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Get 'er Done Mk3
DazzaD
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South Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 04:26 PM UTC
Hi guys, am I too late to join this one? I started a few kits ages ago that have been gathering dust in the cupboard since. I have the kits I want to build OOB but there's also a Pz4 I built as a kid that I want to turn into a wreck.
AlanL
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 12, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 09:42 PM UTC
Hi Muhammad, John and Paul,

Great progress guys, looking good all round.

Progress on the engine which is now fitted.







Cheers

Al


PantherF
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 01:03 AM UTC
Wow! That engine looks really good Al. Very nice work!







~ Jeff
PantherF
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 01:05 AM UTC

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Hi guys, am I too late to join this one? I started a few kits ages ago that have been gathering dust in the cupboard since. I have the kits I want to build OOB but there's also a Pz4 I built as a kid that I want to turn into a wreck.





It's never too late but just remember, it ends September 1st, 2012.







~ Jeff
ArtyG37B
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: August 13, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 08:53 AM UTC

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Hi guys, am I too late to join this one? I started a few kits ages ago that have been gathering dust in the cupboard since. I have the kits I want to build OOB but there's also a Pz4 I built as a kid that I want to turn into a wreck.





It's never too late but just remember, it ends September 1st, 2012.







~ Jeff


31 Dec 12 end date
PantherF
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 09:32 AM UTC

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Hi guys, am I too late to join this one? I started a few kits ages ago that have been gathering dust in the cupboard since. I have the kits I want to build OOB but there's also a Pz4 I built as a kid that I want to turn into a wreck.





It's never too late but just remember, it ends September 1st, 2012.







~ Jeff


31 Dec 12 end date






Oh yeah, that date too ... December 31, 2012!








~ Jeff
imatanker
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Maine, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 01:05 PM UTC
Jeff S....Having a senior moment there,Son? .Don't worry,happens to me all the time .I have gotten a lot done on the Sheridan.Should have some pics up tomorrow.The upper MG mount and armor plate are giving me fits.Think I've got it figured out now though.Jeff T.
Big-John
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Ohio, United States
Joined: August 12, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 01:05 PM UTC
You guys just scared me, I thought I was gonna have to go in overtime mode.....
Petro
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Connecticut, United States
Joined: November 02, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 01:12 PM UTC
Well, i still haven't found my steering wheel for this yet.
Here's a pic with the dashboard wash and dry fit of floor and upper and lower hull.

Bad lighting, bad etch work and shaky hands for painting!!
Charlie-66
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Texas, United States
Joined: May 24, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 04:25 PM UTC
Well I'm into the final stages of painting and weathering on the Dragon OOB campaign, so I figured it was time to post my entry here.
This was originally for the Tiger campaign. Looking at it now I can't remember why I didn't finish it! I'm glad this campaign came along to give me that little "push" to dust this one off!

imatanker
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Maine, United States
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Posted: Monday, July 16, 2012 - 12:00 PM UTC
Guy... Thays a good looking build Bub.Tracks came out real nice.
I have made some progress on My sheridan also.
Lower hull done

Upper hull about done.

Turret getting there...



I am now working on the MG mount and armor plate,The instructions are not very clear and I've been spending a lot of time on Prime Portal trying to figure where things go and how they fit.That's all for now.Jeff T.
majjanelson
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Joined: December 14, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 16, 2012 - 02:00 PM UTC
I've joined the party. I have a DML 1/144 scale Panzer Korps Tiger I Initial Production I need to complete. I'll post some pics of my miniscule cat in the next day or so.
PantherF
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:44 AM UTC
Well, first let me make sure I'm on the correct Campaign thread. Don't want to emulate anyone with a "senior moment", that just might make them jealous I'm stealing their spotlight.

Okay, okay ... yes, it's the right place.

Just about to wrap this up and enough of the nostalgia trip down memory lane. I do see why I stopped on this as it's boring, things don't fit, flash here, flash there ... here a flash, there a flash. FLASH EVERYWHERE I'm about DONE with it! I believe I will throw some mud or dirt dust on it, finishing some touch ups here and there and then stick a fork in it!! Not even gonna mark the thing as I'm done with the plastic quality not wanting to cement and it's just about been handled for the last few times.

Oh, and the pictures:












The only reason I took so many pictures is to make it appear I really care. Junk, junk, junk! I might even run it through the trash compactor after the final image has been taken!


Well, now onto something else to wash the bad taste out of my mouth and maybe go through the stash throwing out all the future junk kits!


CHEERS!







~ Jeff
imatanker
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 03:11 AM UTC
Jeff S.... If you are that fed up with it,why don't you forget the weathering and call it"Factory Fresh"? I think it looks kinda cool all bright and shiny
Cheer up,there are bigger(1/16th)and better(Tigers)in your future.
It's gonna rain all day here,I'll take some box and sprue pics of my Centurion and post 'em in the large scale thread later today,that will cheer you up Regards,Jeff T.
PantherF
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 04:33 AM UTC
Like a kid playing with matches, I have some pigments to throw on it (or at it) and maybe mix it up with some white glue to simulate mudd. If I get brave ... but what the heck, it's only junk! Great experimental opportunity!

Let's see: Natural Sienna, Brown Ochre or Natural Umber?






~ Jeff
imatanker
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 07:44 AM UTC

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Like a kid playing with matches, I have some pigments to throw on it (or at it) and maybe mix it up with some white glue to simulate mudd. If I get brave ... but what the heck, it's only junk! Great experimental opportunity!

Let's see: Natural Sienna, Brown Ochre or Natural Umber?






~ Jeff

Atta Boy,now you're cookin Throw that stuff on that thing.Why make a choice...get crazy,use all three Jeff T.
PantherF
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 09:20 AM UTC
Nothing reveals more than a camera on what areas need attention and what the naked eye cannot see.






It's a work in progress ... or a disaster on it's way!







~ Jeff
Big-John
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Ohio, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 01:21 PM UTC
Here is an update on my sherman with wash, and flat coat applied.



Charlie-66
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Texas, United States
Joined: May 24, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 01:32 PM UTC
Jeff T, thanks man, I'm going to push hard to do as the campign name says and Git-r-done. BTW I was a tanker for 11 years, 1982-93, are you active or an old fart like me?

john H; killer finish on the Sherman! Love it!

iakarch
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Louisiana, United States
Joined: May 19, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:51 PM UTC
Hi guys,

I have a half finished Trumpeter Tiger II that needs some TLC. I got bogged down on the hull interior. First thing i need to to is build a new driver seat and make some new conduits and grease lines. those vinyl ones have so much flash on them its impossible to clean them up without destroying them.
iakarch
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:52 PM UTC
iakarch
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:53 PM UTC
Some more views

iakarch
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:57 PM UTC
Alot of stuff



Alan,

Thanks again for your help with resicast, the Sherman V ARV came out well.
your Churchill looks great!
PantherF
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 09:14 PM UTC
What? No comments, constructive hints or help? What's needed ~ what's not needed on the M-46?

I tried to get away from the "factory fresh look" and besides the need of removing the 'extra' globs of pigment what do we see here to go the next step?

I usually don't take this step but I have some of those materials, plus 'others' here so why not try my hand at it. I usually just apply a black or gray wash and seal it but want something different.

It's a far cry from some of the magnificent work here but I need to learn and perform while I'm here or I'm just wasting my time. Anyone can build (well, almost anyone ) so what fun is it to just paint it and be below standard looking?







~ Jeff
imatanker
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Maine, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 09:25 PM UTC
Jeff S... I know what you mean with the camera thing.I think I'm done,take a pic,look at it,and say How the bleep did I miss that?Looking good though,just needs more I think.
John... Shermie looks nice,decals look really good.
Guy... I wanted to be,but a bum knee,and poor eye sight kept Me out.So I guess I should change My call sign to imatanker-kinda
Irvin...Nice kit,did all that stuff come with it,or is there AM stuff mixed in?The engine looks sweet.Regards to all.Jeff T.
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