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Tamiya M4a3
jvazquez
Joined: September 26, 2006
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 - 08:02 AM UTC
Very nice work!!
You're DEFINITELY a Shermaholic!!
You're DEFINITELY a Shermaholic!!
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 - 08:15 AM UTC
Thanks guys,
The colors are all Tamiya....75% OD with 25% Yellow Green...the pre-shade is Flat Brown.
If I did it over I would use 50/50 Flat Brown and Black as the pre-shade.....oh and NO primer.
I sprayed at about 20 Psi and used a 50/50 mix paint to thinner mix. the finish is sealed with our friend Futue.
Ryan
The colors are all Tamiya....75% OD with 25% Yellow Green...the pre-shade is Flat Brown.
If I did it over I would use 50/50 Flat Brown and Black as the pre-shade.....oh and NO primer.
I sprayed at about 20 Psi and used a 50/50 mix paint to thinner mix. the finish is sealed with our friend Futue.
Ryan
tjkelly
Joined: May 04, 2007
KitMaker: 1,132 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 - 07:51 PM UTC
Great work Ryan, definitely a new technique to try. I think your pre-shading came out well, especially with the decals applied. Keep at it, looking forward to seeing some additional pics.
Cheers!
Tim
Cheers!
Tim
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 01:46 AM UTC
**Update**
Turret has been washed and flat coated. I'm still struggling with my wash techniques...they could be a little darker. I lost some of the darker streaking from the Tamiya Smoke...the reason being the Smoke is gloss giving the impression the coat is darker than it really is, when the unit is given the flat coat it washes out the glossy smoke thus muting the effect.
and a couple of close ups....
I'll probably finish the Turret up then tackle the Hull... more soon.
Ryan
Turret has been washed and flat coated. I'm still struggling with my wash techniques...they could be a little darker. I lost some of the darker streaking from the Tamiya Smoke...the reason being the Smoke is gloss giving the impression the coat is darker than it really is, when the unit is given the flat coat it washes out the glossy smoke thus muting the effect.
and a couple of close ups....
I'll probably finish the Turret up then tackle the Hull... more soon.
Ryan
PrestonVonStruben
Joined: February 02, 2008
KitMaker: 173 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 05:10 AM UTC
wow i go off for three days and you have gone so far!! that is looking good ryan. and dont worry about getting your washing techniques down. it will come in time. i am still learning and applying new techniques. your build is an inspiration seeing as i am building a sherman right now. i will watch to see how you continue to finish it and who knows maybe i wil get some ideas 
great wrk,
presto
great wrk,
presto
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:49 AM UTC
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wow i go off for three days and you have gone so far!! that is looking good ryan. and dont worry about getting your washing techniques down. it will come in time. i am still learning and applying new techniques. your build is an inspiration seeing as i am building a sherman right now. i will watch to see how you continue to finish it and who knows maybe i wil get some ideas
great wrk,
presto
Thanks Preston, Love to see your Sherman...can you post pics?
Ryan
GregCloseCombat
Joined: June 30, 2008
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 12:34 PM UTC
Great green. Great work. Most of all Great workspace! man, that spot is immaculate while you work. 
integraguy95
Joined: October 02, 2008
KitMaker: 308 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 01:35 PM UTC
Wow Ryan. That pre-shading still came through pretty well. The Sherman is looking excellent! I want to do my own Sherman soon, just a break from German armor and I'll use this technique for sure, good job!
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 02:27 PM UTC
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Great green. Great work. Most of all Great workspace! man, that spot is immaculate while you work.
Thanks Greg...but I only shhot it when it's clean. Believe me I can mess it up quick.
I built my model shop last year...here are some pics, it has AC/Heat, and a underground air supply for the spray booth...and of course cable for the tube.
Ryan
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 02:30 PM UTC
Some more...
I finished the inside myself....NEVER again, drywall dust...cough, cough, hack hack!!
Ryan
I finished the inside myself....NEVER again, drywall dust...cough, cough, hack hack!!
Ryan
panzerkampfw
Joined: June 11, 2006
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 03:48 PM UTC
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Some more...
I finished the inside myself....NEVER again, drywall dust...cough, cough, hack hack!!
Ryan
nice scratch building ^^
panzerboy1944
Joined: January 08, 2007
KitMaker: 236 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 04:53 PM UTC
wow great sherman Ryan and man what a work shop what kind of camera are you useing great pics
Thanks Lee
Thanks Lee
sgtreef
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:49 PM UTC
That is one sweet set up Ryan.
Nice digs to build in play music get toasted and then no worry or Nagging from the wife when you spill paint on the rug.
Don't worry Honey the OD green will come out when the Rug cleaners come.
Nice digs to build in play music get toasted and then no worry or Nagging from the wife when you spill paint on the rug.
Don't worry Honey the OD green will come out when the Rug cleaners come.
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:59 PM UTC
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wow great sherman Ryan and man what a work shop what kind of camera are you useing great pics
Thanks Lee
Thanks Lee,
I have a Kodak 740, I went into the custom settings/ white balance tools on the camera to tweek it. I appreaciate the compliment, but I have a ways to go on the pic taking. The biggest problem is getting enough light to bath the subject in, since ther is no light box around the in-prgress shots.
Here is a shot of the light setup...I think I need to get some hotter bulbs to improve.
Ryan
(BTW...see, it does get messy, and excuse the airplane project:))
integraguy95
Joined: October 02, 2008
KitMaker: 308 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 01:13 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Textwow great sherman Ryan and man what a work shop what kind of camera are you useing great pics
Thanks Lee
Thanks Lee,
I have a Kodak 740, I went into the custom settings/ white balance tools on the camera to tweek it. I appreaciate the compliment, but I have a ways to go on the pic taking. The biggest problem is getting enough light to bath the subject in, since ther is no light box around the in-prgress shots.
Here is a shot of the light setup...I think I need to get some hotter bulbs to improve.
Ryan
(BTW...see, it does get messy, and excuse the airplane project:))
Got enough light?! You should just setup a deer spotlight! very nice setup!
Belt_Fed
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 03:20 AM UTC
Airplane? whats an airplane? i dont know of anything known as an "airplane."
You think your messy? my workbench usually only has 2 square inches of space left! My dad calls me the "nutty professor."
So whats the skinny on that sherman?
You think your messy? my workbench usually only has 2 square inches of space left! My dad calls me the "nutty professor."
So whats the skinny on that sherman?
ivanhoe6
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 03:29 AM UTC
Thanks for sharing with us your shop. I really like all the windows, and the spray booth, and the paint storage and the Sherman too !
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 05:28 AM UTC
Some progress today, lower hull has been washed and flat coated...ready for detail painting.
The pre-shade does show through better in person.
Thanks for looking.
Ryan
**edit**
Forgot this one...
The pre-shade does show through better in person.
Thanks for looking.
Ryan
**edit**
Forgot this one...
PrestonVonStruben
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 12:19 PM UTC
looks fantastic. nice job
210cav
Joined: February 05, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 12:49 PM UTC
Ryan-- great work! And, your fortress of solitude is fantastic. A modeler's dream house. Keep those photos coming.
DJ
DJ
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 03:21 PM UTC
**Update**
I painted the tools and road wheels today...well barely, I mixed a custom Vallejo dark grey and almost ran out! The wood portions are Vallejo Olive Green...looks Ok, but I should have darkened them a little.
To the pics....
And the unforgiving close up...
Finally, I wanted to introduce my poor KV test tank, right now experimenting with pigments that will end up on the Sherman.
Ryan
I painted the tools and road wheels today...well barely, I mixed a custom Vallejo dark grey and almost ran out! The wood portions are Vallejo Olive Green...looks Ok, but I should have darkened them a little.
To the pics....
And the unforgiving close up...
Finally, I wanted to introduce my poor KV test tank, right now experimenting with pigments that will end up on the Sherman.
Ryan
Tanker9
Joined: January 31, 2009
KitMaker: 165 posts
Armorama: 141 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 04:21 PM UTC
Great looking Sherman! I really like the pre-paint weathering! And that Model Shop you built is really fantastic!
Dangeroo
#023
Joined: March 13, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 07:29 PM UTC
Now that must be the ultimate "cave", if you can still call it that... I suppose it was a 1/2 scale Miniart kit?
Great weathering (on the Shermie)! Might have to try that myself!
Cheers
Stef
Great weathering (on the Shermie)! Might have to try that myself!
Cheers
Stef
marsiascout
Joined: March 24, 2008
KitMaker: 1,247 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009 - 06:27 AM UTC
Great work! Your weathering is very subtile but nice.
Lars
P.S. nice cave!
Lars
P.S. nice cave!
The3rdPlacer
Joined: July 29, 2008
KitMaker: 430 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 03:32 AM UTC
**Opinions Please**
I started adding fine scratches and other blemishes to the lower hull, I also experimented with some pencil lead on the lift rings and around the fuel pots.
The scratches are made with Testors Rubber in the square bottle.
Thanks
Ryan
I started adding fine scratches and other blemishes to the lower hull, I also experimented with some pencil lead on the lift rings and around the fuel pots.
The scratches are made with Testors Rubber in the square bottle.
Thanks
Ryan
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