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CDW reacted to ccoyle in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
In Mariposa County, California, where I used to live, the winding Highway 49 North traversed the very deep Merced River gorge, with no guard rails. I once asked a friend of mine in the sheriff's office how many vehicles were somewhere down in the canyon out of sight from the road and beyond the reach of tow cables; his answer was something along the lines of "more than people realize."
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CDW got a reaction from lmagna in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Anybody here ever drove in West Virginia? There are some white knuckle roads there, I'll guarantee you. Some of the edges drop off immediately at the edge of pavement with no chance of recovery if your tire leaves the pavement. Falling rocks, too. But that doesn't stop those hillbillys from driving like Mario Andretti in their 4x4 pickups 🤣
When we lived there, every time we crossed the border from WV into Ohio, the Ohio State Troopers would pull us over as soon as they saw our WV tags...just to check our vehicles, tags, insurance, and registration.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Hey, thanks Lou. Did you enjoy the drive? Glad you're back.
I started working on a subject today that's familiar to you. Will post some photos of it tonight or tomorrow.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Looks like he would be right at home with her. Thanks for the compliment.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Thanks OC
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Thanks, Jack.
If you start with a dark base color like Tamiya dark yellow, then mix 25% white, 40% white, and last 50 % white, you can achieve this effect by shooting on the layers in that order with the intent to highlight the high spots to give the model an appearance of depth. Also, I used a dark brown wash in the creases and on weld lines.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Thanks Lou, I appreciate the kind comments.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Thanks for the likes and comments gentlemen.
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CDW got a reaction from Tom E in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
With the added tools, road wheel, track links, decals, and machine gun, I am going to call this one done and move on to something else. This kit was a fun departure from what I usually build. Too bad it's long out of production as it's a kit that gives a good bang for the low parts count, but occasionally it can be found at bargain prices on Ebay and at swap meets.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Seeing three models of similar scale in the same photo (the Avenger is 1:32 vs the armor models 1:35) gives a good perspective on the massive size of the Avenger.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
It will be a surprise. Thanks for the kind words OC
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Thanks Ken. Lots of ponies in the stable just waiting their turn to romp. Trying to decide now exactly what I'll build next.
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
And also will add the 50 cal to the mount on top of the turret. 🙂
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CDW got a reaction from popeye the sailor in M-50 Israeli Sherman - FINISHED - MP Models - 1:35 Scale
Just a few more steps and will call this one done. Need to add some tools, a couple of spare road wheels, a few extra track links, and a couple of decals; then an overcoat of matt clear over everything.
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CDW got a reaction from Baker in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Moving along with the program:
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CDW got a reaction from Baker in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Thanks Denis. That's my grand daughter by the way.
Here is my wife and our 4 daughters. Wife is on the far left, standing next to her is the mother of the grand daughter. I took this photo right after our youngest daughter was baptized.
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CDW got a reaction from Egilman in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
We have two sons as well, but they were not in this photo.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Thanks Denis. That's my grand daughter by the way.
Here is my wife and our 4 daughters. Wife is on the far left, standing next to her is the mother of the grand daughter. I took this photo right after our youngest daughter was baptized.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Tamiya Olive Drab is WAY too dark for what I'm trying to do right here.
I'll do a little damage, wear, here and there.
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CDW got a reaction from mtaylor in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Moving along with the program:
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CDW got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Thanks Denis. That's my grand daughter by the way.
Here is my wife and our 4 daughters. Wife is on the far left, standing next to her is the mother of the grand daughter. I took this photo right after our youngest daughter was baptized.
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CDW got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Tamiya Olive Drab is WAY too dark for what I'm trying to do right here.
I'll do a little damage, wear, here and there.
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CDW reacted to Jack12477 in Military Wrecker - Revell - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
I have 2 daughters, a son, and 2 granddaughters. Both daughters have their Doctorates, EdD and PhD Epidemiology. The oldest just celebrated her 25th anniversary as a cancer research Epidemiologist at the world's oldest cancer research institution (hint : it's in western NY), the younger got her EdD 4 years ago. The oldest granddaughter graduated from college last week and the youngest graduates next week from 8th grade. My son is an artist, as in Fine Art painter, and Professional Painter, commercial and residential.
And oh did I mention I have 5 younger sisters and 2 younger brothers 😁
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