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Been working on this 1:72 Dragon kit for a few weeks now. Kit went together really well but let down by the earlier Vinyl tracks rather than the DS tracks that Dragon's later releases have which I replaced with some DS tracksStill, it should be a nice addition to my Soviet line-up.I replaced the barrel with a very fine turned aluminium one.We have been been very busy with our baby grand daughter, but I progressed further with the T34-76. My usual mix of Vallejo followed by variousoil filters and oil washes. I lightened the russian green base colour with yellow ochre to impart some tonal differences.Here is some quick pics. They are a tad dark/blurry though Base is next.
Off to a good start for 2011 Mike!
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Great start so far Mike.
Eric
Very sharp looking little guy there. I think I have that in the pile. May have to pull that out now.
Marc
Ditto that it looks great! Good detail on these small kits from Dragon. I'm in the process of a 1/72nd halftrack and when I can get to it, it has been an enjoyable kit to work on.
Thanks,Kevin Keefe
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Thanks for the kind words everyone. This kit has been a beaut build so far and I have attempted with success several new weathering methods that I wanted to try.
Saying that would have successfully attempting new weathering techniques with photos is cruel... twisted... DEMENTED!.
Uh-oh, did I say that out loud? I meant to say ,' Please, at you leisure, could you post some photographs? I am sure the other members, as well as myself, would very much like to see them."
Finally finished this little T34-76 and took some quick snaps to share.
I will take some better ones once I find some time to set up my photo area.
Figure is a Preiser Soviet tank crewman and the 44gal drums are self cast resin mastered from spares.
I must say that your T-34 in 1/72 scale is a thing of beauty,I to am starting a small stash of these braille scale wonders. Now if me eyeballs just hold out long enough to get them built.LOL
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Good job on the initial production T34/76!
The display base is eye catching and works well for the time frame and environment this tank served.
Was the barrel AM or did you turn it yourself? I do using a variable speed 3/8" B+D drill & finger nail sanding boards.
Thanks for the kind words.
I actually buy the barrels AM. They are only around AU$1.50 or so, so the cost is pretty negligible.
Tis a thing of beauty. The whole thing is top notch. The Preiser 1/72 figures are great aren't they?
Is the fence real wood? If so how did you weather it? Looks perfect. I am trying to weather some wood now and just not getting it quite right..
Hi Marc and thanks.
It is AM laser cut wood fencing which I painted a Vallejo grey shade . I think it was basalt grey but the exact shade eludes me currently. Then I used Citadel Babab black wash to bring out detail.
I added more fastener holes and even added some remnant bent nails.
The Preiser figures are the best of a very small market for 1:72, though the range is growing.
Very nice Mike! Vehicle and base are both very well done. The figure is nice too - what color did you use for his uniform?
Jeff
Top notch work.
Lt. Zogg Very nice Mike! Vehicle and base are both very well done. The figure is nice too - what color did you use for his uniform? Jeff
Thanks Jeff
I used Vallejo Model Air French Blue as a base, then lightened the blue with increasing amounts of light grey for highlights. I used a blue wash from Citadel for shadows.
Somehow I missed this one in January, but I'm glad to have seen it now, because your work is very nice! I like 1:72 a lot. My Patton is getting Preiser figures too! Keep 'em comin' and have a nice day
Paweł
All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!
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Came out really very nice Mike! The base/groundwork and the figure add wonderfully to this composition and all in 1/72nd scale too! WOW!
very impressive.great job
Very nice work indeed! Well done!
Nice job Mike......... very nice indeed
And, thanks for sharing
Enjoy the ride!
Nice one Mike, always a pleasure to see your braille scale gems in the forums!
Ok, thanks Mike. I think I'll give that a shot. I've got some Russian tank crewmen to paint, and got some Vallejo Prussian blue, but it looks a bit too dark. I may use it for the shadow wash instead, with the French Blue as a base. Did you brush paint the French Blue, or is it too thin and needs to be airbrushed only (since its the Model Air mix) ?
Excellent job. Always enjoy seeing your work.
Lt. ZoggOk, thanks Mike. I think I'll give that a shot. I've got some Russian tank crewmen to paint, and got some Vallejo Prussian blue, but it looks a bit too dark. I may use it for the shadow wash instead, with the French Blue as a base. Did you brush paint the French Blue, or is it too thin and needs to be airbrushed only (since its the Model Air mix) ? Jeff
Ahh, cool, that makes sense. For some reason I always had this mental block and thought the Vallejo Model Air were for ABing only. I do love how the Vallejo paints lay down with a brush!
Thanks Mike!
No problem, happy to help!
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