thank you for the explanation, Peter!
Gaz
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Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 - 10:54 AM UTC
zontar
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 07:03 PM UTC
Damian: nice work on scout car. I have that kit, so will follow closely.
Gaz: congrats on finishing and nice work. Maybe a light wash would highlight the zim more by artificially introducing a shadow? To me, the historical photos that show it more seem to be overexposed, bleaching out the rest of the tank to pick up the slight shadow of the zim. Start with light layers if you choose to pursue this, as I think it could go overboard quickly. Anyway, the Brummbar looks awesome.
Happy Modeling,
zon
Gaz: congrats on finishing and nice work. Maybe a light wash would highlight the zim more by artificially introducing a shadow? To me, the historical photos that show it more seem to be overexposed, bleaching out the rest of the tank to pick up the slight shadow of the zim. Start with light layers if you choose to pursue this, as I think it could go overboard quickly. Anyway, the Brummbar looks awesome.
Happy Modeling,
zon
Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 10:20 PM UTC
Thank you, Zon!
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 02:30 AM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 07:19 AM UTC
Welcome aboard Venelin. I am looking forward to seeing you complete another figure.
Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 08:24 AM UTC
Hello guys,
A little progress with my little light tank... Bronco did a bit too good job regarding details (and number of parts) but one thing is absolutely winner: their cut-clean-click type workable track. Far easier and faster than any workable tracks met so far.
I hope this time I will not miss the deadline
Cheers,
Zsolt
A little progress with my little light tank... Bronco did a bit too good job regarding details (and number of parts) but one thing is absolutely winner: their cut-clean-click type workable track. Far easier and faster than any workable tracks met so far.
I hope this time I will not miss the deadline
Cheers,
Zsolt
Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 02:59 PM UTC
Venelin, welcome to the Campaign!
Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 03:00 PM UTC
Zsolt,
That looks great! Unfortunately, Bronco quality means lots of parts.
That looks great! Unfortunately, Bronco quality means lots of parts.
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 03:55 PM UTC
I hope you have at least one spare link there Zsolt…
Looking very nice so far. I have the British version of this kit and am interested to see how the rest of the build goes for you.
Gaz, you need to expand your horizons from of your shake'n'bake builds... how else are you going to have a collection of shelf queens like the rest of us?
Looking very nice so far. I have the British version of this kit and am interested to see how the rest of the build goes for you.
Gaz, you need to expand your horizons from of your shake'n'bake builds... how else are you going to have a collection of shelf queens like the rest of us?
Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 06:38 PM UTC
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I hope you have at least one spare link there Zsolt…
Looking very nice so far. I have the British version of this kit and am interested to see how the rest of the build goes for you.
Gaz, you need to expand your horizons from of your shake'n'bake builds... how else are you going to have a collection of shelf queens like the rest of us?
There was nothing shake and bake about the Brummbär, I can assure you. I would have done figures had I not had such troubles with the paint job. Someday I'll buy a Bronco kit... But I'm in no rush!
Gaz
Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2019 - 07:36 PM UTC
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I hope you have at least one spare link there Zsolt…
Looking very nice so far. I have the British version of this kit and am interested to see how the rest of the build goes for you.
...
Yes, for sure I have - that was just a test fit to check the alignment of the wheels. Unfortunately that is a weak spot of the kit. Bronco did a nice job when trying to make the suspension with workable torsion bars but the attachment point of the wheels to the axles is very small and it was hard (at least for me) to make them align nicely.
But so far I am impressed with this kit. The fit is top notch, no gaps to fill, just like a Tamiya.
Cheers,
Zsolt
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 06:26 AM UTC
Hi everyone. Been working on my "Italian Front" Wespe. Just wanted to post a quick update. https://i.imgur.com/ufuNidb.jpg" BORDER="0">
Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 10:26 AM UTC
Good to see an update, Bryan. Looks good. Something so much more impressive about a metal barrel.
Gaz
Gaz
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 01:04 PM UTC
Hi Gaz,
I decided to do a metal barrel with the Wespe because of how large the ports are on the muzzle break. I was not sure how I was going to get inside the muzzle break to sand the inside seam. I must say this RB barrel does have a lot of detail to it that the kit barrel lacked.
I decided to do a metal barrel with the Wespe because of how large the ports are on the muzzle break. I was not sure how I was going to get inside the muzzle break to sand the inside seam. I must say this RB barrel does have a lot of detail to it that the kit barrel lacked.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 08:27 AM UTC
Looking good Bryan. The barrel is such a stand out component on the kit that you made a great choice in going with the RB one.
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 11:53 AM UTC
Thanks Peter
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 04:34 PM UTC
Zsolt: nice work on the Chaffee. I've been thinking about doing one and was leaning away from Bronco, but you've got me reconsidering.
Bryan: good job on the Wespe. the barrel really makes it sing.
Happy Modeling,
zon
Bryan: good job on the Wespe. the barrel really makes it sing.
Happy Modeling,
zon
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 11:14 PM UTC
Posted: Friday, January 18, 2019 - 11:15 AM UTC
Wow!
Very nice already!
Gaz
Very nice already!
Gaz
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Posted: Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 09:36 AM UTC
That figure looks great!
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 06:56 AM UTC
Hello everyone!
After a while I can present you my first work progress on my project. I like how it is assembled and the parts of the model coincide without any improvement.
Here are some pictures.
Success!
Kalin
After a while I can present you my first work progress on my project. I like how it is assembled and the parts of the model coincide without any improvement.
Here are some pictures.
Success!
Kalin
Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 07:27 AM UTC
Everyone,
Update in my entry; Tamiya's Elefant kit# 35325.
I plan on finishing this in a diorama off a picture I seen on the internet (which I sure a lot of you have seen).
I used some P.E. on it along with Masterclub metal tracks and Tamiya's own Zimmert coating made for this model.
Will post more photos after painting and weathering.
Mark
Update in my entry; Tamiya's Elefant kit# 35325.
I plan on finishing this in a diorama off a picture I seen on the internet (which I sure a lot of you have seen).
I used some P.E. on it along with Masterclub metal tracks and Tamiya's own Zimmert coating made for this model.
Will post more photos after painting and weathering.
Mark
Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 03:16 PM UTC
Mark,
That's a cool dio idea, that be a nice way to take that kit to the next step!
Gaz
That's a cool dio idea, that be a nice way to take that kit to the next step!
Gaz
Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 03:19 PM UTC
Kalin,
That interior Luke great!
Gaz
That interior Luke great!
Gaz
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2019 - 05:11 PM UTC
Aloha All,
Got the interior of the M-10 mostly finished. Still need a clear coat and some weathering.
Sorry about the dark photos. Still trying to solve my lighting.
Happy Modeling,
Zon
Got the interior of the M-10 mostly finished. Still need a clear coat and some weathering.
Sorry about the dark photos. Still trying to solve my lighting.
Happy Modeling,
Zon