rigor Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That's why tankers are short. Lol looking good Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Nicely modified figures. Nice visual direction as well. It amazes me the number of folks that could fit in something lacking space. Sincerely, Mark More room than in a vintage VW Beetle, and they could cram a lot of college kids in those. Gazzas and Dany Boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Guys, Thanks for the kind words. I had to take parts from a few different figure kits to get two of these three guys to fit into somewhat realistic poses. Since the kit has no interior details, I needed to cover the open hatches a little. I have to feel for the poor drivers and radio operators that didn't have an overhead hatch to let in fresh air. It's one thing to be bolted in while in combat. But for the many more hours on the march without action, a cool breeze would have been a godsend. While in the Marines, I had a few opportunities to be on US Navy vessels. I always hated General Quarters drills. As "passengers", we were confined to our bunk areas. With all hatches dogged down and ventilation turned off, it got stuffy and hot pretty fast. I'm not claustrophobic... but I much prefer a little wind in my hair. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 HI Everyone, The figures are rough-painted and coated with Future. Then I'll add decals, washes, filters, and other techniques that will hopefully make them look better. Thanks for looking! Gaz CATCplSlade and Dany Boy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks Dan! I was going to use oils for the washes since I have them already, and need to get better with them. But I do have a few Tamiya enamels so I might give them a go... Never really considered using them as washes before. Thanks for the tip. It's just the basic colors, but I should be able to come out with something. Cheers, Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Well, everyone, Warts and all I'm calling it done. Some photos with a bit of backdrop to add some depth: There are a lot of lessons learned, and a lot of new things tried. There are some things that could be redone, but I'm not that kind of modeller. Time to move on to the next one. Thanks for looking! Gaz mustang1989, Rick Griewski, Dany Boy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Came out really good Gaz! One o deez dayz I'll be brave enough to try a figure. Good work. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Thanks, Joe! I think once I settle on a way to do them, they might come out better. I'm still experimenting. Gaz mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 That's gonna be how I'll be. I mean ...............I did figures as a kid but how hard was that?? A little green here.........some flesh/ tan there and PRESTO!!! All done. lol Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 This one came out really nicely! I'm a sucker for a DAK Panzer III! I see Dragon has a pretty new kit of one out now. It has my name on it. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 This one came out really nicely! I'm a sucker for a DAK Panzer III! I see Dragon has a pretty new kit of one out now. It has my name on it. Thank you! I can't speak for the new kit. But this one I built is a re-pop of another kit...maybe Tristar or something like that. It's probably not as crisp as their newer offerings. It's funny, I got this G model then realised all of the ones with gray and sand camo that I could find in photos were either F's or H's. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Only one criticism: the tracks on the left side "toe" out. This will get you savaged at any competition. Otherwise looking very nice. Gazzas and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Only one criticism: the tracks on the left side "toe" out. This will get you savaged at any competition. Otherwise looking very nice. Bill, Thank you for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed. Another reason I like Tamiya's poly caps. There is quite a long list of skills for me to master before I consider serious competition. Gaz Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Stunning Gaz, as soon as the new booth is fitted the G will be the first in.... Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thank you Phil! Looking forward to seeing it. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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