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Sd Kfz 253 : first pictures
bep
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Limburg, Belgium
Joined: March 19, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 07:04 PM UTC
Here are the first in progress pictures from the Dragon kit SdKfz253 le beob Pz wagen.
I used Tam flat black as base and then sprayed Tam Light grey over it using the pre shade technique.
Now up to some drybrushing and filters.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Dirk





jackhammer81
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Nebraska, United States
Joined: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 07:22 PM UTC
Beautiful build and painting, my hats off to you. I only noticed one thing and I make the same mistake. So many of the decals dont come quite right. And I see this on your iron crosses. The white is showing around the inner black cross on the ends where it shouldnt. I make the same mistake quite often. Maybe you can trim it down or just next time trim the decal closer to the black part of the cross. Cheers to you and your beautiful 253. Kevin
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Izmir, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: December 01, 2001
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 07:29 PM UTC
very nice ... clean build and good spraying. I think it will get a dark tone after weathering. it looks this 253 has also a good detailed interior.
congrats
mondo
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Mindanao, Philippines
Joined: July 04, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 07:57 PM UTC

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Beautiful build and painting, my hats off to you. I only noticed one thing and I make the same mistake. So many of the decals dont come quite right. And I see this on your iron crosses. The white is showing around the inner black cross on the ends where it shouldnt. I make the same mistake quite often. Maybe you can trim it down or just next time trim the decal closer to the black part of the cross. Cheers to you and your beautiful 253. Kevin


This used to happen to me a lot. I thought it was normal. It happens when I put the decals first before I spray/paint it with clear gloss.

Then I found that these edges don't appear if you place it on the model after the gloss coat (when it's dry) then spray another gloss coat after the decals are set and dry. I didn't have to cut so close anymore.

I don't know about how other builders do it. This works for me.
TankCarl
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Rhode Island, United States
Joined: May 10, 2002
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Posted: Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:01 PM UTC
The one thing I notice is the seam between the 2 tire halves.
jw73
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Wojewodztwo Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
Joined: April 08, 2002
KitMaker: 148 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 12:15 AM UTC
Very nice build and great painting. On second photo sag of track is too big.
russ
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: May 01, 2002
KitMaker: 432 posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 11:54 AM UTC
Nice paint job Dirk.

The interior is looking good. Looking forward to seeing the finished product all weathered up.

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