southsix1
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Must get a new photo!
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Post by southsix1 on Nov 6, 2005 10:45:03 GMT -5
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Post by seanrgb on Nov 6, 2005 11:40:15 GMT -5
That truck looks awesome
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Post by charles on Nov 6, 2005 12:27:07 GMT -5
Totally awesome. I love it. While we're on the topic let's make this a guntruck topic forum so everyone can post their version of a guntruck.  Again really nice build. I'm jealous. Those Italeri kits do come in handy, don't they?  |
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Post by Bluecorsair on Nov 6, 2005 12:34:45 GMT -5
Looking great!  Nice weathering, how did you make the windshield wiper marks? |
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Post by animal on Nov 6, 2005 12:37:36 GMT -5
A very nice example of one of the first generation gun trucks in Iraq. The only thing to correct is the cargo floor as the kit maker messed it up. A thin piece of plastic stock will fix that. I like the way you left the steel in a natural rusty finish. Just like the real trucks. The paint and weathering is subtle and realistic. Bravo and three cheers!!!  |
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Post by animal on Nov 6, 2005 12:41:09 GMT -5
If any one needs assistance or would like to try a hand at building a gun truck I will be more than happy to help you out. I have tons of refs. material on the Vietnam and Iraq era trucks. Also Guntruck (aka Jim) is a very knowledgeable and could help you guys out.
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Post by charles on Nov 6, 2005 13:37:35 GMT -5
Hey animal some reference pics would be nice thanks. The ones in Iraq of course. Please. |
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Post by animal on Nov 6, 2005 14:53:54 GMT -5
Ok I will get the url's for the different links and I will gather up my photos.
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Post by charles on Nov 6, 2005 15:41:47 GMT -5
Thanks
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southsix1
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Post by southsix1 on Nov 6, 2005 15:53:34 GMT -5
Looking great! Nice weathering, how did you make the windshield wiper marks? Hi Dan, I first cut the wiper masks out out of thin low tack plastic and applied them to the windshield, then applied a thin airbrushing of Vallejo Matt Varnish. Before the varnish had dried completely, I used a dry paintbrush and pulled some of the varnish across the windshield conforming to the correct arc of the wiper arm. When the varnish was dry, I dusted a small amount of Mig 'Desert Sand' pastel across the windshield giving that dusty feel. The whole truck was weathered using Vallejo paints and Mig pigment. The truck will feature in a forthcoming article in 'Military Modelcraft International' magazine, I believe it will be the January 2006 issue. Many thanks for your comments guys, I've only recently converted to 1:35 after building in 1:25 and larger for many years. The truck bed will hopefully be corrected before the IPMS/UK Nationals later this month. Incidentally, anyone from the other side of the pond attending the show, please come over to the Derby & District table, you'll be made welcome. Nick. |
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Post by guntruck on Nov 6, 2005 16:35:18 GMT -5
Nick - very nice modern gun truck miniature you have there.
Jim
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southsix1
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Post by southsix1 on Nov 7, 2005 16:22:57 GMT -5
Nick - very nice modern gun truck miniature you have there. Jim Many thanks Jim, what's your modelling preference? Nick. |
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Again really nice build. I'm jealous. Those Italeri kits do come in handy, don't they? 
