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More Progress in the Dark Side! WARNING! You know I'm warning about!

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  • Member since
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
More Progress in the Dark Side! WARNING! You know I'm warning about!
Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 6:53 PM
Here is some of the limited Progress i was able to make on the projects I have been working on. I have been sneaking in and getting stuff done on and off as I find time.

Here's the Airfix 1/72 scale Bofors Gun and Tractor I've been working on.

First the Tractor:



And here it is sitting next to the gun:



They are now clearcoated ready for decals and weathering.

My Revell/Germany 1/72 scale Warrior has caught up to my other 1/72 scale Revell/Germany kits of the Leopard and Challenger and all three are now clearcoated and waiting for decals and weathering. Here are two views of my Warrior:





I managed to get a bit further on my ACE kit as well. Here it is with the top hull glued into place on the lower hull:



You can see the big gap in front of it. That is already filled with gap filling CA glue, and waiting to be sanded.

More progress was made on the little scout car that came with Monty's Caravan. Here is is almost all assembled:



Finally, I didn't want to work on anymore linkages under my Spahpanzer, since it is delicate and tricky work, and I didn't have much time. I'll wait till I have enough time to do it right. Therefore, I assembled the Spahpanzer's turret instead:



Once I get more completed, I'll post those new pics. I'm almost done with these little guys, and wondering what I'm gonna build next!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 6:55 PM
All looking very sweet Duke Maddog...thanks heaps for the pics!

Bob
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 7:02 PM
Very nice pics indeed.

I don't want to hijack the thread, but could you describe how you took those pictures? Camera you used, lighting, background, etc.

Start a new post if you feel its appropriate.

(I'm sorry if I sound a little demanding, but I'd like to put up a few pictures of my own, and you seem to have miniature photography figured out as much as your modeling Smile [:)]).

Thanks,

Nat
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 7:04 PM
Quite nice indeed..... I like the little bofors gun. Wow that must be tough to build in that scale...
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  • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 7:06 PM
Nice looking stuff , look forward to seeing it all done.
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 7:24 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Natm

Very nice pics indeed.

I don't want to hijack the thread, but could you describe how you took those pictures? Camera you used, lighting, background, etc.

Start a new post if you feel its appropriate.

(I'm sorry if I sound a little demanding, but I'd like to put up a few pictures of my own, and you seem to have miniature photography figured out as much as your modeling Smile [:)]).

Thanks,

Nat


Thanks Nat!

I actually have a very cheap camera with no optical zoom, and only 2x digital zoom. I mount it on a small 8" tall tripod that I got at Wal Mart for about $6.99.

My lighting is the same flourescent light I use to light my workbench. It is a long-armed adjustable light with a magnifier in the middle of a circular flourescent bulb. I position the light over the model approximately two and a half feet above and to one side, so that the light is shining on the side of the model that the camera sees.

The model is sitting on a piece of sketch paper that I got from a sketch pad that has 'natural', or yellowish-tan colored paper. I placed a rattle can behind the paper so it bends upward behind the model leaving no fold to show up behind. You can get the sketch pad at Walmart in their crafts area, or any other craft and art supply store.

Once I'm ready to shoot, I position the model in the center of the viewfinder (My camera is one of those cheap ones that have two 'squares' in the viewfinder: one for distance shots, and one for macro, or closeups). Then I adjust the light as I look at the model through the lens until there are few or no shiny spots and no shadows(except the one behind the model). I then set the camera on 'Timer' and then press the trigger. After the timer goes off, the picture is taken and saved to be downloaded later to my PC for editing in Paint Shop Pro 8. Having a timer on the camera is great to keep the camera from shaking or jerking when you press the trigger! Otherwise, you'd need to invest in a 'remote' that attaches to the camera via wire, and shoots when you press the button on the end of the wire.

I hope this helps some. If you have any other questions I'll be glad to answer them. I've been trying to save up for a better camera that has 3x optical and 3x digital zoom so I can take pictures of my bigger models. This one I have now can't take clear pictures of anything larger than a 1/72 scale tank! Check out my post in the Hind Group Build for proof!
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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 8:57 PM
Duke, love the Warrior. Do you brush the camo or spray it with a silly putty mask?

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

 Eric 

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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 8:59 PM
duke great pics. awesome builds. is there anything you dont do well.

joe

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:18 AM
Looking good!
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  • From: Rowland Heights, California
Posted by Duke Maddog on Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:05 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

Duke, love the Warrior. Do you brush the camo or spray it with a silly putty mask?


Thank you tigerman! I just hand brushed the camo on this. I have been wanting to get the silly putty to see how that works too.

Thanks fightnjoe! there are a few things I don't do well unfortunately, but I'm working on them to get better.

Thanks also claymore! I love seeing your work as well. Everyone on these boards inspires me with their great comments and excellent work!
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  • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted by zokissima on Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:54 AM
Thanks for sharing the pics. The bofors combo is very nice!
Once again, how do you get such a nice result in such a small scale?! Smile [:)]
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  • From: Utah - USA
Posted by wipw on Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:07 PM
Duke;

I can't wait for Ron's site to come back up Sad [:(]Sad [:(] so I can see them. Sounds like you've done a terrific job, as always. Congrats.
Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:03 PM
Duke:
excellent job, as always !
the camo on the warrior looks fantastic
& ur build of the bofors gun is making me want 2 try 1 myself.
(except then i remember all the projects i'm already working on...)
ur progress is good, my friend !

frostySmile [:)]
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  • From: Utah - USA
Posted by wipw on Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:45 PM
Yea! Ron's back up.

They look terrific, Duke. Way to go. I'm glad some people can get a model or two (or 6!!) finished! I seem to be in a rut!
Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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