Sd.kfz 184 Elefant Imai 1:16

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Re: Sd.kfz 184 Elefant Imai 1:16

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It's a while since you updated the WIP. Let's say I like to post when I passed (in meditation chartered) the problems that the probstical proposes.

Zimmerit:

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painting:

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Accessories installation, operational aging & wetherisization:

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.....and still we miss it!! :cheers
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Prego !
thats fantastic :clap: :clap:
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What a fine accomplishment, Met5! I am impressed. Bravo! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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I thought this thread was reserved for models. :haha:

Beautiful modeling here. Really superb work. :clap:
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What a great looking TD. Great work getting it "on the road again".
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Incredible work,looks museum quality to me :clap:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Practically finished, the shelter is under construction but it is almost finished. Two tiny retouches are missing that only I will see and then we're ready for the studio photos.

Meanwhile, here are the workshop shots:

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From Patrie Officine that's all for the moment.
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It doesn't get any more authentic than this. What an awesome job
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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My God, what an outstandingly gorgeous model(if an Elefant can be seen as so :{ )
Brilliant restoration, and an award winning finish................I hereby declare you the "Julius Caesar" (Emperor) of Elephant projects :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Sd.kfz 184 Elefant Imai 1:16

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Finished. Tomorrow in the studio for the first session......
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