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1/35 Trumpeter C1 Ariete finished

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  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, April 28, 2012 2:39 PM

I use a DSLR Leo, the Canon Rebel Ti1 with a Macro lens, but you can get good results with a point-and-shoot provided it allows you to set the white balance and has macro capability. Beer 

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    April 2008
  • From: Adelaide, Australia
Posted by zapme on Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:00 AM

Thanks for the link Bill,

I've built my own paint booth and vacuform box, but never thought of making a photography studio.

Bill, do you use an SLR camera or an ordinary point and shoot type?

Cheers - Leo

 

My Blog - leoslatestbuilds.blogspot.com

On the workbench: 1/72 Airfix De Havilland DH88 Comet , 1/35 Trumpeter M1A1, 1/35 Tamiya Tyrannosaurus Rex, 1/8 (?) vinyl C3PO brand unknown

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:41 PM

Nice work on the Ariete! Flash photography is always a killer when it comes to taking pics of models. Maybe try using natural light and/or build yourself a little light tent/box? Here's a handy DIY link if you're looking for a way to improve the pics. http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent 

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    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:47 AM

Looks good form here.  Dig those crazy rear view mirrors.

Marc  

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    April 2008
  • From: Adelaide, Australia
Posted by zapme on Thursday, April 26, 2012 4:52 AM

Thanks Tigerman

Your right, the lenses do look brighter due to the flash. I didn't dust the turret much as i from the pictures i've seen most of it was on the bottom half. overall, this was a pretty basic kit, still enjoyable.

Cheers Leo

 

My Blog - leoslatestbuilds.blogspot.com

On the workbench: 1/72 Airfix De Havilland DH88 Comet , 1/35 Trumpeter M1A1, 1/35 Tamiya Tyrannosaurus Rex, 1/8 (?) vinyl C3PO brand unknown

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:53 PM

Hey Leo, it looks like you perservered over some of the kit shortcomings. Overall it looks nice enough. I'm thinking the flash might have wiped out some of your weathering. I'm no expert, but the blue lenses look a bit bright. Again, that could be the flash.

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

 Eric 

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Adelaide, Australia
1/35 Trumpeter C1 Ariete finished
Posted by zapme on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:09 PM

Folks, this was my first attempt at Trumpeter kit and really enjoyed the experience. most of the fit was good, only a small amount of green putty needed. The first thing I look at when opening the box is to look at the barrel and then the tracks. I decided to use a turned barrel from RB models and Bronco Models workable track links (this is a kit in itself). The kit ones were poor at best. Other after market used were foil mirrors. Paints used were Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics, and the model was dusted with desert sand pigments

There was some flash to remove, no big deal though. The kit had to be painted in sections as there were a fair bit a clear parts and would of been very difficult to mask. The only real point of note was the workable tracks did not fit around the free wheel. I had to remove the inner teeth to get it to fit. Luckily it cannot be seen with the wheel faring's. Please feel free to leave comments.Hope you enjoy.

 

Thanks Leo

 

My Blog - leoslatestbuilds.blogspot.com

On the workbench: 1/72 Airfix De Havilland DH88 Comet , 1/35 Trumpeter M1A1, 1/35 Tamiya Tyrannosaurus Rex, 1/8 (?) vinyl C3PO brand unknown

 

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