Thanks Mike.

In my current quest to reduce the number of models at the 99% completed stage, this one got the final touches the other day. All the bits were ready, I just needed to get them on and do a final light dusting.

IMG_3780 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3778 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3779 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3782 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

I finished the blade with some Rub'nBuffl, then a shot of clear followed by sand-gray acrylic. Some light scraping was next, with mixed pigments the last step. I wanted to show light use, so I also kept the overall weathering to an absolute minimum, for me anyway. Actually, I've done that a lot lately, as opposed to my usaul "nearly abandoned" look. Hmmm.....

Well I love it. That blade looks so real. 

I don't see any room for improvement, but the dust is a must lol.

Thanks.

Well;

 I am sorry , that looks terrible , As in Terribly good. You did nice here. When ya doin more, Huh?

That looks really good. I love the bare metal and dirt stuck to the blade. 

Well thanks. I need to get back to the Challenger and T-62, but I got to fiddling around with an old build, a very tongue in cheek "What-if " IDF Sherman that I had a couple of ideas on. Just for the pure fun of it, it looks more like a toon tank than the serious IDF what-ifs I often do.

Looking good.  It came out nicely.

IMG_3779 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3782 by Russel Baer, on Flickr 

You did a first-class job on this Russel. The weathering is perfect, especially the blade, It looks like the real thing. I also noticed how realistic the decals look on the turret. Getting over that big seam on the ERA and making it look painted on is quite a skill.

Harold

Gino, Harold, thanks. Getting the turret markings to lay down just requires patience and plenty of decal colution. I've resorted to the old standby Walthers on most of my models now.

Excellent work. A very convincing model for sure.

BK

Thanks!