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« on: June 28, 2012, 06:41:51 PM » |
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« Last Edit: June 30, 2012, 09:50:35 AM by Ace Airspeed »
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mrneil1964
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 08:10:45 PM » |
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Really nice clean build, Ace. I like the camo pattern. I'd go for a little heavier weathering on the feet and legs, but that's just personal preference.
Neil
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turner
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2012, 02:36:01 AM » |
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I agree about the camo choice and weathering. Looks good  When taking pics maybe try and reduce the direct light thats bouncing off the kit. It's kind of hard to see the camo pattern on the sides due to the specular highlights.... turner |
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Ace Airspeed
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2012, 06:12:18 AM » |
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Neil, turner,
Thanks!
The lighting was giving me fits when I was photographing the model. It was actually pretty dim, but I guess the camera compensated for it. The next time I take some pictures, I'll go outside and use natural light with the backdrop - I might reshoot some pics of this Krote.
John
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2012, 06:57:53 AM » |
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Neil, turner,
Thanks!
The lighting was giving me fits when I was photographing the model. It was actually pretty dim, but I guess the camera compensated for it. The next time I take some pictures, I'll go outside and use natural light with the backdrop - I might reshoot some pics of this Krote.
John
Try and diffuse the light coming in.... big sheet of tracing paper |
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JSAN9
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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2012, 08:54:18 AM » |
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Nice work, John. The camo pattern is great. The yellow is an excellent choice and smartly mixed in with the rest of the pattern.  If you can make it to the meet up, please bring this guy along. |
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Leopard214
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2012, 09:05:10 AM » |
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Interesting cammo |
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Ace Airspeed
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« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 11:54:12 AM » |
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JSAN, Leopard,
Thanks!
I think I'm going to reshoot the pics this weekend.
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ArnoB
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« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2012, 11:58:07 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2012, 02:27:51 PM » |
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I am loving this camo. Well-thought out.
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mumbles
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« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2012, 04:49:35 PM » |
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Did you tint the searchlight? I don't have a Krote, so I don't know. But if you did, how did you do it and nice choice of color.
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dr_robo
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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2012, 05:13:09 PM » |
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Very clean, and even kind of elegant for a 4 meter tall walking death machine! I agree with the others on the camo, eye catching and functional. I am a big fan of it.
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2012, 06:36:41 PM » |
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Gotta love those big machines, and you did a GREAT job.
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« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2012, 04:22:49 AM » |
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Very cool,yep nice camo too,the search light reminds me of those old ww2 german night vision search light http://forum.axishistory.com/files/1373_1028899242.jpgI couldn't find a picture with colour,but the lens is red. |
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Ace Airspeed
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« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2012, 10:06:59 AM » |
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Thanks, guys!  I posted better pics. The camo didn't thrill me when I shot it. I thought the yellow was way too stark. It washed down nicely, though. Mumbles, I tinted the inside of the searchlight lens with Tamiya clear orange. This was a fun build. |
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mumbles
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« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2012, 05:15:55 PM » |
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I tinted the inside of the searchlight lens with Tamiya clear orange.
This was a fun build.
I learn so much from this forum. Great work! |
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lance858a
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« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2012, 02:11:50 PM » |
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Great color scheme. In fact, I loved it so much, it inspired me to create this custom action figure. Not exactly the same quality of your paint apps but clearly inspired by you. THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!!!
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I've deleted pics due to realizing that it did appear to be a thread hijacking. My sincerest apologies to the artist here. My honest intention was to let you know that I really drew inspiration from your work here. Thanks again.
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dr_robo
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« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2012, 08:23:18 PM » |
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Thread hijack much?
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mrneil1964
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« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2012, 08:49:04 PM » |
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Thread hijack much?
What Matt said. Don't see the "inspiration" here. No disrespect to Ace for a really nice build and paint job...if a little clean Krotes grub around in the dirt, man...they're robot chickens on PCP! Lance, there's a whole section of this site devoted to models from non-Ma.K genres. Why not post your stuff, which is quite nice, there? Was there alcohol involved here? If so, then all is forgiven |
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lance858a
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2012, 01:08:06 AM » |
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Thread hijack much?
You're right, I was wrong, my comment edited with deletion of pics. |
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Fluffbutt
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« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2012, 04:48:48 AM » |
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I tinted the inside of the searchlight lens with Tamiya clear orange.
This was a fun build.
Just an idea - I go to car boot sales and find cheap-arse costume jewellery. I then clip out the red 'gems' and install them behind inside the searchlight. The 'gem' facets reflect and disperse any light on them and look really good as a searchlight. Try it, you'll like it.. PS - Nice Krote. Can I ask a favour? Would you make me a list of possible problem areas? (e.g. "watch for part 35, it doesn't fit in before #45, but after it, the plans are wrong there") Any tips or tricks for this specific model? (Did you have any translation of the plans - the Japanese in the note-boxes regarding the sizes of rods and wires, for e.g.) Thanks. |
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Ace Airspeed
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« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2012, 09:54:28 AM » |
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PM sent, Fluffbutt.
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Fluffbutt
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« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2012, 10:40:23 AM » |
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Thanks, Ace.. you're Ace, Ace.. LOL!
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