Iron Mike's T-34/85 Berlin Build

[moon puppy]

Just nailing it!

 

[Tojo72]

great effect Mike,goota try that someday

 

[Iron Mike]

Thanks, guys! I've heard many different names for this method, dot filter, SODA (small dots all over), not sure how that worked out!:laugh: Anyways, get a good clear coat over your base, I used Future (Kleer) thinned with Windex with ammonia and the oils are easy to blend. I learned this technique here on the forum, where the heck would I be without you guys?? I haven't installed the headlight lens, I found out the hard way on my last build that you want to put it in LAST, after all the flat coats are dry!

 

[Iron Mike]

Well the oils are dry and so are my ideas for finishing this build! I have been trying to come up with the base and small vignette (more like viNYET!)with no luck. Any suggestions or ideas? :idonno

 

[MrT]

I think just a simple street scene with a little bit of rubble would do nicely.

Terry

 

[Sherman 18]

I like it a lot!

 

[Iron Mike]

Yeah, that's the direction I was headed, Terry. I just can't see it yet, if you know what I mean.

Thanks, Sherm! it's missing something though. I have the next two days off and hope to sort out a direction, with a little help from my friends! Stay tuned (please?)

 

[dukwhunter]

Hi Mike ,

Check out the following link , this may provide some finishing inspiration !

http://mini-history.blogspot.com/2010/03/t-34-with-bedspring-armor-berlin-1945.html B)


best regards
JOEY

 

[Iron Mike]

Wow, Joey! That is one cool build! I need to get mine back on track so I can finish some others! Thanks for the pick me up!

 

[randy_ditton]

Hey Mike, Just wanted to say the finish came out Great

Any progress on the base? Randy

 

[Iron Mike]

This project is officially complete! I was going to try a base, but just have too many other things I want to do! Here are the photos of the completed piece, it was a very fun kit to build!

I made the base from some cherry lumber I've had squirreled away for just such an occasion. Thanks for watching!!

 

[moon puppy]

Looks comfy with all those bedsprings...

 

[dukwhunter]

Mike all i can say is WOW !!!!!! hmy: !!!!

 

[Tojo72]

Great job Mike,I agree it was a nice build.Nice to see someone else reach the finish line !!