Italeri Group Build Sept. 1, 2006-Jan. 15 2007

Gun_Tech · March 22, 2007, 4:04pm

Thank you Scott and Eric. Yeah, I’m getting there [:D]

Ozmodiar · March 22, 2007, 4:04pm

Jean-Michel I really like the build. Can’t wait to see it completed.

Gun_Tech · March 22, 2007, 4:42pm

Thanks Jmcmenamin, I appreciate [:)] I can’t wait to see it completed too [;)]

Plastic_Cross · March 22, 2007, 11:17pm

Duke - there was a mirage of a Trumpeter Group Build going on late last year. I jumped in and built the Trumpeter Sturer Emil. The GB seemed to have evaporated, but I really enjoyed the heck out of building the Sturer, as well as researching the info on that vehicle.

I’ve got one of the Trumpeter KV-1s, the KV-2, and several others…so I have some ammo in case someone decides to start another Trumpert GB.

Larry

tigerman · March 22, 2007, 11:33pm

I got the Trump KV-1 and would love to dive in on it, but I’m still working on some in-progress builds first.

Plastic_Cross · March 22, 2007, 11:51pm

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Jean-Michel - I’m loving the photos of your build. I particularly like the finishing work you’ve done thus far. Paint job = A super+ , and I am really struck by the detailing of the tool attachments. After seeing your artwork, I’m hesitant to post the pictures of the SU-152 I’m working on for this GB. But I will anyhow…so everyone - get your tomatoes and rotten apples out and ready to pitch.

But you’ll have to go to the Italeri Group Build #2 to do it. /forums/755062/ShowPost.aspx

Last night in the wee hours I posted my build pics on this thread by mistake.

tigerman · March 23, 2007, 12:26am

I like it so far Larry. Can the copper be dinged up? Hey as long as it looks like, smells like, and feels like your subject, then that’s good enough for me IMO. Oh BTW, shouldn’t those pics be in the other thread? [;)]

Plastic_Cross · March 23, 2007, 7:50am

Great Scott !! You are correctamundo. [D)]

Sorry about that.

Larry

Gun_Tech · March 23, 2007, 11:13am

< this posting has been edited by Plastic Cross to correct a dingbat error made on his part >

Jean-Michel - I’m loving the photos of your build. I particularly like the finishing work you’ve done thus far. Paint job = A super+ , and I am really struck by the detailing of the tool attachments. After seeing your artwork, I’m hesitant to post the pictures of the SU-152 I’m working on for this GB. But I will anyhow…so everyone - get your tomatoes and rotten apples out and ready to pitch.

But you’ll have to go to the Italeri Group Build #2 to do it. /forums/755062/ShowPost.aspx

Last night in the wee hours I posted my build pics on this thread by mistake.

Thanks Larry, I apreciate your comments [:)] This is my 4th serious attempt at airbrushing, and I learned a few tricks with this build, like filling in the corners and difficult areas first a low pressure and close to it. It was the first time I actually played with the pressure, many times during the session, and I will do it again [;)] I will have to take the next step up when I paint my build for the SPG GB, 3 tone camo scheme… [xx(]

I detailled most of the tools with styrene. The wire cutter only as the head original, the rest is scratchbuild. The tool clamps came from Eduard. And I installed them correctly this time!!! [:)](the instructions were way clearer than my Panzer I B [^])

I’m going to the other tread to look at your SU-152. [;)] You have been doing excellent paint work so far with your previous build, I’m sure you’ll do even better this time! [:)]

southern_dragon · March 23, 2007, 12:14pm

how do i get in to the group build? [C):-)]

Gun_Tech · March 23, 2007, 12:31pm

You would better to join the Italeri GB # 2 [;)]

This one should have ended on January 15, but since a bunch of us were not completed, it was decided to keep this one till it dies. I believe I am the only one that hasn’t finish yet. Some guys did 2 builds [sigh] I think this tread will perish when I will be done. I might go in the # 2 after… we’ll see.

Gun_Tech · March 23, 2007, 2:29pm

I started working on the tracks last night. I read a few treads and will try the following. I started with a blast of hair spray, which is suppose to prevent the paint from flaking. I also just completed a base coat of Tamiya flat black. I will follow this tonight by a mix of Flat black and metalic grey.

Hopefully, there will be no flaking. [:)]

tigerman · March 23, 2007, 3:54pm

Yes, hop into Italeri GB Part 2.

Jean, let us know how this works out, I’m curious.

Gun_Tech · March 23, 2007, 7:40pm

I know I won’t future them right away, paint flaked from my tool clamps [:(!]

I’ll wait when on the vehicle.

tigerman · March 23, 2007, 7:57pm

Well I had no problem on my Dragon vinyls, they held the paint well and didn’t flake at all. Oh, you ask what Dragon vinyls? Well they did make some for …[:-^] [;)]

treadwell · March 24, 2007, 9:42pm

hi jean [:D]—beautiful,clean,meticulous build my friend-- comming together superbly now!![tup][tup]-- i love the looks of what you have built so far!!–tread[8D]

Gun_Tech · March 25, 2007, 4:32pm

Thanks brother Tread [:D]

I did some work on the tracks. After reading this tread about painting vynils tracks, I decided to try the hairspray method to prevent chipping. So far so good.

/forums/752499/ShowPost.aspx

I also decided to paint and weather them as explained on this site

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=13266&page=1

This is the track after hairspay, XF-1 Flat black primer, and another light coat of a mix of XF-56 at 90%, XF-1 at 10% and a equal amount of thinner.

If I mess up and have to restart again, I would replace the Metallic Grey by Gun Metal for a darker shine. Here’s a comparison of a Gun metal painted track on my Panzer I B compared to my Panzerjager track:

Now, I’m waiting to see the results of that pastel wash. [:D]

tigerman · March 25, 2007, 6:55pm

I love your resolve Jean. I’m crossing my fingers for you. [:)]

biffa · March 25, 2007, 7:31pm

Beautiful work GT you are really having your work cut out for you with this one but i gotta hand it to ya you are doin a fantastic job it looks great.

Gun_Tech · March 25, 2007, 8:04pm

Thank you Eric and Ron [:)]

I’m satified how the tracks turned out. A really good way to do them actually. But as I said before, I will substitute the metallic grey by gun metal next time. I’ll get some pics maybe tomorrow, when the stove top is not dirty [C=:-)]

Something to be carefull with though, when you apply the pastel wash, make sure you dip in the pastel powder first, and then in the water. As I didn’t spray a coat of future prior too, the paint slightly came off where I did the opposite.