Jasper dog Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Andy J said: Hmm interesting you build the Sherman I'll take care of the paint job......future project maybe.....certainly would be unique 🤔 Happily build another Meng M4 just not the tracks! Perhaps do a Zakspeed liveried Panther to go with it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Happily build another Meng M4 just not the tracks! Perhaps do a Zakspeed liveried Panther to go with it? Here you go mate just for you one i built a few months ago 😉 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 That looks amazing Andy Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, edjbartos said: That looks amazing Andy Ed Thanks Ed, i have to admit it's one of my favourite builds 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy J said: I could always re build the Rothmans Escort i suppose Good plan! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Here you go mate just for you one i built a few months ago 😉 As nice as it might be....there'll ne complaints! Just wait till Sponge Bob & Square Pants get a sniff of it! For a brumm-brumm it does look rather good! (that's for quality of modelling rather than subject!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 So I have an unexpected update. My son has just seen the Sherman and remarked " you've ruined it dad that looks crap ". So with that in mind I'm going to try and salvage the turret tomorrow 🙄. I forsee two scenarios 1. I can salvage the turret and move on........or 2. It's going in the recycling bin and that's the end of it. Watch this space 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Dang... That’s a little harsh !! Try hitting it with a little dry brushing on the high spots. Various green tones. If if that doesn’t work, and you’re intent on stripping it, it shouldn’t be too hard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, Longbow said: Dang... That’s a little harsh !! Try hitting it with a little dry brushing on the high spots. Various green tones. If if that doesn’t work, and you’re intent on stripping it, it shouldn’t be too hard. Harsh maybe Lee, but since I've been building armour I've received a lot of praise for my efforts so it's only natural to hit the odd bump in the road. I can take it mate no problem after all tomorrow's another day 🙂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Andy J said: So I have an unexpected update. My son has just seen the Sherman and remarked " you've ruined it dad that looks crap ". So with that in mind I'm going to try and salvage the turret tomorrow 🙄. I forsee two scenarios 1. I can salvage the turret and move on........or 2. It's going in the recycling bin and that's the end of it. Watch this space 🤔 Ahahaha.... Kids and drunks don't lie Andy 😉 Anyway, no talking about binning the thing, what's wrong with a respray? If I would have binned the kits I did a respray on I wouldn't have many finished models! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 It looks like the white residue hasn’t come cleanly off the turret mate, I’d have a go with a damp cotton bud to try and remove some of the areas and expose more of the OD base. It’s certainly not at the “fit for bin” stage yet that’s for sure so don’t even contemplate it. Everyone of my projects hits a point where I think OMG ...What have I done - you just have to push through it matey. What’s also not helping is the hull is untouched so the turret really stands out, you also have only done the first stage in the whole process so by the time you finish all the washes, mud and grime this will probably look stunning. If you do decide to bin it - can I have the tracks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 If you're so intent on parking on the shelf of doom why not do the hull anyway and see how it looks? I still think it could look good and as Dan said press on with it. Winter whitewash finish all looked different, they are applied by the crew in a fairly haphazard manor and they'd get worn away accordingly. Stick with it fella! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dads203 said: If you do decide to bin it - can I have the tracks Now there's a glutton for punishment....are you atoning for something Dan? Or just wanting prove how they should be done? Barking mad.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Great looking turret Andy, will look spot on when the hull has had similar treatment. Definitely not one for the bin! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Dads203 said: It looks like the white residue hasn’t come cleanly off the turret mate, I’d have a go with a damp cotton bud to try and remove some of the areas and expose more of the OD base. It’s certainly not at the “fit for bin” stage yet that’s for sure so don’t even contemplate it. Everyone of my projects hits a point where I think OMG ...What have I done - you just have to push through it matey. What’s also not helping is the hull is untouched so the turret really stands out, you also have only done the first stage in the whole process so by the time you finish all the washes, mud and grime this will probably look stunning. If you do decide to bin it - can I have the tracks I'm going to re paint it Dan and re apply the whitewash a bit more subtly this time 🙂. Of course you can have the tracks mate, I'll just take them back to component form, bag up the parts and there your's 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Jasper dog said: If you're so intent on parking on the shelf of doom why not do the hull anyway and see how it looks? I still think it could look good and as Dan said press on with it. Winter whitewash finish all looked different, they are applied by the crew in a fairly haphazard manor and they'd get worn away accordingly. Stick with it fella! Yep I'm going to give it a re paint and try again mate, just not sure when 😉👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Hamden said: Great looking turret Andy, will look spot on when the hull has had similar treatment. Definitely not one for the bin! Stay safe Roger Thanks Roger, I'm going to re work the turret and give it another blast of whitewash just not so heavy this time and only in specific places 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, JeroenS said: Ahahaha.... Kids and drunks don't lie Andy 😉 Anyway, no talking about binning the thing, what's wrong with a respray? If I would have binned the kits I did a respray on I wouldn't have many finished models! Hi Jeroen, sometimes you need someone to give it to you straight and my lad doesn't hold back 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I didn't know how to post on this bit, as I didn't want to sound critical, but I think Dan said it best. You're doing the right thing in doing it again. It has to be an irretrievable disaster before it goes in the bin, or ends up as spares. It's not something that I've tried before, so I'm in no position to criticise, but I will say that, again, I agree with Dan, in that you shouldn't have shown it along with the untreated hull. Stood out like a sore thumb. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: I didn't know how to post on this bit, as I didn't want to sound critical, but I think Dan said it best. You're doing the right thing in doing it again. It has to be an irretrievable disaster before it goes in the bin, or ends up as spares. It's not something that I've tried before, so I'm in no position to criticise, but I will say that, again, I agree with Dan, in that you shouldn't have shown it along with the untreated hull. Stood out like a sore thumb. John. Thanks for the reply John, I'm going to make sure the whole tank is complete this time as you say showing the untreated hull was a mistake. Tbh I want to apply less whitewash this time round so a re work is not a bad idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Why not paint some yellow and blue stripes and stick some Rothmans decals on and be done with it - kill two birds with one stone...!! 🤣 Seriously though, why not just repaint the turret in OD and leave it green - say it's as it was 5 minutes before the crew attacked it with buckets of whitewash? There would have been that moment in time.... K 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Why not paint some yellow and blue stripes and stick some Rothmans decals on and be done with it - kill two birds with one stone...!! 🤣 Seriously though, why not just repaint the turret in OD and leave it green - say it's as it was 5 minutes before the crew attacked it with buckets of whitewash? There would have been that moment in time.... K I could do that Keith but I would rather practice the whitewash for future builds. Also not achieving an acceptable finish would bug the hell out of me so it's back to the drawing board and time to prepare a new plan 😉 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 My attempt at whitewash was a total disaster. But I think I'll try again soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Longbow said: My attempt at whitewash was a total disaster. But I think I'll try again soon I went to gung ho Lee just whacked it on and expected miracles........didn't quite work out.........but I'll give it another go and take my time and see what happens 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Andy J said: Hi Jeroen, sometimes you need someone to give it to you straight and my lad doesn't hold back 🙂👍 That's not entirely helpful, if i might be so bold.... Someone giving a straight response based purely on aesthetics isn't always helpful, if someone saw a wartime application of anything from whitewash to German three tone camo to invasion stripes would think they looked awful as the application could be very haphazard. Particularly as they could be applied with rags, mops, brushes or spray guns.... However it's your kit mate, there's always the Gulf Oils option.... Good luck! 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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