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That's a shame about the over-engineering of this kit and the miniscule pieces--I get annoyed at the ones who do this; put in too many unnecessarily-tiny parts when one part will do. There IS such a thing as going too far. Good for you that you've managed to find the will to complete it. I hate...

Hmmm, can you get any better lighting? It's hard to tell colors and to see details in the dim light you've got there. I can't even tell what color you've painted it.

Looks good as is, but I kinda want to see some water drips-run somewhere on it. At least the tracks of something like that? ???

You can do it just as easily with masking tape and a little patience, for no cost to you at all. I saw these on a table at AMPS where they were selling them and the problem I see with this product is pretty simple--they are "built to your specs" meaning that A. they are a "boutique product" so...

These old kits can really help to do one thing--make yuo appreciate today's megnificently-engineered kits! I recenly built an old Italeri M110A2 and if nothing else it helped me appreciate how spoiled we are today in terms of fit and details! Have fun with this--it will make you a better...

That's some nice color modulation in the base coat. It looks like a really nice all-around build so far.

My first thought upon readin your post was that it's great to see some great-looking armor from a young man on one of these sites--so many of my modeling friends are all my age--40's--and it's rare to see younger kids doing it these days, so great for you! Second--the model is just...

THat's almost worthy of display in its own right! Beautiful build so far!

My god, but that's one awesome looking model! I had no idea what it was in the topic title until I looked in on it--wow, what a BEAST!! You're doing one hell of a job on it! :o

Questions like this remind me of the "correct paint shade?" questions. Really, you don't have to be TOO pedantic about it unless you're modeling a specific vehicle. Schurzen and the markings--in practical modeling terms-- are about as individualistic as the camo schemes are. There are so many...

Re: Goliath vignette I think Ken's found the solution to your problem here.....I don't think you're understanding the "Worn Effects" product description.

Man, just an incredible finish! Nice to see some people still using drybrushing as a finishing technique. In some camps, it's been consigned to the scrap heap of obsolete finishing steps, but it still looks great for bringing out certain highlights. :)

Spud,---oh, that's right--it was the zimmed one that comes with the DS tracks. My mistake! I know what you mean about the "shrinkage" on indy link stuff. That can be annoying. I have had less of a problem with that issue after primering them before painting with a good, actual primer, and by...

Hey Ken!! Thanks for looking in, bud! I appreciate you taking the time! Great last issue, by the way, too! Looking forward to the next one!!!

Re: Goliath vignette Geez, that looks pretty good to me. What exactly is the problem you're having?

This kit comes with those damned "DS" one-piece tracks, doesn't it? That's what prevented me from plunking down the green for it. How annoying---I wish they'd go back to the indy-link tracks already! Those Ostketten look mean--I had a few sets of Dragon ones that came with the Stug F a while...

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread---what an awesome, tour-de-force of detailing on this baby! I can honestly say tha this is the first time I've ever heard of anyone converting an Israeli tank back to American! Cool beans! The figure, the tank, the stowage, the paint and details---all...

Thanks, everyone! I sincerely appreciate the kind words and enthusiasm! It's true that with a little work and a some time, older kits can be brought up to reasonable, current standards. I've got the two other versions of this kit---the long barrel one, and the 'Nam" version, and I couldn't...

I agree---great weathering and a very distinct "style" to your models. Good to see that you didn't go overboard with that "paint chipping" thing with the Xacto knife--this model looks more realistic.

I agree--a very cool subject! I'll be checking in on this one.