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Armor/AFV: Early Armor
WWI and other early tanks and armored cars.
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Mark IV "Male" - Takom
ctreize
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Nord, France
Joined: June 15, 2011
KitMaker: 92 posts
Armorama: 91 posts
Posted: Monday, December 08, 2014 - 06:18 PM UTC
Hello!

This is my last work.
Like AlanL, it's the same tank!
"Broken Arrow II" was destroyer in november 1917, for the battle of Cambrai, in a village called Fontaine Notre-Dame.
My girlfriend is born (not in 1917!==) ) and grew up near this village. So... It's a small wink to her.

This is the Takom Mark IV. A great kit! Maybe alittle bit boring about the tracks!

The figure is a D-Day miniature. Another great figures! Good casting, great details.

Accesories are from Resicast. No comment about their products.












Weathering and mud was made with AK Interactive products.
Leaves are made with real crushed leaves, and water is crystal resin.
iowabrit
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Iowa, United States
Joined: November 06, 2007
KitMaker: 585 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Monday, December 08, 2014 - 06:45 PM UTC
Excellent job....The wet, muddy look is very well done.
Beastmaster
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United Kingdom
Joined: January 27, 2009
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Posted: Monday, December 08, 2014 - 11:40 PM UTC
Beautiful job Christophe.
Crox77
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: January 06, 2013
KitMaker: 184 posts
Armorama: 178 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 01:55 AM UTC
Excellent work! I really like this
Tojo72
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 06, 2006
KitMaker: 4,691 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 02:53 AM UTC
Great looking scene, everything blends nicely.What color did you use for the base coat of the tank.
Bizarre
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Akershus, Norway
Joined: July 20, 2010
KitMaker: 1,709 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 03:24 AM UTC
Very nice.
ctreize
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Nord, France
Joined: June 15, 2011
KitMaker: 92 posts
Armorama: 91 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 03:28 PM UTC
Thanks all!

I used "dark earth" from Vallejo air but after drying, the colour have green shade. I don't understand...
AlanL
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 03:49 PM UTC
Hi Christophe,

Seasons greeting to you and yours. Nice work on the kit, looks great. The D Day Miniatures figures are very good. Excellent presentation as always.

Tamiya didn't provide spuds in their kit which was a pity as they provided an option for Broken Arrow II. I haven't gotten around to a proper home for my effort yet, working on a few additional crew from Stalingrad at the moment.

I have the Takom kit, the detailed tracks should provide an option for a de-tracked vehicle so more fun for the future there.

Good to see you around the forum, all the best.

Al
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Joined: January 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,054 posts
Armorama: 1,050 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 05:36 PM UTC
Hi!

Man, it looks fantastic.

Congratulations!

Marco
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
KitMaker: 1,917 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 10:00 PM UTC
I agree with all the earlier comments! Excellent effects all around. The colors, caked mud, open door, and weathering are well done.
If that man isn't watching, he's going to step into that very realistic puddle!
I just painted one for the Great War campaign, and I went with Model Masters "SAC Bomber Tan" which also came out a very similar green.
Anyway, thanks for posting!
-Sean H.
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 10:08 PM UTC
My name is mud. I have to imagine that the officer would be standing in awe. There is nothing boring about it. It shows the softer side of the military(if it has one). The base is immaculate! I had to search for the open door, even knowing which one it had to be. You have achieved perfect level of subtlety.
ctreize
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Nord, France
Joined: June 15, 2011
KitMaker: 92 posts
Armorama: 91 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 04:45 PM UTC
Thanks all!




long_tom
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Illinois, United States
Joined: March 18, 2006
KitMaker: 2,362 posts
Armorama: 2,005 posts
Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 11:08 PM UTC
I think it's wonderful!
BornToDig
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Maryland, United States
Joined: December 25, 2002
KitMaker: 345 posts
Armorama: 311 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 12:30 AM UTC
Fantastic diorama!
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