Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 07:41 AM UTC
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Like your camo, Iain.
Two weeks left, everyone. We going to make it?
Well I have managed to get decals on, and have one more day this month where I should be able to do some serious modelling, so fingers crossed I can get tracks on and finished in time.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia Joined: May 05, 2006
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Thanks for the comments Iain, Clayton. I've decided to go for a dunkelgrau finish to keep things simple. Last night I painted the tracks. Finished it off with decals and gloss coat.
Washes next.
Cheers,
Tat
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia Joined: May 05, 2006
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My bishop is nearly complete. Need to fit the periscope and reinstall a headlight due to a broken support arm. Also had to replace a piece on the front of the turret after it went ping, and vanished in an unknown direction. Used a piece from my Dragon kit. Not quite the same size but hopefully will be reasonably inconspicuous after all the paint touch ups are competed.
Fingers crossed I might even have it finished by the weekend.
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 02:09 PM UTC
Need to double check, but I am pretty sure I have completed my Bishop. Last few bits (that haven't vanished with a ping into the unknown), are on and paint touch ups are mostly done.
No doubt when I can finally take some pictures to upload, they will show up a few areas that need attention, but for all intents and purposes I think I am done!
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia Joined: May 05, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 08:36 AM UTC
Kit is done.
There are a few small bits missing, but that's mostly because they are actually missing, rather than I couldn't be bothered to add them.
The only things not included in the kit are the antennas, and the pipe from the external fuel tank.
Rather than "make antenna plastic frame channel from the heat of fire" as described in the instructions, the antennas are 0.5mm steel rod, and the fuel pipe is some nickel coated copper wire I had handy.
The only thing I really don't like is the limber, and the poor fit I have ended up with the ammo trays. The fit of the wheels is also not brilliant, but I can't see what, if anything I might have done wrong in the instructions.
Images have been uploaded to the gallery
Don't you feel more like you do now than you did when you came in?
Namabiiru
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Rhode Island, United States Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 09:54 PM UTC
Very nice work, Iain!
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia Joined: May 05, 2006
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That looks great, Tat, super job!! Your painting has produced every shade of grey there is and it looks very very authentic.
"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
tatbaqui
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Metro Manila, Philippines Joined: May 06, 2007
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Short of anyone asking for a last minute extension, today is the last day to get those builds wrapped up! If you haven't already, please get at least one photo of your completed build into the campaign gallery.
I'll award first round of ribbons later today, and catch up any late finishers tomorrow.
Thanks for playing, everyone!
tatbaqui
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Metro Manila, Philippines Joined: May 06, 2007
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"I can make armored cars, safe and unassailable...and behind these our infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and without any opposition."
-Leonardo da Vinci, 1487
ltb073
New York, United States Joined: March 08, 2010
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