This is looking really nice Dave. I'm the same with my aircraft, it's the final detailing that I really like. Then you stop, just at the moment, and wonder, 'is it done' ?
BTR- 80A zvezda 1/35(jumbo scale)
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Thanks Colin ,strange hobby ive had no intrest for months all of a sudden for no real reason its back on the bike like I never fell off ,but I do have spells where I love the building part cant be bothered with the painting and visa versa ,still have enjoyed both sides so far. Dave
Looking superb Dave
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Lovely paintwork and weathering to boot mate, fantastic effects you've achieved there
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Top stuff!!
,Lovely paintwork and weathering to boot mate, fantastic effects you've achieved there
,Top stuff!!
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No-one could argue with that John. Brilliant. A skill I have yet to not just master but attempt!!! Makes my Ch2 look like it just rolled out of Vickers!!!!
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Well David for someone that does not really model in the 35 scale you have made a superb job of this one, take a bow, you have earned it, kitchen table and all.
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Well the exhaust shrouds seemed to be a lot more work than I envisaged ,by that I mean got one done in the time I thought they'd both be done ,didn't want them lathered in rust only covers after all but wanted them to look like they do get really hot. Hard bit coming next ,matching the other side to this one ,I did remember to note down what I used and the sequence used interested to hear your thoughts ,
A big thanks to all for your continued encouragement. Dave
A big thanks to all for your continued encouragement. Dave
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Dave,
Beautifully done mate, subtle and very effective.
Beautifully done mate, subtle and very effective.
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Ditto, great job.
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That is really looking good.
Excellent paint effects Dave. Very believable effects
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Thanks Richard ive only got the dining room table but have stopped using lacquer paints they complained all the time about the smell ,I knew it was time to open the patio doors when the mice started to bang on the glass of their tank ,have since moved on to acrylic paints but must say they are much harder to get your head around but never have a problem with them ,there is a certain brand I've never bothered with so have never suffered the tip drying disease they all talk about. And lets be honest a couple of half AB cups of paint lays down a lot of plastic its not like I'm spraying a 1/1 bloody car
if I remember I stick on a left over covid mask other than that hey ho I'm still alive and moaning. How does that song go ,its my life
. Glad your enjoying it so far. Dave
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Had a good session today plodded on with what I'm doing ,hope you can see what I meant about there being lots of start stop places a couple more pics to bore you with honest only the two
Still "lovin" it as they say thanks all for the continued support and encouragement . Dave
Still "lovin" it as they say thanks all for the continued support and encouragement . Dave
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Blimy their hard work these big things ,not moaning just saying ,seems like I've been at it for ages ,well beginning to see the finish line(I hope) few more bits to close up then on with the under carriage and wheel arch bits im going to bore you with some more pics hope the progress shows
Its a hard one im trying to keep it looking like a good old work horse always doing what was asked of it ,not a mud covered rusted out MOT failure its taken me a long time to realise with the weathering less looks better.
The next bit I must sort is the body count ,I've got one of thoes turntable thingy's but never use it even when spraying i have to hold the model the same when detailing hence the body count
Then thoes bloody wheels all eight of them not my favourite subject ,I've had a pop at one of them don't worry about the hub still WIP not sure but were see by the time I get to number eight I might have sussed where I'm going
Thanks all for your continued patience. Dave
Its a hard one im trying to keep it looking like a good old work horse always doing what was asked of it ,not a mud covered rusted out MOT failure its taken me a long time to realise with the weathering less looks better.
The next bit I must sort is the body count ,I've got one of thoes turntable thingy's but never use it even when spraying i have to hold the model the same when detailing hence the body count
Then thoes bloody wheels all eight of them not my favourite subject ,I've had a pop at one of them don't worry about the hub still WIP not sure but were see by the time I get to number eight I might have sussed where I'm going
Thanks all for your continued patience. Dave
Doesn't require patience to follow this Dave.... It's a pleasure when something's looking as good as this mate , keep it coming.... a contender for a "Dogs" already I reckon
, keep it coming.... a contender for a "Dogs" already I reckon
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Andy's right, it's good to watch this come together. That is a really great looking model. The painting/weathering is spot on.
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The whole thing wasn't beginning to stall but was reaching bits that interested me the least ,but no way could I disguise the fact that this ran on wheels all bloody eight of em. So having checked in on scottie's latest master piece was inspired to jump up to the table and persevere. Thought I did ok five out of eight......
Not needed at work tomorrow(yippee) so three to go .........Dave
Not needed at work tomorrow(yippee) so three to go .........Dave
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Nice work there Dave. I've some tyre dressing if you want to return them to black!!!!!! Only joking, they look as they should. Used.
