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Deusmex
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Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: February 27, 2005
KitMaker: 80 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 03:28 AM UTC
Ive had this kit for over 2 months , half finished , just sitting looking at me with big eyes . Last night I went all out and painted the sucker.It has 2 decals missing and a window (lost to the carpet monster). The decals will be fitted eventually , when I get round to building a dio for it .The window? .... weeeelll Im sure some got broken or lost in real life (ahem).
The pics...... This is the first time I can say Im not happy with my pics.Generally they turn out pretty good but these ones dont really show the dust up as it looks in real life , but enough excuses here they are.


NERVRECK
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Georgia, United States
Joined: February 20, 2005
KitMaker: 289 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 03:31 AM UTC
I dont think ive ever seen one of these models before. Its really neat looking, its a good thing you finished. Sorry bout the decals :-) Nice build.
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Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 04:24 AM UTC
I've got one that I've been saving for some armored car build that will pop up in the future. It looks to be a very nice kit and I am still debating on whether or not to get the assistance team set that includes the gunner figure.
LemonJello
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
KitMaker: 177 posts
Armorama: 86 posts
Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 01:28 AM UTC
I've wanted one of these since they were first issued, but I'm on a kit buying embargo (self enforced) until I actually get a few kits built. But this one looks great. I really like the look of your tires, something I'm still struggling to get right.

Yours looks like it's ready to roll out in a convoy, get the radio check and let's roll.
Sabot
Joined: December 18, 2001
KitMaker: 12,596 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 01:48 AM UTC
It's a very nice kit, I'd drop hints to family members to think of you on your birthday or other special occassion!
Deusmex
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Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined: February 27, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 03:15 AM UTC
Lemonjello weathering is all about having faith you aint about to screw up a weeks worth of modelling.Most of my weathering technique is, using 2 brushes, dab on some paint and quickly dry brush it in .It gets a bit more involved if Im doing mud , but for dust effects thats basicly it.Considering this kit cost me an arm and a leg for its size (£24.99 why is everything so expensive in the UK?) it was a little daunting to weather it , but I had some practice on a couple of other kits lately so I knew it would work. (Im still kinda finding my feet after a loooong absence from scale modelling). I guess its the old cliches of "practice practice practice" and "what works for you is the best"
liberator
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Luzon, Philippines
Joined: May 15, 2004
KitMaker: 1,086 posts
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Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 04:33 AM UTC
very nice work..nice weathering..and wiper marks too
LemonJello
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 29, 2004
KitMaker: 177 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 01, 2005 - 02:07 AM UTC

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Lemonjello weathering is all about having faith you aint about to screw up a weeks worth of modelling.Most of my weathering technique is, using 2 brushes, dab on some paint and quickly dry brush it in .It gets a bit more involved if Im doing mud , but for dust effects thats basicly it.Considering this kit cost me an arm and a leg for its size (£24.99 why is everything so expensive in the UK?) it was a little daunting to weather it , but I had some practice on a couple of other kits lately so I knew it would work. (Im still kinda finding my feet after a loooong absence from scale modelling). I guess its the old cliches of "practice practice practice" and "what works for you is the best"


Deusmex, I'll have to give the 2 brush method a try, see if that helps me any. Like you said, it's getting over that fear of ruining all your work with an untired or unfamiliar technique. But I'm getting over it a little at a time, and I'm liking the progress.

Still, your weathering is quite subtle and convincing, thanks for the tips!
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