Frankly, my best effort, pictured below, looks like krap.....
I'm about to start the Meng Mk3 kit, and I hope for better results from its plastic B&C. Otherwise, I'm just going to sit in the corner and pout.....
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rfbaer
Joined: June 12, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 10:11 PM UTC
I'm not a fan of the Academy B&C either, but after a long career of heavy automotive line work, then off-road and racing fabrication, my hands simply won't co-operate when trying to do B&C like Legends. I may sound whiney, but I sure think there's a market for some molded "generic" B&C in a soft styrene, like Dragon DS....
Frankly, my best effort, pictured below, looks like krap.....
I'm about to start the Meng Mk3 kit, and I hope for better results from its plastic B&C. Otherwise, I'm just going to sit in the corner and pout.....
Frankly, my best effort, pictured below, looks like krap.....
I'm about to start the Meng Mk3 kit, and I hope for better results from its plastic B&C. Otherwise, I'm just going to sit in the corner and pout.....
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 01:52 AM UTC
Nito74
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 01:57 AM UTC
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Friday, June 26, 2015 - 02:16 PM UTC
Very nice work John.
Pete
Pete
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 04:03 AM UTC
Looks good John I see we both chose the same number for our tanks 
I think Im ready to call this 1 finished what do you guys think suggestions comments are always welcome
I think Im ready to call this 1 finished what do you guys think suggestions comments are always welcome
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 05:44 AM UTC
Yes Saul !!!
But I still need to finish mine...
Thanks Peter !
it's a terrific kit, Y recommend these AFV Club Cents !!!!
mvaiano
Joined: January 24, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 04:25 PM UTC
Wow, this campaign has a high level.
Fantastic wor so far guys!
I'm glad that I finished my model early, this way, you forgot it anda can't compare it to yours.
Cheers!
Marco
Fantastic wor so far guys!
I'm glad that I finished my model early, this way, you forgot it anda can't compare it to yours.
Cheers!
Marco
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 03:16 PM UTC
Nice work Sal.
Will try one John.
Hey Marco don't be hard on your work bud. We all learn as we build, and it is the fun of building which makes the hobby, not competing.
Pete
Will try one John.
Hey Marco don't be hard on your work bud. We all learn as we build, and it is the fun of building which makes the hobby, not competing.
Pete
mvaiano
Joined: January 24, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 03:40 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hey Marco don't be hard on your work bud. We all learn as we build, and it is the fun of building which makes the hobby, not competing.
I was kidding Peter. I always loved my work and I always loved to see other's works, because I learn with each one.
I don't remeber now, but I said in one of my treads that Armorama in general teach me a lot of new technics and I'm very thankfull about that because my models are a lot better now.
Cheers mate!
Marco
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2015 - 05:53 PM UTC
Hi,
Nice completed kits, John, Sal and others.
Loving natural scenes, I'm making a simple base.
Hope to finish it.
Sincerely,
K.
Nice completed kits, John, Sal and others.
Loving natural scenes, I'm making a simple base.
Hope to finish it.
Sincerely,
K.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 12:13 AM UTC
Side skirts on !
Added the .50 cal support. But I misplaced one of the PE sets.. so no MG on this one.
Just need to dust this Cent w/ pigments tomorrow and it will be over !!
Added the .50 cal support. But I misplaced one of the PE sets.. so no MG on this one.
Just need to dust this Cent w/ pigments tomorrow and it will be over !!
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 10:47 PM UTC
Mr.K nice looking idea on the base look forward to seeing that done.
John.......no MG
Just kiddin bud, looking great buddy and look forward to the pigments added.
Pete
John.......no MG
Just kiddin bud, looking great buddy and look forward to the pigments added.
Pete
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 11:32 PM UTC
I know Peter...oh well I got a few Merkava's and Tirans so I'll be busy doing MG's 
Sorry for the bad lighting, naked Centurion finished.
Sorry for the bad lighting, naked Centurion finished.
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
KitMaker: 416 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 03, 2015 - 07:56 PM UTC
Hi,
Another IDF tank is finished. Nice looking, John.
Thanks for your comments, Peter. I continue my base. We call it the multi-used base because of putting any 1/35 kits on it.
Testing:
Now, I'll be back to my Merk IV.
Regards,
K.
Another IDF tank is finished. Nice looking, John.
Thanks for your comments, Peter. I continue my base. We call it the multi-used base because of putting any 1/35 kits on it.
Testing:
Now, I'll be back to my Merk IV.
Regards,
K.
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 05:03 PM UTC
Nice Mr.K.
John superb work my friend.
Pete
John superb work my friend.
Pete
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 05:17 PM UTC
Some work on the base over the last week or so.
A little more to do.
Pete
A little more to do.
Pete
mvaiano
Joined: January 24, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 06:41 PM UTC
Really, realy nice Peter!
Cheers!
Marco
Cheers!
Marco
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2015 - 07:14 AM UTC
Stash, carpet, speaker, disc antenna,... Full of details.
How do you made the colorful carpet, Peter?
K.
How do you made the colorful carpet, Peter?
K.
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 - 05:38 AM UTC
Thanks guys. Nearly there. I found an resin Arab boy in the stash so painting him up now. Should be done in a day or so.
Mr.K the carpet is from a load of bit and pieces I bought off ebay a few years back, it is thick paper. I am sure you could scan a picture and print it off and get good results. The base is pretty much scratch apart from a few bits like the cardboard boxes and the carpet. Everything else is polystyrene sheets, plasticard, cut and stretched sprue and plaster.The pavement is a mold set I have so they are made with polyfila. Dish is bits out of the spares box with sprue for cable. The shop is meant to be a spice shop, and the counter I made of bits of wood. I have done 2 IDF figures which will be standing at the open back door of the Merk. The Arab boy will be speaking with them. The flag is tissue paper with wood glue to make it hard and paintable. I have also added a water tank to the roof. I will post more pics once I am done.
Cheers Pete
Mr.K the carpet is from a load of bit and pieces I bought off ebay a few years back, it is thick paper. I am sure you could scan a picture and print it off and get good results. The base is pretty much scratch apart from a few bits like the cardboard boxes and the carpet. Everything else is polystyrene sheets, plasticard, cut and stretched sprue and plaster.The pavement is a mold set I have so they are made with polyfila. Dish is bits out of the spares box with sprue for cable. The shop is meant to be a spice shop, and the counter I made of bits of wood. I have done 2 IDF figures which will be standing at the open back door of the Merk. The Arab boy will be speaking with them. The flag is tissue paper with wood glue to make it hard and paintable. I have also added a water tank to the roof. I will post more pics once I am done.
Cheers Pete
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 - 12:33 PM UTC
Here is the finished item.....I think. Might add a few more bits lol.
Pete
Pete
noddy927
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Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2015 - 06:44 PM UTC
Deffinately done. Will upload a picture to gallery.
Cheers Pete
Cheers Pete
Kanguroo
Joined: May 07, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 07:14 PM UTC
Hi,
Congratulations, Sal, Peter and everyone had done the works.
Thanks, John Pereira for the launching this campaign for all of us.
I just have finished my stuff. The Merkava Mk.IV from Academy and figures from old Dragon kit.
The traffic sign, familiar to Israeli land, is copied from the net. Actually, I don't know the Mk-IV's existance on that scene.
Cheers,
K.
Congratulations, Sal, Peter and everyone had done the works.
Thanks, John Pereira for the launching this campaign for all of us.
I just have finished my stuff. The Merkava Mk.IV from Academy and figures from old Dragon kit.
The traffic sign, familiar to Israeli land, is copied from the net. Actually, I don't know the Mk-IV's existance on that scene.
Cheers,
K.
KoSprueOne
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 07:28 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks guys. Nearly there. I found an resin Arab boy in the stash so painting him up now. Should be done in a day or so.
Mr.K the carpet is from a load of bit and pieces I bought off ebay a few years back, it is thick paper. I am sure you could scan a picture and print it off and get good results. The base is pretty much scratch apart from a few bits like the cardboard boxes and the carpet. Everything else is polystyrene sheets, plasticard, cut and stretched sprue and plaster.The pavement is a mold set I have so they are made with polyfila. Dish is bits out of the spares box with sprue for cable. The shop is meant to be a spice shop, and the counter I made of bits of wood. I have done 2 IDF figures which will be standing at the open back door of the Merk. The Arab boy will be speaking with them. The flag is tissue paper with wood glue to make it hard and paintable. I have also added a water tank to the roof. I will post more pics once I am done.
Cheers Pete
Good work on the diorama. A lot of interesting details to look at. What did you make the water tank from, kit?
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:09 PM UTC
Hi Ko
The water tank was made from a piece of drainage pipe cut to size with plasticard for top and bottom and sprue for the pipes.
Got 3rd at Moorlands show with it.
Pete
The water tank was made from a piece of drainage pipe cut to size with plasticard for top and bottom and sprue for the pipes.
Got 3rd at Moorlands show with it.
Pete
ArtyG37B
Joined: August 13, 2009
KitMaker: 420 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 07:21 AM UTC
Well I'm calling 'er done. (for now) I may dust it later.
somehow the mount for the TC's MG disappeared so i have to order new parts. i also ran out of brass wire for my antennaes so I'll be adding them later.
Hope you like it
somehow the mount for the TC's MG disappeared so i have to order new parts. i also ran out of brass wire for my antennaes so I'll be adding them later.
Hope you like it
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