1945 WWII Soviet IS-2 ( TAIGEN\TORRO )

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Wow, that really is an excellent figure Painless :thumbup:
And your painting is looking very good :clap:

She's going to drive Joe even more crazy, even with the Devils Dumplings being covered ;)
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Mick,
Thanks, Doc! I defuzzed her paint job from dust and touched up her hair along the helmet line today. Shes as good as it gets from me. Crazy Joe? Hence the SMG she's toting. ;o)
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Yeah, I totally agree, you didn't have to do much at all judging from that close up you posted. Less is more as they say :thumbup:
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Mr Painless what a fantastic looking figure :thumbup: Really well done
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Carl!
Good afternoon. I'm never satisfied with my figure work. At least the Tank Hobby World is safe from me creating any more 'Crazy Joes'. ;o) I have had a few tips and tricks beat into my noggin by some really good Figure painters here and on the Web.
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Went by the Barnes and Noble this weekend and picked up some tank related books. These are not really reference books so they should be safe to drop a couple of pics of here. The male commander figure is coming along well. He should look at least as good as the female figure. I am only awaiting one more piece for the tank itself, one of Maxmekkers excellent speakers. Pics ( click to enlarge )
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Great for pics and back stories of the Big Guns on tanks, arty and shipping
Great for pics and back stories of the Big Guns on tanks, arty and shipping
Something a little different than my usual Classic Military Vehicles magazine
Something a little different than my usual Classic Military Vehicles magazine
Folks are already talking about this one...looking forward to reading it...
Folks are already talking about this one...looking forward to reading it...
An Ebay find and a surprisingly good Movie
An Ebay find and a surprisingly good Movie
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The Good Stuff
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Good stuff comes from RCTanks.de
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Interesting haul you have there painless :thumbup:

I was considering purchasing that T34 video. Please let us know what you think of it :thumbup:
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Good morning, Mick,
It is worth the purchase. Doesn't pull any punches about what happens when a tank is shot through and through by an AP round. Ending is a little dramatic but doesn't detract from the overall film. You should find it enjoyable. It pulled both the Mate and myself into the plot with strong characters and great locations. As far as effects, someone had some rubles to spend and it shows. ;o)
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Thank you painless :thumbup:

Yeah, I heard about the slow motion filming special effects. I think I will get a copy.

Thanks again :thumbup:
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Took some time last night to complete the tank's Commander. He did not turn out too badly but is sort of a stiff fellow compared to the cast resin Loader. Time to move on to the tank itself. Pics: ( Click to enlarge )
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In Commander mode...time to start on his tank now....
In Commander mode...time to start on his tank now....
The female resin figure seems more organic but Trumpeter did not do a bad job
The female resin figure seems more organic but Trumpeter did not do a bad job
Completed paint
Completed paint
Paint before Flats applied
Paint before Flats applied
Paint in Progress
Paint in Progress
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