PANZERBAIT! (16 pictures)

Fantastic work DM. Awesome skillz fella, simply awesome.

...Guy

   Well I guess it's ok ........oh man who I'm I kidding it's freaking awesome D.

Gee fellas, all y'all are just too kind. I'm sure I miffed some minor details here but I'll always try to outdo the last build with the next one.

                                                                 Thanks Townsy 11.

Steve,

It seems that your work has inproved alot since the last build. Looks like this one you use a different approach with the weathering ?

Looks really good Steve, even thou I'm not a fan of a soft skin AFV, but this is one is definately a winner.

---
Ben

Stunning, absolutly stunning, One of the best weathered model I've seen. Great job.

the bottom looks familar, looks alot like the bottom of my quad.

And again, fantastic build.

Let me say that your work is GREAT!!  But, with that said, do you think you weathering might be a bit overdone?  I'm working on the same kit and none of my references show a M20 that weathered.  Please don't take any offense to my comments.

-Jesse

RBaer wrote:

Gee, it's a shame you turned a real M20 on its side like that. Where's the model? I thought this was a "Scale" Model forum.....as in "miniatures".....

Yeah, those SUV's are a bit top-heavy but I'm gettin' the feel for it......

I'm flattered by your indirect compliment.....thanks! 

Disastermaster 

stick man wrote:

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MUMMUMM good with all that dirt and rust Thats TRULY GGRRRREEEEAAAATTTT work!!!!

Thanks stick man & matthew9

Your comments are valued and greatly appreciated. 

 Disastermaster

tigerman wrote:

Steve, you may have outdone yourself. I love the weathering on the undercarriage. Magnificant. Now where's the Tiger?

Thank you Tigerman, that's acrylic gel on the bottom.

   "Where's the Tiger?" 

       Well,...... haven't you heard?..... 

         "Tiger's in the Mud!" 

                                                                DISASTERMASTER 

pordoi wrote:

What can I say that hasn't already been said.  Great work!!!  Your attention to detail is outstanding; love the weathered bench seat inside and the "armored jewelry" is simply top notch.  Can't wait to see some of your other work.

Thanks Pordoi,

       Sometimes I get really caught up in the detail and get burnt out fast, however, the effort always pays off. Having gotten the "jewelry" off my chest now, I can move on.

        Again.......... appreciation, appreciated!

                                    DISASTERMASTER 

treadwell wrote:

STEVE---DUDE------I hope it was as good for you as it was for me-----your BEST ever --and the photography is superb!!--a five star build and pesentation-- my highest regards-- tread

Something told me you'd like this 'un. I'm glad it met your expectations as I always value your opinion. The pictures were taken on the kitchen table over a period of about 45 minutes.

Oh well, it appears I've raised the bar on myself again here.

DISASTERMASTER 

bertman wrote:

21 emoticons vs 16 pictures :P Very awesome work!

Ya know, I hadn't thought of it that way. Believe me, the emoticons are a lot easier.

Thanks for the feedback! 

                                        DISASTERMASTER
 

disaster -

I'm sorry I have taken this long to look and first I LOVE you prelude. Yo have a never ending supply of smilies.

The M20 looks great. Lots of dirt...dirt good. Chains and dirt....kinky.

The interior was a nice job also. I like the damaged seat. The only thing I might have added inside is some spare ammo cans for the M2...but then again once the can is closed its hard to see.

I understand and feel your pain on time...I too grab what I can here and there. A build could take 3 - 6 months. Hummm, based on that my stash will last until I am 84....just part of my investment for my retirement!!

No matter how long it takes, if your having fun, that's all that counts!!

Rounds Complete!!

disaster -

I'm sorry I have taken this long to look and first I LOVE you prelude. You have a never ending supply of smilies.

The M20 looks great. Lots of dirt...dirt good. Chains and dirt....kinky.

The interior was a nice job also. I like the damaged seat. The only thing I might have added inside is some spare ammo cans for the M2...but then again once the can is closed its hard to see.

I understand and feel your pain on time...I too grab what I can here and there. A build could take 3 - 6 months. Hummm, based on that my stash will last until I am 84....just part of my investment for my retirement!!

No matter how long it takes, if your having fun, that's all that counts!!

Rounds Complete!!

Nachtflieger wrote:

Spectaclular! I love the chains, and the wood effect on the bench seats is un-real. Truly inspiring work!

Thanks for the kudos friend. I had to do some original thinking to get that effect on those benches. Did you notice the drivers seat? ........I wish I had a more detailed picture of it.

                                                                                                                              DISASTERMASTER 

disastermaster one thing I'd like to add and a question if I may as the vehicle sits it look's like it would not work. (Drive) All the drive shaft U-joints look all rusted close. Have you ever thought to add some GL-Black mixed with some type of powder to give the U-joints that old caked on look?

Hay don't think for one minute I'm puting down on it as I'm not I love it!

panzer88 wrote:

Absolutely beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your attention to detail is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All those little touches makes it so look real, I'm ready to jump in and take a little joy ride. You can totally tell that you put alot of effort and hard work into this, and it definitelt paid off!!! Truely SPECTACULAR build !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoa,

           thank you panzer.

I "DiD" put in a lot of time on this. 

This kind of response keeps me going! 

DISASTERMASTER 

the doog wrote:

Steve, I just wanted to tell you a secret: you haven't really "arrived" yet until "Boche" gives you a "No-star" jealousy rating! LOL!

   Steve welcome, you have "arrived"!

MECHTECH wrote:

Steve, there is nothing I can add to describe how fantastic your build is that has not been said already. However,  I do hope the folks at Fine Scale have noticed it also. Looking at work like this can make a person see things they didn't think of, or notice, before .

************************************************************************ 

The encouragementI get from you guys is one of the things that keeps me going. Remember that thedetails is an important aspect of model building.

for your kind response.

Disastermaster 

Ok, seriously.

This is the sort of work that would have gotten you burned as a witch not too many years ago.

Wonderfully done.  Truly inspiring for us hacker types.

I am planning to give you ZERO rating, of course!!  Just to keep things fair...

Ramseur wrote:

Great model!!! The pics are amazing. I can not wait to start on my first model. I know it can not be as good as yours, but I hope to try my best. Keep up the good work.

Howdy,

 Thank you. My first model was many years ago. Hope you the best results on your first. I'll be watching you.

                                             Disastermaster 

biffa wrote:

Steve'o my man what a beauty there is so much to take in i had to look at it several times for new prospectives, the underside is perfectly textured and the chains just sell the whole thing for me they turned out wonderful, this is definatly the way i like to see them, well used and abused   i also really like the ropes you used and how you used them, just an all round good looking model im sure after ive looked it over again more things will pop out at me heh. Awesome job.

Thanks 'ol tank buddy,

It "does" look busy don't it. 

I'm lookin' forward to your next project.

Disastermaster 

wing_nut wrote:

Not having been around the armor forum for very long I was beginning to wonder if you were all similes.  (I know, that is boring smiley... as is this one)  I see that is as far from the truth as possible.  That is truly beautiful Steve.  Oh yes... and dirty too.

Thank you wingnut.

Yep, more than a smiley. Glad you liked it and am grateful for your comment.

                                                                                          DISASTERMASTER