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Got Wheels? Campaign 2020
barkingdigger
Associate Editor
#013
Joined: June 20, 2008
KitMaker: 3,981 posts
Armorama: 3,403 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 03:02 AM UTC
There's some great models getting finished here! I'll add my M8 to the mix:
It's been a fun campaign!
It's been a fun campaign!
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 08:53 AM UTC
Nigel, Comrade and Tom. All great builds guys. You are giving me the incentive to go back and finish the Horror Boss Dana...
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terminators
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,932 posts
Armorama: 1,907 posts
Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2020 - 09:16 AM UTC
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Nigel, Comrade and Tom. All great builds guys. You are giving me the incentive to go back and finish the Horror Boss Dana...
LOL, nice pun !
PasiAhopelto
Joined: October 01, 2016
KitMaker: 514 posts
Armorama: 171 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2020 - 07:14 AM UTC
Better get busy with my build:
McRunty
#491
Joined: April 06, 2016
KitMaker: 602 posts
Armorama: 191 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2020 - 07:11 AM UTC
My 1/35 Takom 1/4 ton truck (aka Willies Jeep) is completed.
In all honesty I did not enjoy this build nearly as much as I thought I would. Kit had way too much flash/mold lines for a newly molded kits. The way it went together also did not foster building and painting in sub-assemblies.
The scratches and murkiness on the windscreen are purely down to user error. I masked it to paint but in a complete brain fart I pulled the masks off before I sprayed dull-coat over the kit...
Still, it looks pretty good in the end and I got to practice my figure painting which is always a bonus (painting figures is not my strong suit)
I may at some point go back and paint up some stowage for the trailer.
Images are up in the gallery.
Thank you everyone for the campaign!
In all honesty I did not enjoy this build nearly as much as I thought I would. Kit had way too much flash/mold lines for a newly molded kits. The way it went together also did not foster building and painting in sub-assemblies.
The scratches and murkiness on the windscreen are purely down to user error. I masked it to paint but in a complete brain fart I pulled the masks off before I sprayed dull-coat over the kit...
Still, it looks pretty good in the end and I got to practice my figure painting which is always a bonus (painting figures is not my strong suit)
I may at some point go back and paint up some stowage for the trailer.
Images are up in the gallery.
Thank you everyone for the campaign!
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2020 - 09:22 AM UTC
I think the dusty scratched finish on the windscreen adds character Rory. Nice build overall. 
Plenty of time Pasi. You are well under way.
Plenty of time Pasi. You are well under way.
Klaus-Adler
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: June 08, 2015
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
Armorama: 840 posts
Posted: Monday, September 14, 2020 - 12:48 AM UTC
well the wheels are on the bus so to speak, at long last. sorry for the poor quality picture i was using my mobile phone.
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
Armorama: 2,263 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 12:11 PM UTC
My, there are some FINE lookin' builds ya'll!! Not to mention some serious inspiration!
My BRDM's hull halves have been primed. Most likely tomorrow I'll seal 'em up. So, what's left? Mirror, trim vane on the front, paint and attach the main gun and paint the secondary after I shoot the "Iraqui Sand," whatever that is, and the main wheels and secondary wheels, oh, I have some 3/64th's copper tube coming to remake the exhaust pipes. 'Bout it I think.
Mike
My BRDM's hull halves have been primed. Most likely tomorrow I'll seal 'em up. So, what's left? Mirror, trim vane on the front, paint and attach the main gun and paint the secondary after I shoot the "Iraqui Sand," whatever that is, and the main wheels and secondary wheels, oh, I have some 3/64th's copper tube coming to remake the exhaust pipes. 'Bout it I think.
Mike
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
Armorama: 2,263 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 05:53 AM UTC
YES!!! Paint and tubes for the exhaust arriving today!
Mike
Mike
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 07:59 AM UTC
Nothing perks up the spirit like a delivery Mike. 
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
KitMaker: 38 posts
Armorama: 35 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 11:09 PM UTC
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My 1/35 Takom 1/4 ton truck (aka Willies Jeep) is completed.
In all honesty I did not enjoy this build nearly as much as I thought I would. Kit had way too much flash/mold lines for a newly molded kits. The way it went together also did not foster building and painting in sub-assemblies.
The scratches and murkiness on the windscreen are purely down to user error. I masked it to paint but in a complete brain fart I pulled the masks off before I sprayed dull-coat over the kit...
Still, it looks pretty good in the end and I got to practice my figure painting which is always a bonus (painting figures is not my strong suit)
I may at some point go back and paint up some stowage for the trailer.
Images are up in the gallery.
Thank you everyone for the campaign!
Well despite being a troublesome kit for you, it's come out very well. I'm not so sure figure painting isn't your strong suit as you claim, the figure looks great.
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
KitMaker: 38 posts
Armorama: 35 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 11:16 PM UTC
Well for as few reason's, fell behind on my build a bit, but got the base coat down now. Weathering next.
The coarseness of the paintjob is of course for added realism as would be field applied and in no way connected whatsoever to my first attempt at free handing a camo pattern with an airbrush!
The coarseness of the paintjob is of course for added realism as would be field applied and in no way connected whatsoever to my first attempt at free handing a camo pattern with an airbrush!
McRunty
#491
Joined: April 06, 2016
KitMaker: 602 posts
Armorama: 191 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 02:57 AM UTC
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I'm not so sure figure painting isn't your strong suit as you claim, the figure looks great.
Thank you. I try to do every figure just a bit better than the one previously. I have also been watching a lot of youtube tutorials, especially for painting faces.
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 07:52 AM UTC
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... and in no way connected whatsoever to my first attempt at free handing a camo pattern with an airbrush!
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Well, the crew member was probably not a spray painter by trade, so he did a very good job on his ride, for a novice...
D1GG3R321
Joined: April 28, 2020
KitMaker: 38 posts
Armorama: 35 posts
Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 09:38 AM UTC
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Quoted Text... and in no way connected whatsoever to my first attempt at free handing a camo pattern with an airbrush!
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Well, the crew member was probably not a spray painter by trade, so he did a very good job on his ride, for a novice...
you’re too kind. 
JamesL27
Joined: June 02, 2013
KitMaker: 202 posts
Armorama: 199 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 01:36 AM UTC
Finished up my unfinished business with the FT, and now I'm back with my 39M CSABA
Here's the turret, mostly done
I have to say these decals were horrible. I've built plenty of HobbyBoss kits before and never had issues with their decals. Don't know if I got a bad batch or they had a new supplier for the kit or something, but these were just bad. Would not come off the paper and ripped easily. Tried hiding it with some chipping and oil paint blending, it's meh. Other side is about the same too. I'll add a little streaking, and then I'll call the turret done.
The main body still needs another coat of green, then I need to mark out the brown + do two coats. Hopefully the decals go better on the body since there are a few of them. On to more painting...
Here's the turret, mostly done
I have to say these decals were horrible. I've built plenty of HobbyBoss kits before and never had issues with their decals. Don't know if I got a bad batch or they had a new supplier for the kit or something, but these were just bad. Would not come off the paper and ripped easily. Tried hiding it with some chipping and oil paint blending, it's meh. Other side is about the same too. I'll add a little streaking, and then I'll call the turret done.
The main body still needs another coat of green, then I need to mark out the brown + do two coats. Hopefully the decals go better on the body since there are a few of them. On to more painting...
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
Armorama: 2,263 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 04:01 AM UTC
Vallejo's "Iraqi Sand."
What's left? Paint the tires - main and secondary, make and install the little exhaust pipes, install the main gun, detail painting here and there, determine what, if any, decals to apply. Weathering?
Mike
What's left? Paint the tires - main and secondary, make and install the little exhaust pipes, install the main gun, detail painting here and there, determine what, if any, decals to apply. Weathering?
Mike
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 09:20 AM UTC
Mike and James. They look fantastic guys.
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
Armorama: 2,263 posts
Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 05:47 AM UTC
The fun of painting tires.
Mike
Mike
JamesL27
Joined: June 02, 2013
KitMaker: 202 posts
Armorama: 199 posts
Posted: Monday, September 28, 2020 - 11:55 AM UTC
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The fun of painting tires.
I had the bright idea of painting vinyl tires, and then placing them on the rims. Needless to say there was a lot of flaking and touch up painting to do. So it could always be less fun! On the plus side, I now understand why people go for resin tires and will use them for future builds.
Came out alright in the end
Going through my references I was inspired by a picture of a fascine attached to the front tow hooks. So I decided to recreate it
Just styrene rods in random lengths with rough spots sanded into them, wrapped in copper wire. A little springy right now, but when I glue it in place I'll take care to get the wires tight off the hooks.
I think I may be doing this to avoid painting more camo...
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 09:07 AM UTC
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Quoted TextThe fun of painting tires.
I mostly use resin replacements, but when I do use vinyl, my method of attack is to just rough them up with a nylon kitchen scourer to take off the shine. Make sure all the rim has a good primer coat and solid base coat to make sure no vinyl touches bare plastic (high probability that they will react with each over time and the vinyl will eat into the plastic), then fit the tyre. A good scrub with pigment powder, using a pigment fixer to hold the pigment in the tyre recesses and you are done. This avoids all the flaking and possible 'tacky forever' issues a lot of people get in painting vinyl.
JamesL27
Joined: June 02, 2013
KitMaker: 202 posts
Armorama: 199 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 11:55 AM UTC
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Quoted TextQuoted TextThe fun of painting tires.
I mostly use resin replacements, but when I do use vinyl, my method of attack is to just rough them up with a nylon kitchen scourer to take off the shine. Make sure all the rim has a good primer coat and solid base coat to make sure no vinyl touches bare plastic (high probability that they will react with each over time and the vinyl will eat into the plastic), then fit the tyre. A good scrub with pigment powder, using a pigment fixer to hold the pigment in the tyre recesses and you are done. This avoids all the flaking and possible 'tacky forever' issues a lot of people get in painting vinyl.
That's typically the method I had been following, except for the scouring part. I'll use that next time I'm stuck with vinyl tires though.
TacFireGuru
Joined: December 25, 2004
KitMaker: 3,770 posts
Armorama: 2,263 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 01:14 PM UTC
BRDM's got new shoes (PanzerArt):
Mike
Mike
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