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Build Complete: #11 Tamiya Chevy 30 CWT LRDG Truck (Scorpion Conversion) WIP

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Saturday, December 12, 2009 1:45 AM

Hummm, how can I put this gently?? That is awesome!! I really like how you added that wood grain! How hard was that, I was thinking about doing that for a project but I am a little gun shy...Black Eye

 

   Very nice, Jim

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Posted by Schnobs on Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 AM

Big Smile Thanks Jim I am Glad you like it.  It was really easy buddy.  I just took a fine tooth razor saw and ran it down the length of the planks to simulate wood grain. 

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Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:50 PM

Scratch-work on the planks looks sharp Edmund, very nice.

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Posted by scratchmod on Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:23 PM

I LOVE THAT PIC Ed, thanks buddy., gives me some ideas Hmm  G thanks for thinking of me also my friend.

Your Chevy is looking awesome, but I'm really looking forward to that paint scheme.

 

Rob

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Posted by M1Carbine on Sunday, December 13, 2009 12:58 AM

Ed, nice work on the wood bro.  Looking SWELL!

 

Bob

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Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:22 AM

As I looked at the photos all the termites in my house started do breathe heavy.

Nice stuff there.

Marc  

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Posted by hughes2682 on Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:41 AM

Edmund,

You do not disappoint my friend.  I like that you went to extra mile and scratched the "wooden" slats.Yes.  Now I need to find something in the stash to use that technique on.

Cheers

Dave

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Posted by Schnobs on Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:19 AM

Hey Guys, Thank you Bill, Wayne,Rob,Bob,Marc, and least of all Dave for taking the time to provide such great support an kind comments.  Your time is appreciated as always.

I have spoken to Indy (Adam) a couple times on the phone over the last couple of days and I just want to share with you guys that not only is he an awesome modeler with a fondness for a great factually based discussion he is a great guy!!  Kudo's to Adam;s folks for making just a great person!!  Wink

I was able to actually model a little bit while we were visiting so here are some pics of further detailing.  I am going to have to assemble my figures so I can run through some mock ups before I add the final pieces and paint.

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Posted by *INDY on Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:50 PM

!Thanks Ed ! And yes...all very true of course !    Your build is looking smoking cool , and I will keep coming here to see it, even if I'm checking less threads here, at least for now, til they really get this site up and running. I swear this thread takes longer to open now than it did ......many others are toast  Drinks (a toast?) Cheers...................AK

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Posted by Schnobs on Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:32 PM

My pleasure Andy!

Build Update:

I spent hours today mocking up one figure and cleaning up the Lewis gun.  This would of normally been mounted in the cargo area but that space has been converted to be used by the Breda and it would have been a shame to not use the gun and the figure that was molded specifically for that pose so after some thought and research and then plan artistic license I came with the  following but I have some outstanding questions.  I will have to not mount the water canteens on that side so the figure can stand on the running boards and I am thinking I will have to remove the square outline and find some replacement Diamond PE plate.  Or is the square outline part of the vehicle?

Here are some pics:  I still have some puttying to do on the figure and primer of course.  The head is also not permanently mounted due to the fact that I paint them separately.

I also ordered the following Figure set tonight in order to get some historically accurate weapons for the figures and the vehicle.

 

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, December 14, 2009 12:49 AM

I think the captain likes it.

 

Who the Moses is Andy?

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Posted by Schnobs on Monday, December 14, 2009 12:50 AM

Hey guys here's a mock up of the second figure I got more done tonight than I thought so please excuse the double post. The weapon the second figure is using is a German rifle and just a mock up until the kit I ordered tonight gets here.

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Posted by Schnobs on Monday, December 14, 2009 2:22 AM

Nice Pic Adam and I love Shatner he is so cheesy he is Cool!

Kay now I am really pushing it with a third post I will have to talk my self sharply!

I would of finished the remaining figures but I found the driver had two left arms and the right arm was missing.  I purchased the New World Miniatures form Colorado Miniatures so I counted them tonight and I Will let you guys know how that went.

Here is a mock up of the three figures:

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, December 14, 2009 1:52 PM

Looking better and better with each new set of posts (even if you are doing multiples in the same day!) Edmund. Beer

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Posted by Schnobs on Monday, December 14, 2009 2:20 PM

LOL!  Thanks Bill yes I got carried away yesterday and partly it is because I use my digital camera to check details and placement before paint to catch things my naked eye misses and I have the photos anyway so I post and I am counting on all your eyes to provide me feedback if i miss something.

Thanks guys for your patience with my enthusiasm.  I did get a return ping from Colorado Miniatures today about the missing arm of the driver figure and I was informed it is a known issue with this release so if anyone has purchased any of the LRDG crew sets from New World Miniatures check those appendages!  Colorado miniatures will be sending out a replacement arm in the mail.  Very cool customer service.

 

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Posted by hughes2682 on Monday, December 14, 2009 4:53 PM

Edmund,

I love the composition of the vehicle and figures.  Always a pleasure to see what you've done.  I used the tips you gave me on the figure toot link.  I got some work done. I'll post later this week. Sorry, didn't mean to hijack.

Cheers

Dave

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, December 14, 2009 6:39 PM

I swear this thread is taking longer to open every time(is it just me?) NOT that it's not worth the wait. Ed-- you never fail to disappoint. Um IndifferentUm, what did I say?  SurpriseOh you know what I mean.....Lookin killer man.  Missing arm though  huh--well, these  things happen in combat, right? Zip it! It's just like my 1st box of NWM figures, they looked great BUT...It was 2 figures and 3 arms in the box ! Hopefully heads rolled over at NWM for the mistake !Confused

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Posted by scratchmod on Monday, December 14, 2009 6:43 PM

I gotta agree with the guys Ed, this is looking killer buddy. Your right about the figs too,other than the missing arm they look great in the ol chevy.Yes

 

Rob

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Posted by Schnobs on Monday, December 14, 2009 9:45 PM

Hey Dave, Rob, Adam, and Wayne!

Thanks for checking in and in response to Wayne's comments about quit playing with my camera and build in my best Antonio Banderas Puss in Boots voice from Shrek the Halls "I Have Shamed Myself!"

I took it to heart and finished mounting the Lewis gun pintle on the floor boards and then had to research what to do about the water canteen square his back foot was and if I should remove it and if the cargo floor was wood which is is actually metal.  Here are some real world references to back up that statement and build decision

In my research today I found this pic and my heartbeat is still pretty high!!  Must have!!!

I then got crazy with some Mr Surface on the under carriage.

Here are the major components in primer that I will paint separately.  God help me I love a Primered vehicle and freshly painted wheels!

Here is everything put together:

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, December 14, 2009 10:59 PM

SICK   ~   Hmm

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Posted by Schnobs on Monday, December 14, 2009 11:17 PM

I officially Rock!!  Wink 

I am guilty of playing with my camera again!!  Shame on me  My dad used to come in my room late at night and tell me not to do that or I would go blind and I would tell him,  "Dad I am over here!"

Here are a few pics I promise I think of my final Mock Up before I finis priming everything and start base coating.

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Posted by M1Carbine on Monday, December 14, 2009 11:34 PM

Oooo, Im getting giddy, its looking niiiiiiiiiiice

 

Bob

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Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:41 AM

LOL!

Thanks Bob I love the look of a Primer Only Vehicle.  It is like a fresh canvas!!!

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 1:40 PM

Looks great Edmund...lots of action and will make for a thrilling display. Now on to the paint! Wink

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Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:12 PM

Thanks Bill that's the story I am trying to tell.

I wish I could paint have to finish prepping all the vehicle details and stowage so I can prime them next.

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Posted by scratchmod on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 3:49 PM

Yep nothing like a freshly primed model, for me that's when the fun starts. I like the positions of the figs, like Bill said, shows action and tells a story, no guess work with this model.

Good luck painting allllll those acc parts. That's the part I dislike, painting all those individual parts, worse than roadwheels.

Now get to painting that baby.

 

Rob

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Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:35 PM

Thanks Rob it was nice talking to you on the phone as well today.  I love creating a tapestry with all the little details!

 

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Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:17 PM

Hey Wayne,

It was a pleasure talking to you on the phone today even though it took me ten minutes to figure out you were you and not Bob (M1 Carbine) Embarrassed

Thanks for the Kudos and congrats again on your 1st Base! 

 

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Posted by M1Carbine on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:49 PM

Ed......Im not feeling the love any more brother.

 

 

LMAO

 

Bob

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Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:14 AM

Hey Bob you are emailed me you were going to call and I swear to God you old Sergeants sound exactly alike and you are both gruff guys with hearts of gold it was an honest mistake!!

Build Update:

I was able to finish sanding and prepping al lthe stowage.  This kit originally was released when I was eight and apparently there was a shortage of plastic in the 1970's.

I was up to the challenge I buy my Milliput at Costco!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer
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