My M8

Anonymous

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November 2005

My M8

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:36 PM

Hey Gang Just thought I wuld show off a couple Pics of my M8 for the small AFV Group build. Pretty much OOB Will eventually be putting it in a Dio but until then I thought I would show you guys and ask for any constructive critisism. I tried splattering the mud on the sides "with a flat brush" as you can see but it didn't turn out quite as muddy as I wanted it. It will be early spring of 45 when the Dio will be taking place so there will deffinately be spring muds.

Again any better ideas for showing splatered mud would be great.
Thanks folks

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, June 26, 2004 8:38 PM

Very nice. Great Job!

Cant wait to see the dio.

John

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:25 PM

I like your M8...looks great, Rich.

Have you tried an old toothbrush for mud slinging?

Regards, Dan

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:58 PM

Rich, great job on the M8. Can't wait to see the dio.

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:02 PM

Dan's suggestion of using a tooth brush is the best method I know of. Distance will determine how tight the pattern is and if you flick it with your thumb in the direction you want it to go in you get the proper splatter patterns. It means some juggling of your model but the effect is very interesting. Pop your wheels off and you can build up mud splatter under the fenders and in wheel wells.

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:35 PM

Nice job! Mike's on the money as far as I'm concerned. Th eonly thing I'd add would be a dusting after it's all done.
Keep the pics coming, looks great.

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, June 26, 2004 11:43 PM

Veryy fine Greyhound you have Rich. Thanks for sharing.

Eric

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:07 AM

Nicely built Rich !!!!!

Thanks for sharing with us.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 1:38 AM

Nice diorama Tongue [:P]

It looks great feldgrau. Likein the splashin.

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:10 AM

I always get good results in mud spattering by attaching a towline to the shackles and pulling the model behind my 4x4 through the swamp down the road. For some reason there usually isn't a lot left of the model afterwards. Maybe the toothbrush method might be better, do you rinse off the mud before you use it to brush your teeth again?

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:17 AM

Nice work there Rich. Looks very good. Good colouring of your mud.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 9:38 AM

Thanks for all the Kind words folks, I expect nothing less from all of you. You guys are the best.

Subfixer,,,,, I thought about dragging it thru the small ditch near my house but I think my homeowners assoc. would dissaprove of me driving in the field and ditch with my SUV. They really have no sense of humor when it comes to stuff like that.

About the toothbrush,,,, That Idea was just in a recent issue of FSM wasn't it. DOHHH!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 5:52 PM

Nice work Rich. Looks like it will be a neat little kit when finished.

Maybe a little splatter on front from following another vehicle or from passing vehicles due to rest stops. Thicker splatter up inside the wheel wells and suspension as Mike (Renarts) said will really look great even though it will cover some detail. Don't forget mud thrown back from the front wheels will stick to the front of the rear fenders and side of the hull too.

As they say, you either want showroom condition or real life.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:12 PM

Rich, Great Job.... Can't wait to see the dio.... I love the M8 M20 AC's shape and lines. You have done it justice...

KC

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:23 PM

Hey it looks great! I love it. I can't wait to see your dio. As some say I am a dio freak. He-he-he.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 9:40 PM

I know that this sounds crazy, but for texture, try a water based paint solution with white glue pastel chalks, and water...you don't want rock hard mud. You want some mud that you can carve off if you don't like it. The chalk is for texture and a little color. The paint is for the main mud color, and glue and water solution 50/50 holds it together.

BTW...I love the kit, but this is my little trick for some high vis 3D mud.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 27, 2004 9:50 PM

lookin really good, i have one on the shelf waiting to be worked on

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Monday, June 28, 2004 7:57 AM

Great job, Fieldgrau ! Thumbs Up [tup]

Great mud on the tires, nice splash all over - very nice

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

.................Have you tried an old toothbrush for mud slinging?...............

You better move that model or someone's going to use it as a toothbrush holder

Jim [IMG]

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:09 AM

Rich, nice job on your M8. I'm going through the learning stages of trying to make my builds look a little more like they've been run hard, and abused a bit. the dirty affect is one of those things I think just takes some practice, and in my case luck. I kind of lean toward the suggested toothbrush affect! I have played with that a little, and I like the results. semper fi, mike

mike