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#27
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Oh no, that's the mucho expensive age. Tuition can be a real killer, eh? And car insurance ain't no joke either. Now I'm amazed that you do as much tanking as you do, Greg. You must have a good job.
#28
Yes, college is putting a dent in my RC tank budget.
I like this figure build thing because of the low cost. I have needed to be clever and use cheap stuff to do tank details. Today I made a plastic trash bag to ride on my Abrams turret. The materials were free, a plastic grocery bag.
I like this figure build thing because of the low cost. I have needed to be clever and use cheap stuff to do tank details. Today I made a plastic trash bag to ride on my Abrams turret. The materials were free, a plastic grocery bag.
#29
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I love that trash bag! What a great idea!
Do you really wanna save some money and still have the fun? You can build a figure for me if you want. I'll send it, I'll even include return postage, you can build it and send it back and you'll have a little piece of Colorado on display right here in Detroit.
Don't be shy, either, I just bought eight freakin' figure kits so it's not like I don't need the help! Of course, I won't let anyone else do the kit with the horse, that one's just for me.
I gotta find a 1/16 scale panther (yes, the big cat). What an awesome mascot he"d make for my tankers!
Do you really wanna save some money and still have the fun? You can build a figure for me if you want. I'll send it, I'll even include return postage, you can build it and send it back and you'll have a little piece of Colorado on display right here in Detroit.
Don't be shy, either, I just bought eight freakin' figure kits so it's not like I don't need the help! Of course, I won't let anyone else do the kit with the horse, that one's just for me.
I gotta find a 1/16 scale panther (yes, the big cat). What an awesome mascot he"d make for my tankers!
#30
I love that trash bag! What a great idea!
Do you really wanna save some money and still have the fun? You can build a figure for me if you want. I'll send it, I'll even include return postage, you can build it and send it back and you'll have a little piece of Colorado on display right here in Detroit.
Don't be shy, either, I just bought eight freakin' figure kits so it's not like I don't need the help! Of course, I won't let anyone else do the kit with the horse, that one's just for me.
I gotta find a 1/16 scale panther (yes, the big cat). What an awesome mascot he"d make for my tankers!
Do you really wanna save some money and still have the fun? You can build a figure for me if you want. I'll send it, I'll even include return postage, you can build it and send it back and you'll have a little piece of Colorado on display right here in Detroit.
Don't be shy, either, I just bought eight freakin' figure kits so it's not like I don't need the help! Of course, I won't let anyone else do the kit with the horse, that one's just for me.
I gotta find a 1/16 scale panther (yes, the big cat). What an awesome mascot he"d make for my tankers!
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#33
Thanks Gary. I used Tamiya Gun Metal and a fine brush on the gun. Though you can't see it, the grip is done in the same color as the shovel handle. It is a thinned Burnt Umber.
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#40
Wow, those two are cool. I like the TC pose. I guess I was napping when the race started, I better catch up!
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Well, I haven't gotten a decent figure ordered yet, but I needed to paint the ol' Googley Eyes from Taigen for my Tiger. So I figured I would post it up on here until I can get a worthwhile "entry".
This was my loosely followed inspiration.
Started by gluing the arms to the position I wanted them in based on where his hands fell on the tank, then puttied the seams around the arms.
Also removed the paint from the face to try and see if there might be any more detail under some thick paint.....not so much.
Next I applied the basecoats to my camo pattern using a tri color of light brown, medium brown and dark green,
Then of course the dotting and detail paint.
I am very anxious to get my hands on a figure with some defined facial (and body) details, you know, one that has eyes, ears, hairline...that type of thing actually in the molded detail...lol.
This was my loosely followed inspiration.
Started by gluing the arms to the position I wanted them in based on where his hands fell on the tank, then puttied the seams around the arms.
Also removed the paint from the face to try and see if there might be any more detail under some thick paint.....not so much.
Next I applied the basecoats to my camo pattern using a tri color of light brown, medium brown and dark green,
Then of course the dotting and detail paint.
I am very anxious to get my hands on a figure with some defined facial (and body) details, you know, one that has eyes, ears, hairline...that type of thing actually in the molded detail...lol.
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#44
I agree, you made him look great.
I have the US dude that came with the Mato Sherman, perhaps I should dig him out of the parts box and fancy him up too.
I have the US dude that came with the Mato Sherman, perhaps I should dig him out of the parts box and fancy him up too.
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Thanks guys! I just work with what i have. I really wanna get my hands on a better figure. I really want a well posed and detailed commander like Tom posted but just don't want to put out the $30-$50 for one! $15-$25 is about my limit of what I would want to spend. Really trying to find a tamiya sherman driver, they looked pretty cool too.
#46
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Well, then, Ryan, here is the crew for you (and me, too, real soon)
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catago...a=6&ct=3&sc=16
And here's a photo of what that link leads to
THREE figures for under $25. Check out the rest of that site, Scalehobbyist and you'll find another crew with four figures, as well as a great selection of 1/16 figure kits at some of the best prices goin'. They have great filtering at that site, and with a few clicks you can narrow it down to just 1/16 figures and even to just tank crews. Let me know what ya think, and keep an eye out for a new thread from me later today. You might find it interesting.
https://www.scalehobbyist.com/catago...a=6&ct=3&sc=16
And here's a photo of what that link leads to
THREE figures for under $25. Check out the rest of that site, Scalehobbyist and you'll find another crew with four figures, as well as a great selection of 1/16 figure kits at some of the best prices goin'. They have great filtering at that site, and with a few clicks you can narrow it down to just 1/16 figures and even to just tank crews. Let me know what ya think, and keep an eye out for a new thread from me later today. You might find it interesting.
#49
Oh dear! you have us out numbered.
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