Hi all, I think this one can be called finished. It is the Academy kit that I modified to depict a Lebanese tank as of 2008 in Southern Lebanon. I "blogged" it here Here are the pictures.
Olivier
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jwest21
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Interesting subject you picked there. First look at the pics gave me a sort of "boring" impression, when I checked your blog things became more detailed and I believe you did a very good job in catching the original. Shame the Lebanise did not use any arabic numbers or letters to "highlight" a little more like on the turret etc. Nice job !
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 02:00 AM UTC
Olivier, I can't believe I didn't see the blog for this project- it is very interesting. I think you have really nailed the look of the original in miniature- from the chipping to the hue of the paint it is superbly done. Congrats!
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IrishGreek
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 10:29 PM UTC
Thanks for the kind comments. I should pay more attention to the quality of my pictures but I guess I've reached the limits of my camera and my skills too!
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as already mentioned, the chipping effect looks great. I picked up a few "Blue Steel" ref books last year with intent to build some of those subject. Your tank just reminded me of the interest.
I missed the blog but I'll check it out now.
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Amazing work! Weathering top! May I ask you what colors have you used to create this green? I think it's spot on and I want replicate it for few models I am doing representing Lebanese army vehicles. Thanks! Jacques
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