Opel Blitz w/flakvierling 38...

Anonymous

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November 2005

Opel Blitz w/flakvierling 38...

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:13 AM

I've posted here and there and lurked for a year or so now, I guess I ought to introduce myself; My name is Matt and I've been building off and on pretty much all my life. My modelling skills are so/so at best, but I try. I have more unfinished models than finished ones. To illustrate the point, my fist "show and tell", for lack of a better term, has taken me the better part of 6 or 7 years to complete. Tonight, I slayed that dragon Smile [:)]

So, if you guys would'nt mind, give me some feedback, good or bad, about my intro piece.

It is an Italeri Opel Blitz, towing a Tamiya Flakvierling 38. The junk in the trunk is a mix of stuff from various sources. I tried to depict an Afrika Corps vehicle. The weathering didnt come through the photos too well (I'm really no photographer). I also realize I need some better lighting. All in all, I personally am satisfied with the result, even if it took me YEARS to finish. Fire away gents! Thanks in advance!

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:58 AM

how about, VERY VERY good!
That is really good! 6 or 7 years, It may have taken for ever but it was well worth it!
great job!

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 3:00 AM

Very nice clean build. I see the wash somewhat but you are right, it doesnt really show too much in the pictures. I am curious. How did you like the FLAK 38? I just picked one up the other day but I haven't opened it up yet. A buddy of mine said they were a bear to get togather.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 3:36 AM

looks like a very nice FLAK and truck. show us more of your excellent work !

p.s. i think your weathering is just fine, Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 7:46 AM

Hi Matt!
Looks great from what I can see! Glad you finally 'slayed' that dragon!
Looking forward to more photos of your work!

Glenn
(I have yet to post a photo. Don't mind 'show and tell', but too lazy to figure out digital camera's)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 7:49 AM

hiya matt!

great job on the truck and flak38.... looks awesome!

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:22 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by b4after53b
So, if you guys would'nt mind, give me some feedback, good or bad, about my intro piece.

Matt,

Outstanding build! Trust me when I say that I know what this kit takes to build and you've done an excellent job with it. You've done a good, subtle weathering job and the overall appearance is very convincing. The only observation I have - and its very small indeed - would be the canvas looking a little "thick"...almost like there's more material than necessary, but it doesn't really detract from the model at all. I love the little barrel covers on the Flak and the way the markings all look properly painted on.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work...well done!

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:48 AM

Welcome and thanks for sharing your debut with us!

You've done very well with both items, I particularly like the way you handled the identification flag and the details on the Flakvierling. The dusty outlines in the windshield also offer a nice touch.

Only suggestions I have for you in the realm of taking the pics. Get a blue background (an old T-shirt, a piece of posterboard) and a couple of gooseneck desk lamps for lighting and you'll be amazed at what this does for your picture quality, especially with a digital camera.

BP Models

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:50 AM

Wow, that dragon is DEAD! Great job, looks really nice. Have to agree with Foster on the canvas though - only drawback on the build but still better than I could probably do.

Swanny's Models

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, November 28, 2004 12:39 PM

Welcome Matt to the forums and thanks for sharing those photos of your build. Doesn't it feel good to get it on the shelf. Can't add much to the previous comments other than hope to see more work soon.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 1:14 PM

A humble thanks for your kind words so far, and fr the honest critiques. I agree that the canvas might be a bit big, although when im loking at it up close, it doesnt seem so big. I guess the camera adds a few pounds. =)

The Flak 38 went together fine, and seems to have enough detail, at least for my taste.

I wonder how many years it will take me to finish the next one!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 8:14 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by b4after53b

I wonder how many years it will take me to finish the next one!

only a few months. you will now be inspired to build like the wind !!!!! Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 28, 2004 10:42 PM

Hey Matt very nice kits and a perfect weather on the opel Blitz! post more pictures in the forum, more close ups...

Thanks for sharing!!

Gabriel Salazar.. Big Smile [:D]

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:34 PM

Very nice work Matt. As you can see from the comments we sure would like to see more of your age-dated work. LOL. Thanks for taking the time to share your work with us, it's outstanding. Semper Fi, mike

mike

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, November 29, 2004 1:50 AM

Nice!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29, 2004 7:58 AM

I'm actually contemplating in buying this kit. I was looking at it the other day. I'm not too impressed about the picture in the box, but how was your experience in building it?

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Monday, November 29, 2004 8:03 AM

Very nice build. 6-7 years is a long time to have a work in progress, but it looks like the result was worth the wait. The overall build looks to be done to a very high standard.
Thanks for sharing!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 29, 2004 11:33 AM

Again, thanks for the kind words! I guess it went over better than I thought it would, honestly.

As far as the Opel kit goes, it went to gether easily. If I were to do it again, and I might, I would be sure that I WASHED it down really good before I painted. It must have had alot of release agents on it cause the paint had problems adhering to the plastic. Other than that, a couple of the really small, thin parts were a pain to work with. I might build up a radio truck if I ever get the gumption, and will make note of these issues.

I'll defintely post up some more of my work, if I ever get it done, but you guys might be waiting a loooong time! I've got a 48th Tiger II in the works and an e100 that I'd like to build up as a Jaeger.

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Monday, November 29, 2004 11:39 AM

Looks great!!

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

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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 4:03 PM

And you call your skills so so? EXCELLENT work.

-Tanky

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