ZBD 04 IFV Digital Camo

Modeling Subjects Armor
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You shouldn’t be hesitant at all to post pics of your work. That is the biggest difference between you and old MM’s posts. He doesn’t build any of them. He just buys them built then comes on here looking for “atta boys” and “good jobs”. If he gets actual constructive criticism, he gets bent out of shape and tries to wish the issues away with BS.

Since you are actually building your kits, you should welcome constructive criticism. Then take the tips that are given and use them to improve upon future models.

Don’t worry, you will be treated well as an actual builder, not a collector looking to boost his ego.

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So that’s where he get’s 'em from?! I always wondered!

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The digital camo job is certainly impressive and I can appreciate the amount of work involved. However, it appears to have come at the cost of attention to other areas.

If you look at this pic

You can see the reason for the distinct “lean” to the left that Al described earlier. All except the last roadwheels on the right side are floating above the track, the front by as much as the height of the centre-guide.

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I’m not a rivet counter, but if I was paying money for someone to build me a model, I’d be more than just a little ticked off by now. The paint job is cool, and is a good art study.

However, if you are in a tracked vehicle and you bump into something, it will leave a mark. And if the Chicoms make their trim vanes out of plywood like we do, there would be more than just an awkward realignment of the trim vane; it would be pretty messed up.

As a mech infantry guy, I have never seen mud adapt itself to the surface of the vehicle churning it up. Not in Korea, not in Germany, not nowhere…(English language abused for comedy’s sake!) If you straightened out the track issues, the awkward stance, and other issues that folks have pointed out, you’d have a much better kit. Make the fixes, throw on a set of white walls and its ready for the next May Day parade…

If you want to keep it in good, parade ready-condition, keep it near the capital city. Don’t let it cross into the free world; that’s the domain of the Bradley, Abrams, and in Geno’s case, Paladin!

But seriously, a great paint job. The nice, straight lines would be good for a bore sighting panel…as the art guy about that’ I’m sure he would know what that is. If he does, tell him I’ve got a box of grid squares, and 2 full cans of prop wash for sale…[:)]

Build 'em yourself, lot cheaper, and you may develop a sense of achievement by your own right…

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Dave,

I’ll throw in a bottle of Radio Squelch! [D]

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Yeah, I get it now. Someone else pointed this out to me, and I am with you guys all the way knowing that this guy wants kudos for other people’s work. I’m thinking if you are going to pay money for a built up model to advertise as your own then maybe it should be a quality build. All of the critiques are spot on. The thing I thought was harsh was the way they were coming. But, understanding the facts I have to redact my previous comment.

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I don’t think there’s anybody here who sets out to be cruel; but it does help by letting fresh sets of eyes look at the model, especially if you plan to enter it in a contest.

If none of these folks can find any flaws then you’ve done a top-notch job for sure! [:D[

I’d actually like to do one of these new chinese APC or tank kits! I’m not sure I’m willing to try the digital camo just yet though.

Maybe I can find one on eBay already done! [;)]

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To be fair to MM, he never suggests he builds them himnself and always lists the persons he pays to build them for him. The issues are his reluctance to engage in real discussions on the forum, rarely spending a second of time commenting on other people’s work and his trolling for praise while defending his stuff with, “It could happen” even when more knowlegeable people try to explain why a scene is not logical or an error was made in construction. It’s genuinley sad that his prime builder has been doing this for him for a decade and the quality and style are exactly the same.

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Tal Afar Dave:
But seriously, a great paint job. The nice, straight lines would be good for a bore sighting panel…as the art guy about that’ I’m sure he would know what that is. If he does, tell him I’ve got a box of grid squares, and 2 full cans of prop wash for sale…

Dave,

I’ll throw in a bottle of Radio Squelch!

Hooah! That was the one I couldn’t remember to save my life!! Thanks for the assist!!

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Roger that! [t$t]