M-36 Jackson Progress Report - 1st Round Weathering - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 29, 2004 2:05 PM

Hey Dwight,
Thanks for sharing your techiques and ideas, I also appreciate the advice you give other modelers. I've been building for more than seven years and feel like I am "stuck" using the same techniques repeatedly, thanks to you and alot of other guys on this forum and others I now try using different techniques. When I said I was stealing your ideas I meant it as a compliment to you.
Thanks Again..
1Shifter

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, October 28, 2004 9:11 PM

Tigerman, Mike: You are too kind. I am starting to blush. LOL. Thanks again. Your words are very heart-warming.

1Shifter: Hey don't worry, I don't call it stealing. We all get ideas from other modelers. I for one got a lot of ideas from around here. This is what the forum is here for...to be a venue for sharing ideas. Hope you post pics, too. Thanks and have fun in your build.

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:34 PM

I have to second Tigerman. Your work stands alone. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing with us. Semper Fi, mike

mike

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:23 PM

Looks very nice, I put away my Firefly and started on a Academy M10. I have been stealing some of your ideas... I hope you don't mind Big Smile [:D]

1Shifter

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:00 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

Thank you Tigerman, Model Maniac and DJ. Well I have to do better everytime. With the expertise and skills of you guys here...I have to improve to fit in.

Thanks again.

Trust me Dwight, with your skills, you have nothing to worry about. Your builds and dioramas are an inspiration to I'm sure many members.

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:09 PM

Thanks for the suggestion guys. Actually you have good points there. I have yet to fully finish the weathering on the lower hull as I usually wait for the groundwork. I'd like to match the weathering of the lower hull.

I will take your suggestions into account. You can count on that. My only problem is that I may not have empty ammo casing at this time.

I did start on the tracks last night but I am leaving the thing off to dry before proceeding.

Be done with the thing this weekend...I hope.

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Thursday, October 28, 2004 4:12 PM

Dwight so far so good,you have done a bang up job so far can't wait to see when it is finished.Digger

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:35 PM

Dwight, great work man! aRE YOU GOING TO THROW SOME EMPTY SHELL CASINGS AROUND TO LIVEN HER UP? The weathering is subtle, but not to the point of being over bearing. Again, impressive.

Steve

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ABARNE

Member since
February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:27 PM

I can't really chime in with my 2 cents worth of criticism, because there's not that much wrong with it.

I really like te overall look of the paint. I think it really captures the appearance of a weatherbeaten vehicle. The tools with thier wooden handles look excellent as well.

My only quibbling point, worth 1/2 a cent or so, is that the rubber on some of the road wheels seems a bit too black in the photos. Maybe a light coating of dust might be in order.

All in all, an excellent vehicle. Can't wait to see it when it is finished. Thumbs Up [tup]

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, October 28, 2004 10:07 AM

Great work Dwight. Please tell me you're going to throw some major stowage on that thing. Somehow it just wouldn't look right otherwise Smile [:)]

One thing: IN the second pic from the top, you can see some metal showing through between the front and side hull sides.
Wouldn't it be prudent that if the thing is so banged up to have the fenders show some wear and tear as well?

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, October 28, 2004 8:31 AM

Another masterpiece coming together, Dwight!
Excellent!

~Brian

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Thursday, October 28, 2004 4:18 AM

Wow, that's some convincing weathering. I'm sure it will look even more worn/dirty after the 2nd. I I'm looking forward to seeing interior shots too. Great looking Destroyer

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:36 AM

Thank you Tigerman, Model Maniac and DJ. Well I have to do better everytime. With the expertise and skills of you guys here...I have to improve to fit in.

Thanks again.

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:12 AM

Superb work, Dwight. Your skills have greatly improved in just over a year!

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Posted by Model Maniac on Thursday, October 28, 2004 1:56 AM

Very nice work Dwight!. Again you have shown your modeling talent!. Smile [:)]

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:19 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by T-34

That is very nice. How are you going to put the tracks on, since the hull is already on?
Thanks for sharing. I have the Acadamy one still laying by my workbench ready to be build. But were is the time?

The hull is not fixed yet since I still have some things to do with the interiors.

This is also the Academy kit and it is very nice IMHO.

Thanks.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:18 PM

Love the shots looking down the barrel. It's gonna be one mean ride.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:45 PM

That is very nice. How are you going to put the tracks on, since the hull is already on?
Thanks for sharing. I have the Acadamy one still laying by my workbench ready to be build. But were is the time?

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:57 PM

Looking forward to seeing the finished product

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:54 PM

Joe: Thanks for the nice words.

John: I agree with you. It would be foolish to seal it off after working hard on the inside. Thanks again.

Jason: I guess it will. The kit came with a few but I think I still have some Tamiya stuff in my spares box. Thanks.

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:49 PM

Really nice. Adding the stowag will really make a great kit!!

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:46 PM

Ok. You had me worried about leaving the hatches closed! all that work down the drain! Thanks for sharing

John

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:41 PM

dwight your work is outstanding. thanks for sharing

joe

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:26 PM

John:

I had some pics of the interiors but those were a bit too dark. The upper hull and the lower hull have not been fixed yet since I still have somethings to do with the interior. I will be getting better pics of the inside once I am finished with it. And I will be leaving all hatches open when done.

Thanks.

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:16 PM

Looks very Nice! Could we get some interior pics of the turret?
Also, Are you going to leave the hatches closed???? After all that hard work?????
N eways Good job man. Smile [:)]

John

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

M-36 Jackson Progress Report - 1st Round Weathering

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:27 PM

After first round of weathering here's how she looks: Sorry the pics are a bit dark. My big desk lamp has been knocked out and I have to use the small one. Tongue [:P]