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Winter Warriors II - The Wintering!

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Posted by dupes on Monday, January 18, 2010 10:36 AM

Hey guys - TONS of good work! Wow! This is the first time I've been able to get on in days without a pile of error messages from the forum...hopefully those issues are fixed. Will get an update of my (now primed) Type 90 later today. Yes

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Posted by detailfreak on Monday, January 18, 2010 12:22 PM

Well round two of trying to update my progress.the first pic is the drivers periscopes.These were painted flat green installed then painted yellow ochre.     It's tough to see the clear area but it'll show later.The hood over the drivers periscopes was kit provided P.E. .After trying to adjust it to fit it broke into several pieces which were soldered together.      Some brittle stuff.Next on the agenda were the magic tracks.As usual they were a breeze.    Also got most of the gun assembly primered and painted ivory.      I used the split rear hatch option although I have'nt seen it in any pics.      An interior shot shows some of the verlinden detail and the periscopes.    Worked on some tools and such,the jack block is Basswood and P.E..Dragons tool holders are an absolute pain to deal with!   Theres more but I know that this really kills you dial-up guys so I'll leave it at that.

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Posted by dupes on Monday, January 18, 2010 2:09 PM

Hey DF, looks like she's coming along really well. Yes

Tell you what, I won't do the full blow-by-blow here, just give the pertinent update pics for now (if any of you want more pics or further detail, head over to the WIP thread in the armor forum).

Here are the guts I added to the interior:

And how much you can see once it's in: (not much)

And where I am now after priming last night. Paint gets fired this evening!

 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, January 18, 2010 4:44 PM

The old panzer got some paint oxidation today.Smile

I hear snow is in the forecast for Stalingrad.

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by wing_nut on Monday, January 18, 2010 5:27 PM

I see everyone is ramping up and pouring it on for this GB.  Everything is looking real nice.

BTW Marc... it's on 12Wink

Marc  

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Posted by dioramator on Monday, January 18, 2010 5:46 PM

 

Tony Lee- that is one neat looking unit.

 

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Posted by mg.mikael on Monday, January 18, 2010 9:29 PM

detailfreak- Gotta love the scratch jack-box.Smile

dupes- Nice detail painting so far.Yes Hmmm...what exactly is that in your first pic, an autoloader?

Pvt Mutt- Top notch work so far, lookin' forward to seeing some tracks on the beast.

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Sorry guys, I was swamped with work outside of modeling, so I'm just now taking the pictures. That said I'm sure I'll get them posted tommorrow midday. 

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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Posted by mg.mikael on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:29 PM

Okay, here's those finished pics I promised yesterday, but ran out of time to actually post.Dunce Anyways I did some research and it all seems to point to this vehicle serving in the 29th Guards Heavy Breakthrough Regiment, Poland, in January 1945. Scratched parts include the towcable, grab handles, seams on the turret, and headlight lens. Enjoy!Smile

As always, all questions and comments welcome!

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:39 PM

Ready for sealer and decals tomorrow.

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by FastasEF on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:47 PM

Well guys, looks like I'll be starting this build now.

Was working on my C-47 and laid down the first coat of primer, let it dry and low and behold, orange peel. Ugh -_-'  So, until I can get to the hobby store or Home Depot and buy some sand paper it's sitting off to the side.

My model is the Dragon T-34/76 Mod.1941 Cast Turret. It's going to be straight OOB and more than likely not weathered as I haven't a clue how to do it on armor. (Okay, MAYBE a wash but we'll see when the time comes.)

I see you guys wait until everything is almost complete until you paint everything. Any more insight on this? This is my first 1/35 tank build. Only other 1/35 armor build was a 251/17 that hasn't been finished.

Josh

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Posted by detailfreak on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:31 PM

Personally i'm a paint as you go type,especially primering sub-assemblies,roadwheels ,lower hull,etc..Welcome and keep us updated onyour progress.And of course any question you have can more than likely be answered by any one of several Treadheads here.Welcome Sign

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Posted by FastasEF on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 12:34 AM

QUESTION!!! Seen here:

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Josh

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Posted by VanceCrozier on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:43 AM

MG Mikael, I'm still amazed at that camo job! How many hours were you hunched over the work table dabbing away with your brush... and how's your neck doing!?

Storch update - cockpit sub-assemblies are slowly being painted, just need to assemble, wash & highlight these for the most part. Just for the change of pace I moved on to the wings last night. Lots of little attachment points for the slats/flaps/ailerons needed to be cleaned up but the fit was darn near perfect. The leading edge seams just needed a little swipe of sandpaper & will basically disappear behind the slats anyway. I'll add some progress pics in the next couple of days.

Oh, winter update - snow all day here today, expecting 8-9" of the fluffy stuff, just enough to inspire the Winter Warriors!! Keep up the great work gang,

Vance

On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister

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Posted by dupes on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:21 AM

Mg.Mikael - wow man, that looks awesome! Great job on this one. Surprised more people haven't commented.

One suggestion. As the whitewash was a pretty temporary application, it wore off pretty easy. Maybe do a bit of drybrushing with the base color green on the high spots to give it the "lived in look"?

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Posted by dupes on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:25 AM

Josh - glad to hear you're "officially" in with your T-34! I have some ideas for your camo-ing questions, but they're really pretty dependent on exactly what scheme it is you're looking to replicate. Got a pic/scan/link or something to look at?

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Posted by dupes on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:28 AM

Tony - can't wait for more. What markings are we looking as here? Some numbers and balkankreuz's?

Wingy - took me a couple of looks to figure out what you're referring to. Will update page 1 later today. Hehe. Wink

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Posted by p38jl on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:33 AM

Mg.Mikael:  wow... I got Carpal Tunnel just looking at it.. along with a some facial tics..lol.. Wink

Very sweet looking camo...Yes

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Posted by mg.mikael on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:28 AM

VanceCroizer- Thanks for the comments! As for the neck...... I'm doing just fine and have already moved onto another build for another GB. But that one will be a one-tone paint scheme, luckily.Smile

dupes- No worries, alot of my fellow modelers from this GB checked this build out in the armor section thread that I started. As for the white wash, I completly forgot it was a temporary application, I'll be sure to remember that fact for my next whitewash application in Winter Warriors III.Wink

p38jl- Thanks for the comments!......carpal tunnel, with almost every comment, someone tells me how the scheme either hurts their eyes or is bad for my health.Stick out tongue

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:36 AM

Dupes the markings are sparse just the unit number and balkankreus on both sides and rear.

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by dupes on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:35 PM

HOLY SMOKES! LOOKIE WHAT I'VE GOT HERE! Big Smile

If these guys pass muster, I'll call them official and add them to the front page. If they're too big/small/blurry/busy/white or whatever, let me know and I'll make some changes. I've learned a lot about the mythical god known as PhOtOsHoP from my local barista (who's an expert), and I'm sure I could do so without too much trouble. Yes

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Posted by FastasEF on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:50 PM

dupes

Josh - glad to hear you're "officially" in with your T-34! I have some ideas for your camo-ing questions, but they're really pretty dependent on exactly what scheme it is you're looking to replicate. Got a pic/scan/link or something to look at?

As far as the scheme, just take a look at Wingnut's build. Going to be exactly the same, but not. Mine will be minus the mud, dirt and skill, lol.

Love the GB badges!

Josh

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Posted by dupes on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:53 PM

FastasEF

 

 

Mine will be minus the mud, dirt and skill, lol.

This is one of those times I wish that we still had the "laughing" emoticon. Big Smile

Seriously, was it that hard to keep those little guys around? Angry

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Posted by oddmanrush on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 5:03 PM

Hey guys, checkin' in. Lots of great work so far! Mikael's makes me a little dizzy looking at it but its a very unique paint job!

Thanks for the tips on how to save some space. I've finally gotten all moved into the new house and rescued all my modeling gear from the shed out in the cold to some drawers in the dining room. So it looks like the dining room table is my new work bench. Any how, if ya'll don't mind, I'd like to change my project to a 1/72 scale Jadgpanther. Can't remember the manufacturer but I'll find out when I get home. Since I don't have a dedicated work space or place for the airbrush yet, it'll be easier to build a small scale armor piece and brush paint it and still be able to store everything neatly away. Shouldn't take long either. I hate to abandon the Stuka for now, but such is life.

I'll post pics of the kit later on today. Keep up the good work and I hope to get back on track soon. I'm starting to get the shakes, haven't touched a spru in weeks!

Jon

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Posted by detailfreak on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:41 PM

Looking pretty good there Dupes but how's about distinguishing btwn axis and allies.Just kidding.

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Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:06 PM

Mg mikael, that camo rocks.  I swear it's moving as I look at it.  Very effective as a disruptive scheme.

Dupes, I like the badges. Yes

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Posted by mg.mikael on Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:47 AM

dupes- Ouuu, nice badges! But first, I may need to create some room in my signature for it.....hmmm. Either way, it's glad to see the badges completed. For awhile, I thought you were snowed in up there or something.Stick out tongue

oddmanrush- Thanks for the comments! Lookin' forward to seeing your Jadgpanther.

arki30- Thanks for the comments!Smile

"A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week." - George S. Patton

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Posted by bbrowniii on Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:21 PM

dupes

HOLY SMOKES! LOOKIE WHAT I'VE GOT HERE! Big Smile

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dupes,

My only comments are:

1) I like them

2) Can you tweak the contrast a little.  The heavy white (I know, I know, WINTER) leaves them washed out on the edges and around the text...

dupes

 from my local barista (who's an expert),

Great, but is she cute...? Devil

...Hi Mia.... WhistlingEmbarrassed

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Posted by detailfreak on Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:52 PM

Just a quick update.Checking the fit.and the spare track holders needed to be moved to accomadate the split hatch.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:59 PM

I don't know about you but I think it looks like ____ smeared on the ____house wall.Tongue Tied

My first time so what do I know??????

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by detailfreak on Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:39 PM

Your s#%t has that crapie charmin T.P. stuck on it!.Actually Tony it's coming right along,some more washes,a bit of dry brushing and I think it'll be good to go.  don't look as bad as this does it?

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