Bad Kitty!! - Completed!

[TRM]

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Thanks Spud!!

Thanks BJ!! The line isn't sold commercially...yet. Richard (K4) is still working getting things all set and ready though. I am sure it wont be long. I was lucky enough to obtain some early samples in order to review some of what he will be offering.

Small update:

Had a great day today!! Hanging out with Steve, Rob, Ken and some of the guys from Nordland Amps over at the Celticwerks Command Post! Thanks for having me fellas!!

Whilst there, I was able to muscle out a little more soot and ash on the kitty, still a bit left and some smoothing out. Seeing how the Big Girl looks in her future home too.



As you can see also, I was able to grout out the base last night smoothing thing out a bit!





Tonight when I got back I started adding some color tones to the stone work. I want to add a wash or two and a filter in there as well....then on to some dust!!





Hope to get some time tomorrow to play a little more.

Thanks for dropping in!!

 

[noname]

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That is looking REAL sharp. Excellent work painting the stones.
So what did you use for the cobble stones and grout?

 

[Quaralane]

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Definitely looking good here.
Both the wreck, and the base

 

[Ludo W.]

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That is starting to look very realistc, I can't wait to see more!

 

[TRM]

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Thank you Fellas!

@noname - The bottom of the base is 1" XPS (standard rigid foam board) all of the brick work is Air Dry Modeling Clay bought from Walmart for about $8 a tub...used about a handful only. LOL, thought I had some grout leftover from a job a while back...ended up using fast curing drywall compound (45 min) mixed real thin. Worked it in with my fingers and a small sponge and washing it with the same damp sponge a few times. The gritty appearance was some real fine sand I found on a job site way back. Had it saved for just such an occasion. Worked that in with my fingers lightly, brushed off what I could and let dry a bit. Took a stiff brush and the loose stuff came right off after that! ;D

 

[ScaleModelMadman]

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T,

it was a blast hanging out with you yesterday, glad you had fun over Steve's. That place is always a good time with the Nordland guys, only wish we could do it more often.

The Panther looked even better in person than it does here and it's the way I like to see Panthers, brewed up! ;D

The base looks even better now too, the way you've picked out the different colors of stones is awesome.

 

[scratchmod]

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Have to agree with Ken on this one. Kitty and base both look great.....and even better in person. Had a great time yesterday, MSC should meet more often.

 

[spud]

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oh now that base is kicking it up a notch. looks real nice

 

[TRM]

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Thanks Gents!!

@ Ken & Rob - Agreed..just plain FUN (what it's all about!). And yeah, more little group build/meetings (in that order) are a must!! ;D

@Spud - Thanks buddy! I had my doubts a bit in the beginning, but once some of the color started coming out I am happier. Working on the manhole cover at the moment. Trying something new to get the rusting. Update a bit later.

 

[spud]

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if your interested i have a spare one ive had for ages from plus models its resin, unless of course you already have one

 

[TRM]

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Thanks spud...think I am working it out at the moment!! Good to know tho!! :

Starting things off with a little dusting tonight...





TBC...

Thanks for looking in on me!!

 

[scratchmod]

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...........nuff said

 

[Big-John]

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T, that street section is looking SA WEEET!

 

[Texaslobo]

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What a NICE Kat Box!

 

[spud]

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WOW that is EPIC!

 

[TRM]

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Thank you Gentlemen! ;D

After a little thinking and some nudging from a fried, I'm going to darken the manhole a bit tonight. Tomorrow a little searching for some rubble ideas and getting kitty to "sit"!! 8)

 

[TRM]

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Hey fellas!!

Little update...

Just getting the rubble started a bit here. With plenty of leftover clay pieces, I wanted to try out some of the K4 pigments I received. After diluting some Life Color and Badger Paints for the brick tones, I began to stipple in some pigments. Still have a few things to add here and there but I am getting closer! ;D








TBC....

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

[Tony lee]

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WOW WEE "T"

Great progress my man 8)
Tony lee

 

[ShutterAce]

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Now that's just plain awesome!!! ;D ;D ;D

 

[spud]

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ill be sad when this is finished but it is blooming epic