Hi everyone,
In amongst my day I've been working on my Valentine and getting some practice with my Silhouette Portait. Here's a couple pics:





The markings are spurious and incomplete. No tank serial number, nor numbers that will try to add credence to accuracy. I just want to have a little fun with this build and not get too mired in details.

One detail I almost overlooked was the fact that small, usable things would have been looted very quickly. So, I left off all pioneer tools, tool box, and coax MG. I left the storage boxes open to give that "rummaged" look.

Cheers,

Gaz

Alright everyone,
My second build for the campaign is complete. This photo segment will also show an old friend from the beginning of the campaign:







Only 15 days left, my friends!

Gaz

Gaz, it's realy looks good. Nice burnt and sand effects, quite real in my eyes. I support your wiev of modeling, fun comes before everything else. Nice job.

Thank you, Bogicevic!

Gaz

Gas, congrats on a couple of really nice builds. The background adds a a lot

Thank you, Ken.

I agree that background offers a lot to the picture. I think I might use backgrounds in future efforts unless I'm looking for critique or trying to illustrate a point.

Wish I wasn't so lazy when it came to making bases.

Gaz

Great job Gaz! Yes, the burnt out looked came out nice. Love the photos.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"

Calling mine done.

Chris,
Beautiful job! Congratulations on completing it.

Gaz

Thanks much. Really enjoying seeing all the other entries. Appreciate you starting this campaign. I'll be doing another Valentine sometime but next time around I will try the Tamiya offering.

Chris,
It's my pleasure. I'm certain that if I do another Valentine it will be Tamiya.

Gaz

Well I’m still plodding along with the Grant but with only eight days left I think I must concede defeat . That will teach me to take on two campaigns at once .









A lot of really nice builds in this one.
Thanks Gaz
Todd

Looks awesome Gaz!

Chris, congrats on crossing the finish line, well done. Looks like you have a assembly line working

Todd,
I'm sorry you didn't get your build completed. Maybe you can share it with us in the future.

Gaz

Rory,
Thank you!

Gaz

Yea, I really need to finish what I start.

Only five (5) days to go, my friends!

Gaz

I'm sad to say I wont be able to finish (or even start for that matter) my entry. A combination of health and family issues meant that I've not been able to even sit at my bench since December. I'll finish my DAK Panzer one day

In the meantime I'll just drool at all the wonderful builds in this thread and draw inspiration for my build.

Cheers

Raj,
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope everything gets better for you soon.

Gaz

Not sure when if I can get better pics posted in time so at least one till then.

I am out of the race too.
Still rebuilding my airbrush compressor. I am replacing the tank since it has two holes, rusted through. The replacements come from two fire extinguishers.
Today I will be hard soldering bits and pieces of couplings to connect the valve head of the extinguishers to the couplings for compressed air (different sizes and types of thread).
The good thing is that the tank volume will be 50% greater and I will end up with three quick connects for airbrushes and two pressure reduction valves so I will have the possibility of two different outgoing air pressures.
It will look like a small oil refinery though .....

/ Robin

Kelly,
That looks great!!

Gaz

Robin,
Sorry to hear you've got compressor problems. I use a large, noisy shop compressor myself.

Maybe we'll catch up in a future campaign.

Gaz

Howdy Y'all
Don't forget to post your photos in the Campaign Gallery, I just got mine in.
We're nearing the finish line but you still have time to finish. Thank you Gaz for another fine campaign.
What's next? You always have great ideas for campaigns.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"