Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: Looking forward to seeing when you start getting the paint on. Kind regards, Stix Your wish is my command Stix, base coat of Nato green put on this afternoon, hope to dabble with the camo tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 28/12 update, rather picture heavy today. Base coat of Nato green added. The gator is turning out to be a very enjoyable build and is looking very nice so far. Wine time 8 Link to post Share on other sites
longshanks 9,804 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Glad the Mrs is on the mend, you know they are OK when they are bossy We all wish her a speedy recovery Am I right in thinking the big green box is really a garage for the slick jeep (which is looking tasty)? Kev 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Spookytooth 10,997 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Looking very Green Gremlin. And nice with it sir. Glad that the Lady H, I mean M is recovering nicely. That Jeep looks fantastic mate, if I can get mine anywhere near that I will be happy. Simon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMax12 3,549 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Is that thing supposed to float? With all that armor and stuff I think I'd be the closest to the exit hatch and my life jacket handy. Looking good, if a big green box can actually look good though. What brand is that NATO Green as it sure looks a lot lighter and brighter than the Tamiya XF67 I usually use? That's quite the triple threat you have lined up there and that jeep isn't too shabby either. The Gator looks a little lost unless it can go swimming in an oasis, ain't much wet in the sandbox. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to post Share on other sites
arkbuilder2012 205 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Nice Tuna Boat!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 11 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: Is that thing supposed to float? With all that armor and stuff I think I'd be the closest to the exit hatch and my life jacket handy. Looking good, if a big green box can actually look good though. What brand is that NATO Green as it sure looks a lot lighter and brighter than the Tamiya XF67 I usually use? That's quite the triple threat you have lined up there and that jeep isn't too shabby either. The Gator looks a little lost unless it can go swimming in an oasis, ain't much wet in the sandbox. Take care, Lloyd Hi Lloyd, this is Vallejo Nato green acrylic ground and it is a bit lighter in color than the Tamiya Nato green. Amazingly these things do float Link to post Share on other sites
BlackMax12 3,549 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks Julian I thought the old eyes were playing tricks but it is quite a bit brighter than the Tamiya shade. I'm sure you will wave your wand and fix that though. Save me a seat right beside the hatch and don't get in the way. Take care, Lloyd Link to post Share on other sites
Hewy 9,301 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Looking good under a coat of green, nice collection of armour there. Glynn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kris B 2,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 What paints have you used. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, Kris B said: What paints have you used. Hi Chris, Vallejo Nato green primer, Vallejo Nato brown and black. I'll get some photos up later. Just in the process of peeling of Panzer Putty and doing minor touch ups. 3 hours ago, Hewy said: Looking good under a coat of green, nice collection of armour there. Glynn Thanks Glynn Link to post Share on other sites
beefy66 8,513 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 The gator is looking rather good together with the other two are there any plans to add to the modern squad or is a break with armour on the cards when this is done beefy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, beefy66 said: The gator is looking rather good together with the other two are there any plans to add to the modern squad or is a break with armour on the cards when this is done beefy Hi Keith, I am approaching an armor OD at the moment so I think I'll be doing something completely different, just not sure if it will be a wingy thingy or a floaty thingy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 29/12 update. Camo applied. Detail paintwork being done before weathering and rusting starts: 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Spookytooth 10,997 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 It looks resplendent init`s colours Gremlin. It looks like fun doing the masking for her? Simon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: It looks resplendent init`s colours Gremlin. It looks like fun doing the masking for her? Simon. Hi Simon, flashy, squeaky clean at the moment. The masking was done with Panzer putty, great stuff. Best moment is when you remove the masking and see that you have either achieved a very gorgeous looking effect or have made a complete b***s-up of it Free hand spraying without masking is more fun but this had to be tight edged camo. Photos show up alot of spots that need some TLC 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Kris B 2,184 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Now the fun starts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
phildagreek 3,541 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Good looking beast! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dads203 11,267 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 That’s looking sweet Julian , nicely done on the paint 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, phildagreek said: Good looking beast! Thanks ! Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 30/12 update. Taking more touch ups than I expected. Need to do some work on the track pads before I start making things dirty again More tomorrow, calling it a day, 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 277 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 That gator looks the business and makes a nice addition to the armour line up you have going there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FrancisGL 3,544 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 The work with the camo is fantastic, very good, the colors seem to fit exactly the real ones (at least for me), when this weathered, it will be a whole BUFF beauty! ... Cheers Julian and HNY2018 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, FrancisGL said: The work with the camo is fantastic, very good, the colors seem to fit exactly the real ones (at least for me), when this weathered, it will be a whole BUFF beauty! ... Cheers Julian and HNY2018 Thank you Francis, A very happy New Year to you and your family, Cheers Julian Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin56 6,184 Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 1/1 update. Happy New Year to the fellow builders on this forum, may you have a productive 2018. Washes and some playing around with liquid pigments: 5 Link to post Share on other sites
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