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Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:45 pm
by Ecam
Is That the paint job out of the box? If it is that's way better than any I've opened.

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:39 pm
by Barmonkey
Looks like the paint job on my Tiger. I do have some bits that need a paint touch up, but doubt that I will be able to match the paint.

I also need to figure what Tiger this camo pattern is based off of so I can get some appropriate markings on it.

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:40 pm
by Barmonkey
MrChef, I am happy you got your tank sorted out easily. Glad to help =)

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:42 am
by MrChef
Ecam wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:45 pm Is That the paint job out of the box? If it is that's way better than any I've opened.
Yes right out of the box. Seems Torro favors the dry brushed steel look. A bit heavier paint work than my Taigen. No worries I'll fix that. :D

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:49 am
by MrChef
Barmonkey wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:39 pm Looks like the paint job on my Tiger. I do have some bits that need a paint touch up, but doubt that I will be able to match the paint.
I'm going to use oils. Infinitely variable.
Barmonkey wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:39 pm I also need to figure what Tiger this camo pattern is based off of so I can get some appropriate markings on it.
If I had to guess it'd be them trying a Normandy look but likely not accurate.

I'm going to play with weathering first while I decide next steps for the build. I'm thinking of this set to play with-
https://hussarproductions.com/product-c ... ale-decals

I may end up painting with stencils though.

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:51 am
by MrChef
Barmonkey wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2024 9:40 pm MrChef, I am happy you got your tank sorted out easily. Glad to help =)
Yes thank you very much for sharing. That's a cool thing about our hobby community. Plus I heeded your warning and did it on a table instead of the couch :haha: Those little pins loved to jump around.

Re: Torro "open box" special, thoughts, opinions?

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:29 am
by Meter rat
My Taigen came out of the box with damage to the paint on the Zimmerit. It seems, no paint likes to stick to the applied Zimmerit. Even after over painting and undercoating with etch primer, paint come off. Congratulations on a simple fix.