Dads203 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 hour ago, The_Lancaster said: Brilliant work as per usual! I'm loving the spent ammunition building up around the engine deck, brilliant touch of character. Quick question though, one what do you do to make the casings, and two what primer do you use just on the topic of paints as I have just recently acquired a set of MiG paints. Thank you chaps, I must say that the Mig ammo paints are really good, have I said that before Cases are 0.2 brass rod cut down and filed each end, and I used Tamiya primer on this build. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Great stuff Dan now that is another little tip with the spent cases that will go into the note book Cheers Beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On 22/09/2016 at 11:33 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Always thought the AAMG mount on the Jagdtiger showed clear hints of both 'afterthought' and 'desperation'.....But you've still managed to make a miniature masterpiece out of it! Definitely a product of Herr Heath and Herr Robinsons' Metal Fabreken Werken. If the hatch at the back of the turret is designed to be used as a escape hatch it's always struck me that the AAMG mount might be in the way of a swift bail out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thank you guys, Been a bit slow over the last few days, not completely stopped but really slow. Getting the tracks ready for permanent fitting. Using AK Dust effects and earth effects, thinned right down with mineral spirits to make a wash. I've also matt varnished the big shell case More hopefully over the weekend Regards Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Almost 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Wow that really looks the part Dan, great work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 She's a beauty Dan. Not a blemish to be seen here. Magnificent beast. ABGW ( = absolutely b****y g**d w**k) Nice one mate, Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Sweet, very sweet...... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Great work Dan, looking really smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 It really is superb ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Dan, is this your best to date??? its an almost impossible choice to make. Great work, I've said it before but truly inspiring work mate. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thank you all , still got a fair amount to do yet before I call this one finished yet, so please stay tuned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Dads203 said: Thank you all , still got a fair amount to do yet before I call this one finished yet, so please stay tuned I think you've got a captive audience Dan although we're probably wondering where you can add more detail to the beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Oh yeah.....That's the one! Love the patina you build up on your models, it's intriguing to study in detail, but also looks excellent as a whole from a distance.....Brilliant work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 What they said!!!! Absolutely stunning as we've come to expect from your builds Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Stunning is all I can say. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer66 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Stunning work Dan. I really like your subtle approach to the weathering, the rust streaks on the skirts are particularly effective. I'm not sure how you can improve it any more. Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Thank you all for the likes and comments so far on this build, so the next things to do are looming, I'm going to add more empty MG42 cases and the logical thing is a few ammo boxes with the lids open and discarded on the rear deck. So I dug this out, they look fiddly so I'll have a crack at soldering them up Should be fun Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 A nice bit of Aber folding should fray your nerves a little bit It's good stuff, but fiddly - even in 1:16! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Wow extra work ..., cheers Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Wouldn't be a Dan model without the detailing, are you crewing it Dan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Wogga said: Wouldn't be a Dan model without the detailing, are you crewing it Dan? Cheers buddy , at some point I'm going to add figures they might not be crew figures but I think I'm going to add a base for this one with a few figures. Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Compared to what you've added already those ammo boxes should be a doddle Dan.....Wondering if you could make better ammo belts from lengths of brass wire (file 'em to a point at one end before cutting 'em), a strip of masking tape (or two/four) and some of your usual cunning paintwork? You wouldn't need to do whole belts, just a short length for the MG and a length for the top of each full ammo box, packing and black paint will hide many sins! Just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: Cheers buddy , at some point I'm going to add figures they might not be crew figures but I think I'm going to add a base for this one with a few figures. Dan Intriguing - I did wonder whether the finished model would work as a freshly abandoned vehicle being discovered by a British or US infantry patrol ...? Edited October 2, 2016 by Richard E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, Richard E said: Intriguing - I did wonder whether the finished model would work as a freshly abandoned vehicle being discovered by a British or US infantry patrol ...? Very close to my thinking Richard, very Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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