tojo72
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Post by tojo72 on Jan 24, 2018 15:33:15 GMT -6
Everyrhing looks great,details are really popping,love the Meng Tracks,I previously did their T-90 tracks,and yes they are worth the effort.Not quite along as far as you are,but getting some good pointers.
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Post by JED on Jan 24, 2018 15:53:38 GMT -6
I don't know how I missed all this,now bookmarked so I don't miss any more super work
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 25, 2018 23:23:21 GMT -6
Good evening everyone. I want to thank you all for you time in having a gander at this, and for the support. Just letting you all know that updates might be a while. This flu aftermath devolved into pneumonia, and it has smoked me. So, stay tuned there will be updates at a later time. Thank you all
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 26, 2018 0:07:09 GMT -6
Hang in there, Dave, and get well, soon!! We will be here when you're able to get back to it!
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Post by JCON on Jan 26, 2018 0:16:45 GMT -6
Praying for a total quick recovery Dave!!! Just don't over do it fella and you will heal up well!!!
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Post by rustybaer on Jan 26, 2018 8:17:02 GMT -6
I have to say it: those tracks are sexy. Also I now see why Meng gets $80 for that kit.
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Post by JEFF on Jan 27, 2018 3:47:52 GMT -6
Well, that sucks.  A speedy and event free recovery to you, Buddy. |
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Mence
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Post by Mence on Jan 27, 2018 9:10:23 GMT -6
So sorry, missed all of this so far.
Lovely progress, looking very clean indeed.
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 27, 2018 13:28:54 GMT -6
Keith Thank you my good man. It's getting better. Jcon Thank you my friend. My speeds are currently Slow, Stall, and Stop.  Rustybaer They are quite nicely done by Meng. Fortunately, I picked it up at my LHS for under $80. Jeff Yeah, it does. On the uptick, I got to come home after my ER visit, and not end up on a ventilator like some of my patients. I am counting my blessings. Mence I wouldn't worry about being late. In this household, you would be very early. Thank you kindly my good man for the compliment.
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 28, 2018 22:45:16 GMT -6
Cabin fever started setting in today. So, rather than going out and about, I opted to try the bench. The Abrams now has a full set of installed tracks, and the start of TUSK II armor on the hull.  Still a good bit of painting to go.  A couple of shots with the beginnings of TUSK II armor. 
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Post by JCON on Jan 28, 2018 23:13:29 GMT -6
Sitting pretty!!! |
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 28, 2018 23:27:33 GMT -6
It looks massive! Great work, bro!!
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 28, 2018 23:27:59 GMT -6
Thank you brother. It's finally sitting even.
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Post by thug626 on Jan 28, 2018 23:29:40 GMT -6
Ya snuck in around me Keith. Thank you bro. It absolutely in. I've seen these beasts roll by on the railroad by my house, and they're massive WITHOUT the TUSK II hanging off of them.
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Jan 29, 2018 4:47:39 GMT -6
I like how your Red Primer dust coat gives the parts a lot of definition.
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Jan 29, 2018 12:10:11 GMT -6
Bruce Good morning. It certainly does. When I shoot the top coat, it doesn't get 100%. That way the primer coat still helps to give a bit more definition. Then there's all the other techniques that help with that.
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Post by JED on Jan 29, 2018 14:26:19 GMT -6
Looking good
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Post by JEFF on Jan 29, 2018 16:13:12 GMT -6
Yaaaaaa, Buddy.  |
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Feb 1, 2018 13:11:15 GMT -6
Looks great Dave !
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Post by thug626 on Feb 3, 2018 22:39:15 GMT -6
Jed Thank you kindly buddy. Jeff Thank you very much. Carl Thank you kindly good sir. Theres been progress at the bench over the last couple of days. I built up the secondary armaments. Here's the Ma Deuce for the commander. I've since shot a bit of a flat/satin coat to knock now the sheen. I cut out the rear sight with a razor saw to give it more definition. 
 The is the coax Ma Deuce that is mounted over the main gun. The rounds are painting with Vallejo Copper and AK Brass 
Search light detail for the coax Ma Deuce. A bit of detail repair is in order.
 The reverse side of the TUSK II tiles. It's not terribly visible on the tank, but if you look, it's there.  TUSK II tiles mounted.  Workin' on the base coat.  Airbrushing the exhaust louvers for the turbine engine. 
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A speedy and event free recovery to you, Buddy. 
