Ordered that 1/6 scale jeep today
Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 11:25 AM UTC
Another little update.
Shot some Dull coat on to even everything to see where I stand on that.
Will let dry for a few days then I will hit the wheels heavier and undercarriage maybe some heavier pigments in the interior too show mud better.
I redid those clips on the side to more of that Hairpin style.
I painted the gun and mount.
Well all for today.
Stay tuned as my friend is sending me those measurements of that Dragon teeth in Germany.
Cheers
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Posted: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 11:42 PM UTC
A few more pics.
Going to see more of those pine cones.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 11:40 PM UTC
Not much yesterday.
Color I choose for the mount.
Model on.
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:20 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, July 09, 2010 - 10:58 AM UTC
Going to redo the handles in a darker color on the 50
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Posted: Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 05:57 AM UTC
pretty good looking progress!
the 50 cal is superb btw ...
Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 11:27 AM UTC
Thanks Thomas.
Well not much today but I did manage to get me a dragon tooth made I said heck with the foam route.
I did finish all the reflectors.
well update.
A few air bubbles but with that much plaster and no release agent I expected it,but not to worry as a skim coat of Spackle and the wood marks pressed into the sides.
More to come.
Also if I need to cut it my 12" band saw will make quick work of it.
Sorry for the blurry pics that is not the way it looks.
I will take better pics tomorrow the black lines are the poster paint added to keep it darker.
Starting on some barb wire deals.
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Posted: Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 07:44 PM UTC
DAMN!! planning on sending those GI Joe too war?
Real nice build and the scale just offers so much for great detail.
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 12:59 AM UTC
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DAMN!! planning on sending those GI Joe too war?
Real nice build and the scale just offers so much for great detail.
No not yet.
Bad thing is in this scale there is no Resin bags all real cloth so have to buy them but not bad really.
Can not have a Jeep especially an American jeep without no gear on board.
Now if I could only find that 21 Century M5 Stuart cheap.
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 06:00 AM UTC
Jeff, this is looking great, I hope to have one soon. What color did you use to paint the 50 cal? It looks great. Could you please give me a quick measurement of the M31 mount for the 50 cal? I just need the overall height and the diameter if you don't mind. Thanks.
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 10:15 AM UTC
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Jeff, this is looking great, I hope to have one soon. What color did you use to paint the 50 cal? It looks great. Could you please give me a quick measurement of the M31 mount for the 50 cal? I just need the overall height and the diameter if you don't mind. Thanks.
Okay on the 50 Tamiya flat black mixed with there lacquer thinner then when dry I used real graphite powder rubbed on with a slightly stiff brush and finger.
The mount I bought from John.
here.
http://eastcoastarmory.com/ustankparts.htmReason is I can not give away his sizes.
Well so I will not have to make two posts.
I did up some smaller dragon teeth today.
The large one well even though the right size overpowered the jeep unless I make a 40" base.
I also added balsa wood to the inside to show the boards used on the original ones plus real sand.
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 10:39 AM UTC
Thank you Jeff, I appreciate the information about the paint. I just got one of the Dragon 50 cal kits in the mail today. I am working on getting the Willys too. I understand about the dimensions, no problems there, I thought I would try.
I was on the fence about purchasing this kit until I saw yours. You made the decision easy. I look forward to seeing what else you do with yours.
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 05:32 PM UTC
Awesome work Jeff! Had a good look through this thread, and love all your work! The painting of the body is good, the seats look fantastic, and it all comes together great! Good job!
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Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 - 08:09 PM UTC
Jeff, the jeep looks great! The shot from the front looks like a real one. I like the way you modulated the color. Also, the .50 looks quite real, especially with the ammo. Nice work on the dragon teeth as well!
Cheers!
Stefan
Too many models - too little time...
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 01:18 AM UTC
Yes sir Mark I think you will like it even though a few things well could be different but the price is right for me.
Thanks Matt not to bad a kit really.
Thanks to you also Stefan.
You really have it made there with all of the original stuff to measure but I guess from what was done there a fair trade off.
I have found an easy way to do the reflectors PM me and I will send it makes it a lot easier then trying to paint all those little buggers
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 07:38 AM UTC
Very nice work Jeff. She came out perfectly. It sounds like someone caught the 1/6th scale bug
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I also use to make dragons teeth. I use to make them out of concrete. sometimes when the concrete would not mold properly I would take metal ribbed nails and inert them into the concrete. They pass well for rebar, and would rust when left outside on my out door tank course.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 11:19 AM UTC
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Very nice work Jeff. She came out perfectly. It sounds like someone caught the 1/6th scale bug .
I also use to make dragons teeth. I use to make them out of concrete. sometimes when the concrete would not mold properly I would take metal ribbed nails and inert them into the concrete. They pass well for rebar, and would rust when left outside on my out door tank course.
Good deal John on the Teeth part.
Thanks for the compliment John much appreciated.
I do not know about totally going over but there are a few more kits I am looking at.
But if I had your talent then I could make my own.
Kind of limited by room as I keep mine in cabinets.
Well here is where I am as of today kind of crammed a lot on this base but what the hay I think it is okay.
Yep sitting on Cling wrap so it does not stick so I can paint the base.
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Posted: Friday, July 16, 2010 - 12:25 AM UTC
Dust going on.
More today maybe.
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Posted: Monday, July 19, 2010 - 10:30 AM UTC
Looks good Jeff, I just got my kit in the mail today. I hope mine turns out half as good as yours.
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Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 12:09 PM UTC
Thanks Mark.
Hope you start as we seem to of lost Torchy here.
Well a little update.
Getting closer.
The blackout light I painted in satin black as most I have seen were black and not silver.
I see some areas that need more work in pigments and toning.
Cheers
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Posted: Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 01:14 AM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 06:00 AM UTC
WOW!
really impressive!
you are a pro!
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Posted: Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 08:31 AM UTC
That looks great Jeff, I see a lot of details there that you added, it sure adds to the overall look. I hope to get started on mine in about a week or so. I am just finishing up 2 other kits before I get started. I am a slow builder, plus I plan on scratch building the engine, so it will probably take me a while to do mine.
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 - 01:03 AM UTC
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That looks great Jeff, I see a lot of details there that you added, it sure adds to the overall look. I hope to get started on mine in about a week or so. I am just finishing up 2 other kits before I get started. I am a slow builder, plus I plan on scratch building the engine, so it will probably take me a while to do mine.
Thanks Thomas and Mark.
No pro Thomas just the same as anybody.
My second kit in this scale.
weathering is hard as we are used to small stuff and kind of forced to try to still , weather that way hard indeed.
But learning with each kit.
Next the Puppchen
Good luck on that engine Mark
Monkey Depot had some awhile back for $75.00 I think the one by Dragon that they should added to the kit.
Will look in on it as you build it.
Great indeed.
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Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010 - 08:27 AM UTC
I agree Jeff, DML should have included the engine. They did the same with the Kettenkrad, so I scratchbuilt that one.
I don't think the Willys engine will be that much more complicated.
Mark
