Maddoxx77 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 She is done. It was a joy to build. Good practice with some PE. The weathering is a bit over the top and maybe not as realistic as i had in mind but overall i like her. The quality of the photo's is a bit poor. I'll try to take new pictures with a dark background. Anyway, here she is, a worn.....battlescarred desert rat. Feel free to comment, positive or negative, it's all welcome. The buildlog is here: Tnx to all of you who followed along providing me with tips and info. tnx for stopping by and taking a look. 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Lovely job! The way you’ve cut back the black on the side skirts to make it look like it’s wearing off is especially superb! Sam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Great result Maddox! Not sure why you think the weathering is too much though ..... compared to my Dirty Sherman, yours is just a bit dusty! I like it ..... and the weathering! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Liking this. A great, desert sand battered tank. Agree with Sam about the black camo, that is a very nice touch. Top work.👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, Keeff said: Great result Maddox! Not sure why you think the weathering is too much though ..... compared to my Dirty Sherman, yours is just a bit dusty! I like it ..... and the weathering! Keith 😁 10 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Liking this. A great, desert sand battered tank. Agree with Sam about the black camo, that is a very nice touch. Top work.👏👍 Tnx guys. I took inspiration from a 1:48 crusader build from uncle nightshift. His level of weathering and chipping technique is something i aspire to achieve some day. In that regard i went a bit overboard with this model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thats a great desert weary Crusader! Great commander as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, SimonL said: Thats a great desert weary Crusader! Great commander as well. Tnx Simon. Also tnx for your excellent buildlog. It helped me a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hi Maddoxx, Very good Crusader, with personality, as you say, the weathering is somewhat intense, although I think it's plausible. Perhaps something excessive, but it serves as learning and will become more and more refined. I remember my Crusader, I also tried to do something very used, but not sure what it would really look like, I toned it down a bit. There are few photos, I would like to see more, from other angles. Some seem to be of a different tone, more orange, I don't know which one best suits the model, personally I like the last ones better. As a suggestion, it is also good to dedicate more time and attention to photos, especially if we are going to publish, and we also have a beautiful reference to our work, which we can always consult or enjoy at any time. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Maddoxx77 said: Tnx Simon. Also tnx for your excellent buildlog. It helped me a lot. No worries, glad you found it helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 That is a great looking Crusader @Maddoxx77! Your camo work is very realistic and I think your figure looks great too, that certainly does inspire me in my own meager efforts. I'm also impressed by the rapid pace of this build; you got this done in no time, it seems Manoah! 🥃 Overall, a very fine piece of scale modeling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 cracking job! the figure looks excellent too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Very nice work Maddoxx. It looks like it's been beaten up, good and proper. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I've got to echo all of the above! Reproducing black realistically on anything is an art in itself. You done a remarkable job, totally convincing. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Maddox I like your work generally. I like the overall paint job and chipping on this one but I think their maybe a tad too much rust. I’m not sure if desert vehicles would rust like this. I could be wrong though. All the best Paul Edited February 13, 2023 by Muchmirth Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Nice and used example. Looks to have seen many a desert storm. Obviously got passed the Raz man or it would have been painted in double quick time. Remember the British Army motto. "If it doesn't move paint it. If it’s moving wait until it stops and then paint it."😀 Edited February 13, 2023 by LeeM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Muchmirth said: Maddox I like your work generally. I like the overall paint job and chipping on this one but I think their maybe a tad too much rust. I’m not sure if desert vehicles would rust like this. I could be wrong though. All the best Paul I agree with you, the overall tone is a bit too rusty. I tried to mask it a bit with dirt and sandtones however it's still a bit over the top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 The Crusader looks the business. Nicely done. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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