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M3A2 Halftrack & Crusader III AA Mk.I

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  • Member since
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  • From: Thailand
M3A2 Halftrack & Crusader III AA Mk.I
Posted by Model Maniac on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:25 AM

Tamiya's M3A2 Halftrack - by "Art Instructor":

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Italeri's Crusader III AA Mk.I - by "Art Instructor":

There are more images in my latest page:

http://www.falconbbs.com/model62c.htm

Comments and suggestions are welcome

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:32 PM

I like the subjects and the shading going on, but feel they are both over-chipped, especially the halftrack. I can't say I've seen any evidence that supports that much wear.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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Posted by Model Maniac on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:53 PM

Hi tigerman,

Thanks for your  comments. They may be over-chipped according to your eyes, but to mine I think they look OK. Heavy chipping has been the style and trademark of AI the builder for over a decade now, and many people like it that way.  

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Pan Flute Music (300 songs) (Most Popular, over 100K views):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

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Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 8:35 AM

Over chipped or not,I'm diggin' on that halftrack.

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Posted by Konigwolf13 on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:05 AM

Crusader, unusual subject very, nice :)

 

Now the 1/2 track...

Heavy weathering is the in thing at the moment, but when its that good no complaints here. Two things. First the tracks look very wrong to me, they and wheels are not sitting right. AM tracks would of taken it to a much better level. Second, while paint work has wonderful weathering there is no sign of dust or sand other than near the front guards, for weathering this extreme one would expect more dust at least, and lost of it on the windows (looks like the have just been washed)

my 2c

 

Andrew

  • Member since
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  • From: Thailand
Posted by Model Maniac on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:08 AM

Thanks for your kind comments, TD4438.

Ever wonder what tools "Art Instructor" - my main modeler uses in modeling? Here they are:

Art Instructor's Modeling Tools (leftover from flood):

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=374507389232663&set=o.328180933868932&type=1&theater

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Art Instructor's Home-made Air Pump (submerged but survived):

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=374509452565790&set=o.328180933868932&type=1

His Comments:

1st line = Air Pump Home-made, submerged in water but still works.

2nd line = The sword is in the mind.

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZOLKHbju350mLle4HkMhsb8

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 9:58 AM

I agree that, usually you don't see American vehicles with such heavy chipping; the paint was more durable than German paint.

The models are finished beautifully, once again--but in the future, less chipping on America vehicles!

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  • From: Thailand
Posted by Model Maniac on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:13 AM

Thanks, Karl! I'll pass on your comments to AI. 

Impressive Songs:

All 10 Playlists that I created on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ModelManiacThailand/playlists

Pan Flute Music (300 songs) (Most Popular, over 100K views):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZO7alagEPsEMzgBkWt4-vKV

El Condor Pasa (Top 50) (World's most famous and my most favorite song):

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUNb2zPxGTZOLKHbju350mLle4HkMhsb8

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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 1:52 PM

Model Maniac

Thanks, Karl! I'll pass on your comments to AI. 

Really , it's up to the individual to how much he really wants to weather his vehicle. If you don't mind historical accuracy, then by all means beat the tar out of them. I admit that I prefer to to dirty up my armor, rather then chip and beat them up.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

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  • From: Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
Posted by modeler#1 on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2:45 PM

Two very nice models! The only complaint I have is the silvering on the decals

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