Marder III finished pics

lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Marder III finished pics

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, March 14, 2004 5:14 PM

Well it is finally done, at least for now. Still do want to get some more gear on it but after a coulple of failed tries at a tarp and af ew other things I'm just going to wait for a rainey day to try again.I am over all very pleased at how it did turn out though. The salt tecnique really made everything with it not only with the chipped paint look but with a rough look to the paint in other areas as well. Other than the Jordi barrell it is OOB. Only modifications made were drilling out the ends of the spent rounds. This was a very nice kit as far as the build went with the only fit problem being builder error Blush [:I]

. With all that said here's the pics. Comments and complaints welcome as usual.

And here is my first try at a photochop with one of my builds:

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 5:18 PM

Let me be the first to say: WHOA!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 5:33 PM

Nice......Very Nice!

Good Job!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 5:37 PM

nice build

Matt

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 5:49 PM

Very Nice! So you liked the salt method, I will have to try it out. Can you tell us how you got the resty look on the muffler. It looks great! Smile [:)]

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:06 PM

Very nice Chris ..... each and every build you get better and better !!!!

Thanks for sharing with us.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Spamicus

Member since
April 2003
From: Central Wisconsin

Posted by Spamicus on Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:31 PM

Top notch build Chris very nice indeed.

Steve

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:33 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Robert- Yea and it's starting to get harder and harder to get a better one too!

Richard - The muffler was actually a bit of an accident with the look. I had a rust wash that I have been useing for a while that I opened today and it ws all pasty and gooey. Figured I'd give it a try and took the paste and kind of worked it on. It actually has a roughtexture to it after it dried tat did'nt show up on the pic. After the paste dried I did a bit of a wash with some black and let it all dry. I seem to be on a roll lately with accidently doing something that looks great in the end.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:38 PM

Real nice Chris. Hope mine comes out as well when I get around to it.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:45 PM

You really are getting Better and Better with each build Chris.

Just a tip: I've found that a little stencilling on the 75mm projectile improves their look significantly. Some L46 rounds had unpainted steel tips, which also gives it a bit of contrast. Now when do we see the crew?

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Sunday, March 14, 2004 7:26 PM

Chris,
excellent!
my only suggestion is a bit of rust for the track hanging on the front of the hull.
it looks 'brand new' compared to the links driving the Marder.

love the muffler! looks positively scabby!

great work.
your use of your 'off time' is inspiring.
keep it up.
ed.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, March 14, 2004 7:26 PM

I've stated before how you do such awesome work in so short of time. I'm just flabbergasted at how you make it look so easy. You've completed two kits since the Panther and I still haven't finished mine. Kudos to you.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 14, 2004 7:36 PM

Excellent build Chris!

I will definately have to use that method on an upcoming build. Yours turned out extrordinary!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, March 14, 2004 7:38 PM

LQ2, I agree with everyone. That is an excellent work. The weathering is just great. Hope to see more from you soon.

You have become so fast in these things, too.

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:49 PM

Thanks for the kind words all. It definatly helps haveing nothing to do all day except build alot. Just have to decide whats next. Might depend on what I find at Hobby Lobby this week to continue my deal with never paying full price for kits!

Peter- Probally not going to be a crew. Thats one area I have not been able to get down is the figures. Thats why a whole box of the little guys were just redeployed from my parts box to another assignment in a different one.

Ed- Thanks for pointing that out. I always seem to over look something. I also realized after I put the pics up that I did'nt blacken the end of the barrel any. Oh well, just gives me another afternoon with it.

Eric - Actually it's the3rd. Wink [;)]

Also did a car build right before the Dragon Wagon.

Thanks again guys. Now for the hard part, decideing what to build next!

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Sunday, March 14, 2004 9:09 PM

Excellent work Chris!! You are definitely improving each time, it looks great!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Sunday, March 14, 2004 9:29 PM

Excellent work on that Marder Chris! I love seeing all your finished work. Approve [^]

Outstanding photochop too! [:0] It almost looks like it belongs there! I want to see more! Big Smile [:D]

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Sunday, March 14, 2004 10:58 PM

I'll have to say its the marder
of all marders.
beautifull job and lovely weathering

What baby wants baby gets

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:23 PM

What nationalality haven't you attempted yet Chris? Have you built a British tank? Perhaps one in Africa would further test your skills in weathering.

Eric

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:31 PM

Come to think of it I dont have any British builds yet. My wife is working on the quad gun truck right now though if that counts. Have been thinking about picking up a Challenger though. Might do that if Hobby Lobby still has them. I have touched on desert weathering with my first armor build when I did a Bradley but I have learned many things since that one. Ahh the choices for what to build next!

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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okieboy

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July 2003
From: USA

Posted by okieboy on Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:51 PM

Excellent bro. I have to say that you have gotten your weathering down to an art.

Okie

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm." George Orwell

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 12:12 AM

Well done Chris. I like it a lot. Terrific weathering.

I want one now.

Matt

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 4:44 AM

Nice job Chris!!!! I love the road wheels especially! They look all greasy, and worn. Perfect! The muffler is another high point; I just love that rusty, gritty effect you managed to get. From the photos, it looks like the tracks could use a rusty wash, but overall GREAT BUILD!!!!!! Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 5:17 AM

Great build as others have said>you are forcing me to try the salt method on my next kit

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Monday, March 15, 2004 5:44 AM

Great job, LQ 2 Thumbs Up [tup]

Jim [IMG]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 5:56 AM

Getting so much better Chris, the weathering is just awesome. Smile [:)]

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Monday, March 15, 2004 8:16 AM

Superb! need anything else be said?
I tried the salt technique myself a couple of times. I found it to be quite effective. The effect you acheived just is just beaitufil.

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Monday, March 15, 2004 11:08 AM

Thanks again guys. Glad everone liked the salt method. I'll be using it again for sure also.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 15, 2004 11:34 AM

Looks great!

Man, that must have been a tough vehicle to fight in. Just look at the crew "compartment". It's just the rear deck of the turreted 38t with some small metal plates on either side.

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spector822002

Member since
December 2003
From: Southern Maine

Posted by spector822002 on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:48 AM

VERY NICE build LQ2, the weathering is fanstastic , like the 2 tone camo as well . Did you use stock tracks on your build or the kit ones ? They look good too . One hint on photoshop make sure you roughen up the edges of the picture you layer on top ( your model ) it will make it blend in better , and hence make it look like it belongs there , also there is a feature in there somewhere to adjust light angles on your model , that also makes sure that it blends into the pasted background ! That program is really fun to play with , and man can you do a lot with it ! Have fun ! Once again Great build ! Cool [8D]