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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by 1958Zelda » Mon Mar 26, 2018 1:24 am

Great work on your large collection of German Armor!

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:01 pm

Thank you Zelda, I'll be happy when I can paint as well as you.
Your technique for the winter white wash chipping is very impressive.

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Post by normandy » Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:30 pm

I've been doing some work on an Indy Cargo truck. I wanted to change it from
the duel axle to a single axle like the Opel-Blitz 3 ton.

This is how it looked last week...

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Today...

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I've moved the front wheels and fenders back almost 1". The rear duel axle was moved last week
removing one set of wheels.

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I added some styrene plastic sheet to change the look of the fenders to
give it more of the look of an Opel.

:evil: well when photobucket decides to start working again I'll post the rest
of the pictures.....

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by grunt1 » Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:40 pm

That's very cool. How do you make such clean chassis cuts? That's what's always held me back from doing more of this.
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:00 pm

Pat I use an X-acto saw...

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by Axis Nightmare » Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:13 pm

The razor saw like that is a critical and versatile tool for any cutting of soft or small plastic or tiny wood pieces for a clean cut. It can get in places where a hacksaw can't and a knife is not practical. It's really good on styrofoam finishing work to clean up less precise hacksawing. I used it extensively on my 1/6 slat grill jeep to remove unrealistic toy bracing up around the front bumper.
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:52 pm

It really is a great tool, I have used it on countless custom projects.

Here are some pictures I was trying to post earlier...

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You can see the difference with the wheels moved back.

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:33 am

Its been a while, just a test...10 Years After... and one month, since this custom thread was started.
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by pickelhaube » Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:52 am

Looking good .
You got the picture post thing worked out.
Who are you using ?
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:12 am

Hey Pickel yes it works know, still with photo bucket due to the number of images I already had there.
There are a few different steps to post pics, which I wasn't used to, but it seems to work. :)

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:15 pm

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Need better lighting.

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by pickelhaube » Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:36 am

That looks cool !
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:44 pm

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Mon May 01, 2023 8:11 am

E 79 This is a "What If" or "Paper Panzer" I started in summer '21. It is loosely based on the E-10 and
my interpretation of a cross between the Panther and T-34 running gear setup.

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Mon May 01, 2023 8:27 am

The model is styrene sheet, 21st Panther drive sprockets and road wheels plus the commanders hatch and one hatch from
a 21st Tiger I.
The Tracks are from Grunt 1"s / Battleground models, excellent 1:18th scale snap together PantherTrack Set. The addition of these
tracks to any 21st Panther changes the look and feel of the model. Much better looking than the rubber band type tracks which
come on the model.
There are some other pieces from the parts box plus Battlegrounds Infra-red night scope fitted on the turret and hull.

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by pickelhaube » Tue May 09, 2023 5:05 am

Pretty cool looking !
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by YT » Tue May 09, 2023 6:41 am

Fantastic collection. Love it all, the V2 and TA-183 are fantastic in particular!
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Wed May 10, 2023 7:01 am

Thank you Pickel and YT!!

YT the V-2 is 1:16 from IMEX, its an old Vac-U-Form kit and is a "Cut-Away". Your able to see the internal parts,
I chose to paint the entire model so painted over the clear side.

The TA 183 Huckebein is the kit from Pazzaguy, Nathan Hortchem. The one you built and painted came out
much better then mine!

Thanks for looking, it not look what I did but rather look what can be done these models.

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by YT » Wed May 10, 2023 1:18 pm

Other than Nathan, have you seen any others built besides ours? I don’t think I have.
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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Wed May 10, 2023 5:09 pm

No, I haven't seen any others. It would be nice to see what other paint schemes others chose.
I still have the TA 183 Huckebein with full cockpit and landing gear to build.
I haven't taken on any large projects since January, I had to have hand surgery due to nerve damage. Its much
better so for now I'll be working on some armor projects and some repaints. The 183 can wait for winter. :)

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Re: Normandy Customs

Post by normandy » Sun May 14, 2023 5:49 pm

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