Two Quads and a Hetzer!

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Two Quads and a Hetzer!
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snipersmudge	Mar 23 2011, 03:03 PM Post #1
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	Here is the latest batch of commission builds which I am fitting in whilst doing the Stuart. The Hetzer is Tamiya's 1/35th item and was assembled in an afternoon. Near perfect fit all round. The Quad trailers are Dragon 1/35th items and are a joy to build. Taking again about 3 hours to build. Detail is superb especially the 50 cal's. One will be in towed configuration and the other in firing configuration. Pete



fatfingers	Mar 23 2011, 08:15 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	Nice work Pete. Them .50 Cal Quads look fiddly! Regards, Steve



f4sooty	Mar 24 2011, 02:06 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 1,146 Group: Members Member #31 Joined: September 22, 2009	lovely work so far Pete



snipersmudge	Mar 29 2011, 01:55 PM Post #4
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	been working hard on these lately, as usual a tight deadline needs to be met. The Hetzer has been painted with tamiya colours and masked with a mixture of tape and silly putty to achieve the hard edged pattern. The quad guns have had the basic colour applied And whilst I was at it I re-sprayed three metal 1/30th guns for my client, these will be a one off Now I need to start weathering the models so it's off to the bench! Pete



foxy	Mar 30 2011, 07:45 AM Post #5
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Very nicly done pete. I see your very handy with a spray gun, the camo is top notch.



f4sooty	Mar 30 2011, 12:58 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Posts: 1,146 Group: Members Member #31 Joined: September 22, 2009	lovely paintwork Pete



snipersmudge	Apr 1 2011, 05:40 PM Post #7
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	More for you, got a bit of a shock today as the deadline for these models has now moved to next Friday! The artillery guns have been finished today so at least I can concentrate all my energy's on the Hetzer and quad guns. Pete



fatfingers	Apr 1 2011, 05:48 PM Post #8
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	How do Pete, Them there guns look great! And the paint job on the Hetzer is a very tidy job Looking forward to seeing more. Regards, Steve



snipersmudge	Apr 3 2011, 05:29 PM Post #9
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	Cheers Steve, after a flurry of activity the Hetzer is now finished, process was chipping with a brush and sponge,filters then oils fading followed by a matt varnish and finally pigments plus metallic areas. I did not think at one point that I would get the faded look required but a couple of coats of mig filters grey for bright green did the job. Very happy with the result especially in the timescale I need to get these models finished by. Next will be the two quad guns. pete



foxy	Apr 4 2011, 09:22 PM Post #10
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	Excellent job Pete matey. Your customer should be very pleased . I only do modeling for fun, so do not know of the pressure to complete on time. But some,'like you', seem to well on it. . Nice job indeed.



f4sooty	Apr 5 2011, 12:40 PM Post #11
Advanced Member Posts: 1,146 Group: Members Member #31 Joined: September 22, 2009	Lovely work Pete



snipersmudge	Apr 5 2011, 04:49 PM Post #12
Release the hounds! Posts: 875 Group: IPMS Member Member #245 Joined: August 26, 2010	cheers guys, don't know about thriving under the pressure! well I have finally finished the quads, long nights at the bench have paid dividends. usual process for me of chipping with sponges,filters,pin washes and mig pigments. The winter white wash was done using the hairspray method. now I can get back to the stuart! Pete



foxy	Apr 5 2011, 08:05 PM Post #13
Happy modeler Posts: 2,237 Group: Members Member #330 Joined: February 5, 2011	I have to admit Pete thats a great looking kit you have finished there . Have to try some of your way's to make things look worn and used. . Whats chipping with sponge's, sounds dangerous .



fatfingers	Apr 6 2011, 04:16 PM Post #14
Advanced Member Posts: 446 Group: IPMS Member Member #277 Joined: November 12, 2010	foxy Apr 5 2011, 08:05 PM I have to admit Pete thats a great looking kit you have finished there . Have to try some of your way's to make things look worn and used. . Whats chipping with sponge's, sounds dangerous . Chipping with sponges? I usually do my chipping with potatoes!!! I'll get me coat! Lovelly job on the Quads and Hetzer, sure your customer will be a very happy chappie indeed Regards, Steve


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