Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Brian da Basher on February 22, 2020, 06:59:15 PM
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(https://i.postimg.cc/PqXJKGGh/c4c-001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
An armor modeler from across the pond I was acquainted with passed away suddenly last week.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkCtttpH/c4c-002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I was surprised to hear this news. I only knew him on the 'net and we had friendly back-and-forth about his models. Often he'd take time to explain how he achieved a certain effect for which I was grateful. It always impresses me when someone so skilled is willing to share their techniques.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbtRvTrt/c4c-003.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I started this field piece on Sunday. I had a bunch of spare parts and odds 'n ends put aside that I thought might make a nice scout car. This was more than I felt capable of but I found most of the parts I needed for this model.
(https://i.postimg.cc/s2r0vrBY/c4c-xprog-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTVGJJJy/c4c-xprog-02.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I stumbled on those little adjustment wheels while working on a different model the day before. The small one is a 1/72 ring sight that I clipped from its base which was then re-positioned on the end of the shaft. I also found a nameless part that seemed good as a feed guide. After finding these key parts, I felt like something was guiding me along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yDQq6V6/c4c-xprog-03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The wheels with tires come from a 1/72 Tornado.
(https://i.postimg.cc/nz5WVQqz/c4c-xprog-04.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is how things looked Sunday night. You can see the shield plate was cut and set aside to be attached the next day.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5tVdqTG/c4c-xprog-05.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J48qNq78/c4c-xprog-06.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/4N11B9n9/c4c-xprog-07.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Then things got busy and it sat like this for a couple of days.
(https://i.postimg.cc/jdvzzYk6/c4c-xprog-08.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nL9BbjVT/c4c-xprog-09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZqG09XX/c4c-xprog-10.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Finally I was able to get it painted. I used a custom weathered olive drab acrylic mix applied with a paintbrush. The tires and inner barrel were painted Model Masters Flat Black.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wMDYSknH/c4c-004.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
The way the olive drab it makes the model look like it was caught in the rain matched my mood.
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2bFJYk0/c4c-005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WF5nQCvX)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgbKLRgs/c4c-006.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I was always in awe of my 'net-friend's paint work so having an evocative finish like this seems appropriate.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8kxh4b1c/c4c-money.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
This is a small model as the U.S. copper penny shows.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp5MC08y/c4c-007.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Even though this is probably more of a howitzer than a cannon, I like to think my friend would've appreciated it anyway.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tG0JnKF/c4c-008.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2qQmFFDz)
I built this as a way of commemorating his passing and all the work he shared over the years. He left quite a legacy and will be missed.
Brian da Basher
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:smiley:
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Well done!
Internet friendships can be just as real as face to face friendships. I guess its like having a long time pen pal in the old days.
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Nice tribute, Brian!
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That's really nice, Brian!
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As stated by all who posted before me: Well Done!
Definitely looks like a field gun/cannon and it is a fitting tribute.
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It'd look good on a tiny base with his name and DOB/DOD.
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:smiley: nice
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You've done him proud Brian, very sweet little creation
Mog
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Nice tribute. A salute gun, sorta. :smiley: