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Schwimmwagen (80% completed)
the_unborn
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2004 - 09:50 AM UTC
Ok, here are some pics of my Italeri 1:35 Schwimmwagen. I need to finish front seats and do the "interior" weathering. What do you think 'bout this little baby?







cfbush2000
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2004 - 02:34 PM UTC
I like it! Nice job.
I really like the caked-on mud. How did you do that?
I would muddy-up the tires a bit more to go along with the bottom.
Chuck
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2004 - 10:26 PM UTC

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I really like the caked-on mud. How did you do that?



I'll second that comment. The mud really looks well done, making the hull look very authentic. Please let us in on the mud method you have used here, and also how you painted it. Is the hand tool up for some paint also, or did they come the same color as the rest of the vehicle? (Just curious -- thanks).

Keep us posted as you weather your interior.
Steve
the_unborn
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Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 01:01 AM UTC
Well, it's very simple. Fine sifted garden earth (I mean really really fine) mixed with water and white glue (for wood). Then you apply this mixture with a large brush and leave it do dry. You don't need to paint it, because that is the natural color of the dried mud/earth.
TUNA
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Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 02:35 AM UTC
I agree with the others Unborn.. I'm not a Mud fan myself.. but that Mud looks good!.. I'm a fan of those results!

cheers

jw73
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Wojewodztwo Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
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Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 03:01 AM UTC
Mud is very good on your model but I think that car body should also be a little dirty.
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