Come on now, Steve; we know you’re out there, sucking up the rays after this long build…whaddya say about a WIP?
Sir D: I feel like I need to knock the mud clods off my boots after looking at this!!! I just appreciate viewing your work as an inspiration of modeling that I may someday aspire…[bow][bow][bow] That CANNOT be styrene…level with us, this is a metal toy you had as a child and you just now added the extra detail and AM goodies…right???
I can’t even critique it. I don’t know enough to check the accuracy and I’d have to be an idiot to comment on the weathering…I just oogle[8)] and enjoy…Thanks for sharing Steve.
I think doog’s request for a follow along tutorial would be great but I know that’s not your style…consider though, OK?..(best whining voice)…p l e e e e a s e…
VERY well done… I have a soft spot for thrashed armor and you’ve done a bang up job man!
Kenneth
WOW[#toast] What a beautiful build. The barb wire is sweet. And your weathering is very cool. Nicely blended. The rust and dirt really makes is stand out. But like said before the chain is a bit “big” looks like you could tow a maus with it. But other than that, [tup]
Keep up the great work.
you know your not supposed to photoshop using the real tank dont ya ? [:D]
it is one of the most real looking builds here on the forum!
This is by far the best build I have seen around here for some time. High praise indeed given the submissions over the last several months…
Now tell me how it’s done! [dinner]
Fabulous! The crusted mud is great.
Ya know, if you guy’s keep raising the bar like this I’m gonna need stilt’s[|(]
Outstanding D-man[bow]
hey disastermaster,
love the weathering[^], love the barbed wire[^], love the overall colors[^], but most of all love the $5.00 price tag… PRICELESS![bow][bow][bow]
It’s great to see what’s possible! Trying to figure out what was used for the screens, was that PE? or scratched?[%-)] IMO, for what it’s worth[2c], I liked the soviet gun up top, sorry It had to be replaced. [BH]
Mobious
Very nice work all around DR, bravo! [tup]
The fact that you turned your own barrel with aluminum tubing alone makes this one a stand-out. I’ll echo the calls from the others to post a WIP/build log…would be great to share in the progress on these as well as the end result. [;)]
As usuall, I think you created a masterpiece. It amaze me how you can dirty up your projects that much (in a very good way)
Outstanding job on the scratch barrel!
As said before, we require a WIP [;)]
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Thanks 302
I hope siskel would have liked it too…
Sorry it took so long to get back. My washing machine started leaking and I had to master that disaster before it got out of hand; then, I needed to make observations and express homage to some of the other threads here.
On with the day…
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…soakin’ up the rays… ahhh…he, heh…
THUNK!!!
That was my jaw hitting the desk. I’ve seen some great models but this one takes great to a new meaning. DUDE- WHAT A MASTERPIECE! You have gotta be proud of this one. What sends me is that you only paid $5 for this kit and turned it into something above Smithsonian quality.
The barbed wire in the tracks really is a nice touch! That is a beautiful model. I am with everyone else- you are just going to have to do a WIP and share some of that knowledge.
My hats off to you. You have encouraged me to try harder. What a nice job!!!
…and…uhmmm…any possibility of a WIP thead from ya, there, Steve??? [:-^]
Everything they all said above. [#ditto]
Sorry I’m getting in on this one late, but I tried several times to load all the pics to no avail. Got too see the first couple, anyway. Awesome stuff DM! [#toast]
One of the best models I’ve ever seen. You nailed it. Congratulations.
regards,
Steve
Excellant on that used look…you need to let us know the techniques…
Did you use Mig products…
The look of rusting areas on the turret and the overall muddy look is great…truly inspiring.
Four Paws up
Oh yeah baby!!! This guy definitely lives up to your name.
I am always impressed by the sheer variance of finishes exhibited on your builds.
Although overweathered to my taste and historical belief, your artistry in the method blows me away…TOP NOTCH work here…5 stars…
Absolutly beautiful work! Very top notch indeed!