We're Soldiers.

[monica]

this is going to be a dio,base of a pic,I,did come across,
will post the pic ,when its dose with the finished dio,

1.35 Revell Soviet T34/76,
can just about make this ,with my eyes close,have made a few,much like the other 3 brands that make them
paint was a little hard on me ,,just use a cheap mask,need to bet a better one,and make up a spray booth as well,
did see some hear once but cannot find them,

well hoping you do like the start to ,this one,

 

[john i am]

Watching Monica and looking forward to your future updates. Cheers John

 

[papa 695]

A very nice start Monica

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Good start Moni, watching.

 

[monica]

ta,guys ,so glad that your liking the start to this one,
hope i can do a good job of it,

 

[monica]

well some color on the old girl today,keeping her quite clean and neat,as you will see why,
soon,some molting is about all I,m doing with a wash or two,
well hope your liking the progress so far,

 

[Ian M]

Looking good Monica.
The title should that read we're as in we are. I can change it if you like.

 

[monica]

Looking good Monica.
The title should that read we're as in we are. I can change it if you like.

thank you Sir yes please ,glad your liking it as well,

 

[papa 695]

Looking very nice.

 

[monica]

ta ,Ian so glad your liking it so far,

 

[monica]

well the hardest part of this build,
is doing the alterations to the figure,from walking the kneeing ,still need to leaghten his arm,a bit,
then fill in with green stuff ,and make a new coat,for him,

 

[flyjoe180]

Great start Monica. Re the paint fumes etc, grab a paint mask from you local hardware shop, worth every cent for proper protection. I use an old cardboard box for a booth, but maybe you mean one with an extraction system for indoor use?.

 

[monica]

Great start Monica. Re the paint fumes etc, grab a paint mask from you local hardware shop, worth every cent for proper protection. I use an old cardboard box for a booth, but maybe you mean one with an extraction system for indoor use?.

ta, Joe,I did get a cheap mask,not the best for me,still coughed up paint,that vallejo real get in lol, will need to get a better one,
as for the spray booth,will need to make up one with a fan,but I think the big exhaust fans will be to big,ao maybe the bigger fans,that go on a PC,
but will have a look,as once a mess cover go,s in front,will soften the air pull,

 

[Brad9826]

Monica,
Looking forward to seeing the final result. Nice clean paintwork.

 

[monica]

ta Brad,glad that your liking this so far,
be hang up doing some work on friends 28mm warhammer figures ,that i have had for 6mths lol,

 

[Brad9826]

No probs, I can wait, best you crack on , good luck, 28mm too small for me,

 

[JR]

Monica
Mind if join in please.
Buy a proper filter mask either a double or single those paper things are a waste of money . Look for one with the correct type of filter, you need one for fine spray and dust . Most have charcoal based filters , I use an organic vapour filter . Remember when buying that all filters have best before date, as the charcoal looses it's effectiveness .
Remember any mask is better than none . I speak from using spray laquers in work as well as modelling This is of some help
John

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Monica
Good start this. Really smooth finish on the T34 and remodelled figure will be good as well.....
Echo John re mask though. Get one and use it. Paint is not great for lungs. You only get one set of lungs, and the next kit can wait a few weeks if you can’t afford one straight off.....I can help with recommendations if you want? Ive been responsible for work based PPE in the past....
Cheers
Tim

 

[grumpa]

Good start Monica, I'm watching as always.

Jim

 

[Jim R]

Hi Monica
T34 looks good. Can't go wrong with a Russian brute. Well done with the tracks - they drive me mad. I really admire you for altering a figure. Something that is so worth while. Interested to see this develop. As for a mask - anything is better than nothing.
Jim