Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
I think the camo paint and weathering look very good and the figures will really finish it off nicely.
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
What a great finish! Really like it!!!
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
The vehicle is excellent. But I like the complex figure painting even more.
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I can only echo what everyone else has said Rob. You're doing a mighty fine job
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
Really great work Rob. Love the camo on both the figure and vehicle.
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
Thanks for the comments Guys
I originally thought I'd do a foliage base then a leaf floor but then got sidetracked
....and thought I'd do some concrete slab paving - this BTR may well have been at Pristina airport
The plasticard sections need some sort of texture coating
I tried the Vallejo sandy paste which is a good idea looking for an opportunity
The only problem is that it's difficult to "trowel" flat and then it's tough to sand and reduces to a smooth surface
So I settled with Mr Surfacer 500 whihc is not as coarse as I would wish but does "paint" flat
More soon
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I originally thought I'd do a foliage base then a leaf floor but then got sidetracked
....and thought I'd do some concrete slab paving - this BTR may well have been at Pristina airport
The plasticard sections need some sort of texture coating
I tried the Vallejo sandy paste which is a good idea looking for an opportunity
The only problem is that it's difficult to "trowel" flat and then it's tough to sand and reduces to a smooth surface
So I settled with Mr Surfacer 500 whihc is not as coarse as I would wish but does "paint" flat
More soon
Rob
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Re: Trumpeter BTR-80 APC
I've had good experiences with simple general purpose wall filler spread onto a sheet of plywood. That's what I used for my BT-7 base. I guess the concrete texture would be next to invisible in 1/35 scale.
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Phiipp - You aren't wrong. But - just modelling flat smooth card would look wrong.
Here's where I got to .........
And Heavens forbid - it can double as a wingey thing base
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And Heavens forbid - it can double as a wingey thing base
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