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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Friday, November 15, 2013 7:46 PM

PE is a PITA, the chief reason this model has been languishing a year!

M/TB379

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Posted by waynec on Friday, November 15, 2013 9:19 PM

some PE can be annoying. for example on my DANA there are tie downs that have to be bent to go on the turret top, all 10 would fit on a dime and the glue dot would be bigger than the part so i left them off. the right tools and some practice and most armor PE, at least what comes in most kits isn't bad. some AM PE is just insane. got the base color on today and did some sanding and white glue seam filling. . it needs a second coat so no pics.

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Posted by pyrman64 on Friday, November 15, 2013 10:45 PM

Thunderbolt379

PE is a PITA,......

That's why I'll only buy the EDUARD Zoom sets.

Greg H

"There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:14 PM

Saturday M-43 Update:

Family ReunionToast

Tony lee

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Posted by garzonh on Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:25 PM

Cool, some update!

as mentioned, starting to look real and slightly weathered.

Keep it going, sir.

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Posted by waynec on Sunday, November 17, 2013 10:02 PM

looks good. got second pukey green base coat on DANA but didn't get as much done this weekend as hoped. was able to unpaint a clear porthole i missed.

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Posted by waynec on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 5:48 PM

base coat is done. tools are done. will camo the turret sides separately (they are just sitting on the base right now) as well as cab and engine; dark earth and black. still some fiddly stuff that goes in the aft end of the gun after it's all together and some decals to put on before putting the turret together. at least the chassis and wheels are done and oil washed and won't have much dirt or mus applied.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:07 PM

My Oh My WayneYes

I put marking for the 937th FA Korea on my M-43

Until next time carry on troopers

Tony lee

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:08 PM

Tony: I was joking about you being finished despite my head start but looks you'll be done way ahead of me! Looks great, I hope mine looks 10% as good.

Wayne: the DANA is just plain cool looking. Sharp work!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:18 PM

Wayne and Tony -- looking SHARP both! Fabulous paint, looking sooooo good!

Mike/TB379

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:23 PM

Thanks FellowsToast

My tracks will be here Thursday and that'll slow me down.Big Smile

Tony lee

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:07 AM

Well, it's official, I just folded my first new piece of etch for the AS-90, so I guess the project is back on!

M/TB379

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Posted by Buffirn on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:08 AM

Thunderbolt379

Well, it's official, I just folded my first new piece of etch for the AS-90, so I guess the project is back on!

M/TB379

Is that the one I sent you way back in HGWT 1?  About time!  Big Smile

 

Jim

Jim Williams

 

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Posted by Thunderbolt379 on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:46 PM

Hi Jim -- yes it is! I worked on the gun mount last night and added some subassemblies and detail parts to the turret, but that first piece of etch I attached yesterday has today vanished... I have minimal patience with etch at the best of times, this aspect -- zero strength to withstand subsequent handling -- diminishes it even further. I'll not be mucking about with tool clamps or anything like that, just getting on with the main stuff and getting this animal done!

Cheers, Mike/TB379

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Posted by garzonh on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 5:06 PM

Awesome Tony!,

Are you waiting for metal tracks?.

Guys, we need more updates on this GB...

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:48 PM

No metal tracks this time Garz i'm going to try out a set of a new brand recently released.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10227748z/70/1

Half the price of metal and they look strong.

Yeah and updates aren't much good without pictures.

Tony lee

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Posted by jibber on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:37 PM

Tony, Wayne those are looking fantastic. I can't wait to see em finished.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, November 25, 2013 3:16 PM

Hey Guys we need some activity in here.

Makin progress on those Kaizen Tracks, another two or three days I should have this side assembled.

See Ya Later

Tony leeSmile

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Posted by waynec on Monday, November 25, 2013 4:09 PM

well DANA is all basecoated pukey pale green and all the tools and aiming stakes and between the 2 "turret" halves done, just waiting for the motivation to do the silly putty and start the camo. but have not been idle, FLAK 36 is basecoated gray and going tiogether today and i have decided on a what if camp pattern for 1/35 VOSPER plus some other work on it. and all the gray on LCVP is done and, of course, now i found the AM PE for it in my stash.

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Posted by gunner_chris on Monday, November 25, 2013 8:05 PM

I've added the ammo tubes, though I made the yellow bands a bit large, added the decals for the 13th RCA and did some paint touch ups.

Weathering to come next.

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Posted by taxtp on Monday, November 25, 2013 8:13 PM

Tony, that side on view really shows the size of that weapon. What an awesome unit. I like the precise finish so far.

Cheers

The other Tony

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, November 25, 2013 9:00 PM

That's it Chris Postem if you gotem.

What an odd name "The Other Tony".Wink  Depending on the angle of the lights the OD changes shades.

Just an accident of nature when mixing, matching and layering different brands of OD.

Wayne how about a picture or two buddy, it adds to the drama.Big Smile

Tony lee

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Posted by taxtp on Monday, November 25, 2013 9:59 PM

I've been called far worse !

I'm just taking it one GB at a time.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 5:52 PM

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:06 PM

Woo Hoo, almost there now!!!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, December 2, 2013 4:58 PM

In the final stretch on the right side.

Later

Tony lee

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 6:25 PM

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:15 AM

Looks great Tony, love the muddy running gear and lower hull.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by waynec on Thursday, December 5, 2013 1:15 PM

hey tony looking good. my DANA has nothing new. haven't been in the silly putty mood so am working on some other stuff but it will be finished by Christmas for gift group build. i have been off the frid for a bit.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, December 5, 2013 3:10 PM

Tracks are base painted, fitted and ready to be weathered.

Man oh Man the snow is really coming down here in the OzarksSurprise

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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