Author Topic: Alabama Slammer (Read 5822 times)

Kerick · « **Reply #100 on:** April 25, 2025, 12:22:18 PM »

Thanks friends!
I'm working on about a thousand little details then flat coat. Then tires, guns and antennas.
I've been thinking about a base for this build. I do have a container of dirt from the middle east. No one can say its not the right color. I'll have to figure out how to apply some as weathering dust and make it stick.

Kerick · « **Reply #101 on:** April 26, 2025, 09:07:02 AM »

Nearly finished! Just a few more detail parts to go.
I've been doing a little weathering with a soft pencil in typical wear spots. I rubbed some pencil lead on a spot on the desk and rubbed my finger in it. Then I rubbed lead on various spots on the model. It gives a nice worn look.

Kerick · « **Reply #102 on:** April 30, 2025, 02:48:37 AM »

A few more greeblies and fiddly bits to go. I made a quick punch list and the most difficult part will be the weatherstripping around the windows. I already have a piece of half round painted. Maybe tonight. I’m thinking about where to hang a tow cable. But that’s the wreckers job so maybe not.
I just thought of this. I could say the weathering powder is from Saudi Arabia and see how many people start scratching their heads.

Kerick · « **Reply #103 on:** May 06, 2025, 10:10:36 PM »

Here's a look at the trailer.

I removed the wheels and axle for painting. No way would I be able to mask around that.

There will be a spare tire and jerry cans on the front.
A few more bits on the slammer to go.

Frank3k · « **Reply #104 on:** May 06, 2025, 10:44:09 PM »

Nice work on the trailer!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #105 on:** May 06, 2025, 11:26:55 PM »

Excellent scratch-bashing there!

Kerick · « **Reply #106 on:** May 06, 2025, 11:56:39 PM »

Thanks!
I think I’ll paint it just field green. It’s supposed to be another asset made out of leftovers from the depot so it really should be several different colors. I’m just not that ambitious.

apophenia · « **Reply #107 on:** May 07, 2025, 04:27:55 AM »

Wow! This just gets better and better

Kerick · « **Reply #108 on:** May 07, 2025, 06:23:41 AM »

I should fill it with ammo and Jerry cans.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #109 on:** May 07, 2025, 06:45:42 AM »

Just awesome work.

I would be very surprised if this was at a show, the amount of double takes and.. "wait, what?" looks would be a high count.

Kerick · « **Reply #110 on:** May 07, 2025, 11:37:11 AM »

Quote from: Buzzbomb on May 07, 2025, 06:45:42 AM

Just awesome work.

I would be very surprised if this was at a show, the amount of double takes and.. "wait, what?" looks would be a high count.

Thanks everyone!
My club's show will be in October and it will be there! It's nice that I can show there is a story behind it. NIMCOM show is in June and it better be done by then!

I added some chains and the tailgate to the trailer tonight. Time to go to bed before I screw something up.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #111 on:** May 07, 2025, 12:03:36 PM »

That is a very convincing looking trailer you have created. You sir, have a gift.

Kerick · « **Reply #112 on:** May 08, 2025, 11:51:22 AM »

The trailer is ready for paint! I added the hitch ring and a kick stand. I think I'm going to paint the wheel rims black. I see that all the time on OIF vehicles and anything painted sand.

And for the really good news!

I actually finished something in time for a GB!!!!!!!!! On to the pics!!

This is one I've been meaning to build for a long time and I'm super glad I finally did it. It's going to look great on the shelf and I'm waiting to take it to a couple of shows and see what happens.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #113 on:** May 08, 2025, 11:56:52 AM »

You certainly have a gift for creating excellent models no matter what obstacles get in your way of progress.

Kerick · « **Reply #114 on:** May 08, 2025, 12:06:49 PM »

Thank you!
Now tell my wife!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #115 on:** May 08, 2025, 07:59:20 PM »

The Slammer is awesome!

But the trailer is actually edging into supra-awesome territory!

Kerick · « **Reply #116 on:** May 08, 2025, 09:07:17 PM »

Thanks!
Just keep the Evergreen and Plastruct flowing!

Claymore · « **Reply #117 on:** May 09, 2025, 12:32:39 AM »

Brilliant mate, simply stunning!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #118 on:** May 10, 2025, 06:31:57 AM »

Yep.. totally works.

Brilliant job

robunos · « **Reply #119 on:** May 10, 2025, 04:30:55 PM »

Indeed, this is exceptional, you've really outdone yourself here . . .

cheers,
Robin.

Kerick · « **Reply #120 on:** May 10, 2025, 08:42:27 PM »

Thank you my friends!

Robomog · « **Reply #121 on:** May 11, 2025, 12:39:48 AM »

Came out really well, love all the detailing

Mog
>^-.-^<

apophenia · « **Reply #122 on:** May 11, 2025, 04:35:18 AM »

All praise thoroughly deserved

I must admit that the "Blood, Sweat, and Tires" penny/pun has only just dropped for me!

I'm going to blame that on my eyesight rather than any diminishing cognitive abil... sorry, what was I just saying?

Ramba · « **Reply #123 on:** May 11, 2025, 05:45:47 AM »

Great job fitting it all together.

Kerick · « **Reply #124 on:** May 11, 2025, 12:57:50 PM »

Quote from: apophenia on May 11, 2025, 04:35:18 AM

All praise thoroughly deserved

I must admit that the "Blood, Sweat, and Tires" penny/pun has only just dropped for me!

I'm going to blame that on my eyesight rather than any diminishing cognitive abil... sorry, what was I just saying?

Train of thought get derailed all the time?
What time is the train?


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Author Topic: Alabama Slammer (Read 5822 times)