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The Bird
Posted by tankerbuilder on Friday, November 15, 2013 11:23 AM

 Hi :

    You know that we modelers are trying new things all the time .Well , I am working on this here bird and boy is it hard .The landing Gear doesn't want to tuck up right and the wings keep flopping loose . The engine cavity is so large I lost a pair of tweezers in there .Now , I solved those problems .The next thing is weathering .I want it to be a nice golden brown with crisp brown edges . I have used my favorite mixes to no avail .It still came out all a dungy , dry brown .

 I wonder if I can get this right for the 28th and that's when the rest of the diorama will be done .Steaming hot sweet potatoes , hot gravy and the mashed potatoes of course .Oh , the Gravy is giblet gravy too .Now the hardest part will be can I fit this all on one table ?

      With that I want to wish ALL my modeling friends here a very happy Thanksgiving and for those of you who are or have somebody in uniform , you can bet I'll say that thanksgiving prayer a little more serious .Thank You everybody - Be -safe  and Happy Thanksgiving        Tanker - Builder

fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Friday, November 15, 2013 2:26 PM

You had me going there until the "nice golden brown with crisp brown edges" part. Big Smile Thanks tankerbuilder and the same back at you for you and yours.

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Saturday, November 16, 2013 8:05 AM

Thank you, Tankerbuilder! Here's to peace and prosperity to all.

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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  • From: Jax, FL
Posted by Viejo on Monday, November 18, 2013 1:37 AM
Next time try some butter-like washes. NOT filters. Filters won't offer quite the rendition.

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Monday, November 18, 2013 7:46 AM

Yeah ! Have a safe and special thanksgiving , okay ?    Tanker-Builder

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  • From: Jax, FL
Posted by Viejo on Monday, November 18, 2013 10:56 AM

Back at ya.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Monday, November 18, 2013 9:32 PM

Well everybody's heard about the bird

Bird bird bird, bird is the word

Everybody's heard about the bird

Bird bird bird, bird is the word

Everybody's heard about the bird

Bird bird bird, bird is the word

Don't you know about the bird?

sorry....couldn't resist! ;-)

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

fox
  • Member since
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:26 AM

Pyrman64, I remember that song. The last time I heard it was a long, long time ago. Whoops, didn't mean to give away your age. Wink

Jim Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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  • From: Mt. Washington, KY
Posted by Geezer on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 7:37 AM

Happy and safe Thanksgiving to you Tankerbulder! Nice to see a reminder of this ever more overlooked holiday. Save me a drumstick.

Lyle.

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:15 AM

Pyman ;

My gosh , did you have to go that far back ? Wow , I do remember that song .    Tanker Builder

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Posted by pyrman64 on Thursday, November 21, 2013 6:49 AM

Only as far back as the last time I watched FULL METAL JACKET

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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  • From: clinton twp,mi
Posted by humper491 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:36 AM

cool!! my youngest daughter(14) knows this from the "Family Guy" show!! sadley, I like the show too :)

Humper Beam

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  • From: clinton twp,mi
Posted by humper491 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:39 AM

no butter V!!! burns the skin!! when prepping the stuffing, enuff butter in it!! baste the bird in a 'natural' wash! aka, the drippings :)

Humper Beam

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  • From: clinton twp,mi
Posted by humper491 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:46 AM

tanker, you done lost your mind!!!  you and  these "quips" you're coming up with.... seems like you got too much time on your hands!!!

probably shouldn't say this but, SEE YA IN A MONTH, GUNNY!!!!

Humper Beam

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  • From: Douglas AZ
Posted by littletimmy on Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:29 PM

Tanker    you didnt mention what camo you were doing but with all that brown it sounds like your doing a diorama of a downed "bird" .

Do like they did in the Pacific theatre and salvage the usable parts

Save the "wishbone"......  It may come in handy by Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving !                     

                                                                                

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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Posted by tankerbuilder on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:59 AM

I will definitely do that !

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