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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, August 2, 2004 2:50 AM

Lipton: Thanks. There's nothing special naman in my procedures but I'd be happy to answer any question about how I do things. Smile [:)]

cbrain: Thanks for the remarks. Here are the list of materials I used:

Base - Styrofoam (carved with a knife) and topped with wall putty
Tree - Wire wrapped in masking tape with leaves from scotchbrite pads and Woodland Scenic Turf Material
Tall Grass - Wide Chinese brush
Turfing - Woodland Scenics Turfing Material

All painted in Tamiya Acrylics

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Monday, August 2, 2004 12:56 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

OK more progress report from me. (I hope you don't mind.)

Still in the process of completing my 8th diorama for my Firefly VC. I was able to start work on the ground work yesterday and here is how she looks for now. I am trying to get the effect of the tree and grasses being blown by the wind.

This is all I can say (or show) for now.

Uy, your dio is lookin' good! What do you use to simulate the trees and grass on your dio? Ganda e. Smile [:)]

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Monday, August 2, 2004 12:52 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by daryl irwin ayo

hi!! dis is daryl of bicol marami rin kami d2

Hello Daryl.... welcome to FSM (oi lipton, FSM dapat, hindi FHM mwehehehehehe). So, what modeling subjects are you into? Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 2, 2004 12:22 AM

Dwight

That's a very good looking scene, just remove the rifle and helmet and put a flower or two and it will be like a scene in 'Bambi'. Parang sarap humilata sa ilalim nung puno. You will have to teach me how to do that ground-work. Big Smile [:D]

QUOTE: Originally posted by daryl irwin ayo

hi!! dis is daryl of bicol marami rin kami d2

Hello daryl! Welcome to FHM. We're glad to have you here. Are you into military armor?

Don't hesitate to ask around if you need help, the guys and gals here are more than willing to help. Cool [8D]

-Lipton-

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 10:36 PM

hi!! dis is daryl of bicol marami rin kami d2

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:35 PM

OK more progress report from me. (I hope you don't mind.)

Still in the process of completing my 8th diorama for my Firefly VC. I was able to start work on the ground work yesterday and here is how she looks for now. I am trying to get the effect of the tree and grasses being blown by the wind.

Overall view:

Close up:

View of the soldier with hair also being blown by the wind.

This is all I can say (or show) for now. Big Smile [:D]

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:33 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth

hey guys,

looks like everyone is in "cramming mode" for the nationals.

beth

Seems like you're cramming yourself as well... Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 12:56 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth

hey guys,

looks like everyone is in "cramming mode" for the nationals.

beth

Yep, from the look of things, everybody is very busy in finishing their entries.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, July 30, 2004 8:48 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth

hey guys,

looks like everyone is in "cramming mode" for the nationals.

beth

Uy buti pa sila may entry na ako wala pa. Disapprove [V]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 30, 2004 3:01 PM

hey guys,

looks like everyone is in "cramming mode" for the nationals.

beth

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, July 29, 2004 10:10 PM

Cbrain: I only use acrylics at this time. Medyo sensitive kasi yung wife and kids ko sa amoy ng enamel at lacquer. On the other hand with acrylics, I can work indoors and when thinned with alcohol the smell is not too strong. I agree that lacquer and enamel paints are good for brushing but I think I am getting good results with acrylics when properly thinned.

Shrikes: Work? What work? He-he-he.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:32 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala
Yes those are individual track links put together. Each link requires 3 parts and there are about 200+ links in all. For this kit the track links when put together are not aligning too well probably because of assemetry. Medyo matagal lang gawin but not really difficult to do.

Really?!? If that was me, I'd go nuts! ("Repetative, Repetative" said the New York Times). The only person i know so far that enjoys that sort of thing is Fritz from the club... of course, he lives a hop, skip and jump away from the Philippine center for mental health in Mandaluyong! Tongue [:P]

Also, you have time for this AND photochopping? Not to mention work... Amazing!

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

cbrain,

Thanks. Yes those are individual track links put together. Each link requires 3 parts and there are about 200+ links in all. For this kit the track links when put together are not aligning too well probably because of assemetry. Medyo matagal lang gawin but not really difficult to do.

The tracks were painted in Gun Metal. Then applied with a thin black wash and dark brown wash. Then I drybrushed it with chrome silver.

I will add some simulated mud later when I put the tank on a diorama.

I see, thanks Dwight. Are they enamel, acrylic, or lacquer? I'm still having problems with handpainting acrylics.... the paint seems to dry too fast for my liking. Sad [:(]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:41 PM

cbrain,

Thanks. Yes those are individual track links put together. Each link requires 3 parts and there are about 200+ links in all. For this kit the track links when put together are not aligning too well probably because of assemetry. Medyo matagal lang gawin but not really difficult to do.

The tracks were painted in Gun Metal. Then applied with a thin black wash and dark brown wash. Then I drybrushed it with chrome silver.

I will add some simulated mud later when I put the tank on a diorama.

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:13 PM

Wow, everybody's really THAT busy huh? Two whole days without any posts.

Dwight: Are those linked tracks? They look fine to me.... although I haven't ventured yet into the dark side of armor modeling. Ehehehe. What color did you drybrush the tracks with?

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 26, 2004 9:54 PM

Well I finally won the wrestling match with Dragon's 3-piece per link indy tracks for my Firefly. The tracks don't look good to me but anyway here is how she looks for now. The upper and lower hulls are not yet finally set in place.

Now on to the crew, additional details and more weathering...and finally to the diorama! Wink [;)]

Comments are still welcome. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 8:12 PM

No prob ladies. My bro's flight was delayed for a few hours and I grabbed the opportunity to take some pics. Just so happened that I had the camera with me Big Smile [:D]

Had to delete some of the pics because the cam also caught my reflection on the glass hehe.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 1:19 PM

nice pics jeep! Smile [:)]

good thing you took them otherwise... Sad [:(]

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Monday, July 26, 2004 10:36 AM

Wow! Great pics! Good thing you shot photos of the exhibit, Jeep! Thanks so much for sharing them. Ive always wanted to take pics of the exhibit, but then again I always arrive just a few minutes before the check in counter on my flight closes. Big Smile [:D]

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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cbrain

Member since
April 2004
From: boot sector

Posted by cbrain on Monday, July 26, 2004 6:25 AM

Wow! Daming pics... hirap buksan yung page.... ehehehe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 26, 2004 12:55 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shrikes

Nice pics! Though, you gotta flip some of them... Is that a B-17G and a PBY5-A in the "Manila International Airport" diorama? Also, Allan's red 'stang really stands out!

Hehe got lazy and thought "What the heck let them download the pics themselves and flip them" Big Smile [:D]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:26 PM

Cool Pics. Thanks for sharing.

Shrikes: I am bringing myself. LOL.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:21 PM

Nice pics! Though, you gotta flip some of them... Big Smile [:D]

Is that a B-17G and a PBY5-A in the "Manila International Airport" diorama? Also, Allan's red 'stang really stands out! Smile [:)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:06 PM

Some pics of the exhibit. Sorry for the quality pero it's the best I can do given the light conditions Dead [xx(]

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:04 PM

Yep! Models don't just build themselves, 'ya know... Big Smile [:D]

But let me ask every one this: What do you plan on entering at the Nationals? For me I'll be sending in my 1/72 B-17G with a 1/48 F-86D Sabredog as escort... That is, if i can get it done! The Sabredog is still in the box! Wink [;)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning