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Post by gator on Jan 19, 2024 17:33:03 GMT -6
Up next, Thunder Models Case tractor. It has a couple of decal options, one for the US Army Air Corp. That is the version I am building. I have a question. I have the resin tires for the kit. What is a good color for the tires?  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 19, 2024 18:35:22 GMT -6
Up next, Thunder Models Case tractor. It has a couple of decal options, one for the US Army Air Corp. That is the version I am building. I have a question. I have the resin tires for the kit. What is a good color for the tires? I like Tamiya Acrylic Rubber Black |
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Post by JED on Jan 20, 2024 10:21:53 GMT -6
Very nice. I like Ammo Mig Rubber and Tyres. A-MIG-0033
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Post by gator on Jan 20, 2024 13:07:36 GMT -6
Thanks guys. I should have known to look through my massive Vallejo paint collection. I found my bottle of Panzer Aces Dark Rubber. Several years ago Renee let me by the big Vallejo Model Color set.
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Post by Beekster on Jan 20, 2024 16:01:41 GMT -6
Anything from black to a dark weathered gray will work for tires, Gator. All depends on how new the tires are. If you go with a weathered dark gray, you might want to make one of them black just for visual interest--a newer replacement.
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Post by gator on Jan 20, 2024 17:35:03 GMT -6
Thank you guys. I did get a little work on the tractor today. The wife and I got caught up watching the original ‘The Saint’ series with Roger Moore. The movie with Val Kilmer is one of our favorites. Anyway, here is the work on the chassis.  I made a canopy for the tractor. Since I am building the Army Air Corp version, I figured that some creative mechanic made one out of a piece of a wrecked bomber.  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 20, 2024 20:22:37 GMT -6
Looks great Kenny! I like the addition!
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Post by JED on Jan 21, 2024 5:11:55 GMT -6
The Saint that brings back memories
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Post by Beekster on Jan 21, 2024 7:57:41 GMT -6
Very nice canopy coming together there; just the sort of thing troops always do to make their lives easier.
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Post by gator on Jan 21, 2024 18:52:57 GMT -6
Today’s progress. The chassis is just about ready for primer. I got the photo etch steps done.  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 21, 2024 19:03:54 GMT -6
Tiny photoetch parts are a pain but you did well Kenny!!!
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Post by JED on Jan 22, 2024 4:14:25 GMT -6
Looking good
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Post by itsonlyakit on Jan 22, 2024 11:38:50 GMT -6
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Post by gator on Jan 26, 2024 18:24:41 GMT -6
Thanks for the reference photos! I’ll likely do some light weathering. I figure that, while used frequently, it didn’t have as hard of a life as on used on the farm.
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Post by JCON on Jan 26, 2024 19:59:06 GMT -6
Gonna look amazing indeed Kenny!!!
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Post by gator on Jan 28, 2024 17:42:46 GMT -6
I did a little work on the tractor today. Just wasn’t feeling it this weekend. Here’s a photo with the canopy in place but not glued down. The fuel cap went flying into another dimension so out came the punch set to make a new one.  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 28, 2024 19:04:00 GMT -6
Sure looking good Kenny!!!
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Post by gator on Jan 29, 2024 13:58:21 GMT -6
Thanks Joe.
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Post by Beekster on Jan 29, 2024 18:20:01 GMT -6
Sweet! Including a portion of the national insignia is a nice touch. Gotta love punch and dies sets, right? They are among the best modeling tool investments I have ever made.
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Post by JED on Jan 31, 2024 14:48:56 GMT -6
Nice, I like the idea of the canopy marking
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