A Tiger in the sandbox
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A Tiger in the sandbox
Just having some fun today in the sandbox.
Carry on...
BS
Carry on...
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Is there a way to tie the tracks down where it goes over the top of the wheels. Just something to pull it down so they look like they are sagging under their own weight. Other than that it's great. The background doesn't detract and appears in scale as well....Oh smoke...smoke in the back ground! Do it! (shaking from excitement.)
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
I have some ideas Jay. Check back tomorrowJay wrote:Is there a way to tie the tracks down where it goes over the top of the wheels. Just something to pull it down so they look like they are sagging under their own weight. Other than that it's great. The background doesn't detract and appears in scale as well....Oh smoke...smoke in the back ground! Do it! (shaking from excitement.)
Hey thanks for the compliments!
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
very nice...well composed shot....just a bit of ca Glue on the top rim will hold the tracks in "sag" position.
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Really cool man! is that a repainted 21st Century toys Tiger?
it be like dat
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Thanks again for the compliments and tips!
I took about 60 shots today and these two are the best of the bad
Enjoy,
BS
It's the Motor Works diecast hull version painted in Tamiya dark yellow.AJWW2 wrote:Really cool man! is that a repainted 21st Century toys Tiger?
I took about 60 shots today and these two are the best of the bad
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Beyond cool Jim. Great pics and great work on the figures and vehicles.
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Just how big is your sandbox?
You should submit these pics to ram's raffle thread too.
You should submit these pics to ram's raffle thread too.
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
tpa05 wrote:What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Beyond cool Jim. Great pics and great work on the figures and vehicles.
Thanks John, we had a lot of fun today!
And, thank you sirAJWW2 wrote:Those are great man! nice job.
The sandbox is 20' x 30' (14 tons of sand). Barely big enough to handle my boys and IB17Fortress wrote:Just how big is your sandbox?
You should submit these pics to ram's raffle thread too.
Maybe I should enter Ram's raffle. I think i just might do it!
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Here's a quick way to have a "saggy" look on those tracks. here's what you need:
Sewing needle
Longnose pliers
Black or dark brown thread
Flip your tank over, and judge where approximately you want the track to rest on the roadwheels. Then, simply use your sewing needle and thread to tie down the tracks on top of the roadwheels. Use the longnose pliers to help you move the needle around.
if you do it properly, the thread should be hidden by the roadwheels, and if you ever need to repaint your tank, simply snip off the thread, and you don't have to worry about glues.
Sewing needle
Longnose pliers
Black or dark brown thread
Flip your tank over, and judge where approximately you want the track to rest on the roadwheels. Then, simply use your sewing needle and thread to tie down the tracks on top of the roadwheels. Use the longnose pliers to help you move the needle around.
if you do it properly, the thread should be hidden by the roadwheels, and if you ever need to repaint your tank, simply snip off the thread, and you don't have to worry about glues.
Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
WOW - those are Amazing shots!
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Great photos! Nice tip too Googly.. I was hoping someone had a trick to nail that sag look.
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Wow, I love these black and white shots!BLACKSNAKES wrote:Thanks again for the compliments and tips!
Enjoy,
BS
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Nice!
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Thanks GD. Thats what I have been doing with 1/35 Tamiya armour for years. In this case I used a paper clip and ran it up from the bottom. Then bent it over on top of the track. Then pulled the track down and bent the clip over. Once I was done shooting I remove the clip so the track wouldn't get stretched out.GooglyDoogly wrote:Here's a quick way to have a "saggy" look on those tracks. here's what you need:
Sewing needle
Longnose pliers
Black or dark brown thread
Flip your tank over, and judge where approximately you want the track to rest on the roadwheels. Then, simply use your sewing needle and thread to tie down the tracks on top of the roadwheels. Use the longnose pliers to help you move the needle around.
if you do it properly, the thread should be hidden by the roadwheels, and if you ever need to repaint your tank, simply snip off the thread, and you don't have to worry about glues.
MCalamari wrote:Wow, I love these black and white shots!
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Guess I need to enter Ram's contest
Thanks again guys,
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Great shots Blacksnakes.
The B&W really adds to the atmosphere, and it is definitely worthy of ram04's raffle contest.
The B&W really adds to the atmosphere, and it is definitely worthy of ram04's raffle contest.
Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Very cool.
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
great! thanks for sharing
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Re: A Tiger in the sandbox
Nice!
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