PANZERBAIT! (16 pictures)

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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

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.

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

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.

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

Fantastic work DM. Awesome skillz fella, simply awesome.

...Guy

Sir D and I do mean SIR:...Well worth the 6 month wait you made us endure!   Your builds are truly insprirational to us all!...I must say, this is a modeling masterpiece .  I can appreciate the effort on those chains too, I did the same thing for my Krupp Protze...can't beat the look of  real chains!

Well worth the wait in loading time. Really superb work.

Regards,

Terry.

Stunning, simply stunning.

Karl

DM, you've lived up to your name with this one. Lots of nice detail to draw the eye on both the interior and exterior.

One small suggestion I would make is to consider replacing the stowage ropes with something more in-scale and in keeping with what it's securing. The twine you've chosen is more like ship-hawser thickness vs. a normal tie-down rope. Check your local Hobby Lobby or similar craft's store for something called crochet rope, I think you'll find that it's size and texture are a much better medium for replicating what you're looking for.

Dannenbergerblitz wrote:

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!Just amazing!  what a super job!!!  I must say though that you should clean the workbench off......just covered with mud!  Just teriffic!

Thanks for your observation and comments. The mud, yeah, well somebody's gotta do it!

Now, where's my broom.......

Disastermaster 

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.

Wirraway wrote:

Beautiful work....that weathering is inspirational

Howdy Wirraway,

 Thanks for the applause. I hope this encourages and inspires everyone. Patience is everything.

 Right now AOL is giving me trouble and I'm at an alternate site (no smiley's, sorry) but, maybe, this evening things will be back in order.

                                                              Disastermaster

Manstein

Yep, that's the two tone scheme. I appreciate your + input here Manny, thanks. As for the chains, they came from hobby lobby on their 50% off week.

Here 'ya go.....

m60a3

Thank you for your approval. Now I gotta find somethin' else to do. Hope to see some of yours soon.

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.