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Post by JCON on Aug 9, 2018 17:19:31 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2018 17:28:39 GMT -6
You definitely have more patience than me!!!!! Looks great
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Post by Ernie on Aug 9, 2018 21:13:15 GMT -6
I gotta say Mark, you are knocking that out of the park!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Aug 10, 2018 9:24:29 GMT -6
Wow, this is really looking sensational. Man, you got some mad skills!
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 10, 2018 17:09:25 GMT -6
Way cool, Mark!!
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Post by reserve on Aug 13, 2018 17:29:02 GMT -6
Thanks gents
Everything in basecoat now with the hydraulics as far as I can take them 'till the tracks are installed
 001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
Found an figure that'll pass for the operator he's in front of the blade.
Also decided to not mess with the oversize cleats on the tracks; would have been a year of Sundays to file them down but I am adding bolt detail AMT saw fit not to include
 002 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
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Post by JCON on Aug 13, 2018 17:52:52 GMT -6
That will make a ton of difference!!! Taking it over the top as usual my friend!!! Nice work!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2018 16:06:04 GMT -6
Wowzers!!!
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Post by reserve on Aug 19, 2018 18:48:56 GMT -6
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Post by Ernie on Aug 19, 2018 19:52:29 GMT -6
WOW! Man that is coming along amazingly! I love all the plumbing and wiring you have added, it looks spot on. Awesome work.
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 19, 2018 20:24:15 GMT -6
Incredible how real this looking!!
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Post by JCON on Aug 19, 2018 21:18:38 GMT -6
Truly amazing work brother!!!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Aug 21, 2018 16:34:15 GMT -6
Stunning realistic work man! Overwhelming!
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Post by reserve on Aug 29, 2018 18:04:34 GMT -6
Thanks gents
It's more being stubborn than skillful
Done
 001 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 002 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 003 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 004 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 005 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 006 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 007 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
 008 by Mark Hartig, on Flickr
This is the best AMT kit I've ever tangled with in terms of plastic composition, fit and molding it's almost scary
Regards, Mark
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 29, 2018 19:30:30 GMT -6
Very artfully done, Mark! So realistic with the weathering you put on it! TOP NOTCH stuff!
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Post by JCON on Aug 29, 2018 22:32:10 GMT -6
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Post by Dukemaddog on Aug 30, 2018 9:58:04 GMT -6
Beautifully done! I think a little more dirt in the tracks and on the blade would add to this but if you put this in front of the right backdrop, it could easily be mistaken for the real thing already! I bow to the Master!
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Post by BUCKY on Aug 30, 2018 12:37:07 GMT -6
I have seen the big dozer at the paper mill that pushes the wood chips toward the conveyor for the boiler's firebox. The abrasive nature of the wood chips had the tracks and blade shining like they were chrome plated. The rest of the machine was weathered in much the same manner as this fine build. The contrast was curious looking. I guess, in a way, the tracks and blade WERE weathered by the wood chips!
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Post by reserve on Aug 30, 2018 17:07:54 GMT -6
Thanks gents this was a fun build that was not as labor intensive as some due to the fact it went together as advertised. Some of the letter kits are enough of a struggle just to assemble OOB happily this was not one of them.
Duke I'd thought of doing heavier dirt but in drier ground you usually don't get the buildup on tracks or blade. Instead I did a light rust wash on both items to make it seem as tho it's been sitting overnight. The wash does not show up so well in the photos. Please watch that master stuff you're gonna give me a big head
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Post by JCON on Aug 30, 2018 21:49:02 GMT -6
You deserve a big head Mark... your builds are stunning brother!!!
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