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Up Detailing the Merkava II D from Academy
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2017 - 11:10 PM UTC
I don'n do much Israeli armor, here is my try at up detailing some on Academys Merkava II D
knewton
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2017 - 11:13 PM UTC
Were you going to use the Desert Eagle antenna and mast update as well? There is a great walk around of the 2d online showing these fitted. I will have a look for it if you're interested.
Those things out front are towing horns...
Those things out front are towing horns...
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2017 - 11:14 PM UTC
That's all for now.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2017 - 11:18 PM UTC
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Were you going to use the Desert Eagle antenna and mast update as well? There is a great walk around of the 2d online showing these fitted. I will have a look for it if you're interested.
Those things out front are towing horns...
All I have is what's in the first Pic.
Regards
Donald
abrosimi
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Posted: Monday, June 05, 2017 - 11:58 PM UTC
Hi, devices on foto # 4 used for bulldozer blade or for mine sweeper.
knewton
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 12:05 AM UTC
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Hi, devices on foto # 4 used for bulldozer blade or for mine sweeper.
Really? I'd love to see that, please; do you have any photos?
abrosimi
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 12:25 AM UTC
Not sure that image visible (posting from ipad), if no please use link :
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-BfAulsz14qbjA1NEI1QUpOdUk
GTDeath13
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 01:55 AM UTC
I will be watching this build with great interest, as the rest of your builds.
In photo number 4 are you reffering to the tow horns?
Do you plan on doing antiskid surfaces and how?
In photo number 4 are you reffering to the tow horns?
Do you plan on doing antiskid surfaces and how?
Armorsmith
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 02:49 AM UTC
I think I have this one in my stash so I will be following with great interest.
JSSVIII
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 03:32 AM UTC
I have this one also, and so will be following also...
corsutton
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 06:04 AM UTC
Mikhail, that blade is mounted in place of the tow horns. They are not used together.
knewton
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 07:07 AM UTC
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Mikhail, that blade is mounted in place of the tow horns. They are not used together.
And, it is mounted on a '3', not a '2D'.
junglejim
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Posted: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 - 09:42 AM UTC
Still, first time I've seen a 3D with a dozer blade!
Here's a pic of the 2D with tow horns, notice the Academy ones seem much too large (I think...)
Jim
Here's a pic of the 2D with tow horns, notice the Academy ones seem much too large (I think...)
Jim
OldWarloke
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 02:30 AM UTC
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I will be watching this build with great interest, as the rest of your builds.
In photo number 4 are you reffering to the tow horns?
Do you plan on doing antiskid surfaces and how?
I wasn't planning on any anti-slip , I think it would be way out of scale.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 02:33 AM UTC
I have the upper Hull assembled.
I painted the inner side of the wheels with a silver metalic to represent the wear from the guide horns.
That's all for today.
Donald
I painted the inner side of the wheels with a silver metalic to represent the wear from the guide horns.
That's all for today.
Donald
Armorsmith
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 03:44 AM UTC
Donald, whose indy tracks are you using, I can't quite make out from the picture.? Are they plastic, resin, or metal? Thanks.
As for the anti slip it's not that difficult. I wrestled with this before building my Academy Gal Batash and tried several different methods, all of which seemed to out of scale. I finally settled on using baking soda. Working small sections, I painted the plastic with Tamiya clear gloss. Then, while the paint was still wet, dusted it with the baking soda. I let it dry thoroughly and fine tuned it by eliminating clumps or filling in sparse areas. It was very easy to correct mistakes as the baking soda was easily removed with either a stiff brush or by gently scraping the surface with an x-acto blade. Once I was satisfied I air brushed all the treated areas with Tamiya clear gloss to seal them. Paint and weather per your usual practice.
As for the anti slip it's not that difficult. I wrestled with this before building my Academy Gal Batash and tried several different methods, all of which seemed to out of scale. I finally settled on using baking soda. Working small sections, I painted the plastic with Tamiya clear gloss. Then, while the paint was still wet, dusted it with the baking soda. I let it dry thoroughly and fine tuned it by eliminating clumps or filling in sparse areas. It was very easy to correct mistakes as the baking soda was easily removed with either a stiff brush or by gently scraping the surface with an x-acto blade. Once I was satisfied I air brushed all the treated areas with Tamiya clear gloss to seal them. Paint and weather per your usual practice.
JSSVIII
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 03:57 AM UTC
How much time do you have to work with the clear gloss, and did you brush it or airbrush (For the initial layer)? I have been wondering what to use as an "adhesive" for this technique, thanks for bringing this up.
junglejim
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 07:50 AM UTC
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Donald, whose indy tracks are you using, I can't quite make out from the picture.? Are they plastic, resin, or metal?
Those are the new Wolfpack/DEF Model tracks, injection plastic and look pretty good, supposedly click together. Try HobbyEasy or Lucky Models.
Jim
Armorsmith
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 08:15 AM UTC
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How much time do you have to work with the clear gloss, and did you brush it or airbrush (For the initial layer)? I have been wondering what to use as an "adhesive" for this technique, thanks for bringing this up.
It is applied with a brush and should stay "wet" during the process, hence just working in small sections. I also use Tamiya because if it turns out really awful all you need to do is spray it with Windex and it comes off clean.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 05:32 PM UTC
Here are some Pics. of the two sets of track that I have, I'm not quite shure which one is correct for this kit.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 05:47 PM UTC
Hey Guys, for all of you that are interested.
Sprue Brothers have both sets in stock right now.
The numbers are as follows
#WPD12001 Modern IDF Track 1 $14.99 Ea.
#WPD12002 Modern IDF Track 2 $14.99 Ea,
They are supose to click together, the molding looks really nice with fine markings on the track surfaces.
Regards.
Donald
Sprue Brothers have both sets in stock right now.
The numbers are as follows
#WPD12001 Modern IDF Track 1 $14.99 Ea.
#WPD12002 Modern IDF Track 2 $14.99 Ea,
They are supose to click together, the molding looks really nice with fine markings on the track surfaces.
Regards.
Donald
GTDeath13
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 06:38 PM UTC
Most Merkavas II Dalet I have seen use Batash tracks, so these would be the safe way to go.
If you need any kind of photos I can post some.
If you need any kind of photos I can post some.
JSSVIII
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 05:08 AM UTC
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Quoted TextHow much time do you have to work with the clear gloss, and did you brush it or airbrush (For the initial layer)? I have been wondering what to use as an "adhesive" for this technique, thanks for bringing this up.
It is applied with a brush and should stay "wet" during the process, hence just working in small sections. I also use Tamiya because if it turns out really awful all you need to do is spray it with Windex and it comes off clean.
Thank you for the info, I had not thought of the Tamiya/Windex second chance factor, makes this a little less intimidating now.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 10:39 PM UTC
I've been working on the turret.
I have the Legend Basket set, it looks really nice.
Here it's compared to the kit parts.
I have the Legend Basket set, it looks really nice.
Here it's compared to the kit parts.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2017 - 10:45 PM UTC
Really nice, now if it only fits.
Just test fitted.
Here are the rear baskets.
I'm finished for now.
Donald
Just test fitted.
Here are the rear baskets.
I'm finished for now.
Donald
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