coca's built - T34/85 Russian Medium Tank.
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Posted: Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 06:58 PM UTC
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 02:47 AM UTC
Very Nice paint job. The lone figure is a nice addition too,
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 04:42 AM UTC
Very nicely done. I really like the expression on the tanker's face in the first pic.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 06:52 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 07:09 AM UTC
That's an outstanding job.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 07:56 AM UTC
yswong
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be sending you a personal message regarding a request for your permission to use these pics as a Model on Display Feature for the site.
Beautiful--- I can almost smell the exhaust and hear the clanking. Impressive.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:04 PM UTC
Another great piece, from your skillful hands. Awesome work.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 01:16 PM UTC
Gday coca
Have to agree with the others that the figure is good for a kit issue! Love the pose, and he seems well painted. It epitomises the Russian mood of the time...
The weathering looks the part, and overall, the rust blending with the whitewash is effective
Cheers
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 01:24 PM UTC
That looks great

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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 01:29 PM UTC
WOW

OUTSTANDING
I love this,that 1st pic...the figure, stunning!!!
How do you get that worn paint effect?,I like the diesel spillage from the right hand tank,down the rear fender
Just one small thing

I think the oil leaking from the rear transmission cover is a wee bit on the heavy side
Stunning job Coca
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 03:35 PM UTC
Hi Coca,
Your model is impressive and your pictures are equally impressive as well....
How did you take those pictures ?
And the other questions is....how do you do a snow wash.....what is the color mix ? I have never done a snow wash vehicle and it looks really good.....
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 04:08 PM UTC
Very impressive, congrats Coca!!!
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 05:23 PM UTC
Greetings guys, many....many....many thanks for the comments and compliments.
As for mlkado, I used Nikon digital camera to take the pictures.
As for the white washes, all you have to do is diluted the white paint, cover the area layers after layers until the desired result you want.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 05:59 PM UTC
Coca:
That is one great build. The weathering is amazing. What make is that Fig? You got some good photography skills also. Good stuff.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 06:32 PM UTC
Awsome work!
Great painting and only one figure can give a life to tank!
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 06:34 PM UTC
Hi mate,
Always have loved your models, and this is another beauty! Keep up the good work
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 07:59 PM UTC
Hi guys thank you very much.
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Posted: Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:05 PM UTC
Looks very nice Coca. To me the black background, while dramatic, makes the pics a little too Film Noir for me. Also I think you may have over done the black oily streaks from the transmission hatch and spare fuel tank on the right rear. Excellant white wash!
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Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006 - 10:30 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Greetings guys, many....many....many thanks for the comments and compliments.
As for mlkado, I used Nikon digital camera to take the pictures.
As for the white washes, all you have to do is diluted the white paint, cover the area layers after layers until the desired result you want.
Hope will held
This is some fantastic work! Sheer brilliance! About the white washes though, it looks like you airbrushed 'em, is this right?
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Posted: Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 03:24 AM UTC
Hi Coca,
Very impressive. Can't add anything to what has already been said.
Appreciate your sharing your efforts with us. It's very inspiring.
Joe
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Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 07:23 PM UTC
This is really awesome paint job! Thanks for posting the pics.
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 11:25 AM UTC
Incredible realism! It is a masterful work!