Progress pics of my Marder III

erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Progress pics of my Marder III

Posted by erush on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:14 PM

Just to prove I really do build models I decided to post a pic of my Marder III. Just finished the basic camo and getting ready to detail paint etc before dirtying it up. [edit] It's OOB except for a Jordi Rubio barrel.

There's a few more pics in the album if y'all want to look. I don't have a good photo area yet and no tripod so they're not as sharp as I'd like.
http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/album40

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, August 18, 2003 9:58 PM

Nice job so far, your off to a good start. I like your camouflage job. Approve [^]

I finally painted my Panzer III, then spent 4 hours painting my stepsons room. I'm burnt out! Disapprove [V]

Keep us up to date on your progress.

"It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

Eric

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Monday, August 18, 2003 10:45 PM

thats awsome

i'm not game enuff to post my models, they aren't good one bit, always manage to mess something up...its still fun tho !

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 18, 2003 10:52 PM

Real nice build, keep it up!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, August 18, 2003 11:30 PM

Now where have I seen this little beast before ...... nice job Eric, she's coming along great.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:08 AM

Tamiya is it?

Anyway, it looks good.

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 2:00 AM

Great stuff so far!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 2:02 AM

I like the paint job. Good work on the build too, it looks very nice. You really need to slap some dirt on that puppy though. Wink [;)]

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 5:38 AM

Excellent, Eric! Smile [:)]

That's precisely the tightness I was talking about wanting to get on my Panther and Jagdpanther camo. Brilliant!

But aren't you supposed to be working on something a LITTLE BIGGER these days??? Wink [;)]

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 6:15 AM

Coming along nicely Eric! Great job on the camo....

Did you use a mask at all while airbrushing? I always get a bit of overage on colors that I have to deal with. Yours is perfect.

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:11 AM

Thanks to all for the compliments!! It is going to get very dirty before it's done!

Yes Dwight it's Tamiya's (shake and bake!!). Big Smile [:D]

Hulk Thanks, and yes I'll be working on something a little bigger SOON!!! I figured I should finish the Marder since the rest of y'all are still getting parts and/or waiting for permission from the boss to start Big Smile [:D]

ERock Thanks for the compliments!! No I didn't use a mask on the camo. It was all free hand but if the pictures were better you would see that there is a little overspray here and there. I'm using an Aztec so it's not as tight as an Iwata might be but It's good enough that weathering and dry brushing will take care of the overspray.

Keep the compliments coming Big Smile [:D]

really guys, I appreciate it. This is my first armor model since...grade school?? (when I built 'em to play with 'em, no painting there!!! ). Anyway I've been reading and researching as I was building my armor collection to learn the tricks and now I get to try my hand at weathering and dirt and mud...oh boy Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:07 AM

Late chiming in, but I spoke to you via email. I love the paint scheme and the build looks great.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:45 PM

very cool work Eric!
love the camo and it looks real clean,...build wise..:)
Is that 1/35th? cause it looks so tiny...lol

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animal

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by animal on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:33 PM

Bravo. It is looking great. I am looking forward to seeing it all "durtied" up. The camo is really clean and blended well.

Animal wants trucks!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/gtadw

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:21 PM

Eric,
Just have to add my two cents worth.
That is a fantastic job. I've got a III M waiting in the wings. You guys always inspire (and humble) me!
I am especially impressed that you are using an Aztec. I've got one and can't get anywhere near that fine of control with it. Which head did you use? I've got a badger 200 that I like better, but don't like to clean, and a Pasche VL that I can't stand to clean!

Guess you pick your poison and lie in which ever bed works best.

Bill

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:56 PM

Wipw I used the tan nozzel which is the smallest for the Aztecs. I used Tamiya acrylics thinned almost 50/50 with IPA (isopropyl acohol) and around 20psi on my compressor. That gives a thin enough mixture to spray fine lines. The rest is just taking your time and being careful.

Thanks for the compliments and just practice and take your time.

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:48 AM

better late than never...
i love the camouflage, it looks fantastic ! i can hardly wait to see it with the weathering added... most definitely inspirational ( i may have to try some WW II German armor soon) !
thanx for sharing the pix !
frosty Smile [:)]

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, August 21, 2003 11:01 AM

Hey bro, no hurry on the BIG project!

I still have to finish the current desktop monopolizer before I can start on that one anyway.

Looking forward to seeing your scroungy Marder soon!

~Brian

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:11 PM

Frosty,

We'd love to have you building some of that German WWII armor. Get something with some "class" to it! LOL

Bill

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:32 PM

Looks great Eric,
I look forward to the completion pics. Nice work with the Aztek. I use one and like it fine. (Its not the price of the tool but how well you use it that counts)
Going to make a display base for this or is it going in a dio?
Keep it up.
Mike

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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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, August 22, 2003 10:57 PM

I think I'm just going to put it on a base renarts and thanks for the props! I'll probably eventually do a figure or 2 loading some ammo on it but I'm not in a big hurry to tackle figures Tongue [:P]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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