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 Hi All The hull base section is now compleat except for some dirtying up, I repainted the main rollers with Tamiya XF-56 Metalic Grey as any paint would soon disappear after a couple of miles running the upper rollers did have a coating of rubber so these were left matt black. The tracks also have had a coating of the metallic grey paint, I think this colour matches cast steel/iron quite well but im sure everyone has there own preferances here. regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Excellent work Andy, I like it! I use metallic grey on all my tracks as a base coat. I think gun metal is way to dark and I have not found another base colour I like. Looking forward to your next post and pics!!
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Looking good Andy. I always have a self debate about track colours, so many model paint call outs tell you to paint them rust, which is really not right unless it's an abandoned tank & not moved for a while. I've now started painting them dark iron with a thin top coat of what ever environment I see them to be in, i.e. dark mud, light mud, sand, dry etc. Think it will always be one of those contentious points. Look forward to seeing your progress. (which I could progress as fast as some on here! ) Wilfy
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Hi Nem, Wilfy Your right I think every one has there own method for tracks but I cant see a full coat of rust would look right or even be close to full size as any movement and the tracks rubbing as it travels overland would certainly take a lot of rust and any paint off them and keep the metal looking like its been freshly filed but I think there would be a small amount here and there where no contact is made. thanks for looking in and your comments more to follow soon regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy
very nice progress. The base coat for tracks is less important in my view, than the weathering that follows. As it happens I tend to use a fairly light brown to start then some dark washes, some lighter dust/mud etc and finally a metallic dry brush. But as I say each to his own. I<ve just started to use Friuls so for these a light sanding will replace the final metallic dry brush.
Watching this one with interest.
John
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Hi Yamaska As always very sound advice Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Under floor plates made up arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Ooooooo lots of shiny bits!! Cracking build so far sir!!
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Loving the build mate keep the pix coming Sean CURRENT BUILDS
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Hi Nem , Sean thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A little more progress on the mounting of the etch detail arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Superb detailing. The pe is certainly making a big difference. Nice work indeed Andy!
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Hi Nem As you say the etch is improving the look no end Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking good Andy & as already said the pe is making the detail look fantastic.
Do you Super Glue all your pe?
Wilfy
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Hi Wilfy Thanks for looking in and your comments there always appreciated. Most of the time I use superglue but on boxes I just assemble them and they generally don't need any glue if made up correctly, as for the miniscule bits iv used paint, white wood glue anything but super glue as I always get an overflow that masks the part even if I use a pin to apply the glue [ think iv got fat finger syndrome  ] regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All A little more progress on the etch chains added and other various bits like the fire appliances [well I think that's what they are] and brackets then I added the driving compartment detail, the dashboard dials haven't been added yet as I have some dial prints on plastic to add here. Its suprising how time fly's when your adding etch, as usual all comment/questions are welcome regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Superb work Andy!! Very impressed!!!
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Hi Nem Thank you for your kind words  \ Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That's what Iike to see lots of etch!!! It's looking great mate “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase Thanks for your comments and looking in, the etch is taking longer than I anticipated but im enjoying it as its making a big difference in my humble opinion and still quite a bit to add. regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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