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Race against the clock 1/35 Sturmtiger Dio
shopkin4
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Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 05:57 AM UTC
thanks, ive been using these pictures. I noticed some gaps but but the ones i filled in the pictures above.

Update, I have starting priming the tank today, More pictures to come later
shopkin4
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Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 08:41 AM UTC
Priming of the tank is complete! I fixed some minor imperfections. Now to start working on the track





shopkin4
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Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 10:47 AM UTC
More updates! Preshading was done with a very dark grey. Also I put down the first layer of paint on the tracks which took FOREVER, but it came out very nice. The key was to thin it to a bout a 35% paint 65% Tamiya Thinner. Its very then so the tracks remain flexible but thick enough so that they dont let the metal show through.

My question for everyone else and it is very IMPORTANT.

How do you guys paint camo schemes with the wheels already attached, I have never done it like this before but can someone help me out? It would mean alot. Thanks!

Here are more pictures.




slodder
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 12:14 AM UTC
It's coming along well.
How is using squadron putty for zimm? I usually see people use Tamiya putty for that.
shopkin4
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 05:41 AM UTC
it wasn't bad at all, you just have to let it dry for a certain amount of time before you can actually work with it. If you try to work with it too soon then the form wont hold but working with it too late, the putty will be too hard and you wont be able to mold it at all. Small sections at a time but it worked great for me
slodder
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Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 01:55 PM UTC
Cool thanks - new option for me ! Squadron is easy for me to get.
shopkin4
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 06:21 AM UTC
So the vehicle is virtually finished, there are minor things that need to be touched up and fixed and finished but unfortunately my time has run out. I had a funeral this week that made me loose a day of work and threw me out of whack. SO i have a semi rushed vehicle as far as the finish but I am proud of it. I think this may be my best model to day. When I come back home from school I should be able to finish the whole thing in it's entirety.

Thanks for watching, but until the next time.















NICK-NAUPLIO
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Posted: Friday, December 25, 2009 - 10:29 PM UTC
Hi Sean.Nice work up to now.Could you please tell me how you got that nice finish on the tank exhausts?
slodder
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 01:14 AM UTC
Nice update. The paint looks good so far. The wheels look a bit drab, steel touches for them or wear and tear to show some steel?
garthj
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 02:49 AM UTC
Hi Sean
A very good effort on this piece.
Looking forward to the diorama.
Well done
Regards
Garth
ivanhoe6
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Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 04:19 AM UTC
Hi Sean - Great looking kit ! I liked the rust on the exhaust too, especially the shot with the paint bottle in it. Please share with us your technique for rust. I cant wait to see the dio completed. Keep us posted. Tom
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