Badder Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Can you take a picture of the label? I have some Japanese contacts! If you go to my Armour WIP, Universal Carrier, there's a photo of the label on there. And let me know what it says, cos I'd like to know too! I tried a quick search and couldn't find it, so rather than trawl through pages I will just post another photo|! Hang on. Patience Edited February 20, 2016 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adt70hk Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Nice start badder! I have two of the 1/72 versions of these on the go for the battles my son and I have. The guns and limbers are done but I keep putting the quads off. My crew are also 'topless' which makes it a bit chilly for the crew given all our battles are NWE 44/45. Looking forward to seeing this finished. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Here you go Tom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Nice start badder! I have two of the 1/72 versions of these on the go for the battles my son and I have. The guns and limbers are done but I keep putting the quads off. My crew are also 'topless' which makes it a bit chilly for the crew given all our battles are NWE 44/45. Looking forward to seeing this finished. Andrew Hi Andrew, Rather you than me at that scale! This kit has one driver wearing a short sleeve shirt.and shorts, but I have spare waist-downs, so I will probably swap them over. Thanks for looking, Badder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I understand perfectly, you will not see, but "annoying" know that there is something there that is waiting to be completed, and raisins on tiptoe, "out of sight, out of mind ....". Well for now. Well, your sister in law is Japanese, you will have facilities for Japanese brands (Tamiya, Hasegawa, etc ...), which envy..lol Cheers Badder Edited February 20, 2016 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Apparently it roughly translates to: Water grey paint. Grit, 2 excellent colours To make different textures, for instance asphalt. Without strong smells. I'll see if I can find the manufacturer and get my contact to send it over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Apparently it roughly translates to: Water grey paint. Grit, 2 excellent colours To make different textures, for instance asphalt. Without strong smells. I'll see if I can find the manufacturer and get my contact to send it over Thanks Tom, MUCH appreciated. I have 11 pots of differing colours and grit size, including white, black, grey, several yellows and greens which can be used for snow, sand, asphalt, grass, moss, etc. I have used all except the snow and asphalt, but I am planning on a snow diorama in the future. Regards, Badder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The washes on the texture paste look amazing. I sometimes use Vallejo texture paints in a similar way. Out of the pot, they can look garishly bright, but once they're painted/washed they can look very realistic. And I approve of your musical accompaniment. Painting and weathering always goes better with a bit of Maiden in the background Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 The washes on the texture paste look amazing. I sometimes use Vallejo texture paints in a similar way. Out of the pot, they can look garishly bright, but once they're painted/washed they can look very realistic. And I approve of your musical accompaniment. Painting and weathering always goes better with a bit of Maiden in the background Andy Cheers Andy, The best xmas present a modeller could have I think (short of a top of the range air-brush!) I've used the 'grit paints' on two models now (when they are actually meant for dioramas) and the effects are brilliant. I've also used it on my diorama 'Lost in France' where the grey grit paint made a nice stone texture and the greens made excellent moss/lichen. The stuff dries rubbery at first but then turns more rubbery/crispy and accepts washes and dry brushing really well too. As for the modelmaking to the accompaniment of maiden, my favourite tracks are 'The Number of Piece, To Tame a Landrover, The Loneliness of the Long Range Desert Group Chevy, Hallowed be thy Flamethrower, Can I play with Milliput? and of course, Two Minutes to Dry Right. Thanks for looking, Badder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I've gotten round to doing the Quad's tyres. Ordinarily I'd paint them with a brush but I decided to use an airbrush instead. I masked the wheel hubs with plasticine. It's an easy job. I just made a disc of the stuff, pressed it over the hub so that it overhung the wheel rim, then used a scalpel to scribe around the outside of the plasticine, using the rim as a physical guide (like running a scalpel along the edge of a ruler) I stuck the wheels on toothpicks and gave them a spray with Humbrol matt enamel 66 (a dark grey) Once this had dried, I used the scalpel to prise up the plasticine and then pulled it off in more or less one piece. Any bits left stuck to the details were removed using a needle. More work to do on these wheels yet. Meanwhile: Dark brown pin washes have been applied to the Quad, Limber Carrier and gun and all were given a treatment with Humbrol Dark Earth weathering powder. TFL, Badder. Edited February 21, 2016 by Badder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Apparently it roughly translates to: Water grey paint. Grit, 2 excellent colours To make different textures, for instance asphalt. Without strong smells. I'll see if I can find the manufacturer and get my contact to send it over Well, here's the back. I'm guessing that IF there is the manufacturer's name on here, it's that line at the very bottom? Cheers, Badder Edited February 21, 2016 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman1942 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I can't help with the Japanese, but you are making a lovely job of weathering the Quad with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) A load of pics showing weathering progress.... Wheels dry-fitted and unfinished. Bits of Plasticine still to clean off most wheels. There are a few bits of painting still to do on this gun, silver parts, canvas parts and silvering of worn parts. More to follow.... Edited February 21, 2016 by Badder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 A couple of parts plus stowage still to add to the Limber Carrier... Plasticine... Underside more or less complete. Wheel hubs to be weathered. Winch cable rollers to be silvered more with graphite stick And a few more.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I may scratch a new cover for the sky-light. [[/url] Vehicle Weight and Pass Notices to be added to front fenders... [[/url] [/url] Plasticine.... Upper bodywork dry-fitted hence gaps. [[/url] [[/url And that concludes this evenings film..... TFL, Badder. Edited February 21, 2016 by Badder 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 An entire session of good work is being fine, I have wanted to see the end.greetings Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 getting there, really nice progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Really looking fantastic now Badder Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That is looking very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) getting there, really nice progress Really looking fantastic now Badder Andy That is looking very impressive! An entire session of good work is being fine, I have wanted to see the end. greetings Badder Thanks guys, Glad you like it. I could have done better on the undersides, and the engine, it won't be seen, but I wanted to give the old grit paints a bash again. And Francis, patience is a virtue! Regards, Badder. Edited February 22, 2016 by Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adt70hk Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi Andrew, Rather you than me at that scale! This kit has one driver wearing a short sleeve shirt.and shorts, but I have spare waist-downs, so I will probably swap them over. Thanks for looking, Badder. That's what I though when I opened the box and saw the sprues - you have to remember I had been working exclusively on QB up to that point!! Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's what I though when I opened the box and saw the sprues - you have to remember I had been working exclusively on QB up to that point!! Andrew I dunno what QB is but I guess it's something to do with modelling and not searching for a cure for some tropical disease! Regards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's a really good effect, it's all looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adt70hk Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I dunno what QB is but I guess it's something to do with modelling and not searching for a cure for some tropical disease! Regards, Badder - no definitley not a tropical disease!! Sorry for assuming you knew what I meant!! QB = quickbuild 1/72 e.g Armourfast, Plastic Soldier Company, smaller Zvezda pieces. My son wanted a kit about 18 months ago (he six and half at the time) and all I knew from my youth was Airfix and the like but they were just too much for him but then I discovered quick build kits. They're not everyones cup of tea but are perfect for him at his age, as he can help build almost the entire kit and have something to show for it pretty quickly and we have now quite a little collection for our own little wargames (sad but true!!) With a little it of work they can look pretty good. Hopefully he'll get onto more experienced things as he grows older - if not, it will hopefully be a nice chidhood memory and more importantly it got me back into the hobby!! Thanks again for sharing! It's turning out VERY well indeed!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: All the best. Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 n - no definitley not a tropical disease!! Sorry for assuming you knew what I meant!! QB = quickbuild 1/72 e.g Armourfast, Plastic Soldier Company, smaller Zvezda pieces. My son wanted a kit about 18 months ago (he six and half at the time) and all I knew from my youth was Airfix and the like but they were just too much for him but then I discovered quick build kits. They're not everyones cup of tea but are perfect for him at his age, as he can help build almost the entire kit and have something to show for it pretty quickly and we have now quite a little collection for our own little wargames (sad but true!!) With a little it of work they can look pretty good. Hopefully he'll get onto more experienced things as he grows older - if not, it will hopefully be a nice chidhood memory and more importantly it got me back into the hobby!! Thanks again for sharing! It's turning out VERY well indeed!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: All the best. Andrew Ahhhh I see now. Thanks Andrew. I am enlightened! And how brilliant for you and your son. Keep it up and cherish it while it lasts! Sadly, my sons have grown up and aren't that keen on modelling any more, despite me buying them some! I say that, but one is going into engineering and designing motorbikes... yeeeuuuk! Regards, Badder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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