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flitzer
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Posted: Monday, November 01, 2004 - 06:33 PM UTC
Hi...
after being off work with flu...I managed to get a few more buses done.
Wigan Corporation Leyland Titan PD2


Southdown Thornycroft


Leigh Corporation AEC Low rider

The camera angle of the sample ref pic has visually distorted the length of the AEC. Its correct but looks a little out. It'll be interesting to shoot my own pics of things like this when I get back UK side.

Trucks next. I have pencilled out ready to paint a 1950's Atkinson flat bed.
If this turns out its military trucks next.

I have a nice pic of a Bedford QL, but the detailling is weak. So if anyone can point me in the right direction of where I can get a walkaround I'd be most grateful.
I'm looking for details of the underside of the cab, suspension, dif etc and the boxes and fuel tank along the side of the chassis, and wheels and tyres.

Thanks and cheers
Peter
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 12:56 AM UTC
Looking outragiously great Pete......
If I send a photo of my wreck, could you paint it???? :-) :-) :-)
Hwa-Rang
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 01:07 AM UTC
That is pure ART. Love it.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 03:00 AM UTC
Very nice Peter I look forward to seeing your trucks (++)
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 03:10 AM UTC
Howdy Peter,

Wow! Superb stuff mate! Man, here I am in awe of your Banner/graphic talents, and you go and add a whole new level of admiration!

Guys, we have a real 'arteest' in our midst.

Can't wait to see the trucks.....

Tread.

Hey, could you do a 'Ground Force' lorry?
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 03:36 AM UTC
Very nice. I love the green one. These are great paintings.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 04:50 AM UTC
my hat off to you sir
flitzer
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 09:06 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments...much appreciated.

My first truck is well under way...1950's Atkinson flat bed.
Then its the military...probably Bedford QL and AEC Matador.

The difference will be in how I drop the pursuit of shiney paintwork for mat....lol.
I suppose its like doing a shed in the shape of a truck.. #:-)

Cheers
Peter
:-)
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Posted: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 11:53 PM UTC
It will be interesting seeing how you handle going from gloss to flat, hope you share the technique.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 12:09 AM UTC
incredibly good. all are excellent and i am asking for permissions to copy all the photos.