IS-II

RickLawler · August 2, 2009, 10:05pm

Hi guys,

I know that sometimes it must seem like I’ve dropped off the planet…my apologies. I’d like to present to you the Tamiya JS-II that I recently completed. This was done as a commission piece with the client providing what seemed like every aftermarket item available for me to work with. It made for an interesting project; I would like to share this with you. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

Rick

ygmodeler4 · August 2, 2009, 10:46pm

It looks real.

Josiah

doc-hm3 · August 2, 2009, 10:52pm

Rick, she is beautiful and I really like the wires in the headlamp, nice touch.

doc

tigerman · August 2, 2009, 11:09pm

I must say your photography is top-notch, for it’s so real looking. I love that fact that you hand-painted the ID lines with some drip added. I really love the tracks and the dirty look you applied. Also, knowing that these got in near the end of the war, you didn’t destroy the vehicle like so many modelers when they weather their Russian vehicles.

Phil_H · August 2, 2009, 11:14pm

Simply stunning work Rick. I’m sure your custome will be pleased with the result.

Except for the plain background, one could be forgiven for thinking that it’s the real thing. The little touches, like the toolbox with rags hanging out, the broken headlight with the stalks for the filament are amazing.

Work like this takes time, so it’s not surprising that you don’t visit here that often, but when you do, it’s usually a jaw-dropping “WOW” event. [bow]

Schnobs · August 3, 2009, 12:05am

Rick this is just phenomenal!! You my friend are a world class modeler and a genuine humble all around nice guy at the same time! I can’t wait to catch up on the 19th!

Grem56 · August 3, 2009, 1:04am

Absolutely fabulous Rick, magnificent JS II in all aspects. [tup]

Julian

TD4438 · August 3, 2009, 5:46am

TAMIYA??? Give me a break.I know a real JS2 when I see one!

spacepacker · August 3, 2009, 5:55am

Absolutely stunning[bow][bow][bow]…Kenny

tiki_kat · August 3, 2009, 7:36am

Wow, Rick! Fantastic work (again!) I like this one better than the Marder!

wing_nut · August 3, 2009, 9:04am

One of the finest armor builds of recent memory.

I think it may actually be real. But where did you get a piece of paper big enough for the back drop?

wbill76 · August 3, 2009, 9:18am

Nice one Rick, I’m sure your client will be very pleased with the final product. [tup] [tup]

Anonymous · August 3, 2009, 9:48am

…uhhhhhhhhhhh…wow.

One of the finest armor builds I’ve ever seen in 35th scale, or any scale for that matter. It is a real gift to be able to make plastic look like steel…

agentg · August 3, 2009, 11:25am

OMG, I give up.

I should just stick to building cars.

You SURE that’s not a photo of the real thing?

Bodge · August 3, 2009, 11:33am

Incredibly stunning [bow][bow][bow][#ditto]on all the above.

stick_man · August 3, 2009, 11:57am

WOW! simply amazing work! [tup][tup]

[:)]

waikong · August 3, 2009, 12:08pm

Wow, that’s just some fantastic work!

Grem56 · August 3, 2009, 2:05pm

Thought I had seen #13 somewhere before:

Makes the build even more impressive !

Julian

the_doog · August 3, 2009, 2:14pm

Gorgeous, Rick! Nothing I can add that hasn’t been said-you deserve all the accolades! [bow]

And ditto on the great phtography–Adam’s been busting my chops to come up to your standard. Those backgrounds are the stuff, for sure! It’ll be a learning experience for me, I’m sure, before I get shots this good!

Tojo72 · August 3, 2009, 4:06pm

Very nice job,the wathering of the tracks and wheels is fantastic,and i love the twisted fenders,and the details like the log and the rope really bring it to life.Overall a mean looking beast.

Also I enjoyed your recent tutorial in FSM