#5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

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Started by Guney at 06-30-2009 5:01 AM. Topic has 206 replies.

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06-30-2009, 5:01 AM

Guney

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	It's fine and realistic....:) http://battletankpower.blogspot.com/
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06-30-2009, 7:25 AM

wing_nut

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Your choice of heads is spot on. Looking forward to seeing this one done. Marc
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06-30-2009, 6:08 PM

scratchmod

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Looking great Edmund. I agree the dudes head looks good. Rob
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07-01-2009, 2:41 AM

Schnobs

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Everett, WA
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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Build Time: 38H Assembly Time: 12 Hours Painting and Weathering Time: 26 Hours Aggregate Build Time: 38 Hours Figure Build: Figure Assembly & prep: 4 hours Figure painting: 4 Hours Aggregate Build Time: 8 Hours Thanks Chris, Guney, Marc and Rob for stopping by and leaving a comment it's always appreciated. I managed to mostly complete the face and tried my first oil pin washes thanks to Andy. I basecoated the entire figure and am ready for highlights and shawdowing. I faded and contrasted the tunic and trousers to portray a more realistic well used uniform. Here is where I am at the moment: "There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer
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07-01-2009, 12:17 PM

psstoff995

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Oo very nice smirk, I like it, nice contrast in colors as well -Chris
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07-01-2009, 1:06 PM

wbill76

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Texas
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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Looking good Edmund! Be sure to drill out the muzzle of the MG34 if you haven't done so already. http://www.bpmodels.net
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07-01-2009, 5:25 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

psstoff995 wrote:
Oo very nice smirk, I like it, nice contrast in colors as well

Thanks Chris I used Deck Tan to lighten the Field Grey base coat for the tunic and used German Uniform Green for the trousers, and Leather Brown for the Belt and Brown Black for the boots.

I used a Sunny Skintone for the skin basecoat and it turned out more yellow than had anticipated. I should of used a more basic flesh tone I think. I will see what I can do to fix it.

Andy PM inbound more questions!!!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation."
Herbert Spencer

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07-01-2009, 5:27 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

wbill76 wrote:
Looking good Edmund! Be sure to drill out the muzzle of the MG34 if you haven't done so already.

I am trying Bill that's for sure. I did drill out the muzzle but I ended up drilling to far and messing up the barrel. I rebuilt it with Milliput and will try again!

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07-01-2009, 8:41 PM

model maniac 96

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	You know what, I have given you so many compliments about your models that I can not think of any new compliments to give you, I guess that says something about your work! Just as amazing as usual, Jim. "Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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07-01-2009, 8:43 PM

model maniac 96

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Oh yeah, What did you use to drill out the muzzle of the MG-34? I used an X-acto knife to drill out the barrel of a MG-42. Thanks, Jim "Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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07-02-2009, 1:14 AM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

model maniac 96 wrote:
Oh yeah, What did you use to drill out the muzzle of the MG-34? I used an X-acto knife to drill out the barrel of a MG-42.

Thanks, Jim

Hey Jim you are a really cool kid thank you for the continued support my friend. I was using a pin vise and the muzzle is flared at the end and I ended up drilling one side out. I will be more careful next time.

Build Time:

38H Assembly Time: 12 Hours

Painting and Weathering Time: 26 Hours

Aggregate Build Time: 38 Hours

Figure Build:

Figure Assembly & prep: 4 hours

Figure painting: 6 Hours

Aggregate Build Time: 10 Hours

I toned down the sunny yellow of the flesh base coat and drybrushed all the components of the figures. I have not done any shadowing as of yet so here is where I am at the moment.

Manny: If you have any suggestions on shoulder boards and such please advise.

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07-02-2009, 12:38 PM

model maniac 96

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Thank you very much! I see why the muzzle broke with that pin vice, try the trusty old X-acto knife next time. I have used it on a couple of different things like that and it has never let me down! Thanks, Jim. "Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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07-02-2009, 5:36 PM

wbill76

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Texas
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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Edmund, If you need another MG, shoot me a PM and I'd be happy to send you one out of the spares box. I'll even drill it out before sending it! http://www.bpmodels.net
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07-02-2009, 9:08 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

model maniac 96 wrote:
Thank you very much! I see why the muzzle broke with that pin vice, try the trusty old X-acto knife next time. I have used it on a couple of different things like that and it has never let me down!

Thanks, Jim.

Thanks for the tip Jim and you are most welcome. I hope my son turns out as polite and level headed as you are.

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07-02-2009, 9:15 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

wbill76 wrote:

Edmund,
If you need another MG, shoot me a PM and I'd be happy to send you one out of the spares box. I'll even drill it out before sending it!

LOL! Thanks for the thought Bill that's really cool of you, but unfortuantely the MG is molded around his hand and came with the figure. I was able to repair the mistake and just have to be more careful. I am looking for an extra antenna mount for the rear of the 38H because that vehicle came with two antennas and the kit only came with one mount. if you have one of those in your spare box I could definately make use of it.

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07-02-2009, 9:30 PM

model maniac 96

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

Schnobs wrote:

model maniac 96 wrote:
Thank you very much! I see why the muzzle broke with that pin vice, try the trusty old X-acto knife next time. I have used it on a couple of different things like that and it has never let me down!

Thanks, Jim.

Thanks for the tip Jim and you are most welcome. I hope my son turns out as polite and level headed as you are.

Awww, that's so sweet! ( sniff, sniff ) I wish my dad was more like you too!

And you are doing just outstanding work on this little gem!

Jim.

"Veni, Vidi, Vici"
Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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07-02-2009, 10:05 PM

disastermaster

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	For this to be #5, I'm impressed. You obviously have a pretty fast learning curve; that goes double for the figure and machine gun. When you get to 100..... that should be a real treat. To see my last project, go to.... http://cs.finescale.com/forums/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1176683
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07-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

disastermaster wrote:

For this to be #5,
I'm impressed.
You obviously have a pretty fast learning curve; that goes double for the figure and machine gun. When you get to 100.....
that should be a real treat.

Wow Steve that is a very kind and encouraging thing to say! Faces on figures I have to say has been my biggest challenge so far. I knew that if I didn't get into figures as soon as possible my ego would prevent me from adding them to my work if the disparity between my AFV's and figures got too great so I am going through the pain. Well it's a love hate thing actually. I actually really enjoy painting figures and I am jsut addign the finishing touches to one right now, but there is no getting around that it just takes practice. Andy (Bodge) has been PMing me some advice but it still is trail and error.

My next mini-project after I am done with this one is to paint a batch of heads and post it in the figure section and share the process step by step so I can get pointers.

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07-02-2009, 10:49 PM

wbill76

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Texas
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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

Schnobs wrote:
LOL! Thanks for the thought Bill that's really cool of you, but unfortuantely the MG is molded around his hand and came with the figure. I was able to repair the mistake and just have to be more careful. I am looking for an extra antenna mount for the rear of the 38H because that vehicle came with two antennas and the kit only came with one mount. if you have one of those in your spare box I could definately make use of it.

Well that does complicate things just a little bit with it being molded to his hand! As for the antenna, check out this place: they have wonderful brass antennas for around $1 a piece depending on the FX rate for EUR to USD. http://www.jbmodel.eu/product_info.php/products_id/197 I'll never go back to stretched sprue or brass rod again! Big Smile [:D]

http://www.bpmodels.net

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07-02-2009, 11:04 PM

Schnobs

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Re: #5 Trumpeter's German 38(H) Artillery Observation Vehicle WIP

	Bill I actually have a coupl eof the brass antennas already and you are right they are really cool. I also have Accurate Armour's Carbon Fibre Aerials which are really cool as well and I really like them becasue they respond like a real antenna. I am just looking for the mount for it but I m thinking I could scratch build one. "There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer
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