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petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 01:54 PM UTC
Finally Decided on what I will build. Never built an IBG kit before, so this Otter build will be interesting. Has an interior as well, so I'll leave the doors open - waste not want not.


petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 01:59 PM UTC
Hi Tat
It is a nice kit. I started one and started scratch building the interior parts that are missing. It is an unfinished build project at the moment. I am my own worse enemy when it comes to detail.
It is a nice kit. I started one and started scratch building the interior parts that are missing. It is an unfinished build project at the moment. I am my own worse enemy when it comes to detail.

Iraqiwildman

Joined: November 24, 2008
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Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018 - 02:14 AM UTC

RobinNilsson


Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018 - 02:40 AM UTC
Well done Tim!
"Only" the finishing touches left
/ Robin
"Only" the finishing touches left

/ Robin
Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018 - 02:47 AM UTC
Keep up the good work. My M8 is about half done. Need a couple more decals on it, then I have to dull coat it, start the white wash and on to the fiddly bits.


petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, February 12, 2018 - 12:15 PM UTC
Nice camo scheme Tim. It really looks good on that Panhard

Szmann

Joined: September 02, 2014
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Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018 - 09:49 PM UTC
Hi, guys!
Time for me to join with the second build, same as Tim's latest:
Engine completed:

Some interior detail added:

More updates soon.
Cheers!
Gabriel
Time for me to join with the second build, same as Tim's latest:
Engine completed:
Some interior detail added:
More updates soon.
Cheers!
Gabriel


Iraqiwildman

Joined: November 24, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 03:07 AM UTC

Szmann

Joined: September 02, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 04:35 PM UTC
Tim, impressive!
Yes, it's a fine kit. I almost have forgotten how much I like ICM kits - I haven't make one in two years!
I'm going to use the same markings, but with overall green.
Cheers!
Gabriel
Yes, it's a fine kit. I almost have forgotten how much I like ICM kits - I haven't make one in two years!
I'm going to use the same markings, but with overall green.
Cheers!
Gabriel


KoSprueOne

Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 06:36 AM UTC
Wow, Tim, beautiful finish!


petbat

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Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 08:25 AM UTC
Excellent finish there Tim. Very well done.
Removed by original poster on 02/22/18 - 05:21:41 (GMT).
Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 10:23 AM UTC
Well, let's try that again. This time get the right photo attached. It's all decaled, Futured and dull coated. Just need to get the rear fenders on and then start the white wash.


Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 03:27 AM UTC
Well, that was a bit nerve wreaking. I had an OK to good finish on the Greyhound, then I white washed it.


I mixed nearly equal parts of Tamiya Flat Base, Tamiya White X-2, Tamiya Thinner and Future floor wax. And slapped it on with an older but kinda soft brush.
It may not be great, but I think it will do. I can see that one might have looked like this.


I mixed nearly equal parts of Tamiya Flat Base, Tamiya White X-2, Tamiya Thinner and Future floor wax. And slapped it on with an older but kinda soft brush.
It may not be great, but I think it will do. I can see that one might have looked like this.


petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 03:57 AM UTC
I quite like it Mark. With more weathering I think this will look quite effective.

Szmann

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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 04:51 PM UTC
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I quite like it Mark. With more weathering I think this will look quite effective.
Ditto!
Gabriel


Sleepwalker71

Joined: August 30, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 06:23 PM UTC
Weight: 28 t.
Speed: 120km/h on road / 50 km/h off road
Range: 1000 km
Armament: 76mm Denet GT4 gun
Here it is: big, armoured, armed and fast - Rooikat. Designed as armoured reconnaissance vehicle with significant anti-tank and fire support roles. Designed in South Africa in late 80's, still to date one of the best wheeled armoured vehicles (if not the best). Version I will build is late one with some upgrades like fire control and sensors from being tested Rooikat 105 with 105mm gun.
It's Trumpeter's new release in 1/35 to be done out of a box in general, as there is no aftermarket available yet. Obviously I will add some details with support of photos I have found online, like brakes lines and some other small details.
Here is official start photo:

Speed: 120km/h on road / 50 km/h off road
Range: 1000 km
Armament: 76mm Denet GT4 gun
Here it is: big, armoured, armed and fast - Rooikat. Designed as armoured reconnaissance vehicle with significant anti-tank and fire support roles. Designed in South Africa in late 80's, still to date one of the best wheeled armoured vehicles (if not the best). Version I will build is late one with some upgrades like fire control and sensors from being tested Rooikat 105 with 105mm gun.
It's Trumpeter's new release in 1/35 to be done out of a box in general, as there is no aftermarket available yet. Obviously I will add some details with support of photos I have found online, like brakes lines and some other small details.
Here is official start photo:


petbat

Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018 - 12:26 PM UTC
I'm looking forward to see this one being built Damian. Hop to it!!!

Bigrip74

Joined: February 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 01:42 AM UTC
I see some really nice building going on here.
I may be able to finish BA. just need a flat coat and she is finished .
Bob
I may be able to finish BA. just need a flat coat and she is finished .
Bob

johhar

Joined: September 22, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 01:49 AM UTC
Tim - the Panhard looks great inside and out.
Peter - I built that Otter and it is a very cool kit and I think you'll like it a lot. If the kit is fully accurate inside, how the turret rotates seems hilarious.
Peter - I built that Otter and it is a very cool kit and I think you'll like it a lot. If the kit is fully accurate inside, how the turret rotates seems hilarious.

KoSprueOne

Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Friday, March 02, 2018 - 09:09 PM UTC
The white wash on the M-8 looks fine.


petbat

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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 01:03 AM UTC
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If the kit is fully accurate inside, how the turret rotates seems hilarious.
You are being generous calling it a turret. The size it is, I would call it a bucket!


Yes I am looking forward to it, it looks like a nice kit and the few sparse reviews on it don't have much bad to say for it.
Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 07:08 PM UTC
I am making the Tamiya 1/48 Puma for this campaign. I am going to replace the turret with a what-if turret with twin 30mm flak guns.
More to follow
More to follow



petbat

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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2018 - 12:32 AM UTC
Welcome aboard Jesper. An interesting concept with the twin 30's.

petbat

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Posted: Sunday, March 04, 2018 - 12:35 AM UTC
Guys,
Just letting you know that Clayton has asked me to take over facilitating this build as he has some personal stuff happening at the moment.
Just letting you know that Clayton has asked me to take over facilitating this build as he has some personal stuff happening at the moment.
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