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Seriously nice first post. That thing is slick. Welcome to the forums.
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Watched Apex a week or so ago. The Konig focus was apparent but they touched on all the major Hypers. Looking forward to getting my order, got the PE as well.
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$30+ kits - hows it affect you?
Dragline replied to Jantrix's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I am seriously getting into Military in particular Armor. I thought kit prices were high on automotive subjects but MAN! I'm not blurting out prices but I bought a Dragon M1A2 tank kit and PE set and it was a tidy sum. There are deals to be had but for me my commissions pay for kits and paint easily. I might balk at times and I'm currently waiting for a few Round 2 kits to be released so i can do a large order over at Model Roundup to save on shipping. But in general it has slowly crept up on us. Model building at any level is no longer a cheap hobby. But it is cheaper than a great many. I see what my brother pays to shoot sporting clay and trap, and while I do go at times it has gotten pricey. He reloads but the guns he has are expensive. So it's all relative to the enjoyment you receive. -
Looks like yards of chrome to strip and Alclad. I'm in for one.
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Good lookin Falcon there.
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Thanks Lloyd. I'm not certain I'll be transitioning, but i am getting a real taste for what it takes to pull off a decent armor build. I ordered a couple of Dragon kits for myself that I will build during the winter months. I also got the PE kits for them so I can really go to town detail wise. I also ordered some MIG items like chipping fluids and various other paints. I have oil paint for washes, so this winter will find me busy making a vignette for this build and starting on the others. It's strange how you basically build the kit before any paint goes anywhere near plastic. Seemed counter intuitive but I will get used to that also. My airbrush is going to get some kind of workout.
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The blackening of the tip is just brilliant. I tried it and am never looking back. I use scalpels but Excel #11 blades work for me.
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Just keep doing it Harry. Almost losing my dad to similar afflictions [He's 73] and seeing him come back and then home gives me, You and all of us great hope. This fight is one that can be won. We will eventually all look back at this as the time we all wished Harry back and he showed up smiling and giving us a little taste of what large scale models can look like with skills and talent. The bench awaits you brother.
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The scale fidelity is just fantastic. I am a fan bro.
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I am in the hospital
Dragline replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Oh Harry.... Just keep doing your best. We all love you here. -
I honestly don't remember ever building a tank model in my life. I remember getting one as a very young boy and what happened is anyone's guess. But they fascinate me. More to the point is the people who build them. I've met a great many who enjoy my shiny paint jobs but when asked if they would ever model of say their own car, the answer seemed to be always 'Are you kidding?" I didn't ask to take out their 17 year old daughter mind you. Just if they would build something shiny. I truly enjoy well built Military. I've been to my share of IPMS shows and that type tends to dominate the show and vendors area. So when I was at Hobby Lobby picking up paint 2 weeks ago I stumbled upon this kit. At 11.00 [w/coupon] it was a no brainer. I have a selection of Vallejo paints that would enable me to try it out. I bought a can of Testors green Military enamel for the project and went back to work. When I got home I pried it open and just dug in straight away. I just finished a MAJOR customer project and had a 10 day window, so I set out to see what i could do. I watched a TON of YouTube vids. There are so many out there for just a single kit that i was amazed. I did only cursory recon on the actual vehicle and went to work. Will this turn me into a Military modeler? I have my doubts but I have had the most fun building for myself than i have in years. And THAT is what building models is all about. Thanks for looking..... EDIT... OOOPS I have to make antennae that broke. I also need to finish the crew and maybe make a vignette. But that's for another time.
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First Look - AMT's retooled "Flying Wedge" Rail Dragster
Dragline replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
A welcomed reissue with nice additional touches. That new hat looks correct. Thanks Tim -
ACRYLIC from now on
Dragline replied to bubbaman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I too have largely gone over to Acrylic. My brands of choice are Tamiya and Vallejo. While Vallejo seems to be more aimed at the Armor segment, their truly Monstrous line makes it easy to find many colors we as automotive types can use. Their Military stuff is the best aside from Mig. If you want to chip, rust or make something old there are no better systems out there. Making things shiny is easier than making them look worn in my experience.