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Italeri M110A2 -- FINISHED PICS!

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, November 7, 2013 5:37 PM

Lee and Pawel,

Thanks, friends! I appreciate the comps!!!

And I think I'm hungry for a peach now....that's like, life-sized!  Stick out tongue

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, November 7, 2013 5:36 PM

dupes

the doog

Dang, man...that is HOT! I'm going to have to read back to see how you dealt with the resin replacement tracks - just cracked into a Testors (Italeri) M107 and will be using the same ones.

Marc, thanks, buddy!

ANd no secret to doing the tracks---I just formed a few around the sprockets and then bent the long sections to match up. Really quite easy to work with!

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Posted by subfixer on Thursday, November 7, 2013 1:36 PM

Another fine build. It's a peach, doog.

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Posted by Pawel on Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:36 PM

Karl,

That gun is looking good, congratulations on another work of art you've created! Keep 'em babies comin' and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by dupes on Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:48 AM

the doog

Dang, man...that is HOT! I'm going to have to read back to see how you dealt with the resin replacement tracks - just cracked into a Testors (Italeri) M107 and will be using the same ones.

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7:56 PM

Thanks, too, SprueOne!!!

And Kenny too---thanks for looking in and leaving a kind comment!

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Guys,

I have decided to forgo the building of the breech--I figured that it would look rather incomplete with the barrel itself lacking a true "barrel" with its characteristic grooving and reciprocal "screw" parts to match the breech. I also would have had to break off and move the handle if it was open--"down" is "open".---should have thought of it before.

Having thus decided, I realized that I'd missed painting some details, so I added them in--mostly the firing button, stenciling and labels here. It really makes the build "pop" though. Here's two quick photos. This completes the model...

Thanks again guys. Everyone who has weighed in or will from here....I am sincerely grateful for the friendly accolades and comments!

On to the next build! Toast

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7:37 PM

Ktkrow

Doog - I know I've said it before, but fantastic work!!!

Are there any recommended or well known scale stencils, primarily for lettering.  Example, I want to spray stencil "NO STEP" on a surface.  My freehand might not be so great.  I suppose I could cut some out, but that is just one more detail job that can consume time.  Any leads are appreciated.

Wonderful work!

Ken

Ken, I used Archer transfers before and they're great. Carlos and Gino both gave you some good leads too. And thanks again for the props! Smile

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  • From: Essex England
Posted by spacepacker on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 7:02 PM

Really pleased to see the finish. Some very neat painting on all of those detail bits/pieces.

Very steady pair of hand,that's for sure.

I do like 'BIG' guns and that is one big gun...cheers....Kenny  

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  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 5:35 PM

all the work and paint made a very realistic build. Well done

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 12:32 PM

Dry Transfer work great for some stencils, as long as the surface is not too irregular. And no gloss coat is needed in preperation for dry transfers. Verlinden makes some good ones in addition to the Archer ones mentioned.

 

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Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:27 AM

Ktkrow
Are there any recommended or well known scale stencils, primarily for lettering.  Example, I want to spray stencil "NO STEP" on a surface.  My freehand might not be so great.  I suppose I could cut some out, but that is just one more detail job that can consume time.  Any leads are appreciated.

 

You can buy home computer decal paper and make your own using any graphics or word-type program.  Check here:  http://www.papilio.com/inkjet%20waterslide%20decal%20transfer%20paper%20media.html

You can also check Archer Fine Transfers.  They make some premade stencil and placard sets.  They also have individual letter sets.  http://www.archertransfers.com/

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Posted by Ktkrow on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:09 AM

Doog - I know I've said it before, but fantastic work!!!

Are there any recommended or well known scale stencils, primarily for lettering.  Example, I want to spray stencil "NO STEP" on a surface.  My freehand might not be so great.  I suppose I could cut some out, but that is just one more detail job that can consume time.  Any leads are appreciated.

Wonderful work!

Ken

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Posted by the doog on Monday, November 4, 2013 5:54 PM

New Hampshire

the doog

Brian--if you come across a 1/35 squirrel, you let me know, ok?! Wink

Well, since you asked............ Wink

http://www.milminwh.com/mantis_animals.htm

Second set down, MAN-35009 Animal set 2.  Unfortunately at the moment they are out of stock. Big Smile

Brian

WOW--well, to be honest, I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it! Big Smile

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Posted by the doog on Monday, November 4, 2013 5:53 PM

RBaer

Very nicely done, doog. I like the weathering and grunge a lot.

Thanks, RBaer! Nice of you to stop by! Smile

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Posted by the doog on Monday, November 4, 2013 5:44 PM

Tony,

Thanks, buddy. Not a problem with the late look--we know you're busier than any two of us put together here! No one has the output of "The Master"! Wink

Thanks for stopping by and checking in!

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Posted by the doog on Monday, November 4, 2013 5:41 PM

jgeratic

I'm not well versed in modern equipment, but was certainly  worth taking a gander at -  this really is a great job.  I specially like the  effects on the back blade.

regards,

Jack

Thanks a lot, Jack! I worked hard on making that look like something special! Thanks for noticing!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, November 4, 2013 1:40 PM

Very nice work Karl you've done it again.YesStarStarStar

Almost missed the finish but better late than never right?

Tony lee

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Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, November 3, 2013 5:31 PM

the doog

Bill---congrats on another Finescale cover story! Another fine model and you surely must be FSM"s most frequently-published author by now? Good deal!!! Toast

 

Thanks Karl! I don't know about that, just keep trucking along as usual...don't know how to do it any other way! Beer

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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Sunday, November 3, 2013 3:43 PM

I'm not well versed in modern equipment, but was certainly  worth taking a gander at -  this really is a great job.  I specially like the  effects on the back blade.

regards,

Jack

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  • From: Goffstown, NH
Posted by New Hampshire on Sunday, November 3, 2013 2:51 PM

the doog

Brian--if you come across a 1/35 squirrel, you let me know, ok?! Wink

Well, since you asked............ Wink

http://www.milminwh.com/mantis_animals.htm

Second set down, MAN-35009 Animal set 2.  Unfortunately at the moment they are out of stock. Big Smile

Brian

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Posted by RBaer on Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:26 AM

Very nicely done, doog. I like the weathering and grunge a lot.

Apprentice rivet counter.

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Posted by the doog on Sunday, November 3, 2013 8:55 AM

Tojo, Ibuild48, Ernest, Brian, and Bill, thanks all around, guys! I appreciate you looking in and taking time to leave a nice comment!

Ernest---it's good to have you back here. I"m looking forward to see what new, fantastic build you're going to present! Smile

Brian--if you come across a 1/35 squirrel, you let me know, ok?! Wink

Bill---congrats on another Finescale cover story! Another fine model and you surely must be FSM"s most frequently-published author by now? Good deal!!! Toast

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Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, November 2, 2013 8:30 PM

Beautiful work all around on this monster Karl! Yes Yes

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Posted by New Hampshire on Friday, November 1, 2013 6:49 PM

Another fine effort Karl!  The only thing missing is a 1/35 scale squirrel sitting on the muzzle break. Wink

Brian

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Posted by bufflehead on Friday, November 1, 2013 6:01 PM

What a STUNNER Karl!!  I'm an arty newb and don't know a darn thing about screwy breech blocks or MERDEC paint schemes or how big a 240 lb artillery shell is, but I do know a BEAUTIFUL model when I see one abd she's got the BIGGEST GUN I've ever seen on tracks!!  Honestly, you did a marvelous job all around, an inspiration for all the forum members!  Assembly, camo, weathering....perfect!  I'm so glad I got back in time to see this one done! 

Ernest

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Posted by IBuild148 on Friday, November 1, 2013 3:38 PM

Another trophy piece Karl! Yes

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Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, November 1, 2013 2:23 PM

great finish Karl,came out real nice.

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Posted by the doog on Friday, November 1, 2013 1:48 PM

garzonh

I would only complain on not having the weathering photos.....you just don want to share the obscure secrets of the business... Devil

SmileYes

First, thank you for your generous compliments! I sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm for this model!

As far as the weathering photos--usually I'm always very helpful and try to illustrate nearly every aspect of my techniques and the products I use in my builds. However, this model spanned the time period of a lot of stress for me---traveling, recording a record, personal projects on the side, and hunting for a new house. LOTS going on--so when I got a chance to sit down and model, I wanted to indulge myself in it without distraction--and that was a welcomed break for me.

I know that there are indeed some modelers who don't want to share their techniques--I've seen them myself on this very forum--but that's definitely NOT me! You can research some of my other builds here and learn a lot from my models, if you take the time to read through the posts. Smile

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Posted by the doog on Friday, November 1, 2013 1:41 PM

Thanks, jibber, and waynec, for the kind compliments! I appreciate you taking the time to stop in!

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