Roadrunner Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Again, perhaps not that big of a deal, but I've finally been able to add one of the two coupling/shaft units. The lower needs to wait until I'm finished with weld seams down there, as there would be interference issues otherwise, for sure.
Brizio Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Very nice, are you planning to put some figure on it?
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice, are you planning to put some figure on it? Probably not; my figure painting stinks, and a large figure would just amplify that.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Switched back to the ammo box for a bit, with hinges and clamp straps being added (with screw heads). 14ga wire stands in for the rope handle.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 My first attempt at the latch. Not bad, but needs to be refined, that's for sure. I'll save this one as a reference to make the necessary adjustments on the next ones.
Agent G Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 http://www.monkeydepot.com/Boxed_Figures_s/73.htm G
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 http://www.monkeydepot.com/Boxed_Figures_s/73.htm G Yep, I was already aware of those figures, G, but they look too toy like for my taste. Many of the guys over on SAG use them, but I just think they look odd. Thanks anyway. Lookin' good Kevin!! Thanks, Joe, I'm slowly getting there I think.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 I discovered that the arm attached to the gun sight mechanism, had snap rings in either end, so I've faked one in here, as a test. Looks OK, just a little tweaking, and It's finished.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Pointer for carriage lock indicator added.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Remaining wood blocks added. As I suspected, they'll never truly show, so I haven't bothered adding all (32) bolts.
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 One last overview for the day (I just couldn't resist). I did this once before, but images failed to upload from my camera.
Codi Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Kevin, that last pic REALLY shows the level of detail you've added to this piece. A few hundred modifications and additions and the next thing you know, it looks real when all are put together. You should be smiling at that pic and make it your screen saver for inspiration as you move ahead to completion. Super job! Tim
Roadrunner Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks, Tim. I'm very happy with the progress to date. Looking very much forward to the time to begin painting, I can say that.
Roadrunner Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 OK, hinges and strap plate are now a bit more visible after this cruddy wash, whereas they were almost invisible before. Lid is now all squared up too.
Roadrunner Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 I had an overwhelming desire to paint something today, as well as try something that might give the metal components a natural, worn look, so I grabbed a magazine, prepped and painted it. I'm very happy with the results from this method. My brain said it would work OK, but you can never be sure until you try it out.
Codi Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Don't suppose you want to share your method Kevin? I understand if you'd prefer to keep that to yourself. It looks PERFECT! Tim
Brizio Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Probably not; my figure painting stinks, and a large figure would just amplify that. I f I remember correctly, they sell al ready painted figure, like "Barbie".
Roadrunner Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 Don't suppose you want to share your method Kevin? I understand if you'd prefer to keep that to yourself. It looks PERFECT! Tim Just a variation on an existing method really, Tim. I had noticed that while painting with MM metallics (the buffing variety), that while buffing, the fine powder collects in the rag, so I decided to buff the gray magazine with a rag that I used to buff a test sheet of plastic that I painted for the purpose, and sure enough, enough of the powder transferred to the magazine to give a worn metallic look to it. In conjunction with washes and some scratches added with steel colored pencil, they should look really cool, I hope.
Roadrunner Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 I f I remember correctly, they sell al ready painted figure, like "Barbie". Exactly what I'd like to avoid, Brizio. I've seen many of these action figures used in large scale dioramas and vignettes, and they just look too "doll like" to me. Thanks anyway though.
Roadrunner Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 My angle ring flange is now complete. Still needs some "tweaking", but fit appears to be OK.
Roadrunner Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 I decided earlier not to do this, but now I've changed my mind (again) and have decided to make the tops of the leveling legs sloped, as seems the most typical in all the photos that I have. Not the best photo, but I think it conveys the intent.
Roadrunner Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 Angle ring flange now securely glued to deck plates, and skip weld added, as well as the weld for the side extension plates.
Roadrunner Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 Still playing with the carriages. Believe it or don't, I spent a considerable amount of time on this one side today. What I started with: Currently: Currently (with cannons):
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