Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 11:11 AM UTC
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 12:20 PM UTC
excellent work on a very difficult scheme,can't wait to see your weathering treatment Matt
Maine, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 12:46 PM UTC
Looks sweet!It looks like you used stecils,Did you cut them yourself,and what did you make them out of?.J.T.
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 07, 2011 - 01:34 PM UTC
Superb work, Matt. Vallejo paint, I assume? Stenciled Balkenkreuze?
Scott
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 12:58 AM UTC
Very nice camo paint scheme! Can't wait to see the finish project.
United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 06:05 AM UTC
Hi
For some reason I am not seeing the pictures
Paul
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 01:03 PM UTC
Thanks for the compliments guys. I used .005 sheet styrene for stencils.
Vallejo Air paint, and Archer Fine Transfer markings.
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 03:26 PM UTC
Wow... How well do you think that would work in 1/48?
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 07:18 PM UTC
Jeremy, I'd estimate that this paint job took me 25 - 30 hours of work. Even though I had done test shots, it took a lot of concentration, patience, and retouching. I was working with stencils smaller than a postage stamp with a .2 airbrush.
All I can say is if you try this in 1/48, I won't be held liable for your therapy bills!
I'm sure it can be done, though.
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 03:40 AM UTC
Nice work, Matt. Which Vallejo Model Air paint colors did you use?
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 10:48 AM UTC
Hi Bill, thanks!
I used 71025 Panzer Dark Yellow, 71041 Tank Brown, and 71096 Panzer Olive Green. I think next time I might try 71007 Olive Green.
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 12:08 PM UTC
WOW! Stunning camo. Nice work Matt. I like that Braunviolet color quite a bit, good looking stuff.
Iain Hamilton
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 06:38 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Jeremy, I'd estimate that this paint job took me 25 - 30 hours of work. Even though I had done test shots, it took a lot of concentration, patience, and retouching. I was working with stencils smaller than a postage stamp with a .2 airbrush.
All I can say is if you try this in 1/48, I won't be held liable for your therapy bills!
I'm sure it can be done, though.
Good reason to hold off for now then I'd say
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 10:40 PM UTC
I agree with Iain - the Tank Brown looks great. I mean it all looks great, but the colors just look spot on. Is this one going to AMPS?
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 05:55 AM UTC
Thanks Iain! I appreciate it.
Yes Bill, this will be at AMPS. It's going to Mosquitocon before that, though. Are you going to that one?
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 06:04 AM UTC
Matt,
The hetzer looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing this one at Mosquitocon and AMPS. See oyu guys soon!
Regards,
Georg
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Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 06:20 AM UTC
Thanks Georg. We'll see you there!
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
Ohio, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 06:40 AM UTC
Very nice camo paint!
Currently working on:
RPM Minenraumer
Revell 1940 Ford coupe
Revell 1929 Model A pickup
Amt Batwing
Tamiya T-55
Revell Rat Fink figure
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 02:09 PM UTC
Matt, great work on the camo for the Hetzer. Very nice indeed.
David.
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 11, 2011 - 11:07 AM UTC
Hi Matt,
wow! that is one sweet paint job man. definately want to see more later.
Gary
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 09:06 AM UTC
Thanks for the compliments! Doing washes now...
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917
Massachusetts, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 10:04 AM UTC
That is a great display of painting talent right there. Color me impressed.
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Miniart T-70M
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 04:10 AM UTC
Hi Matthew,
An excellent rendition of a difficult paint scheme.
Great work, good luck at the show!
Garth
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Georgia, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 05:12 AM UTC
Let's see some progress shots Matt.
Join AMPS.
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 08:59 AM UTC
Simply awesome camo.
More please
http://thescalefactor.blogspot.com/