Hi folks,
Just joined Armorama after completing my first scale model. I enjoyed building and painting this Panzer IV and look forward to more in the future. C&C always welcome.
Struggling to get the pics link to work. Here's where it is in the meantime: http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/26589
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My first scale model build
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 06:55 AM UTC
melonhead
Joined: July 29, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 07:22 AM UTC
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Hi folks,
Just joined Armourama after completing my first scale model. I enjoyed building and painting this Panzer IV and look forward to more in the future. C 7 c always welcome.
[img]http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/356239/[img]
linky no worky...
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 07:25 AM UTC
Yeah, its been one of those days. Spent most of it fighting with a new server at work 
CMOT
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 08:22 AM UTC
Here are your images Mark. It looks to be a good effort.
wildsgt
Joined: May 27, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 08:31 AM UTC
OUTSTANDING for your first build. 
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 08:49 AM UTC
Thanks guys 
And thanks very much for posting my pics for me!
I've watched a few dvd tutorials (AK interactive) and pretty much had a go at most of the techniques in one form or another. It turned out to be a platform to test the correct procedure and what techniques I liked best.
I found the weathering quite challenging as the reference photos i've seen are all black and white and the panzers look very clean! I've overdone the weathering in most of the places but I now know how to do it and next time I'll calm it down a touch.
I've started on my next project which is a Pz.Kfw.III Ausf.N with Fruilmodel tracks and a Voyager detail kit.
And thanks very much for posting my pics for me!I've watched a few dvd tutorials (AK interactive) and pretty much had a go at most of the techniques in one form or another. It turned out to be a platform to test the correct procedure and what techniques I liked best.
I found the weathering quite challenging as the reference photos i've seen are all black and white and the panzers look very clean! I've overdone the weathering in most of the places but I now know how to do it and next time I'll calm it down a touch.
I've started on my next project which is a Pz.Kfw.III Ausf.N with Fruilmodel tracks and a Voyager detail kit.
Tojo72
Joined: June 06, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 11:36 AM UTC
couldn't tell it was your first,real nice effort,a whitewash no less !!
Spiderfrommars
Joined: July 13, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 11:50 AM UTC
Well
....CONGRATS INDEED!
It doesn't look like a "first attempt"
CHEERS
....CONGRATS INDEED!
It doesn't look like a "first attempt"
CHEERS
vonHengest
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:30 PM UTC
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Thanks guys
I've watched a few dvd tutorials (AK interactive) and pretty much had a go at most of the techniques in one form or another. It turned out to be a platform to test the correct procedure and what techniques I liked best.
I found the weathering quite challenging as the reference photos i've seen are all black and white and the panzers look very clean! I've overdone the weathering in most of the places but I now know how to do it and next time I'll calm it down a touch.
I've started on my next project which is a Pz.Kfw.III Ausf.N with Fruilmodel tracks and a Voyager detail kit.
You learn fast and well then Mark, well done! Look forward to seeing your Pz.Kfw.III Ausf.N when you start posting pics, always been one of my favorites
AgentG
Joined: December 21, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:36 PM UTC
Very very nice.
I got cold looking at it. Conveys the mood very well.
G
I got cold looking at it. Conveys the mood very well.
G
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 01:35 AM UTC
Thanks chaps!
The next panzer will be an experiment in colour modulation. It'll be the dark grey colour ala 1942.
The next panzer will be an experiment in colour modulation. It'll be the dark grey colour ala 1942.
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 01:42 AM UTC
Stupendous build Mark. Can't hardly believe it is your first attempt. I think I see another competitor in the model of the month showdown.
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 02:02 AM UTC
Def my first scale model. I've painting a fair few miniatures for gaming in the past and I can use an airbrush reasonably as I've done some vehicles for gaming also.
Apart from some experimentation on a practise model (GW Valkyrie) it's a first for weathering. I'd say all the techniques apart from some brush painting and using an airbrush were new to me.
Great fun! although I had to re-do my first attempt on the chipping as I overdid the hairspray technique. This worked out ok as I sprayed over it lightly and added chips using the sponge technique (which I now prefer).
Apart from some experimentation on a practise model (GW Valkyrie) it's a first for weathering. I'd say all the techniques apart from some brush painting and using an airbrush were new to me.
Great fun! although I had to re-do my first attempt on the chipping as I overdid the hairspray technique. This worked out ok as I sprayed over it lightly and added chips using the sponge technique (which I now prefer).
rebelsoldier
Joined: June 30, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 02:29 AM UTC
great first build, for sure it made me feel cold and tired, a great buiild!
reb
reb
SgtRam
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Joined: March 06, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 05:09 AM UTC
Excellent build, love the look of it. I am definately going to have to add one those to my on deck pile.
Great work, can't wait to see more.
Great work, can't wait to see more.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 09:51 AM UTC
Which AK DVDS did you use? Was thinking of getting 1 or 2,as I am new to this hobby also.Where all the methods you used on the DVDS?
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 10:32 AM UTC
I've got DVDs on winter techniques, oils/washes/etc. (both AK I think) , one on colour modulation and one on purely acrylic based techniques. I would say the AK ones were the main source of my inspiration.
The colour modulation seems to be an advanced application of the painting prior to the weathering in the AK DVDs and the acrylics DVD is a bit of a Vallejo paints showcase. That's not to say it isn't good just a different take on it if you don't like to use oils etc. Being a games miniature painter the acrylic painting DVD would be great as it shows how to exploit a acrylic paint collection you already own for scale modelling.
Buy the AK ones first as I think they are generally more useful.
The colour modulation seems to be an advanced application of the painting prior to the weathering in the AK DVDs and the acrylics DVD is a bit of a Vallejo paints showcase. That's not to say it isn't good just a different take on it if you don't like to use oils etc. Being a games miniature painter the acrylic painting DVD would be great as it shows how to exploit a acrylic paint collection you already own for scale modelling.
Buy the AK ones first as I think they are generally more useful.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 11:09 AM UTC
thanks for your reply.as soon as i can i will be ordering at least one. 
GALILEO1
Joined: April 18, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 04:09 AM UTC
First build? Nahhh!!! Really? Man, it really came out fantastic!!
Keep it up 'cause you've got talent!
Rob
Keep it up 'cause you've got talent!
Rob
18Bravo
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 04:37 AM UTC
Very nice! Now get yourself a Photobucket account so we can see more.
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 09:18 AM UTC
Thanks guys. Working on number 2 at the moment. Should be decent.
I'll have it done at the end of the month or sooner depending on other projects.
I've started to collect the subject material for number 3. It'll be a diorama of a scene in one of the Kharkov battles in WW2. It'll take much longer for that one but I should learn heaps.
Cheers
I'll have it done at the end of the month or sooner depending on other projects.
I've started to collect the subject material for number 3. It'll be a diorama of a scene in one of the Kharkov battles in WW2. It'll take much longer for that one but I should learn heaps.
Cheers
BBD468
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Friday, April 08, 2011 - 12:36 PM UTC
Hi Mark,
Holy Cow! Ive built alot of models but i dont think i could pull that off. fantastic man! love to see your next project soon.
Gary
Holy Cow! Ive built alot of models but i dont think i could pull that off. fantastic man! love to see your next project soon.
Gary
mharris79
Joined: March 22, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 02:34 AM UTC
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Hi Mark,
Holy Cow! Ive built alot of models but i dont think i could pull that off. fantastic man! love to see your next project soon.
Gary
Thanks Gary
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