. It is finished but will at some stage get treated to some more pigment weathering once I decide how it is to be displayed ie diorama or just mounted on a plinth.





Regards,

John

I'm cutting it real tight with my entry. Is the cut off time at the end of Dec 31st (midnight) or Dec 30th at midnight),??????

thanks in advance, for the clarification,
Frank

December 31st @ 24:00

Martin

Well I've finally finished my entry, with a whole day to spare too! I will probably do a little more weathering (some pin washes, esp on the interior, rust on the exhaust and a bit more dust around the running gear), but to all intents and purposes she's done and dusted - ho ho...

Paintwork is Tamiya acrylic (poorly applied with a Badger 200), Vallejo for detail work. Then a coat of Klear/Future and the Tamiya decals, followed by a second gloss coat. The decals dulled down quite well when I misted the whole model with 10% Tamiya buff, but seem too have quite a thick and noticeable carrier film. Unfortunately the buff puddled a bit on the windscreen, not sure why that happened... Overall I'm quite pleased with how she's turned out, although - as ever - the pics show up all the bloody errors I've made!

Here's a couple of snaps, more in my gallery (and will also add to the Campaign gallery in a moment). Comments and critique most welcome, thanks for looking.

Hmm... Is there any way of sealing Mig powders once they're applied? I've discovered that they disappear when you spray matt varnish over them!

Woohoo!

Martin I made it! The day before the deadline haha!

Built it in 30 days! I hope I made you proud!



Can't wait for that shinny new ribbon!!!

WC

Benjamin, you could be proud on yourself; it's a very nice little diorama! I like the uniforms of the soldiers also very much!

My finished entry for the campaign!
Got the final dull coat a little messed up but its finished at last.
Tommorow I'll post some better pics, today I'm short on time finishing this entry and preparing for the party .

Happy new year guys!
Pedro

Whoah that one is beautifull!

For all the participants of Amphibs:

I'll close the campaign tommorow by placing a pic of every entry in the amphibs gallery in a final Amphibs thread. The people who have submitted their pics in this gallery will receive their ribbon.

For now it's time to celebrate 2006

Happy New Year

I thought i would't make it in time but I finished my entry right now. There are two pics in the amphibs gallery:






Happy new year to everyone
Harald

I love that DD.....would love to build one myself as well.

What kits did you use?

Martin

Less than one hour to go and finally done!!!!

Here is a few shots of my 48th scale Swimmwagen from Tamiya OOB.... the exhaust and the windshield aren't yet glued, but it's good enough for pics!

Frank

Frank,

Beautiful Sschwimmy! I love the color you choose on the paddle. Would you mind share your secret on what brand and color you use?

WC

My apologies, I posted the photos of my build prior to midnight, and then after midnight, shifted the photos to an album within my gallery, therefore negating the image code needed to display the photos! ....

Here are the photos again....

Frank

Hi Benjamin,

Thanks, I'll give you an answer tomorrow, once I'm awake,..... I've been modelling all day today completing the Amphibs and Two Wings and a Prayer entries, started at 6:00 this morning and finished up at 11:30pm,.................................must.................................................................go.........................................to...............................................sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Hi mr. Amphibs leader, Martinnnn

I only got a red X in a box. Does it have something to do with my (personal) settings?

Simon

And: HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!

well, i used the Resicast kit 35.121 for the job. It is out of production, but Graham from Resicast is thinking about doing it again. Decals are from Resicast too. I used the set 35.610 " Decals for UK Duplex Drive early ". The model is built nearly ootb. Even the load on the engine deck is contained in the kit. The only things i wasn't satisfied with were the periscopes. So i used the fantastic periscope & mount set from Tiger model design ( 353018 ) to update the driver's and co-driver's hatches. The commander's hatch was unchanged to show the difference.

I enjoyed building this kit very much.

Happy modelling
Harald

Hi Benjamin,

To answer your question, I primer the model with a flat acrylic black paint, and as far as the paddle, it's hand painted with Vallejo dark flesh (927) and then given a wash with Windsor and Newton artist water colour burnt umber.

thanks,
Frank