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Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Desert Warfare GB => Topic started by: Feldmarschall Zod on January 29, 2013, 02:51:31 AM

Title: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on January 29, 2013, 02:51:31 AM: For the life of me,I can not come up with a title for this build. It is the Academy M51,with a turret from a DML M46.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/nct1.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/nct2.jpg)

It will be an Israeli tank. Post after the fall.
Title: Re: What shall I call this?
Post by: Frank3k on January 29, 2013, 03:18:29 AM: פרנקנשטיין (https://www.google.com/search?q=%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A0%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9F&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs) ?
Title: Re: What shall I call this?
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 29, 2013, 03:23:56 AM: You could call it Tankenstein.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: What shall I call this?
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on January 29, 2013, 03:26:32 AM: Quote from: Frank3k on January 29, 2013, 03:18:29 AM
פרנקנשטיין (https://www.google.com/search?q=%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A0%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9F&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs) ?

Dude.
That is brilliant. I just may try to hand paint that onto the model. ;D
Title: Re: What shall I call this?
Post by: Frank3k on January 29, 2013, 08:15:48 AM: Quote from: The Zod on January 29, 2013, 03:26:32 AM
Dude.
That is brilliant. I just may try to hand paint that onto the model. ;D

You should run Brian's suggestion through Google Translate - it's far more clever (although it comes out as "Stone Tank".)
Title: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 01, 2013, 12:07:51 AM: Some pix before I prime her.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/ft1.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/ft3.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/ft4.jpg)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 02, 2013, 04:26:38 AM: I like the canvas detail :)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 06, 2013, 08:10:12 AM: Quote from: taiidantomcat on February 02, 2013, 04:26:38 AM
I like the canvas detail :)

Thanks. ;D

The paint on. I am not sure if I will add any camo.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein1_zpsd8cc0665.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein2_zps63325373.jpg)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: taiidantomcat on February 06, 2013, 01:11:06 PM: :-* What color is that?
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: father ennis on February 06, 2013, 03:46:14 PM: I like the way this is coming along. I think you need to camo it. I recommend you use bands of a second color,like a medium gray ,perhaps. And as a nice touch ,only paint the "outside faces" of the storage boxes. I can't wait to.see your next post ...
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 09, 2013, 06:30:36 AM: Quote from: taiidantomcat on February 06, 2013, 01:11:06 PM
:-* What color is that?

Testors MM Israeli sand/gray enamel,#2138.
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 09, 2013, 06:32:06 AM: Quote from: father ennis on February 06, 2013, 03:46:14 PM
I like the way this is coming along. I think you need to camo it. I recommend you use bands of a second color,like a medium gray ,perhaps. And as a nice touch ,only paint the "outside faces" of the storage boxes. I can't wait to.see your next post ...

Tanks Father. What do you mean by only painting the outside faces of the storage boxes?
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 09, 2013, 06:35:39 AM: Tracks on. I used the old DML M46 indie links for her. I know technically the guide horns are not for a Sherman. I tried building the AFV Club T80 workable links. I need three or more hands to make them. :icon_twisted: I do not know of anyone who makes indie T80 links.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein3_zps144b170c.jpg)

The grey swath on the bottom is Testors field gray. How would that look as camo?

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein4_zps8c259fb2.jpg)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Logan Hartke on February 09, 2013, 06:45:40 AM: I actually like more of the sand color she is now. If you painted her like a Super Sherman, it would make the occasional JMN do a double take.

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 09, 2013, 06:47:36 AM: Quote from: Logan Hartke on February 09, 2013, 06:45:40 AM
I actually like more of the sand color she is now. If you painted her like a Super Sherman, it would make the occasional JMN do a double take.

Cheers,

Logan

Thanks Logan. :)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 09, 2013, 06:28:01 PM: Quote from: Logan Hartke on February 09, 2013, 06:45:40 AM
I actually like more of the sand color she is now. If you painted her like a Super Sherman, it would make the occasional JMN do a double take.

Cheers,

Logan

Ditto
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Kerick on February 10, 2013, 12:40:32 AM: I like the solid color. Some careful weathering should make it pop.
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 16, 2013, 07:24:48 AM: The start of the weathering. Tankenstien is hand painted in Yiddish.
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein8_zpsbe2b1651.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein9_zps4cac9fe0.jpg)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 16, 2013, 11:10:50 AM: :)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 17, 2013, 04:01:18 AM: Looking great, Zod! I'm glad to finally know how to spell Tankenstein in Yiddish. You never know when that'll come in handy.

You're in the home-stretch with this wonder!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Logan Hartke on February 17, 2013, 08:28:14 AM: Very neat, Zod! That really came together!

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: finsrin on February 17, 2013, 09:48:36 AM: Like this build in every way. :)
Has serious turret bustle. Well named - Tankenstein
Also like treatment of details :)
Does Pig-Latin work with Yiddish ?
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Cliffy B on February 21, 2013, 04:19:11 AM: As Logan said, you'll certainly cause some double takes with this one; nice!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 22, 2013, 05:58:46 AM: Thanks everyone. :)
Here are some more pix. The symbol on the searchlight cover is the Kryptonian Z. I do need to add a wire for the searchlight. I am off to see if I can find some pix of it.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein11_zps5888efaf.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein12_zps2d091b7b.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tankenstein13_zpsaf60dff7.jpg)

I am not sure if I will brush on any sand pigments yet.
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Claymore on February 23, 2013, 01:47:20 AM: Way to go! Great build. :)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 23, 2013, 06:38:27 AM: Quote from: Claymore on February 23, 2013, 01:47:20 AM
Way to go! Great build. :)
Thanks Claymore. ;D
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 24, 2013, 04:46:16 AM: Nice promotion there, Zod!

Love the cool character on the searchlight!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 25, 2013, 07:33:08 AM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on February 24, 2013, 04:46:16 AM
Nice promotion there, Zod!

Love the cool character on the searchlight!

Brian da Basher
Thanks Brian. :) Hopefully in a day or two,I can upload more pix.
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Old Wombat on February 25, 2013, 06:17:43 PM: I like it! :)

I would have liked to see a little bit of a shade difference on the mantlet cover (a bit of khaki, perhaps) with a (khaki) undercoat exposed by chipping & cracking of the paint on the cover. Basically just exposing the canvas used which often absorbs the paint & then flakes it off quite quickly.

But that's just me being picky & asserting my tastes, so it doesn't really count (certainly not as a criticism).

Cheers!

Guy
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 27, 2013, 02:27:58 AM: Quote from: Old Wombat on February 25, 2013, 06:17:43 PM
I like it! :)

I would have liked to see a little bit of a shade difference on the mantlet cover (a bit of khaki, perhaps) with a (khaki) undercoat exposed by chipping & cracking of the paint on the cover. Basically just exposing the canvas used which often absorbs the paint & then flakes it off quite quickly.

But that's just me being picky & asserting my tastes, so it doesn't really count (certainly not as a criticism).

Cheers!

Guy
Thanks Guy. :) If I thought I could do some scratching good,I would have done it. At times,I really hate the weathering process.
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on February 27, 2013, 02:30:20 AM: Does this look better with the blue background?
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tnb2_zpsca03e123.jpg)

Or white?
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/Zombie%20slayers/tnw1_zps80a0009a.jpg)
Title: Re: Tankenstein
Post by: Brian da Basher on February 28, 2013, 07:12:19 AM: I like the white. It seems to add to the look.

Your work never ceases to impress me, Zod!

Brian da Basher