I just got done going back through the last couple pages on the campaign thread. Man!, some cool work going on. Ian's Leo and Jesper's Gephard make me want to go back and do some modern armor. they look great. Really liked the reference pics on the Gephard.
John, I didn't find your starting point in the campaign, but which T-70 kit is that? Miniart? looks great!
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Charlie-66
#186
Joined: May 24, 2006
KitMaker: 771 posts
Armorama: 750 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 10:37 AM UTC
PantherF
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
Armorama: 5,960 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 10:41 AM UTC
Whoa! Heavy Handed = Heavy Hitter. 
Nice work on the Gepard!
Hmmm... maybe MY entry for the Anti-Aircraft Campaign?
~ Jeff
Nice work on the Gepard! Hmmm... maybe MY entry for the Anti-Aircraft Campaign?
~ Jeff
tatbaqui
News Writer
#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 05:11 PM UTC
Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.
Jesper, it still has a coat of Future on -- I typically use this as a base during weathering. It will definitely be a flat finish when its done.
Mark, I used the Tamiya kit -- no frills, just built it as OOB. This was to be my entry for a campaign a couple of years back, but ran out of time. I don't think the aftermarket masks were available at the time (early 2010?) -- I recall some folks used those round stick-on labels, but I just couldn't find the right size, so I had to make do with DIY masks. It was a sloowwww process -- it was fun though. Here are some pics I took then:
Cheers,
Tat
Jesper, it still has a coat of Future on -- I typically use this as a base during weathering. It will definitely be a flat finish when its done.
Mark, I used the Tamiya kit -- no frills, just built it as OOB. This was to be my entry for a campaign a couple of years back, but ran out of time. I don't think the aftermarket masks were available at the time (early 2010?) -- I recall some folks used those round stick-on labels, but I just couldn't find the right size, so I had to make do with DIY masks. It was a sloowwww process -- it was fun though. Here are some pics I took then:
Cheers,
Tat
shorty53
#330
Joined: July 15, 2011
KitMaker: 175 posts
Armorama: 72 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 11:16 PM UTC
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I just got done going back through the last couple pages on the campaign thread. Man!, some cool work going on. Ian's Leo and Jesper's Gephard make me want to go back and do some modern armor. they look great. Really liked the reference pics on the Gephard.
John, I didn't find your starting point in the campaign, but which T-70 kit is that? Miniart? looks great!
Thanks Guy. It's a Miniart kit. I was also going to try and complete a 251/D but not enough time. My starting photo is in tab "5".
AlanL
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
Armorama: 11,675 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 03:17 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Nice work.
Finished the build of the RN LCP R with a few changes and also the upgrade of my original US version.
Cheers
Al
New build
Upgrade
Fun cam[campaign, thanks got a lot done.
Nice work.
Finished the build of the RN LCP R with a few changes and also the upgrade of my original US version.
Cheers
Al
New build
Upgrade
Fun cam[campaign, thanks got a lot done.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
Armorama: 4,677 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 08:14 AM UTC
Wow, cool work, Tat. The masking is definitely something out of the ordinary. Well done!
Looking forward to see more.
Looking forward to see more.
tatbaqui
News Writer#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 02:56 AM UTC
Thanks Jesper. Haven't done much work on it the last couple of days... and the deadline's just around the corner 
Anyways I aim to finish it this time. All the best for the holidays! Cheers, Tat
Anyways I aim to finish it this time. All the best for the holidays! Cheers, Tat
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 04:40 AM UTC
Tat--Beautiful Hetzer. Really a well executed camo scheme.
Alan--Great work on the LCP. Very nice.
Well, I have my Leopard 2A6 chassis mounted on the base. It's amazing how armor modelling can really trash a work bench. Real dirt, white glue, mud and grass.....what a mess!!!! Once it dries, I will get the turret in place and get the final pics up for the deadline.
Best wishes everybody, Ian
Alan--Great work on the LCP. Very nice.
Well, I have my Leopard 2A6 chassis mounted on the base. It's amazing how armor modelling can really trash a work bench. Real dirt, white glue, mud and grass.....what a mess!!!! Once it dries, I will get the turret in place and get the final pics up for the deadline.
Best wishes everybody, Ian
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
Armorama: 4,677 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 05:20 AM UTC
Looks cool, Ian. Looking forward to see the whole thing finished.
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
Armorama: 1,066 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 10:14 AM UTC
Tat,Alan and Ian,
Your builds look great!
Mine, I have run in to some problems
the M-163 is a more complicated build than I have time to finish before the deadline and the resin tracks I got for the M-110 well they turned out to be just poor copies of the kit tracks. 
So that leaves the Abrams and the Marder.
I did some work on the Abrams and am now working on the last set of tracks, when working with link and length tracks like this I like to carefully bend the end links where they go around the sprocket and return roller so they look more realistic.
Cheers Rob.
Your builds look great!
Mine, I have run in to some problems
the M-163 is a more complicated build than I have time to finish before the deadline and the resin tracks I got for the M-110 well they turned out to be just poor copies of the kit tracks. So that leaves the Abrams and the Marder. I did some work on the Abrams and am now working on the last set of tracks, when working with link and length tracks like this I like to carefully bend the end links where they go around the sprocket and return roller so they look more realistic.
Cheers Rob.
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
KitMaker: 1,846 posts
Armorama: 1,509 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 23, 2012 - 10:24 AM UTC
Please tell me that you guys are gonna give us a two week extension on this one. Only fitting for the ultimate procrastinators campaign. In all seriousness the holidays have kept me busy that and the decal issues. I know that I cannot finish in 8 days, no matter what. Please. Cheers.
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 05:55 AM UTC
Alan- The LCP looks outstanding, the addition of figures really gives a sense of scale!
I'll ask for a 2 week extension for our campaigners..the holidays really put a damper on our build time!
Happy Holidays
I'll ask for a 2 week extension for our campaigners..the holidays really put a damper on our build time!
Happy Holidays
AlanL
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
Armorama: 11,675 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 06:23 AM UTC
Hi Ian, Rob and Jeff,
Many thanks guys. It's been a fun campaign, got a lot done.
Cheers and the Seasons Greeting to you all.
Al
Many thanks guys. It's been a fun campaign, got a lot done.
Cheers and the Seasons Greeting to you all.
Al
Cam
#275
Joined: March 01, 2006
KitMaker: 174 posts
Armorama: 141 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 04:48 PM UTC
Got a crew painted and I'm going to call this done.
This was a very enjoyable campaign and I hope for more opportunities to finish kits that are sitting in the "in progress pile".
This was a very enjoyable campaign and I hope for more opportunities to finish kits that are sitting in the "in progress pile".
tatbaqui
News Writer#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 - 07:05 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Alan- The LCP looks outstanding, the addition of figures really gives a sense of scale!
I'll ask for a 2 week extension for our campaigners..the holidays really put a damper on our build time!
Happy Holidays
Jeff, I'd still target to finish per set timeline, but I surely welcome any extension that may be given.
Ian, Rob, thanks for the comments -- it was quite a tedious paint job for me that made me miss the original campaign it was for.
A couple pics from where it was last before the holiday weekend kicked in:
Merry Christmas to everyone, and all the best for new year ahead!
Tat
MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
Armorama: 2,070 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 04:00 AM UTC
Got the 88 done, but am having the devils own time getting pics into either my gallery or the campaign gallery.
photo bucket is working just fine for me, but my gallery/campaign gallery do not seem to be.
halp?!?
Mike
photo bucket is working just fine for me, but my gallery/campaign gallery do not seem to be.
halp?!?
Mike
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 05:25 AM UTC
If you upload an image and Kitmaker Gallery says it all went well but the image doesn't show up, it is usually because the image is too big. Try using a graphics program to scale it down and upload again.
Uploading is working for me.
Uploading is working for me.
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 06:47 AM UTC
Mike- your 88 looks fantastic! I'm usually into modern stuff, but your 88 build makes me want to attempt one!
Tat- your weathering looks great! The primer areas, and heavy wear gives me inspiration in future builds
I also heard back from Gary..our extension was granted~~
Enjoy the holidays..then let's " get r done!
Tat- your weathering looks great! The primer areas, and heavy wear gives me inspiration in future builds
I also heard back from Gary..our extension was granted~~
Enjoy the holidays..then let's " get r done!
tatbaqui
News Writer#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 01:14 PM UTC
Cool -- thanks Jeff and Gary! The extension is most welcome.
Cheers,
Tat
Cheers,
Tat
windysean
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
Armorama: 735 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 04:27 PM UTC
Yay, 2 weeks! I was losing hope in earning a ribbon on this one after all, but I'll stick with it.
Here she is in a base coat...
Cheers! Merry Christmas all!
-Sean H.
Here she is in a base coat...
Cheers! Merry Christmas all!
-Sean H.
GaryKato
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 04:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Got the 88 done, but am having the devils own time getting pics into either my gallery or the campaign gallery.
photo bucket is working just fine for me, but my gallery/campaign gallery do not seem to be.
halp?!?
Mike
I downloaded the first picture and uploaded it into the campaign gallery. I had no problems.
heliman
Joined: June 14, 2010
KitMaker: 702 posts
Armorama: 604 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 04:29 AM UTC
great to see the BARV moving ahead! a very unique vehicle
keep up the progress
keep up the progress
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 07:44 AM UTC
Well the Leopard 2A6 is a wrap and posted in the gallery......finally. The following improvements/additions were made:
-Hobby Boss long barrel 120mm added because the kit barrel is still MIA to this day.
-Reconfigured smoke discharger rack to reflect a later model -2A6
-Added Trumpeter stowage
-Gauze camo netting added with spices representing the leaves
-Added Woodland Scenics pine boughs
-Weathered with CMK and MIG Pigments
I really enjoyed this campaign and thanks for putting it on. This Leopard was really in a pathetic state on my work bench and this campaign got me motivated to "GET-R-DONE". Great work everybody!!!
Regards, Ian
-Hobby Boss long barrel 120mm added because the kit barrel is still MIA to this day.
-Reconfigured smoke discharger rack to reflect a later model -2A6
-Added Trumpeter stowage
-Gauze camo netting added with spices representing the leaves
-Added Woodland Scenics pine boughs
-Weathered with CMK and MIG Pigments
I really enjoyed this campaign and thanks for putting it on. This Leopard was really in a pathetic state on my work bench and this campaign got me motivated to "GET-R-DONE". Great work everybody!!!
Regards, Ian
shorty53
#330
Joined: July 15, 2011
KitMaker: 175 posts
Armorama: 72 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 10:30 AM UTC
Ian I bet you’re happy you decided to “Get'er Done” the results are fantastic. The camo net and base look really good.
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 11:03 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words John!!! I am actually glad I got it completed instead of it sitting on the sidelines collecting dust with no main gun. Thanks again!
Regards, Ian
Regards, Ian
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