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  1. 12 minutes ago, GazB said:

    Cheers, Tommy ^-^

     

    I would've loved to have included a civilian vehicle, but weirdly there are so few in 1/35 scale, with most being older vehicles. The F-350 in my other diorama was pretty much the only one I found that was modern.

     

    Gaz

    I knew you were going to say that, i had a quick look on ebay for 1/35 and was surprised there wasn't anything, its all 1/24 scalie.  So if i have a go at something I might have to change the scale and try and get some 1/24 figures to fit.  If i do have a go i hope its as successful as this.

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  2. This looks great, I've only just started playing the Division 2 and I am hooked already.  I was looking online only last week to see if anyone had created any dioramas inspired by the game as it seems ripe for it.  This Dio really describes the atmosphere and feeling of a dystopian Washington.  Well done, superb work.  I think a cop car would have looked cool somewhere on the road.

     

    Great work on the Humvees too!:worthy:

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  3. Decal time

     

    Sorry it's been a while, I wanted to add some stowage later and some spare tank tracks to the turret which I was surprised were not included. So I ordered a workable track set from Amazon so I could butcher the kit tracks but they came and were missing parts so I couldn't build them.  I am now waiting for their replacement. Which has been a while.

    In the meantime I clear coated with Gauzy intermediate and added the decals. So this model now depicts a vehicle from the 1st tank battalion at C-Coy 1969. The decals were from Star decals and went on pretty good with micro-sol.

     

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    It was then that I think I made an error due to my lack of armour experience.  I clear coated the the decals to seal them then read it is best to Matt coat them for the weathering stage. Can anybody explain.  I'm a little unsure where to go next with the weathering stage, I have oil paints, pigments and chalks. Just not sure of the best way to use them or the stages to go through.

     

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    As always any advice will be appreciated 😉

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  4. 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    Clear first then weather ? If you make a mistake its easier to remove/cover and less chance of damaging the paint underneath the clear coat. 

     

    EDIT - double posted 

    Thought so thanks for the advice Dennis I think I will fix the track guard and then clear coat. 👍

  5. Ok had a bit of time yesterday while the wifey was at work.  However, too much time was spent trying to paint 1/35 eyes so the archer set of eyeballs is on order!

    I managed to get last coat on the tank and do some detailing.

     

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    Knocked the track guard off so will need to look at that or could it be battle damage?

     

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    Bloody eyes lol. The standing figure is almost ready for a clear coat and wash, just got to sort the eyes.  I know he's not the best but it's pretty good for me believe me.

     

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    Not sure where to go next.  Should I clear coat it and decals or airbrush some soot on the engine grills and barrel? 

    I think this next stage is where it generally starts to go wrong for me in any model I do and I loose interest.

     

    Must keep motivated, must keep motivated.

     

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  6. Ok so to get this build upto the present day, here is what happened with the painting.  I was a little unsure about the colour, I wanted to not pre-shade but use some colour modulation so I chose a darker green to start with.  It looks even darker on the photos:

     

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    Turret

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    And hull

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    Everything together with a dark and medium coat on. I used Tamiya XF-74 olive drab and the second coat was lightened with XF-57 buff.  That's where I'm at right now just deciding on the colour and how to apply the last, lighter coat.

    I ordered new decals from star decals, they look pretty good:

     

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    And I started on the crew figures, another first:

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    Yes I know he has his shirt sleeve ripped off but I kind of like it.

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    They all need some detailing and a wash, oh and some eyes which I'm a bit concerned about.

    That's it for now all up to date with this build.

     

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  7. 31 minutes ago, Das Abteilung said:

    I meant the join between the upper and lower halves along below the rollers, and a little vertical join in front of the sprockets where the hull narrows.  And around the nose.  On the real thing the main hull was a single-piece casting so there would be no visible joins there.  Any casting lines from the mould joins would be ground off reasonably smoothly.  But yes, mud might hide it.

    Ah ok, I get you now.  I think mud is definitely the answer, maybe not everyone's but it's mine on this build its all a bit crowded under there now and I'm not the most delicate with my fat fingers 😂

  8. 3 hours ago, Das Abteilung said:

    Return rollers.  Certainly easier to paint when stuck on a paintbrush handle, cocktail stick etc and rotated.

     

    You might want to do something about the join seams between upper and lower hull parts along the hull sides, below the rollers. They were welded and ground off, but none too neatly.  Rub or scrape them down to remove the edge line and stipple some liquid poly over with a stiff brush.  A little filler or plastic scrap in any gaps.

    Hi, thanks for the advice, I am not sure what you mean though, this is my first armour build and I am feeling my way through as I go.  I was hoping to have it nice and dirty underneath so hopefully you won't be able to tell, if I am thinking what your thinking lol

  9. 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said:

    Some nice work there on the M48, especially with the etched brass. Can I suggest one thing though. If that's the aerial that you intend to use, lose it. Replace it either with the carbon fibre ones from Accurate Armour or some thin stainless steel rod from Eileen's Emporium. Looks much better.

     

    John.

    Thanks john, the aerial isn't the kit piece I used some thin wire, it looks bent because I keep knocking it while I work on it.  I'm hoping it will look ok after I've finished it up and straightened it out a bit.  If it doesn't I will look into your suggestions.

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  10. 11 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    Better than what i could have down with the etch ? Though can you post a photo of the etch instructions here, or P/M me with one. Im building the Tamiya M48 for the group build. I may try to jazz it up a little with stuff from my spares if i have anything i can use. 

     

    Dennis

    Hi Dennis, I have thrown the instructions but the photo I posted earlier was about it.  I had to fill in a lot of the gaps, there wasn't another page so it wouldn't help you.  I found this image online which helped:

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    Hope it helps, there wasn't much online to go on either.

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  11. Ok so it was super fiddly, but looks really good. I'm not a photo etch expert but I think it turned out pretty good.

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    I needed to make my own handles for the sides of the IR light too. Also used some garden wire for the cable that runs from it.  This is how it turned out when attached.

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  12. So onto the turret, time to get the magnifying glasses out.

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    This kit offers loads of detail, the hatch looks so much better and the Jerry can too.

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    I was glad to see things starting to look like a tank.

    Then these came in the post:

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    This might turn into a diorama of some kind.

     

    Next on the list is the searchlight, which looks super fiddly!

     

     

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  13. Ok, next instalment with the build.

    After getting lots done on the hull:

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    I realised I probably shouldn't have added the small road wheels on, not sure if this will cause issues with painting later.  Lesson learned for the next kit.

    As a distraction the after market kit from Def.models came.  I have used photo etch before but not resin parts so another learning curve.  I always like to try an new technique or skill out on each model there are lots of firsts with this.

     

    Here's the kit:

     

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    It's just for the turret.

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    The parts look pretty good with replacements for the mantle, IR light and photoetch for various catches and the mantle cover clips.

     

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    The instructions however leave a lot to the imagination 😂

     

     

     

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  14. 27 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    Yes you can ask to join on the thread as it sits currently, or you can wait until March 30th and just start a WIP thread. As for what you want to build, you can give an intended choice now, but its not set in stone. You can join a group build at anytime all the way up to the day before it ends. Provided you think you can knock the model out in that short of a timespan.

         There is an annual group build called “Blitz-build”.  Where you only get 24 hours over a two day span to build a model. Kind of bringing back the childhood experience of knocking them out fast. Oddly this year i think there are two of them ? In case you are curious heres a link to this years builds. 

    https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235045666-2019-gb-and-stgb-calendar/

     

    Will keep a lookout for you down in the groupbuild area. 

     

    Dennis

    Thanks for the info, will definitely think about it. Not sure about the 24 hour build though it takes me that long to stop scratching my chin and decide where to start 😂😂

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  15. Looking forward to following this build, I have the M1025 started but on hold as i have other projects that are a bit further on.  Interested to know what colour scheme you are going for, I have a 1/35 Blackhawk and OH-60 little bird so am going for the Nato woodland camo scheme which i think was used during operation Gothic serpent in Somalia 1993.  I think they will look good together.

    Also i have just switched from Tamiya paints from Vallejo and they are amazing, go down really thin and smooth when thinned with their X20a thinner.

    Glad to see you are back to the hobby, I don't think you can beat a few hours modelling to clear the head!

  16. 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    I think i owe you an apology. I didn't mean for it to seem pushy, when i asked if you were interested in the group build. I also didn't mean for you to go and purchase another kit. I had presumed you would use this one and wait ? Im happy you are wiling to take the leap and try a group build. 

     

    Dennis

    Haha, no need to apologise, i don't need any excuse to get a new kit, I have finished the build on this kit so well over the 25% progress mark for the group build, i am just a bit slow putting the WIP up online.  I am interested in doing a group build, do I just let you know my intention on the group build thread and what i want to build?  and do i still have time to join? 🙂

  17. So the first night was taken up putting together the road wheels and main parts of the hull:

     

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    I added the top wheels, not sure what they are called, and then thought this might be a bad idea when I start painting!

     

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    Overall this kit is really well detailed and I am really impressed with the fit.  It's my first dragon kit, I was going to get the Tamiya kit but I think this is turning out to be a better buy. 

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  18. 15 minutes ago, Rob G said:

    Also, don't worry about not being a great modeller, most of us aren't. GBs here on BM are all about inspiring and helping each other, and they do that quite effectively. When you have an issue, there's usually someone who'll show up with a solution or suggestion. Highly recommended.

    Ok I guess I will start looking around for an M26/46 Patton then.

    I will need a lot of solutions and suggestions 😂😂

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  19. 11 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    If i can answer any questions please feel free to ask ? I am hosting the group build. 

     

    Dennis

    Don't know where to start really, never done a group build and wouldn't know how to get going with it.  Also I'm not the best model builder so wouldn't want to be out of my depth! 

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  20. 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

    Happy to follow your build, did you know there is a Patton tank group build starting at the end of March ? If your interested you may want to check it out ? 

     

    Dennis

    No I didn't know, I will have a look. Not sure how the group build thing works so will have to do some digging around.

    Thanks for the heads up though Dennis much appreciated and thanks for following.

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  21. Hi all, I have never attempted an armour build before, have mainly concentrated on helicopters and sci-fi up to now so please go easy on me.

    I am quite a way into this build but will post the progress to now, will be quite picture heavy I imagine.  Will hopefully post over a few days to show the stages.

    So here is the kit I am starting with:

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    I am fascinated by the Vietnam war I guess it's because there was so much film footage.

    This kit doesn't have the IR search light so I ordered the Def.models turret detail kit as I think it looks way cooler with the light.

     

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  22. 3 hours ago, Tank1812 said:

    I need to finish my Tamiya bulldog http://www.ipmseaglesquadron.org/ES-Forums/index.php/topic,1472.0.html

    I really like the price point of the kit. I think the AFV Club/Skybow kit is probably better but the M41 is not my thing so I am not 100% sure.  

     

    Since you already messing with resin why not make a mold of the legs from the knee down. Then you add them to base before you add the water.

    I feel the same about the price I imagine the detail would be better on the AFV club kit but for under £15 for the Tamiya it's got to be worth a go.

    I couldn't see your pictures on the link (bloody Photobucket!) I will try to post a WIP up tonight of my M48 and link it.  I have it on my Instagram but I'm not sure it's allowed by the mods to link or signpost to social media? If anyone knows please advise.

    I have never molded anything before so that would be a nervy first time thing too.  If the resin doesn't work I will just put them in the forest knee deep in mud lol.

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