WW III GB

I actually shot my M1 with a gloss coat this past weekend, markings and weathering to follow. Not sure how I'm going to go yet, but something with a twist, I think.

Axel, it's been an interesting GB, if a little slow......

Boba Fett wrote:

Ok. I got the seat out. The thing is a gem! I plan on adding to it, and modding the side consoles with the Revell parts. Why could'nt AMT do that? And the AMT kit is like 20 yrs newer? That is one company which I strongly dislike...

Despite a more recent date stamped on the box, the AMT F-16 is actually a bit older than the Revell. AMT reboxed a ton of ESCI/Italeri kits, including the one you have in your hands.

btp2k2 wrote:

Boba Fett wrote: Ok. I got the seat out. The thing is a gem! I plan on adding to it, and modding the side consoles with the Revell parts. Why could'nt AMT do that? And the AMT kit is like 20 yrs newer? That is one company which I strongly dislike... Despite a more recent date stamped on the box, the AMT F-16 is actually a bit older than the Revell. AMT reboxed a ton of ESCI/Italeri kits, including the one you have in your hands.

Yeah, true. I forgot about ESCI... well, Italeri is another manufacturer that irks me... Got the fuselage halves together, and let the puttying begin!

Here's some pics of my progress. I plan to have primered by this weekend.

Here are a few shots of the BMD... getting close to finishing

I did the markings on the M1 this morning, as soon as I get the camera functional I'll get a pic or two up.

BMD's looking neat!

http://s744.photobucket.com/albums/xx85/eclark262/WW3%20pics/?albumview=grid

The Abrams and m48 (finally posted).

Pics sure are small.....

I've got a couple of pics on my M1, but they're not great, camera's not going to the proper setting. I'm going for a re-marked, out-of-the-reserves look, so I put on some "fictional" markings, then put more right over them after scraping them up pretty good. All the markings are from Verlinden's old M1 dry-transfer sheet. Latest unit marking are supposed to be from a unit stationed in Germany, 1988 or so. I'm going to percolate on it a while before I put the last coat of clear flat on. I'm not sure if I like the big "USA" on the engine cover yet. Also I have a pic if the base I've started for it, it's the beginnings of a European street scene. Comments appreciated......

RBaer wrote:

Pics sure are small..... I've got a couple of pics on my M1, but they're not great, camera's not going to the proper setting. I'm going for a re-marked, out-of-the-reserves look, so I put on some "fictional" markings, then put more right over them after scraping them up pretty good. All the markings are from Verlinden's old M1 dry-transfer sheet. Latest unit marking are supposed to be from a unit stationed in Germany, 1988 or so. I'm going to percolate on it a while before I put the last coat of clear flat on. I'm not sure if I like the big "USA" on the engine cover yet. Also I have a pic if the base I've started for it, it's the beginnings of a European street scene. Comments appreciated......

man that looks really nice.

Has anybody else noticed that this has technically been over for a month?, oh well looking forward to the rest of the builds.

I didn't even look, it's been just a busy GB.....

I suppose I should finish up, but I've got serious "modeller's ADD". Oh well.

Well still makinf progress! I'm trying to wrap up this build by the end of the year. I've layed down the primer and now I'll do some preshading. I still dont know if I should paint it Helo Drab or a ghost grey scheme. Here are some WIP pics.

Neat!

I did nothing on my M1 but did work on the base a bit. I just need to decide on the final markings and finish the base.

I've made some more progress! I tried to preshade nut it didn't come out the way I wanted to I'm still a little heavy handed on the airbrush but at least it gave me some practice I did find some areas that I will need to touch up then it will get a wash.

WIP pics

That thing looks vicious, Love the air cavalry Insignia

Badges finally redone they should work.

Sorry I have to renege on my build for this GB. Some major parts were lost or missing from kit. There have been some great builds here, it would've been an honor to on here with you.

Magnificent work guys, as I'm a big fan of Ghost in the Shell. The chopper is number one on my list of must haves. I Love the work on the BMD (Must Have) and Abrams(Got two). Keep it up guys love this theme.

Is anyone still working on anything here?  Mine's been shelved for quite a while.....

Same here...I have been in the model building doldrums for awhile here...

I've been building, just doing other things, I guess.  I still plan on finishing mine, just don't know when......

Well six months later I have completed all building on this kit. But hey, it is finished buildwise (except for attaching the shovel and crowbar after the basic painting is completed...

gosh darn it... forgot about this GB! Maybe I should pull my F-16 out of the stash again...

Break that puppy out Boba! Well today I was able to get the Russian Green basecoat on. I used Mr Color and am not overly impressed with that line of paint. Their old Aqueous line airbrushes far better. In its' favor though the Mr Color had no problems covering the PE parts unlike most acrylics.

Tomorrow my goal is a gloss coat and maybe the decals...