M-36 Jackson Completed (10 pics)

Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

M-36 Jackson Completed (10 pics)

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, November 5, 2004 6:53 PM

From the dungeons of LEM I bring to you... Big Smile [:D]

The 1/35 Academy M-36 Jackson...

Well I think I'll call her done for now. : Tongue [:P]

With no appropriate figures for a diorama, I opted to put her temporarily on a simple base.

So far I can only say the following about this kit:

1.) No major fit problems except that the vinyl tracks are TOO STIFF and TOO TIGHT. If you have this kit I would suggest you go for a substitute for the tracks.

2.) The instructions have some problems but with a little bit of guesswork I think you can get around it just fine. :D

3.) There are a lot of M-10 (for the lower and upper hull only) and M-36 optional parts here. The only sad thing is that they included only 2 bags and 3 jeryy cans for the stowage. So I added some left overs from Tamiya kits.

4.) The hatches will not be at the right position when fully opened so some modifications to the hinge is necessary.

Anyway here are the pics for your reference and comments.

For those having problems loading this page you may click this link to my site.

http://www.info.com.ph/~tdwight/Jackson.htm

The base is made of styrofoam topped with wall putty. The wall, side walk and road were carved from plaster and the grill is from stretched sprue.

Now I am too lazy to start another project. Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, November 5, 2004 7:16 PM

You make me sick. Big Smile [:D]

I just don't understand how you keep cranking out these awesome builds/dioramas and still post so much. LOL Excellent work as always Dwight. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I beg for more.

Eric

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Friday, November 5, 2004 7:22 PM

Fantastic. Do you ever sleep??

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

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 5, 2004 7:26 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

From the dungeons of LEM I bring to you...

The 1/35 Academy M-36 Jackson...

Well I think I'll call here done for now. : With no appropriate figures for a diorama, I opted to put here temporarily on a simple base.

A simple base? please! that base is great! and nice build too btw

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Friday, November 5, 2004 7:30 PM

Ya did it again Dwight? I'm with the majority here! You are rapidly becoming one of our premier builders. Sure wish I could just have a base too display my work half as nice as your dio you've got tis Jackson sitting on.LOL . Excellent work my friend. As always look forward too seeing your fine work. Semper Fi, mike

mike

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, November 5, 2004 7:38 PM

Hey guys, THANK YOU very much for the nice words. But I think you are being too kind to me. Smile [:)]

I am glad that in time I am improving in my skills and that I owe in one way or the other from the inspiration I am getting from all of you and the rest of the forum.

I am still trying to learn things and I still enjoy building OOB.

Again, thanks. Smile [:)]

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Friday, November 5, 2004 11:53 PM

hi Dwight,your kit and dio are great Big Smile [:D]

keep up the good work. Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

airborne death from above http://photobucket.com/albums/a350/roygd/

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Saturday, November 6, 2004 1:11 AM

Superb workmanship, Dwight! I think your skills are now developped enough for you to join us in the braille scales... LOL.. Just kidding! Keep them coming Dwight!

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ABARNE

Member since
February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Saturday, November 6, 2004 2:25 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

Hey guys, THANK YOU very much for the nice words. But I think you are being too kind to me.

Actually, unless it somehow looks a whole lot less attractive in person than it does in the photos, the praise is well warranted. At some point, you could add some guys to enjoy the meal being prepared. I like the dog, presumably attracted by the smell of the chow. It adds an interesting and amusing touch.

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gringe88

Member since
July 2004
From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...

Posted by gringe88 on Saturday, November 6, 2004 12:01 PM

very nice build once again dwight. i agree with abarne, the dog is a nice touch. i also like the damage to the wall, it doesn't look like a pink bloob. the iron fencing is cool too. the interior is great, is that included in the kit? the primer looks really good too.

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-Matt

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 6, 2004 4:46 PM

looks great Dwight, thanks for the info on the tracks

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, November 7, 2004 5:46 PM

Roy/Captain Caveman: Thanks.

DJ: 1/72? He-he-he. Well I do 1/72 A/C already so I might venture there in future.

Abarne: Thanks. Yeah I am planning to do that once I find a suitable crew set for a dio.

gringe88: Yes, the interior parts came with the kit. Thanks, too.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 7, 2004 6:56 PM

As always beautiful work Dwight , I even took 30min to look at your sight I love the Abrams collection keep um coming.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, November 7, 2004 9:12 PM

Thanks, jessiahkinnamon. I appreciate it very much.

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ridleusmc

Member since
July 2003
From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:33 PM

Increadible build Dwight. It looks great. I hope I can put out such quality work someday.

I do have a question. Is that pinkish color stuff around the engine compartment primer? If so, what is it? And how does it work for you?

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:39 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ridleusmc

I do have a question. Is that pinkish color stuff around the engine compartment primer? If so, what is it? And how does it work for you?

Well actually I was told by another member that it should have been white. Intially I didn't have any plan of painting it since it cannot be seen anyway but I had this notion that those areas were painted in red oxide primer (of course now I know I was wrong Big Smile [:D]

) so yes the intended effect is that of a primer but it is not a "primer". I used red brown mixed with red paint to get that color.

Thanks.

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:39 PM

dwight, my friend, you deserve great praise for this one. it is outstanding work and deserving of all the comments. thankyou for sharing.

joe

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pmm736

Member since
April 2004

Posted by pmm736 on Monday, November 8, 2004 12:11 AM

Too tired maybe, but lazy? No way. Excellent job. I got back into this hobby hoping to produce work like this. Who knows? One day.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, November 8, 2004 12:55 AM

Joe: Thank you. With words like that...my ears are expanding and I looking a bit like Dumbo. LOL.

pmm736: Thank you and welcome back to the hobby. Hope you stick around here. I learned a lot from this site and may you find lots of useful tips and tricks here, too.

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, November 8, 2004 8:13 AM

Thats a great looking build

Thad

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diggeraone

Member since
July 2003
From: Ozarks of Arkansas

Posted by diggeraone on Monday, November 8, 2004 11:03 AM

Dwight there is only one word to say and that is EXCELLENT you have out done yourself again my friend.Keep it up ,Digger

Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 8, 2004 1:52 PM

Great stuff as always, Dwight. Thanks for sharing. Hey, walk us through how you weathered the front of the hull. Looks very realistic.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, November 8, 2004 6:07 PM

KIng Thad, Digger : Thanks...I am glad you see it that way.

Larry: Nothing special really...here's how I did it.

1.) Spray base coat - OD.
2.) Post shade the corners, nooks, recesses - OD + Flat Black
3.) Post shade other areas - OD + Flat White
4.) Add chipped paint effect - Grey + Gun Metal
5.) Add wash - Dark Brown
6.) Add streaks and rust - Dark Brown / Rust
7.) Drybrush (only areas most probable gets worn easily) - OD+Flat White
8.) Drybrush (lightly) dirt colored paint on particular areas - Light Brown

There... Smile [:)]

Thanks again all...