kitbash pictures: finished!

M1abramsRules

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June 2003

kitbash pictures: finished!

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 8:23 AM

well, I started to finish this m4 halftrack and thought hmmmmmm........ kinda boring. I have my test vehicle. (m3 grant that was very poorly put together, that I used to test my airbrush out) so I took the 37mm turret off, and with some scratchbuilding... voila! (note: this is my first attempt at kitbash. also don't worry, it has final painting and weathering to do: see further down for completed pics) both models were hasegawa 1/72

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:02 AM

That's the spirit, M1! Anything is possible!
Whether that vehicle existed or not, it's a pretty good idea! Could have filled a void or two till the boys in the field got some M8s or something.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:13 AM

Very interesting, but very provocative...

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 1:06 PM

well, I applied a wash, so all's I need to do is is weathering with my airbrush. hopefully I'll have some pics tonight!

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 1:09 PM

Hi, M1.
I'd also recommend finishing with some sort of clear flat to kill all the shiny spots and tie everything in together.
Looking forward to seeing it!

~Brian

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 1:20 PM

when I first started making this, I painted before I assembled. so I just gave it another coat of paint, and it doesn't have anymore shine.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM

Have at it Abrams .... use your imagination !!!

Have fun with the hobby.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 4:32 PM

well i finished it, I'll have pics up very soon.

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 7:54 PM

well here's the final pics. I welcome constructive criticism!
http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album33

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:15 PM

Looks ok from here Abrams. Is there a way that you can take the pics a little closer or does it just distort the pics too much. The subject matter (being Braille Scale) needs to be a little more prominent in the picture. From here is looks like you've done a good job on the weathering. And an interesting choice of kits to blend into one.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:17 PM

thats as close as I can get. I could always play with the pics a bit and zoom them in before i upload them.

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 10:27 PM

here try this

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shermanfreak

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Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:26 PM

Much better Abrams ... now just one more little thing. Find a solid background to place the model against, it makes it easier to critique a kit if the background doesn't have a lot of colours in it. Try something blue maybe or even gray if you have something available. Take a couple of pics that way and then add in your coloured background.

Thanks as always for sharing.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:35 PM

have to try that tomorrow. oh its my birthday tomorrow and most of my family is giving me money for the hobby shop. Universal carrier here we come 9among other things). I'll probably start that kitbash tomorrow.

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Cobrahistorian

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December 2002
From: Aaaaah.... Alpha Apaches... A beautiful thing!

Posted by Cobrahistorian on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 1:25 AM

Happy birthday Abrams!

"1-6 is in hot"

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M1abramsRules

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Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:40 AM

thanks

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allan

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June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:21 AM

Abrams,

Talk about unique! Nice work on the halftrack. And happy birthday!

Robert,

Awww. I kinda liked the base. Tongue [:P]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 10:13 AM

your too kind, thanks. yeah the base it's for army men, but it works great for photos.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 11:36 AM

nice one, dude ! i think i've been brainwashed by the model rr prototype police (if it didn't really exist, don't model it)... u folks are much more fun !
frosty Smile [:)]