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

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  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Friday, December 18, 2009 10:52 AM

Hey Wayne,

I cannot believe that a British site approved a picture of an Retired Sargeant standiing in his kitchen presenting arms with a M16 as an Avatar!!!  LOL!!.  I told Bob that and he told me it's not his fault they lost two wars against us!!  OMG I was laughing.  No offense to any Britsh folks I love you guys to pieces.  One of my good froends had his first extracurricual experience with a young lady under a Roman Arch in England as a lad.  How cool is that!!  Mine was in a '72 Duster.  This has absoltuely nothing to do with modeling!

 

"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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Posted by wbill76 on Friday, December 18, 2009 9:23 AM

Looking sweet Edmund! Love the paint scheme and the markings have gone on without a hitch as well. Yes Yes

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  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Friday, December 18, 2009 2:18 AM

LOL!   Thanks Bob I laughed so hard last night when I saw your Avatar go active that I almost woke up my wife than no one would of been laughing!!

Build Update:

 

I applied decals tonight.  The decals are water slide and I only use distilled water to avoid any unexpected discoloring or mineral deposits.  I first applied a coat of future.
I then applied the decals and sprayed another light coat of Future to seal in the decals.
Due to the act that I like a finish with tooth for my weathering I then applied a Flat coat of Model Master Acryl.
Thanks all!  That's it for tonight. The fun part starts tomorrow!

"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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  • From: Cary, North Carolina
Posted by M1Carbine on Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:23 PM

Ed m borther

FREAKING SWELL!

looks stunning m friend.

 

Bob

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Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:10 PM
Adam I didn't know right down the wire which direction I was going to go.  I laid out a dazzle paint scheme with Tamiya masking tape and I didn't like it. My artistic side won that one so I went with sweeping hard edged lines with that old standby SP. 
 
I was going to decal today but I started looking at your Opel Blitz interior and i got inspired to paint the bench seat.  I used Vallejo Leather Brown as a base and then dry brushed Vallejo Light Brown.  I use that technique for Russian leather helmets and like the final look.  I have some questions about some of your details on your Blitz I would like to learn.
 
Oh BTW I know DAK Diorama's are so "easy"  but here is a link to a fantastic DAK Diorama that I found today which was quite inspiring and you might find interesting.
 
 
Enough man love here is a few pics:
"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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  • From: Ventura (at the beach) in California
Posted by *INDY on Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:17 PM

Well Edmund, What  can I say? You know me, I say plenty...sometimes too much.  But your Desert Chevy is coming out to be even more epic than the Desert Lambo from last build(if that's even possible !?) These guys I'm sure wouldn't mind a post with images of that, I'm sure......Anyways the paint scheme you picked is very cool, I'm fairly sure you nailed it.     Odd thing, with the silly puttty in place it looks a good deal like The Pink scheme in place!

I had thought you decided on that last minute...at 1st. then I focused on the stunner
 
 
That one.            NICE                                bY  the way I just openned the Grinchmas card, thank you that's soo  good of you to say, and I LOVE the photo! Maybe you should post that when the time is right?

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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    January 2009
  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, December 17, 2009 6:02 PM

Thanks Tread Happy Holidays to you Sir!

Check out this link. 
 
http://www.jebelsherif.com/
 
The stark beauty of this wreck has called to my soul and I want to serve an apprenticeship under Rob in order to realize my vision.   I see burnt out wrecks in my future and this is a good thing!! 

Off to apply decals!!

"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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  • From: beacon falls , Ct.
Posted by treadwell on Thursday, December 17, 2009 5:43 PM

Ya need 6 stars for this build  Toast

Really cool man,dang just too cool!

treadCool

   

 

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  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, December 17, 2009 7:11 AM
Build Update:
 
I decided that sleep was for the weak and the infirm so I stayed up all night painting.
 
I used Silly Putty for a mask and Used an 80\30 mix of Tami ya XF-23 and XF-2.  I sprayed the light stone color with a unique mix of Life color paints because they are probably the easiest paitns I have ever used if you are going to chip.  The paint chips in scale with just a little warm water and tapping with a stiff brush.
 
After chipping I toned down the contrast with two light applications of a MIG Grey for DY Filter.
 
Here are some pics of the process:
"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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Posted by Schnobs on Thursday, December 17, 2009 2:24 AM
Build Update:
 
I have chosen to use the hair spray method for this build due to the harsh environment and the cool opportunities that the technique provides for very realistic chipping.
 
I began with two light light coats of Model Master Gun Metal Buffing Metalizer followed by dry brushing of Vallejo Oily Steel.  This was followed by a couple of opaque coats of Vallejo Calvary Brown misted over the components to provide that rusty primer look.
 
I also Masked off the wood sides of the vehicle and used my AB to apply some Vallejo Deck Tan so that can be chipped as well.
"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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  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:42 PM

Hey Terry!

Nice to see your typing!  Yes this one has me excited!  The figures are excellent and as you stated make the build.

 

 

"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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  • From: Dublin Rep Of Ireland
Posted by terry35 on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:28 PM

Hi, Edmund, its a while since I checked your progress on this one. Brilliant work so far and I must say that the Figures will make all the difference with this one, even primed the action can be sensed.

Terry.

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  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:53 PM

Thanks Tony I hipe so it will not be from a lack of research and planning if it doesn't turn out well that will be all on me. 

Due to the really unusable performance of this site with a heavy heart I created my wip at the following location

http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=35112

I will try to keep both of the WIP's current I continue with this build but if it does get any better this will be my new home. It actually breaks my heart to think about leaving you guys Sad

Oh BTW what the heck do the stars on our posts mean and who is rating us?

"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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  • From: S.W. Missouri
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:22 PM

I can see it now. It's going to be another one of your killer efforts Ed.Toast

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 3:32 PM

Hey Stephen that's cool and you won't have to wait much longer I did some final presentation and adjusting of the figures so the rearmost figure would be bracing himself on the gun and wood stakes of the sides.  I also did a mock up of storage and I need to cut off the handles of the flimsies and beat them up probably with a heated dental probe.

Final pics before paint::

"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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  • From: Central Texas
Posted by NucMedTech on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:14 PM

HolyCensored Ed, that is some great work you got going on. Can't wait to see some paint on it.

-StephenCowboy

Most barriers to your successes are man made. And most often you are the man who made them. -Frank Tyger

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  • From: Everett, WA
Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:53 AM

Andy that's a very sweet thing to say.  I am still very much a new guy and I have lots of subjects I want to build and many skill sets I want to acquire.  It's very exciting to learn how to make these static subjects come alive in all their detail.  Anytime I get full of myself I simply look at work from Indy, Bodge, Karl, Wbill, Disaster Master, Wingnut and many other examples not to mention Steve Z. or Adam Wilder.

Looking at their work brings back the wonder and joy of my childhood and its pretty cool.  I remember i was so excited after my Saharina build I remarked to one of my modeling Friends that it looked real, and he laughed and said that's kind of the point isn't it that's why we call ourselves modelers! Stick out tongue

Wayne thanks for bringing a smile to my wife and I this morning.  That's a cool picture.  You are awesome too!

Love fest all around!!

Happy Holidays to everyone that reads and my post and because I am in a generous mood also to those that don't! Big Smile

"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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  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:53 AM

Ed-  I consider myself one of the rookies who have joined the forum no more than a year ago.  I wanted to let you know it has been a great learning experience for me to follow your builds.  You are truly one of the masters now. 

Indy- I definitely want those luggage set for Christmas... no way nobody is going to steal those ever! 

Happy holidays guys!

Andy

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Posted by Schnobs on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 2:31 AM

LMAO!!!! 

Thanks Adam & Bob!

"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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Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 2:12 AM

~Hey Ed ! Very nice Bunch'a English Swag there Mate! I think you left off the official LRDG Desert Pink luggage set. Cap'n won't be happy~~

 

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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Posted by M1Carbine on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:37 AM

Cool storage bud

 

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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  • From: Cary, North Carolina
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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  • From: Everett, WA
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! 

 

"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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  • From: Everett, WA
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!

 

"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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  • From: mass,USA
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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  • From: Everett, WA
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.

"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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  • From: Texas
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 2:41 AM

LOL!

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

"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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  • From: Cary, North Carolina
Posted by M1Carbine on Monday, December 14, 2009 11:34 PM

Oooo, Im getting giddy, its looking niiiiiiiiiiice

 

Bob

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