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**Official** junior modeller group build thread!

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Posted by raider83 on Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:20 PM

Raptordriver built it, not me.  wonder why people keep mixing us up? Hmmmm... 

Nice job though Raptor.  You get better with every build

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Posted by AJB93 on Sunday, July 20, 2008 4:42 PM

Nice build raptor!

Here's my Kyokuto as she looks today. 

She has a ways to go, but slowly but surely she's getting there. 

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Posted by stick man on Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:03 PM

AJ that looks sweet. I've alweas wonted to build a ship model but I'm alweas afraid I'll mess it up.

Looks great keep the pix come'n.

Smile [:)]

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Posted by Townsy11 on Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:21 PM

Very nice job on your Me109 Raptor! Looks awesome! I tried building a plane once (1:48 Spitfire I think), years ago, got bored of building after a day though, and one thing led to another and it eventually resulted in vast amounts of firecrackers being stuffed into the cockpit and being shot at with a pellet gun. The most fun I've ever had with a planeBig Smile [:D]

and Nice progress on your kyokuto AJB, looks great so far.

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Posted by raptordriver on Sunday, July 20, 2008 8:12 PM

Thanks everyone always glad when someone comments.

Oh and I don't know why people do get Raider and Raptor mixed up.Confused [%-)] Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by stick man on Monday, July 21, 2008 5:40 PM

Ok I've put some camo on my KT all it needs now are weathered tracks weels and overall finishing.

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Posted by TacoBuff on Monday, July 21, 2008 8:50 PM

AJB - great work on your boat.  I respect anyone who has the patience to put together something that massively small.  when that's painted, it's gonna look great.

Raptor - excellent 109.  your razor sharp yellow patch is great.  Airbrushed?  (i still can't handle one of those darn things.

Stick Man - KT #52 is comin' along nice, even tho it can't move without wheels (ha). Airbrushed as well?

good to have the whole group in the swing of things and producing some top notch work. Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by _jacob_ on Monday, July 21, 2008 8:55 PM
stick man, that KT is gonna be awseome when its done, love the camo
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Posted by stick man on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:10 PM
 TacoBuff wrote:

Stick Man - KT #52 is comin' along nice, even tho it can't move without wheels (ha). Airbrushed as well?

 

Thanks.... Ya it's airbrushed but it was my first time doing that kind of camo (tiger stripes??) so it's a bit spaty when you look close. I'm done weathering the weels.

Thanks for the coment Jacob.

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Posted by raptordriver on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:44 PM
Hey Tacobuff, thanks yes its airbrushed. I didn't know this GB would be this much fun, so Jagpanther, can you add a 1/48 Lindberg Tiger l german tank to the roster? I am taking a huge step trying armor. But hey, it looks fun.Wink [;)]

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Posted by raptordriver on Monday, July 21, 2008 9:46 PM

Stickman, Great work on the tank. Mine will be a similar paint job. I don't think theres anyting you can do to stop the splotyness of the airbrushed paint, so I am going to try to use silly putty. Again awsome work Smile [:)]

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Posted by AJB93 on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:17 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys. I have finished 90% of the bridge assembly, it just needs paint. The aft deck is almost done too, foredeck and forecastle are being worked on this evening. Then the afte superstructure deck before final assembly and painting. I'm debating whether or not to use the airbrush on this one. I think I will because of the PE walkways between the fore and mid and mid and aft superstructures. I think it's going to look neat when finished, and I'm pretty pleased with my new bridge part. It'll be a great addition to my fleet. More pics coming this evening.
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Posted by TacoBuff on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:03 PM

you have a fleet ?  where do you get all this patience?  can i buy some?

i kid, lookin forward to more photos.  anywho, Raptor.  will this be your first tank?  i think i've seen the lindberg kit at my LHS.  By no means is this the most accurate kit (just look at the literally rubber band tracks) but it should be a great kit to introduce you into the world of armor.

Welcome to the dark side Evil [}:)] 

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Posted by _jacob_ on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:12 PM

jagdpanther could I do another model for this GB? if so it'll be Revell Germany's Challenger' 1 KFOR

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Posted by jadgpanther302 on Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:35 AM
hey guys, just got back from vacation so that is why i was not here at all. And nice work everyone!
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Posted by stick man on Monday, July 28, 2008 10:29 PM

Heres an update on my KT.

I've started weathering the hole tank there

Still a littel weathering left maby more chips and rust but not much else besides the tools.

 

And I've base coated the tracks.

I might start to weather the tracks tonight but not shure.

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Posted by raptordriver on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:38 AM
I think its looking great stick man keep it up.

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Posted by TacoBuff on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:05 PM

great job on the chipped paint.  very subtle, but effective, we don't want one whole side of the tank painted silver, lol.

if you want to do more chips, i'm about to try a new technique.  I'll use an old hobby knife, dip the in black paint, then cut into the surface, making small grooves, which are instantly filled with paint.

I'll let you guys know how it turns out after i try it.

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Posted by stick man on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:30 PM

I hope that new tequnique works Taco it sounds intresting.

I have started work on my base and the tracks are finished all I need is 2 or 3 at the most more days and this one will be done!

 Smile [:)]

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Posted by jadgpanther302 on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:39 PM
ehhh, rooler hockey camp leaves me wiped out, havent worked on any kits in a few days. Looks good stick man.
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Posted by stick man on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:33 PM

I'm allmost done!!! I made a base yesterday and all I need to do now is add the tools I've decided to leave off the tow cables because I like my camo to much and don't wont to cover it.

Jadgpanther are u going to post a finished builds thread in armour and one in aircraft?

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Posted by stick man on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:34 PM

It is DONE! I only have 3 pic because the camra decided to not take eny more pics!But here is what I have.

KT #52 I actualy put that on its name tag.

All coments welcome.

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Posted by raptordriver on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:44 PM

Great job stickman, hope mine turns out that good only thing I see is silvering on the decals but thats alright since its Armor Smile [:)]

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Posted by TacoBuff on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:14 PM

Stick man, the KT looks fan-freakin'-tastic.  I dig the base, and the camo, it all fits together perfectly.  yeah, the decals are a little silvered, but the armor guys could probably tell you a way to fix that without takin the decals off.  Sumthin' about pricking the decal and solvaset, can't remember, ask them.

And you might want to paint the tools silver, or just use a pencil and scribble on 'em a bit.

very nice work (now if only i could finish KT # 51 Sigh [sigh])

by the way, i've got some tanks to share, not for the GB, but i like you guy's feed back.  Posts soon.

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Posted by stick man on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:18 PM

I painted the tools a coulor called Hammered Iron but do you think silver would be beter or maby I could do another coat of iron?

Thanks for the coments guys.

Smile [:)]

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Posted by _jacob_ on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:04 PM
great job!!!
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Posted by stick man on Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:48 PM

Thanks Jacob.

Taco how did that new tequniqu of yours work out? I tryed somthin like it on my hetzer (coming soon to an armour forum neer u) and all it did was cut the paint but I might have been doing somthing rong.

Smile [:)]

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Posted by TacoBuff on Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:11 PM

it did exactly what it did to yours.  I thought it would work (a hobby book mislead a reader GASP), but sadly it didn't.  I'm sorry it scratched up your dog.  instead of paint, scratch the model then fill with a dark wash.  That had much better results, as seen here...

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Posted by TacoBuff on Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:13 PM

oh, and a little silver on the tools would look great, don't make 'em too shiny.

this is my latest M13/40, by the way, forgot the name, duh

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Posted by TacoBuff on Friday, August 8, 2008 1:02 PM
sooo, is this GB over?  I thought it ran till september...
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