Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
Joined: August 15, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 07:07 PM UTC
Hi,
I come back with new model:
Slowly forward. The trailer has many mouling pin marks, so Tamiya putty was realy helpful... First Eduard PE parts apeared.
Keep forward and mouling pin marks apeared in interior of armor body. There is a lot of work in front of me.
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M.
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 07:20 AM UTC
Good work so far. I wonder how many modelers built that photo-etched cab? On to the finish!
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 11:34 AM UTC
Nice work so far, I'll be watching with interest. Got this on my to-do list.
Will you be using the PE cab?
What is wrong with the kit wheels? Can you post a side-by-side comparison of the wheels?
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Stefan
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Shanghai, China / 简体
Joined: August 12, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 10:23 PM UTC
Great build so far, looking forward to it, wonder what tank u gonna build to put on it.
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 10:12 AM UTC
Looking really good so far! I have this kit in the stash. Always wanted to do a Shepard Pane type dio with it. Can't wait to see where you're taking this!
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Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 12:05 PM UTC
Thanks guys for replies.
@Warren, but does the PE cabin is really better than the plastic one?
@Stefan, in my models I use only PE parts which are currently need in the model. Many parts from this PE set will not be used on Academy model.
The resin wheels have no seam in the middle of the tire, this is the most essential pros
@Leon, LCM-3 will be put on the trailer
(Trumpeter kit)
Thanks all!
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Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 12:04 PM UTC
Come back with my 1/72 scale M26 Dragon Wagon after small brake. All need Eduard PE parts were added. I changed even 0,5 cal barrel and use medicine needle. Now it's ready to paint. However I will start with LCM-3 building.
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M.
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Napier, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, August 02, 2015 - 12:46 AM UTC
Fantastic build so far and this is going to be stunning with the LCM on the back !!
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 - 08:23 AM UTC
@matejson – Mateusz,
Well done so far, a very clean build job! The photographs that you’re posting showing your work here in this scale are some of the best I’ve seen here to date, very professional photographer quality . . . nice!
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 - 04:35 PM UTC
I just
had to reply and comment on this exquisite work being done right here!
Wow... 1/72 scale and look at all that PE work. This is
REALLY NICE! 
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 - 07:14 PM UTC
Fantastic work! Great to see the detail in your 1/72 creation. I'll have to pick up those resin wheels and Eduard PE for mine too.
If I can share two suggestions:
1) the handles on your .50cal Machine Gun seem too high. They should only be the same height as the .50 cal MG's receiver. Yours stick up and below too much.
http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/1102601/projects/4872405/a3ca8300a56298f97cbb3f5ccf18b062.jpg2) I can't tell by the angles of your photos, but for the open armor plate windows, they should not just hang straight down. When opened, they were locked into place, flush with the door/body below them. There was a locking mechanism so the plate would swing around while the vehicle was moving.
http://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/5571f827e4b017853ece412d/0x600.jpgHope these help
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Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Saturday, September 05, 2015 - 01:41 AM UTC
@Roy Cow, you're right. I will improve 0,5 MG handles.
Thanks for comments and suggestions.
Small up-date. LCM-3 landed on the...trailer. What do you think now?
Best,
M.
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, September 06, 2015 - 01:09 AM UTC
I recently found this kit on sale and picked it up. I haven't even looked in the box yet so this thread is definitely of interest to me. your build is going fine so far, thanks for sharing. ;-)
Cheers,
Jan
Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, September 06, 2015 - 01:59 AM UTC
Good luck and happy modelling with your kit!
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Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 06:34 PM UTC
I keep moving forward and start with diorama creating steps. First steps with diorama creating. What do you think about the coast? Put grassland and animals or maybe still river water effect?
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M.
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Netherlands
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Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 06:54 PM UTC
Grassland, still river water effect and a number of troops around it is what I would do. Your base looks great already as it is and (in my opinion) doesn't need much more.
Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Monday, September 28, 2015 - 09:57 PM UTC
Little progress.
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 12:58 AM UTC
This is great ive just come across this as ive just bought myself the academy kit and have been looking up reviews for the eduard photoetch kits. Looking forward to seeing some more progress on this dio looks greats!
Any hints regarding the photoetch parts?
Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Friday, January 01, 2016 - 02:15 PM UTC
Quoted Text
This is great ive just come across this as ive just bought myself the academy kit and have been looking up reviews for the eduard photoetch kits. Looking forward to seeing some more progress on this dio looks greats!
Any hints regarding the photoetch parts?
Anthony, I used only one set from Eduard for my M26. There is second PE set avaible on the market - for trailer up-grading. However in my case, there was no need to pay extra. As you can see I used only few parts from Eduard set. I hadn't time and skill to build the cabin from PE - what is more, only smart details were glued on the model. The instruction is very helpful. I think whole set is highly recommended addition.
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Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 01:15 AM UTC
Let's go back to my M26's project with the landing craft. I've made some progress as you can see on photos. Starting the description with the base, I created still water effect. Before this step I painted the grounwork using acrylics and brush. I wanted to create the depth in the water so I painted shades on the bottom - the dark shade on the right corner of base and the lighter near the coast. Then I brushed stones and coast using Model Color acrylics. After this step I prepared the mixture consisting of the transparent resin and drop of Model Color "Mud" paint. This mixtire was applied on the surface. Finally, two layers was applied.
M26 Dragon wagon was airbrushed using "Panzer Aces" Vallejo paint series. This time like in other projects I tried to create some kind of color modulation. The rest of details was painted using very thin brush.
Model of my landing craft have been airbrushed only in base color yet. Some detailes was highlithed by lighter tone of base color using brush.
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Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 02:28 AM UTC
Mateusz,
Excellent work! 1/72!? You braille scalers are proving this scale has a lot of appeal and might steal me away from 1/35 & 1/48.
The LCM - wonderful idea. So much more interesting than seeing a tank on a tank transporter. Great idea!
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Armed Forces Europe, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 01:19 AM UTC
I am enjoying your build, I have all the same items you have too, and also have from CMK the M 26A1 Dragon Wagon with trailer too. Keep up the good work.
New York, United States
Joined: May 02, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 01:43 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Let's go back to my M26's project with the landing craft. I've made some progress as you can see on photos. Starting the description with the base, I created still water effect. Before this step I painted the grounwork using acrylics and brush. I wanted to create the depth in the water so I painted shades on the bottom - the dark shade on the right corner of base and the lighter near the coast. Then I brushed stones and coast using Model Color acrylics. After this step I prepared the mixture consisting of the transparent resin and drop of Model Color "Mud" paint. This mixtire was applied on the surface. Finally, two layers was applied.
M26 Dragon wagon was airbrushed using "Panzer Aces" Vallejo paint series. This time like in other projects I tried to create some kind of color modulation. The rest of details was painted using very thin brush.
Model of my landing craft have been airbrushed only in base color yet. Some detailes was highlithed by lighter tone of base color using brush.
BEAUTIFUL MODEL! You have to look closely to not mistake your build for the much larger TAMIYA 1/35 kit! GREAT WORK!!!
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: February 24, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 04:01 PM UTC
Incredible work!
Waiting updates when available.
Wojewodztwo Pomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 03:03 AM UTC
Pin-wash by Van Dyke Bronze oil paint and tiny brush.
Rains effect was created by AK Interactive mixture "Streaking Grime".
...and wiped by lighter petrol named- "Ronson". Highly recommended likewise White Spirit.
The same steps and techniques used on the LCM-3 model.
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