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thenorm
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 12:13 PM UTC
Hello, I am a brand new member, and impressed with what I see. I would like to post some photos of 1/35 dragon T-34 and Tamiya Sd.Kfz 251-1. This is a on and off project, and I have to finish a commission job (pretty good considering I am 15!) and a wingnut wings junkers next than com back to this. I can also post photos of some figures If you like.













All feed back wanted.
bobbyh
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 01:06 PM UTC
Your doing great work ! especially for being 15. Congradulations on getting commisioned work. I think that says alot. your over all build looks good ( good fit, no huge glue spots, etc) your paint looks good ( even coverage, flat, good camo job on the "251" no runs in the paint ) I would recommend learning and using " washes", "drybrushing", and "filters". You can find good articles on these technics in the "/features" tab up top and in the "painting" section of forums. This is meant as helpful, not criticism. Keep up the good work.
thenorm
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 01:47 PM UTC

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Y I would recommend learning and using " washes", "drybrushing", and "filters". You can find good articles on these technics

I use mostly powders and washes occasionally (vision slots, the four narrow grills on the t-34) but not that often, dry-brushing I need to read up on, and filters I don't even know about.
Shadowfax
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Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 02:35 PM UTC
The lighting you used to photograph these is original.

"I LIKE it!"
Mark L.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 03:29 PM UTC
Good to see someone else young here on armorama.( im 16) nice builds dude. camo looks great on the 251. like the others said.....look into practicing more with drybrushing, filters, and washes. Armorama is chalk full of stuff to read up on bout them. Keep them comin bro!

Later,
Johnathon
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Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 10:47 PM UTC

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The lighting you used to photograph these is original. "I LIKE it!"

It does add natural shadows and gives depth to the details. While making your model images better, it doesn´t really give a true picture if you want constuctive feedback. Its hard to see what you´ve done and what is only as a result of your lighting.
Whats on view, looks pretty decent though. Well done. For better constructive feedback, take some images in natural light.
M18Hellcat
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Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 11:56 PM UTC
The troops need slings on their weapons. Nice to see a young person that appreciates history and enjoys models. Most don't give a fig unless there is video action involved. Keep it up.
thenorm
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Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 07:08 AM UTC

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The lighting you used to photograph these is original. "I LIKE it!"

It does add natural shadows and gives depth to the details. While making your model images better, it doesn´t really give a true picture if you want constuctive feedback. Its hard to see what you´ve done and what is only as a result of your lighting.
Whats on view, looks pretty decent though. Well done. For better constructive feedback, take some images in natural light.


actual those were. I did those at 2 or 3 o'clock with the sun light coming in through my parents window, and on top of some white paper. If you want I can do some more on the kitchen table with out the paper. It is interesting how the paper's reflectiveness makes the background appear really dark.
thenorm
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Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 07:10 AM UTC

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The troops need slings on their weapons. Nice to see a young person that appreciates history and enjoys models. Most don't give a fig unless there is video action involved. Keep it up.


What material would be recommended for 1/36 weapon straps?

I would like to say on a different note that I am especially pleased with the Hanomag because it was my first model painted with an airbrush.
redcap
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Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 08:54 AM UTC
Really nice models - I especially like the camo / branches on the T-34. A great touch.

Thank you for posting these and good luck with your future builds.

Gary
M18Hellcat
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Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 10:45 AM UTC
I would use lead foil cut in thin strips because it is pliable and retains it's shape. Some people choose to cut up an empty toothpaste tube and I've heard that some use the strip they pull off a wine bottle seal as well.
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