Firefly VC Progress Pics Part 2

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 3:16 AM

As always fine work Dwight! I love the way the bolts and such stand-out, you have a knack for that kind of stuff. Looking forward to the finished Dio!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 3:08 AM

Great work Dwight, and looking forward to seeing finished and dio-ed. I am just starting to experiment with airbrush techniques, so it is nice to see your dust/dirt effect.

I am with you and Tigerman on the Firefly!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by gringe88

love the weatherin so far. are those pastels by chance??

Nope. Acrylic Paint.

OD + Park Green + White - Drybrushed in raised parts
Buff + Dark Brown + Black - Light Overspray for dust effects
Dark Brown + Gun Metal (Thinned) - for Rust Streaks

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gringe88

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July 2004
From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...

Posted by gringe88 on Monday, July 19, 2004 9:58 PM

love the weatherin so far. are those pastels by chance??

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-Matt

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 9:49 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by feldgrau23

Looking good dwight,,, Makes me wanna break the one I have out and do it. That is the Dragon kit correct???

Yes, this is the Dragon Kit. Thanks.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 9:27 PM

Looking good dwight,,, Makes me wanna break the one I have out and do it. That is the Dragon kit correct???

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:41 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by T-34

This is really, really nice. I have one question, How are you going to put the tracks on the tank. Are you going to paint them first and then put them on since that by accident could damage the model. And are the tracks individual links?
Thanks a lot!

The upper and the lower hull are not glued together yet. I just fitted them together for the pic. The tracks are "indies" and I am going to paint them first after assembly and before putting them on the tank.

Then I glue the upper and lower hulls togerther. Wink [;)]

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:25 PM

Looking great Dwight.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:23 PM

This is really, really nice. I have one question, How are you going to put the tracks on the tank. Are you going to paint them first and then put them on since that by accident could damage the model. And are the tracks individual links?
Thanks a lot! Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:19 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Dwight Ta-ala

Thanks Thundergod. I just luv the look of the best sherman version there was.

I agree with you Dwight, mine too.

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:14 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by yw18mc

Dwight, you actually get to find some time to build some nice models! amazing. it looks real good we'll be waiting for the finished product. By the way!! in your spare time could you go over to your pics post and put something on my head? it's getting cold man. semper fi, mike

I see you didn't like the brunette look I gave you...OK blond it is. Smile [:)]

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:01 PM

Dwight, you actually get to find some time to build some nice models! amazing. it looks real good we'll be waiting for the finished product. By the way!! in your spare time could you go over to your pics post and put something on my head? it's getting cold man. semper fi, mike

mike

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:53 PM

Thanks Thundergod. I just luv the look of the best sherman version there was.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:48 PM

Well it looks to be another great looking build Dwight. Like the wheathering.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:48 PM

wbill76: Thanks. A dio is in the works for this one, too. I am just short of some British soldier rifles. The kit came with figures but no rifles.

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jkeller

Member since
December 2002
From: Grand Blanc, MI USA

Posted by jkeller on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:48 PM

Excellent job. Looking forward to seeing more. I can relate I have my bench in the basement and often it gets damp and paint seems to take forever to try. I have to run a space heater in July just to dry it up.

Joe

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:44 PM

Looking good Dwight! Planning a dio for it or is it a stand alone?

BP Models

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:42 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

Love the second photo. What paint are you using for the base?

Tamiya Acrylic Olive Drab mixed with Park Green (60:40 Ratio).

Thanks, I know you like those "in your face" pics. Big Smile [:D]

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:39 PM

Love the second photo. What paint are you using for the base?

Eric

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Firefly VC Progress Pics Part 2

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, July 19, 2004 7:20 PM

Well it has been raining really ahrd and quite difficult to dry paint so I have not yet completed it. It has reeceived some weathering and light drybrushing to give it a sort of some experience look. Anyway, I am now working on the tracks and may finish the tank in 2 or 3 days.

Here is how she looks. The pics are a little dark as I took it last night and the tanks looks a little bit more worn out as it looks in the pic.