ZombieHunter26 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 This sounds interesting...would an Escalade EXT qualify? Also, for 1/24-1/25 scale, there are 4 .50 caliber MG's in the Revellogram 1/24 UH-1B kit, and the Airfix/MPC and Trumpeter 1/24 scale prop planes have various MG's and cannons. I have the Airfix Spitfire, and it has 8 .30 caliber MG's (as well as a fairly well-detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine...another build...). Any type of pickup you want to use, just keep the structural integrity in mind when placing weapons- Just like my second build for this is the 1980 Ford Bronco 2-n-1 from Monogram. Here's some primer and basecoat pics. more past the break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'll apologize in advance for the grainy photos. Weather wasn't very permitting, and overcast light messes with my camera. The Heavy MG, the rack it sits on, and the ammo box it is connected to are all scratch built. Sprue pieces, 'remove this' tabs, and a few leftovers were all it took! More to come as the process continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) So I skipped right through some of the in progress pics, because I tend to zone right on in while I build- I'll describe what I've done, then post some pics. After I finished the touchups on the base coat, I detailed my bits, layed some custom OD green wash on the gun, and misted flat sand camo over the the assembled body. I gave it a flat clear coat, and a -really- fine mist of flat black. Another light clear coat, and then a detailing of the underside for oil and gas leakage. A black wash over the body gave it more of a gritty, dirty feel, and I intentionally clouded out the windshield. I will be taking pics after this posts, so stay tuned for an update. Edited March 19, 2012 by ZombieHunter26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Could you please post a quick how to on that MG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Could you please post a quick how to on that MG. Will do, once I get the opportunity to draw it up. For now, though, the almost completely finished end result. After my clouding job on the windshield, I feel i need to re-do it. I did not notice the drip mark on the driver's side in the flourescent light last night, but pictures today in the sunlight makes it painfully apparent. Here's the pics! I'll get that tutorial up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Oh, and one more pic- Ok. Now to get workin on that tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Ok. Since I don't have the opportunity to so a step by step with photos at the moment, I did a quick visual. It's rough, but I'm sure it'll give a little more of an idea of what was used. I'll do a step-by-step on the next build. 'til next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportandmiah Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Your thread might not have drawn the participation that you had expected, but you should continue to show your progress. There are still some interested, and down the road others might reference this thread for their own model. PM me if you would like it re opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) I was in a ###### mood last night, Sorry for the rash decision. Topic is re-opened, and participation is welcome. Happy Modeling! Edited March 26, 2012 by ZombieHunter26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Cool. Looking forward to see the builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Rob Z, Doug and Rob are right, some of these CB threads take a while to pick up steam, but in the meantime I for one am enjoying the heck out of your builds, in particular this truck that blurs the line between Urban Fighter and TZH. And the paint on this one is subtle and you've achieved some great effects and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Oh Lordy there's two of us? @Zombie, Yeah give us some time to get our ###t together. Here's my fave pic. G The original Wayne Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 LOL, Wayne, I cracked up when I saw the muppet in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 As a sometimes consultant for a PMC, I occasionally travel. I was in Nigeria a few years ago and saw some guys heading out to patrol. There were so many troops in that truck it wouldn't have surprised me to see a freakin' muppet riding shotgun. This pic reminds me so much of that day I just smile. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Howdy folks, just poppin' in to let you know I'm alive- Just got done movin' back in with my folks- fun times indeed. I swear our pillowtop mattress must weigh a metric ton, and on top of that it rained on the way out :\ But I'm settling back in, got half of everything unpacked Good to see you guys getting into conversations! I'll be back on in a bit to see what's up after I get some more stuff unpacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good morning everyone- How's everyone coming along? I'd love to hear what ideas you've got for your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I want to find a good 1/24 or 1/25 scale kit of a pickup. Then I will take the top off the cab, add some mg's to the cowl, and put a recoiless rifle in the bed. I've seen a few done this way and it just looks cool. I for one wouldn't go near the frikkin' thing, but it does look cool. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Recoiless is a nice way to go, G! I look forward to seeing it in progress once ya get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 This thread has warped my mind (more than it already was?). I was following a school bus today and the idea popped in my head of a bunch of third world crazies with AKs poking out of every window. That's just wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Wrong yes, but I've seen it! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) I've decided on the next kit I want to use- Unfortunately, I didn't see it at my LHS last trip. Bugger, it'd make an awesome base for a technical. Edited March 24, 2012 by ZombieHunter26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'll also add that I checked out the instruction book online- this kit looks like a lot of fun to build. Plenty of options and details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Just got back from the Birmingham Classic and now will resume my forum activities beginning with a peek to see what is going on with this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter26 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Just got back from the Birmingham Classic and now will resume my forum activities beginning with a peek to see what is going on with this thread. Not much, just waiting on me to get the kit I can't seem to find anywhere but online, and for some of the other guys on here to get their stuff together too You should try it out! I think you'd enjoy yourself immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I have a few kits here that I can consider, but I might end up using the GMC Sonoma. I like that kit, but I have to find one and buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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