Paul's Attempts
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Re: Paul's Attempts
very nice scratch building and detail work, when it comes to tanks more definitely seems to be better
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This just gets better and better
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That Magach continues to develop into a superb build, Paul, featuring some seriously great quality detail work and I could have easily taken it for 1/35th -in fact I'd be well chuffed if I detailed a 1/35th example that nicely so to have done so in 1/72nd is something else.
Doing - Tamiya 1/35th Universal Carrier.
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I put some paint on the Magach. It was nice to unify the various media with the paint but I forgot I wanted to add the bag thing on the the accordion structure of the main gun. I used Apoxie Sculpt to form the bag.
When I looked at photos of the Magach I noticed that there seemed to be an under layer of green which I suspect may be from the original American colour of the tank (Just a guess). A sandy colour would be applied over this and may show through. This turned out to be a waste of time for me though as I obliterated the green with many coats of the sandy colour!
I painted a mix of Tamiya Buff, Medium Grey and a smidge of white over the initial coat of green.
Well, I guess no build can go completely smoothly. Painting was pretty much complete and I was putting on the decals when I dropped the turret!. It was only about an inch, but it was enough. A bit of wire, some CA and the main gun was back on. It has a little crook in it now like an old boxer's nose but what can you do.
Decals and a bit of an oil filter. I also tried my hand at the stowage. This is my third attempt. I actually stripped the paint off the resin stowage twice before I was happy with it. I used Mr. Hobby Mr. Tool Cleaner and stripped the paint off by applying it very carefully with a brush. It strips off the paint without damaging the resin. I just had to be very careful to avoid getting any on the painted tank as it would easily strip this off too. It worked out in the end.
I still have to work a couple more decals and the remaining stowage but i am happy with how its going.
Cheers,
When I looked at photos of the Magach I noticed that there seemed to be an under layer of green which I suspect may be from the original American colour of the tank (Just a guess). A sandy colour would be applied over this and may show through. This turned out to be a waste of time for me though as I obliterated the green with many coats of the sandy colour!
I painted a mix of Tamiya Buff, Medium Grey and a smidge of white over the initial coat of green.
Well, I guess no build can go completely smoothly. Painting was pretty much complete and I was putting on the decals when I dropped the turret!. It was only about an inch, but it was enough. A bit of wire, some CA and the main gun was back on. It has a little crook in it now like an old boxer's nose but what can you do.
Decals and a bit of an oil filter. I also tried my hand at the stowage. This is my third attempt. I actually stripped the paint off the resin stowage twice before I was happy with it. I used Mr. Hobby Mr. Tool Cleaner and stripped the paint off by applying it very carefully with a brush. It strips off the paint without damaging the resin. I just had to be very careful to avoid getting any on the painted tank as it would easily strip this off too. It worked out in the end.
I still have to work a couple more decals and the remaining stowage but i am happy with how its going.
Cheers,
Paul
This is it. The moment we should have trained for.
This is it. The moment we should have trained for.
Re: Paul's Attempts
Looking good Paul
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WOW! Just bloody WOW!
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What Stuart said. That's superb work Paul, just been back to the beginning of this build and am blown away by the level of detail you've achieved.
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Outstanding work. Those photos could easily pass for 1/35 scale.
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That's a mini masterpiece, Paul!
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Wait!..What?! 1/72?!
I'm now especially impressed with the sun fading on the paint scheme
I'm now especially impressed with the sun fading on the paint scheme
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Thanks again guys for the kind comments. This has been a fun build and the kit has a lot of potential. I am really enjoying these armor builds. This kit sat on the shelf for a while but I am glad I picked it back up. Anyway, I am done with it for the moment. I have added the stowage and most fiddly bits. I am actually happy with the way the stowage turned out. I was out of my comfort zone but I guess it makes us grow and get better. I only have the antenna and some weathering to go. Before I weather it, I am going to build the diorama base so the weathering can match its surroundings. Not sure what it will be yet. Here are some (sort of) final pics.
Might be a bit before I can get to the base. I am being booted out of my current hobby room and will be moving my stuff to the utility room. It should be good though as the utility room has a nice window that I can look out of without staring into my neighbor's bedroom.
Cheers,
Might be a bit before I can get to the base. I am being booted out of my current hobby room and will be moving my stuff to the utility room. It should be good though as the utility room has a nice window that I can look out of without staring into my neighbor's bedroom.
Cheers,
Paul
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Re: Paul's Attempts
Just saw this and commented in it's own post. It's still very nice
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That's a great looking build - looking forward to seeing how the base comes out.
Looking into the next door neighbours bedroom window eh?
Looking into the next door neighbours bedroom window eh?
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Good job Paul
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