FullArmor Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 On 1/2/2025 at 10:43 AM, Alan_G said: Wow!! The work that you continue to put into this kit is really pushing my own build to the top of my "kits to be done for 2025" list. Have you acquired reference materials? If not i recommend Ammo mig M1A2 SEP in detail book. It is the best when it comes to small details. 2
Alan_G Posted January 4 Posted January 4 1 hour ago, FullArmor said: Have you acquired reference materials? If not i recommend Ammo mig M1A2 SEP in detail book. It is the best when it comes to small details. I'll take a look at that book - thanks for the recommendation. 2
Alan_G Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) I should add that I've already collected a very large collection of photos from someone on another modelling forum who offers real world photos for a vast selection of military vehicles, for a very small (and reasonable) price. **Post edited to remove name of other forum - please message me if you'd like more info on that*** Edited January 4 by Alan_G 2
DocRob Posted January 4 Posted January 4 I really like your painting and weathering abilities, FA. I could never paint in sequences, like you do. Your problem solving is also great, like the paste jig for the slatted vents, which actually look so much better. Cheers Rob 1 1
FullArmor Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 53 minutes ago, DocRob said: I really like your painting and weathering abilities, FA. I could never paint in sequences, like you do. Your problem solving is also great, like the paste jig for the slatted vents, which actually look so much better. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob🙂 I paint in sequences, because that's how my brain works😄. I have some idea how tracks and wheels would be like. Then i test out colors. If they work then i can experiment on other parts. It is easier to mess up wheels than whole lower/upper structure. Slat armor idea came up when i was outside in nature. What is your thought process when deciding color scheme/weathering? 3
DocRob Posted January 5 Posted January 5 It heavily depends on the subject. With my actual Cobra Coupe build, as well as other car builds, I try to paint all body parts and body colored sub assemblies at the same time, to have an exactly fitting color in the end. This includes all the steps from priming to final clear coating. With tanks or weathered planes, I try to paint as much together as possibly, but not as dogmatic as with car builds. You can hide slight discolorations behind weathering or a good cover story (replacement parts, etc.) I generally try to build as far as possible before painting. I would never paint on the sprues, except for tiny details. I never painted separate larger body sections at different time, like you do, but it works for you and your results are great. Cheers Rob 3
FullArmor Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 1 hour ago, DocRob said: It heavily depends on the subject. With my actual Cobra Coupe build, as well as other car builds, I try to paint all body parts and body colored sub assemblies at the same time, to have an exactly fitting color in the end. This includes all the steps from priming to final clear coating. With tanks or weathered planes, I try to paint as much together as possibly, but not as dogmatic as with car builds. You can hide slight discolorations behind weathering or a good cover story (replacement parts, etc.) I generally try to build as far as possible before painting. I would never paint on the sprues, except for tiny details. I never painted separate larger body sections at different time, like you do, but it works for you and your results are great. Cheers Rob Yes. True. With car build colors have to be immaculate, because there is no weathering. 3
FullArmor Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 Testing out bits. Ammo boxes, spare wheel, tow bar, water, fuel, tow shackle, mud scrapers, oil spill buckets and smoke granade containers. 5
Alan_G Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Stop cheating by posting photos of a real tank.....😁 Simply amazing work. 1 4
FullArmor Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 30 minutes ago, Alan_G said: Stop cheating by posting photos of a real tank.....😁 Simply amazing work. Thanks!😀 I will try to get those armor slats ready today. I will add more dust and exhaust stains. Then varnish. 2
FullArmor Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 I need info please. I do not have seen this CITV "wane" in ANY reference photos or internet. Is this made by trumpeter imagination or is this deleted on early SEP development phase?
FullArmor Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 On 1/4/2025 at 11:26 AM, Alan_G said: I should add that I've already collected a very large collection of photos from someone on another modelling forum who offers real world photos for a vast selection of military vehicles, for a very small (and reasonable) price. **Post edited to remove name of other forum - please message me if you'd like more info on that*** Does your reference say what color should smoke grenade be? Black or green?
Alan_G Posted January 8 Posted January 8 I've found 2 images of the smoke launchers in my collection - 1 in sand and the other in a brownish (rust?) colour. So I guess it's up to you. But searching the internet seems to indicate that the majority of Abrams in the sand colour, also had the launchers in same colour. 2
FullArmor Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Alan_G said: I've found 2 images of the smoke launchers in my collection - 1 in sand and the other in a brownish (rust?) colour. So I guess it's up to you. But searching the internet seems to indicate that the majority of Abrams in the sand colour, also had the launchers in same colour. I meant the grenades themselves, not launcher. But this first photo is excellent because it shows rubbery boot which shields wires behind👍. I will look into that other forum also with photos. 1
Alan_G Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Ahh I see. Sorry, I have no references for the grenades themselves. 2
FullArmor Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 5 minutes ago, Alan_G said: Ahh I see. Sorry, I have no references for the grenades themselves. I have found two pictures where grenades are green and are protruding from launcher. And all others all black and no protruding. So are those black things rubbery shield/Lid from water entering launcher?!? what do you think? 1
Alan_G Posted January 8 Posted January 8 I'll drop you another PM. But an internet search does seem to show black rubber caps over the launchers, I'm guessing to protect them from the elements..... But there are bound to be experts out there 3
FullArmor Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Exhausgas deflector. I will try to replicate heavy rust effect if possible. 5
Alan_G Posted January 12 Posted January 12 What a huge difference. Is that the same brass sheet you used for the other parts? And if so, what thickness do you use? 1
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