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Started by razordws at 04-14-2009 8:00 PM. Topic has 736 replies.
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   04-14-2009, 8:00 PM
razordws


Joined on 09-14-2004
Okanagan Valley, Canada
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Re: No More Excuses GB

 Summit wrote:

The good News is he has been getting some work done on his Corsair...

Propeller [8-]

 Summit wrote:

...and has been out Riding his Mountain Bike also Thumbs Up [tup]

 

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Dave
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   04-15-2009, 8:59 AM
Swedish Mick

Joined on 01-09-2005
Kopparberg, Sweden
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Re: No More Excuses GB

 razordws wrote:
Mick, I love the Bren carrier and was not aware that airfix made one in small scale.  Wish I could find one that was actually 1/72 and not 1/76 as 1/72 is my preferred scale.  I also like the scratchbuilt cover.  Very nice Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Thanks razordws!

 


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   04-15-2009, 9:06 AM
Swedish Mick

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Re: No More Excuses GB

 Lt. Zogg wrote:
Mick,

That carrier is way cool, but it must be TINY!

Jeff

Thank you! It's certainly not a big one. Smile [:)] Just about 48 mm (1.9 inches) long.

 

 


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   04-19-2009, 11:26 PM
bufflehead


Joined on 07-11-2006
San Francisco Bay Area
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Re: No More Excuses GB

Well Guys, I'm happy to say this shelf queen is finally done!  I've finally got an American Sherman tank on my shelf next to the Tiger, Panther, Panzers and T-34!  Sorry to take so long, my excuse is the drain of work.  Funny how the year ended on the slow side, but the first quarter of this year has been a real buttkicker!  Its not over yet, but I managed to put in a couple of hours here and there on the bench. 

Anyway, weathering is on the light side.  I usually don't like my first representation of a vehicle on my shelf to be very dirty or worn.  Maybe sometime in the future I'll add some stowage or the like, but for now I like it the way it is!  Again, this is the 1/35 Italeri M4A1 Sherman 76mm.  I hope you like.

BTW, for those of you interested, heres a breakdown of the AM parts I used for this build:

Eduard PhotoEtch

Verlinden Pioneer Tools

Formations Tow Ends, Holders, Clasps and Cable (nylon)

Dragon T48 Indie Tracks (from their M4A1 kit)

Academy .50 Cal MG

Archer Casting Numbers

5-Min Epoxy Headlights (LOL!!)

I don't know if I'll have time to complete another shelf queen....maybe I'll try finishing the Pz IV that's nearly assembled Tongue [:P]

Hey!  Now I can claim the badge!


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   04-19-2009, 11:36 PM
Thunderbolt379

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Re: No More Excuses GB

Yo, Buff! As a fan of the less-is-more approach to weathering, I'd say she's a lil masterpiece! The whole thing, from the dusty tracks to the stenciled markings, is A-1! Pat yourself on the back, buddy, and take a bow!

Mike/TB379


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   04-20-2009, 6:35 PM
RBaer


Joined on 09-13-2006
Dallas TX, USA
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Re: No More Excuses GB
Mr Buff, sir, that is freakin' awesome. And the weathering is spot-on for a Shermie in France.

Will work for Sherman parts......
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   04-20-2009, 8:01 PM
bobbaily


Joined on 11-07-2003
WV
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Re: No More Excuses GB
Ernest-that is one FANTASTIC looking Sherman.  Job well done!

bob
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   04-21-2009, 2:35 PM
dupes


Joined on 11-13-2006
Coastal Maine
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Re: No More Excuses GB

Ernest - that is HOT! Great finish on that build. Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

I was ogling the .50 cal pic, then saw it was Academy in your AM list...is it plastic???


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   04-21-2009, 8:40 PM
bufflehead


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Re: No More Excuses GB

Mike, Bob, dupes, Rbaer, thanks for the very kind words!  I'm glad to finally get this one off the "to do" list and onto the display shelf!  2 1/2 years is WAAAY too long to sit unfinished!!Blush [:I]

dupes, yes the Academy .50 cal is plastic!  Its part of their "U.S. Machine Gun Set" reviewed here http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/academy/acd1384.htm  I also have the Tasca U.S. MG set and its REALLY nice but more $$.  I decided to use the Academy MG first just because!


Ernest

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   04-22-2009, 12:31 PM
RBaer


Joined on 09-13-2006
Dallas TX, USA
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Re: No More Excuses GB
Bufflehead, my man, I've had stuff in progress for over 10 years. In fact, I've forgotten what I was doing with some of the stuff I've started, so don't fret......

Will work for Sherman parts......
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   04-22-2009, 3:41 PM
espins1


Joined on 12-14-2002
Reno, NV
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Re: No More Excuses GB
Nice work Ernest! Your Sherman is gorgeous!!! :)

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   04-24-2009, 5:03 PM
wyoroy


Joined on 08-28-2006
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Re: No More Excuses GB
OK guys, I' back.  My PC got infested and infected.  I had to give up and wipe the whole drive and start over.  I'll try and read the posts that I've missed and will update the roster.

Roy (Capt. Wyoroy FAAGB/USNFAWGB)
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   04-24-2009, 5:33 PM
stikpusher


Joined on 07-03-2004
Sunny So. Cal... The OC
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Re: No More Excuses GB

Bufflehead, your Sherman is gorgeous! Great work! Every detail is eyecatching without being overdone.

Roy, I pulled out my T-34 again and made some progress during the midday here. One side of the tracks are painted and installed. I am gonna start painting the other side shortly and plan to have some progress pics by the end of the weekend. I am gonna knuckle down and concentrate here over the next while and see what I can get taken care of here....


"be happy in your work"


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   04-24-2009, 6:21 PM
Boba Fett


Joined on 05-19-2008
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Re: No More Excuses GB

Bufflehead! I love that Sherman!

 

Spraybooth time! I just shot a coat of light gray on the lower surfaces of my B-17. Waiting for it to dry, and the olive drab will follow on the upper sides.



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   04-25-2009, 7:58 PM
razordws


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Re: No More Excuses GB

Roy, great to have you back my friend.  Glad you got your uter back! Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Bufflehead, that is one superb looking Sherman!!!  Every detail looks just right and is a fine inspiration for some kits hiding in my stash.  Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]


Dave
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   04-25-2009, 8:29 PM
stikpusher


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Re: No More Excuses GB

Fett, lets see some progress pics on your Fort!

As for me, today went according to schedule. So tomorrow will be dry brushing, mounting the tracks and road wheels on the other side, then pics.


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   04-26-2009, 5:13 PM
Boba Fett


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Re: No More Excuses GB
Yeah, I know. I'm trying to get pics up, but my time is really crunched. I'll try to get some tomorrow, but I don't know. The light grey underside turned out fine, and now I am masking to finish with the olive drab top.


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-Myn Donos
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   04-26-2009, 7:02 PM
stikpusher


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Re: No More Excuses GB

Very cool Fett! Once you have it in warpaint, then get some pics done...

Tracks are on... so here are a few pics... I may be able to get some majot completion work donw now. I need to touch up the tracks, mount the fenders, then finish the paint and weather... perhaps by the end of next weekend I'll be up to the weathering point...

 


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   04-27-2009, 12:00 PM
RBaer


Joined on 09-13-2006
Dallas TX, USA
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Re: No More Excuses GB

Very nice T34. Looking forward to seing this one move along.Thumbs Up [tup]

I got a full day of modeling in this weekend, with some progress on the KV 1. The base coat is Tamiya USAF OD (it was on the shelf) over MM flat black. Anothe day or two drying time and I'll start the washes.

Looks like a Russian junk yard at the moment......

 


Will work for Sherman parts......
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   04-28-2009, 12:04 PM
SMJmodeler


Joined on 04-14-2007
Schroon Lake, NY
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Re: No More Excuses GB

bufflehead: I finally got back to this thread to comment on your Sherman. I like the subtle weathering, light but very noticable.  I like the cast hull texture...did you do that?...how? 

The dust effect is perfect...it makes me feel the weight and mass of the steel of this beast!  Really impressive work around the markings.  I like how you dusted over them a bit...great blending. 

 I could go on and on!...you sure have me fired up for my up-and-coming Sherman.  In fact, it's the cast hull variant I've been wanting to do...the bar certainly has been raisedThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]


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