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Rubicon Models => Showcase & Gallery => Topic started by: Tracks on December 22, 2017, 06:12:20 am

Title: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on December 22, 2017, 06:12:20 am
I have to work on taking better pictures of my models because it seems that the colors and details do not look as they do when you see them in person. It might be the lighting, or my camera setting, or both. I'm not sure.

Here are two examples of Rubicon kits I have finished assembling and painting. They are now ready for the gaming table. I pretty much assembled the kits right out of the box with not additional modifications or changes. They have also been assembled and painted for the purpose of gaming only, so they are painted to a basic "gaming standard", and not for competition or static display. I still hope you can enjoy them. Please feel free to comment.

(https://s9.postimg.org/m6b6iw21r/Rubicon_250_20mm_1sm.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.org/bi7fkj52n/Rubicon_M4_A3_E8_1sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Jimmy_P on December 22, 2017, 08:00:12 am

Yeah photographing miniatures is a surprisingly difficult thing to do well! These both look fantastic though, great work  :)

Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ripley on December 22, 2017, 10:36:16 am
Both vehicles look great . What base color did you use for the Sherman ? Looks just about the  perfect shade of OD to me
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Post by: Pinky on December 22, 2017, 03:32:50 pm
Beautiful work.  I really like the colours (especially the Sherman - I agree with Ripley that's a great match for faded OD).  Please show us more!
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 22, 2017, 03:42:55 pm
I agree with the above. No idea about the Olive Drab, but that looks great. The subtle camo on the 250 is especially good.

This is not a criticism, it is a question of style. The lighting effect highlights the surface and edge quality which shows off the modelling skill nicely and the underlying kit. It shows off what a good job you have made of it.

I have no idea how to light stuff so it looks full size.

Show us more!
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on December 22, 2017, 05:19:12 pm
Thanks everyone for the kind words.

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What base color did you use for the Sherman ? Looks just about the  perfect shade of OD to me

For a base color, I started out with vallejo Brown Violet (70.887), and worked up from there.
In the photo, the M4 appears just a little bit lighter than if seen in person. Just a little bit though.

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The subtle camo on the 250 is especially good.

Its less subtle if you see it in person. For some reason the photo makes it look more subtle. Maybe the camera picks up the dusting better than the underlining camo. I do not know. I'm no expert when it comes to taking photos of miniatures.


Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on December 22, 2017, 05:41:52 pm
I hope I do not get into too much trouble because the below photo does not show Rubicon kits, but I am somewhat disappointed in the photo I posted above that I had to show you guys what the colors should really look like. Depending on your video screen and other factors of course.

The Sdkfz 250 model above should actually look just like these models in the photo below. This photo is an old picture I took sometime ago, but I did use the same camera with the same settings as I did for the photos above. The only difference is that I took this photo outdoors when it was lightly overcast (diffused lighting). So maybe its the lighting (and background) that makes it looks so different and not so much the camera.

(https://s14.postimg.org/gcaeh36i9/GACs01sm.jpg)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 22, 2017, 05:55:05 pm
More great work. The camo is still subtle.

The lighting has a major effect on the colour. I tend to use a combination of the flash on my (elderly) dSLR and a daylight fluorescent (my magnifying work light).

I have thought about a proper daylight lighting rig (LEDs this time) and a proper background (not just some grey foam).
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Post by: ripley on December 22, 2017, 09:22:07 pm
I've used V Brown Violet , and mine didn't turn out that good   :-[ . You've got the weathering / highlighting down pat . Your German stuff looks good a well , maybe a little to clean for my taste , but nicely painted . Getting the lighting right for photos is a hobby in it's self
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Jaeger on December 23, 2017, 03:31:19 am
Too clean? Imho no.  They look great. 
Some weathering of models I have seen are too much on vehicles that didn't survive long in combat.
For example: James Wappel's "King of the Jungle" Tiger II.  It does look fantastic, however; King Tigers only lasted for a short time before being lost in combat or more often, abandoned and sabotaged by the crew.  It looks great but the weathering imho is too much.

The above vehicles look great, would be welcomed on anyone's gaming table and shows cases how well they can be done.

$.02
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on December 23, 2017, 09:59:51 pm
The lighting does have a major effect on the color seen in the photo. I think I will try a combination of lighting and flash as suggested by ultravanillasmurf. That will have to wait until next year. ;)

Here is a picture of one of the Rubicon jeeps I assembled and painted. I painted the jeep and the M4 using the exact same paints and colors, so they should look exactly the same, and they do in person. However, they look slightly different in the photos - I adjusted the lighting a little.

(https://s13.postimg.org/utyoumyt3/Rubicon_Jeep.jpg)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 02, 2018, 03:40:42 am
Two assembled and painted Rubicon Models jeeps.

This time I used natural sunlight as my lighting source, and it made a huge difference! Feel free to make comments, but please remember that my toys models have been assembled and painted for the purpose of gaming only, so they are painted to a basic "gaming standard", and not for "competition" or static display/diorama.

The Euro coin is only used for size reference.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/dtbzxmejz/Rubicon_Jeeps2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dtbzxmejz/)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 02, 2018, 04:47:01 am
Both very nice paint jobs.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: somtec on January 02, 2018, 06:39:05 am
very nice looking jeeps
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Ballardian on January 03, 2018, 12:02:08 am

 Lovely clean paintwork, excellent stuff (weathering's very much a matter of taste - as demonstrated by the variety of opinion on the forum) :)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: pezzapoo on January 03, 2018, 12:51:27 am
Some lovely paintjobs here
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ripley on January 03, 2018, 08:10:12 am
Nice job on  the jeeps  And I think you got the US uniform colors  down perfectly .  Wasn't too interested in the US jeep but  now  I think I can see a Rat Patrol diorama in my future  ::)
(https://s9.postimg.org/s6e8ii923/rp4018sm.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/s6e8ii923/)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 07, 2018, 06:26:46 pm
I have a third jeep:
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=649.0

And I was going to assembled as a US jeep, but I decided to do something different. I have already started collecting extra bits and will order a stowage set or two. My plan is to assemble the jeep into something resembling the old Tamiya SAS jeep kit. The specific kit is Tamiya's "British Special Air Service Jeep" (series No.33), and I still have my old instruction sheet for the kit from when I built it a very long time ago. I will need to collect a lot more Jerry cans for the project.
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2018, 07:22:51 pm
There are effectively 12 British and 12 US jerry cans per Allied Stowage set (two individual cans and four combined of each per sprue). The German set has eight (four per sprue).

I tend to use the German cans as British ones where placement obscures the W^D logo.

You can split the combined cans with a razor saw for length.

US long set (1+4+2+1)
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg8128# (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg8128#)
British short (1+2+1G)
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg7116#msg7116 (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg7116#msg7116)
German medium (1+4B+1)
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg8464#msg8464 (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg8464#msg8464)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ripley on January 08, 2018, 12:36:53 am
To detail the  Rubicons cans ,  remove the carry handle , add 3  bars for the carry part and a cross bar on the rear . IRC I used 1mm plastic rod . Its very fiddly ,as the pieces pull towards each other from the liquid glue , but it does work eventually
(https://s9.postimg.org/b2s7p08d7/IMG_20180107_092419.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b2s7p08d7/)
Bottom row , stock cans . the top 3 are for the Opel truck -  wip on the 2 grey cans and the yellow can is the finished item
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 08, 2018, 11:49:46 pm
Work in progress.

(https://s19.postimg.org/l5ym3ejwz/wip_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 09, 2018, 12:36:05 am
Very nice.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ripley on January 09, 2018, 08:39:51 am
Wow , looks fantastic . Like the dusty look on the  wheels and track , pigment powders ?
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 27, 2018, 12:41:43 am
It looks like I'm building my models faster than I can paint them.

I just finished assembling my HMC M8. This is a nice Rubicon Models plastic kit, and it allows you to build either the M5A1 or the HMC M8. I only have good things to say about this Rubicon kit. The only thing that could have made this kit even better if it had a few crew figures to go with the open topped turret if you build the HMC M8.

I built it straight out of the box with nothing extra being added. I did however remove something. I wanted to build my HMC M8 without the sand-shields. The reason for this is because I like the look of the exposed track (and details), but also because most of the combat photos and combat footage I have seen of this vehicle shows the HMC M8 without the sand shields. There are a few shown with them attached, but most did not have them.

What is great is that you can assemble this kit with or without the sand shields - even though it is not in the build instructions. You have a choice because the way Rubicon made the model kit. However, if you choose to not use the sand shields, you will have to modify the main hull (Part A03), and some research is needed. You need to remove some of the front fender as well as those triangle supports (see picture below). This is easily done, but as always some care is needed. I also removed the runners (including the long one in the middle) on part A03 that is used as a guide for the sand shields.  In fact, you can see one of those longer runners I cut off in the picture below. It is that thin circular coil piece to the left of the model. It coiled as I cut it off. The piece of plastic above that is some of the front fender I removed.

I really like this plastic model kit, and even better, this is the only known 1/56th (28mm) scale HMC M8 available in plastic!

(https://s19.postimg.cc/9x5v6i5m7/HMC_M8_sm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9x5v6i5m7/)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 27, 2018, 01:08:10 am
Looks good.

I am holding off assembling the M10C until there is crew.

The sand shields could do with a bit of better documentation, I initially did not fit them, then did (do not mention the glacis).
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/M5A1 (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/M5A1)
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Post by: ripley on January 27, 2018, 10:28:56 am
Nice bit of surgery  :D So is it going to be a Brit or Yank vehicle ?
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Post by: Pinky on January 27, 2018, 11:04:39 am
The M8 is still one of my favourite Rubicon models.  I'm looking forward to seeing this painted.  Before you do, the modified fenders need more work.  The front edge of the fenders should be cut back further.  Also, there should be a 'lip" all the way along the edge - at the moment, your fender still has the cutaway where the sandshield should be attached. 

There should also be a barrel inside the mantlet, and an antenna mount on the engine deck.

(https://s17.postimg.org/kcqw1zvln/image.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kcqw1zvln/)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 27, 2018, 05:09:18 pm
If I remember correctly it was used by the US and French only during WW2, the French also used it post war.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 29, 2018, 04:41:45 pm
The HMC M8 model will be painted up as an American vehicle. As for the fender, you might be right. I will break out my books and diagrams and double check things - do some accurate measurements instead of guess work or what looks good.

(https://www.tankograd.com/html/img/pool/6014-02-M8.jpg)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 29, 2018, 05:52:03 pm
Rubicon have teased us with crew figures.
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=698.msg8745#msg8745 (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=698.msg8745#msg8745)
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Post by: ripley on January 29, 2018, 10:27:26 pm
I was going to suggest the Tankograd book on the M8 , but I see you've got it , or a  at least know about it  :D Nice to see a crew set coming , they should fit in many  vehicles , I think with a head swap they might even work as Germans
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Pinky on January 29, 2018, 10:45:25 pm
Here's what I think the fenders should look like:

(https://s13.postimg.org/skspt7inn/IMG_3365.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/skspt7inn/)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on January 31, 2018, 11:56:36 pm
Here's what I think the fenders should look like:

(https://s13.postimg.org/skspt7inn/IMG_3365.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/skspt7inn/)

Yep, I agree.
When I got a chance to break out my books, I was able to look at this in more detail. I will need to make some adjustments.
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Post by: Tracks on March 14, 2018, 05:05:34 pm
I finally got my Rubicon Models AT-Guns!

I had placed an order for:
Two PaK 36s
Two PaK 38s
Two PaK 40s

However, I only received the two PaK 36s and two PaK 40s. None of the Pak 38s arrived, and I was told they were unavailable - I guess they were out of stock?

I couldn't wait, so I assembled one of the PaK 40 AT-Guns last night.

(https://s19.postimg.org/buxz6lqoj/RM_Pak40_rs.jpg)

The AT-Gun was very easy to assemble and the fit of all the parts is good. One or two of the parts fit so well that you need to apply a little pressure. It will fit like a glove! Part A19 is a good example.

There is one mistake in the instructions. It was easy to figure out, so even for a beginner is shouldn't cause too many issues. Parts A14 and A25 are already shown assembled and are collectively labelled part A14. Before "Step 1", you have a "Step 0", and that is to glue parts A14 and A25 together.

Another issue was part A18 (gun sight). Its not perfectly clear where it goes and the diagram can be a bit misleading if you are not careful. It doesn't help that none of the illustrations in the instructions show you where it is supposed to be located once glued. To be safe, I looked at some actual PaK 40 AT-Guns to pinpoint exactly where part A18 should be glued - lines up with the view port in the gun shield if that helps. ;)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 14, 2018, 06:29:14 pm
Nice.

Can you show where you positioned the sight?
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Post by: ripley on March 14, 2018, 08:14:34 pm
Good to know . The sight position  on the 251/9 guns  are rather vague as well . Its not impossible to put together , just lots of fiddling around .  It would be easier if Rubicon gave you a close up view of placement in the plans , or actually had a pin on one  piece to fit in a hole on the other . How are the crew figures ?
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 14, 2018, 10:38:03 pm
I had similar issues with the gun and shield on the Marder.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Pinky on March 15, 2018, 12:37:07 am
How are the crew figures ?

They are the best Rubicon figures so far.  I still think they are too soft, and the heads and helmets seem a bit 'blobby', but I still prefer the 'heroic' look.   I think most people will be very happy with them.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ripley on March 15, 2018, 07:35:32 am
With each new release , Rubicon's vehicles improve , so I think the same thing will happen with their figures . It just might take a little longer that's all .  I've seen resin figures of various tall / short / thin / fat guys , with the picture they used for inspiration . And still some of the figures looked " funny " although they matched the people in the picture perfectly . Maybe we're just  used to the  stocky heroic type of guys that the  real to- scale guys look odd ?
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 15, 2018, 05:29:51 pm
Can you show where you positioned the sight?

I will try.

Good to know . The sight position  on the 251/9 guns  are rather vague as well . Its not impossible to put together , just lots of fiddling around .  It would be easier if Rubicon gave you a close up view of placement in the plans , or actually had a pin on one  piece to fit in a hole on the other . How are the crew figures ?

Agreed.

As for the figures, they are good. They are more anatomically correct than most other gaming figures, but look good with Perry figs. I also agree with some of Pinky's comments above.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 15, 2018, 06:13:34 pm
Here is a detailed picture of my PaK 40 focusing on the gun sight (part A18).

(https://s19.postimg.cc/fcoffzhz3/RM_Pak40_details.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fcoffzhz3/)

Note that the gun sight (part A18) should line up with the square view port on the gun shield (part A20). I recommend that you glue the gun shield on last after you assemble all the other parts in step 1, but if you want to add part A18 after gluing part A20, have a pair of tweezers handy.

The square shaped view port on the gun shield (A20) is made in a closed position (shutter is closed), but with care it can be modified to be in an open position. A true die-hard modeller would have cut out the square view port on part A20 if the gun is being built as a deployed AT-Gun ready for action. However, I'm more of a gamer than a modeller. Also I couldn't wait to assemble the PaK 40 AT-Gun and only thought of it after I finished assembling the model.

Rubicon Models' PaK 40 model kit is so much better than all of my metal/pewter PaK 40s (Bolt Action/Warlord, Black Tree, or Artizan) that I plan to replace them all! Also, not only is the Rubicon PaK 40 AT Gun more accurate, better detailed, and overall looks much better, but its also so much easier to assemble than the pewter/metal kits!

There is also the conversion possibilities! Highly recommended that you get at least a couple of the Rubicon Models PaK 40 AT-Gun plastic model kit.

I still do not have the PaK 38 model kit - these were not shipped and was told they are not available at the time of order. If they are as good as the PaK 40 model kit, then it will be worth the wait. Sadly though, I have to wait. It is okay because I can always proxy my PaK 40s as 38s until that time comes.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 17, 2018, 03:31:41 pm
Quick update. I assembled one of the PaK 36 kits.
Not as fun to assemble as the PaK 40, but still a good kit.
The nice thing about the PaK 36 kit is that you get the parts to make a 250/10 or 251/10.
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 17, 2018, 04:52:07 pm
Thanks for the detail photograph.

The nice thing about the PaK 36 kit is that you get the parts to make a 250/10 or 251/10.
Or a 3.7 cm Pak auf Fahrgestell Bren(e).

Or in my case an LRDG gun truck (okay they probably would not have bolted one on a 15CWT CMP).

It is on my list.

When do we get to see yours?

Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 21, 2018, 10:41:09 pm
Taking a break from Rubicon AT-Guns.

Two plastic Panzer 38(t)s... work in progress.
They still need need some finishing touches, a final clear coat, and painting the tank commander for 232.
Not Rubicon Models, so do not tell, but I did used Rubicon Models decals on these models.

(https://s19.postimg.org/vgy0u8h9f/Pzr38tx2.jpg)
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Pinky on March 22, 2018, 12:35:34 am
I must say they look rather good.  Much less heavy handed detail than I expected.  Great paintjob, as usual.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 22, 2018, 01:31:28 am
They are very nice.

I used Rubicon numbers on my Warlord resin and Zvezda Panzer 38 (t):
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg7135#msg7135 (http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=281.msg7135#msg7135)

Both of the 38(t) based kits are full of character, moreso than the KV-1 and the IS-2.
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Post by: ripley on March 22, 2018, 08:07:14 am
They look great , nice paint job . And Rubicon decals are great , I use them on most of those " un named " kits  ;D
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Post by: Tracks on March 22, 2018, 04:22:04 pm
Thanks Pinky, ultravanillasmurf, and ripley for your kind words and encouragement.

I agree that Rubicon decals are very good. At first I was concerned when I first saw them (with my M4A3E8 kit) because they seemed very thin. Thinner decals are actually best, but can be more difficult to work with. However, if care is taken, Rubicon decals are the best.
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 25, 2018, 07:07:44 pm
The tank commander is painted and the model has been given the final clear coat, so I finally finished the two Panzer 38(t) 1:56 scale models including some other miniatures (28mm Napoleonic Wars) I have been working on.

The final clear coat did reduced the overall contrast on the model as planned, but there is still enough contrast to stand out on the gaming table. These models are assembled and painted for the gaming table, and not for competition or static display.

Because I rushed through it, I'm not happy with the paint work on the tank commander, but it is good enough for the gaming table. However, I do have an extra tank commander because the other Panzer 38(t) was assembled with a closed hatch, so I might try painting a better figure later.
(https://s19.postimg.cc/d9eh49fov/Panzer38t_PG.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d9eh49fov/)
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Post by: ripley on March 25, 2018, 10:04:43 pm
Turned out very nice . That German grey/gray is a very hard color to get right , you nailed it . What is the tank commander doing ? He looks a little strange , like he's holding something tight , a radio , a rifle , a blankie ? Sort of a weird pose , guess they were to cheap to give him arms . Probably made to just have his head sticking out of the hatch ?
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 25, 2018, 11:37:33 pm
Turned out very nice . That German grey/gray is a very hard color to get right , you nailed it . What is the tank commander doing ? He looks a little strange , like he's holding something tight , a radio , a rifle , a blankie ? Sort of a weird pose , guess they were to cheap to give him arms . Probably made to just have his head sticking out of the hatch ?

You are right... the figure does look a bit confusing. When I took the picture my main focus was on the tank as a whole. Unfortunately, this is not the best angle for the tank commander.

The tank commander is holding the left earphone near his ear with his left hand while holding the mic piece with his right hand. Below is a photo of the actual figure that comes with the kit. Actually. this model kit comes with two different tank commanders. One for early war and one later war.

(https://s19.postimg.org/yx4vzm5yr/IMG002.jpg)
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Post by: Pinky on March 26, 2018, 12:38:53 am
That commander looks very similar to the British tank crew figures in the Warlord Sherman V.  Scaled-up PSC?
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Post by: ripley on March 26, 2018, 01:00:21 am
I see what he's doing now . That makes sense . Hm , with a little sanding he might make a nice Brit tankie with a little work on that beret
Title: Re: Showcasing my work - models used for gaming.
Post by: Tracks on March 27, 2018, 12:54:22 am
Before I can get back to my Rubicon Models, I need to finish the projects on my workbench.

I finally finished my Marder III (139). The final clear coat reduced the overall contrast on the model as planned, but there is still enough contrast to stand out on the gaming table. Just like the two Panzer 38(t)s above, this model is assembled and painted for the gaming table, and not for competition or static display.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/vnruf9wof/Mrdr3_008_1_rm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vnruf9wof/)

Now that these models are done, I can now break open the Rubicon kits I just received last week as well as finish some of the Rubicon kits I started.
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Post by: Tracks on April 09, 2018, 11:06:24 pm
I finished assembling one of the Pak36 kits I have. Not as fun and easy to model as the Pak40, but the Pak36 is still a very good kit and I highly recommend it. I will be replacing all my metal Pak36s with these new plastic ones.

Below is a picture of the assembled kit, but in my excitement of modeling, I forgot to take a picture before starting to paint. Believe it or not, that is not a black priming coat. It is actually my custom Panzer Gray color over a light gray primer - the first stages of many for painting. Looks black or black-gray, but its the same color as the Panzer 36(t) and Marder III (139) shown above. If you can believe that.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/ojzhe0wfz/Pak36_rm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ojzhe0wfz/)

The kit goes together well and looks far better than any of the metal Pak36 kits out there. That being said, some care and attention needs to be done when assembling. Check the fit of parts and plan your assembly carefully. In particular, the fit of part E12/E19 can go wrong if you are not careful. It might be better to glue part E10/E11 first, but with care and proper fit, you can glue E12/E19 first.