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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 05:42 PM UTC
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 06:28 PM UTC
Again, Nice and cleanly built and paint Wespe.
I like it, and cannot wait to see it finished.
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 07:44 PM UTC
SteveStug,
Hey, I am planning the exact color pattern as you did on the Wespe.
Nice paint! What color did you use? Tamiya German Gray and Dark Green?
Steve
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 07:50 PM UTC
No SteveSquid I used testor modelmaster Panzershwarzgrau 39-43 and panzer olivegun '43, bith are available from
www.squadron.com under the testor manufacture lie in search. thanks steve and dave, tamiya has done a lot for the wespe to be a good clean build. stug
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 09:47 PM UTC
Stug great start mate, can't wait to see the end result
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 11:20 PM UTC
looking good there.. can't wait to see it with the track and wheels on.
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I like the color choice 2.. just plain grey leaves something to be desired.
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 02:36 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 03:16 AM UTC
Lugs & Pieces,
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 03:39 AM UTC
I have also built this kit but I found that the dark green and grey were difficult to get right. Mind you, this was in my early modelling days. I like what you have done with it.
Now where is the PE???
Keep up the good work,
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 05:03 AM UTC
Steve Manchur
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 05:20 AM UTC
SteveStug--The Wespe looks good, but I see one problem. The tracks are going in different directions. I'm not saying that that couldn't have happened in real life, but I highly doubt that was a desired arrangement. :-) From all pictures that I have seen of Wespe's and other vehicles on the Panzer II chassis the tracks should both be in the position of the ones on the left (when looking at the vehicle from the rear).
About digital cameras: I'm sure that everyone here will have a different opinion, but I'll weigh in with mine. I have the Olympus Camedia 3040C. It was recommended to me by Jim Hensley who uses his to take pictures for Military Miniatures in Review. I guess I figured that if pictures taken with that camera are good enough for a magazine then they are good enough for me. The camera is easy to use and when you set it on macro it takes great close-up pictures. For some examples of photos that I have taken with mine just click on the link in my "signature" called "Adam's Attic".
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 05:35 AM UTC
thanks adam, i didn't noticethe tracks hehehe stug
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 11:12 AM UTC
Hey stug! This is only my opinion.............
i think the the upper hull/housing needs some weathering or filters to make this vehicle come to life! The lower half of the kit is nicely weathered and then the upperpart is a bit too clean. Some scratch marks, some streaks or even some detail would add a new dimension to the finish. A filter or some dust sprayed over might bring down the sheen slightly! Maybe its just that i like ém dirty! Otherwise its looks cool! would love to see a picture of the interior. I have this kit waiting to build as well, and am interested in how the green/grey camo will look as that is what is on the boxart!
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2003 - 12:53 PM UTC
nice one Stugiiif, I like the camo design
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Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 12:44 AM UTC
thanks again guys, unfortunately for most the future base for this wespe is going to be a cobble stone street in Paris, where the dust is kept to a minimum for weathering, and i think i'll add a little snow as well, to go with the cold weather gear the figs are wearing!!! STug
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Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 12:49 AM UTC
hello Stugiiif
I like it.. in fact it makes me want to run out and buy one........if i could figure out how to get it past my wife.......
What color did you use on the tracks themselves by the way?
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Posted: Friday, February 14, 2003 - 12:09 AM UTC
here is a shot of the interior taht was asked for weeks ago... stug
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