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Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: ollberger on February 12, 2007, 10:10:03 PM: Although I have to fight with a bad cold, I couldn't resist to paint the Opel Blitz from Ebob Miniatures this afternoon.

I don't have much experience in painting vehicles. The last one I did was a WH40k tank and that is about four years ago. But I'm pretty happy with the result of the Opel:

(http://www.ollbergers-malstube.de/bilder/oblitz.jpg)
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 12, 2007, 10:15:46 PM: Excellent! But shouldn´t the Flatbed be Dark Grey, too? :?:
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Operator5 on February 12, 2007, 10:18:15 PM: I think that looks fantastic. The weathering is amazing!
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: ollberger on February 12, 2007, 10:52:02 PM: Thanks for the posotive feedback.

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But shouldn´t the Flatbed be Dark Grey, too?

In case of a Wehrmacht-Opel, yes. But it's supposed to be a civil truck, so I guess it's okay. The colours may be a little bit falsified on the picture though, the grey is in fact more blueish than the Wehrmacht-Grey.
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Grimm on February 13, 2007, 04:25:10 AM: nice I like the dirty look
Title: Re: Opel Blitz
Post by: abbot_amaury on February 13, 2007, 08:12:10 AM: Quote from: "ollberger"
... The last one I did was a WH40k tank and that is about four years ago. But I'm pretty happy with the result of the Opel:...

Much better than a 40k-tank IMHO :wink: . The weathering is great!

Gruß, Hagen
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Malamute on February 13, 2007, 08:40:33 AM: Excellent paint job. I also agree, the weathering looks great. :D
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Driscoles on February 13, 2007, 08:50:18 AM: The Opel looks fantastic ! Weathering is excellent. Great work Ollberger !
Björn
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: W.B.Kurgan on February 13, 2007, 09:30:27 AM: Excellent work ollberger! I agree about the weathering, and the choice of colour scheme is spot-on too!

:love:
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 13, 2007, 10:29:43 AM: Quote from: "ollberger"
Thanks for the posotive feedback.

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But shouldn´t the Flatbed be Dark Grey, too?

In case of a Wehrmacht-Opel, yes. But it's supposed to be a civil truck, so I guess it's okay. The colours may be a little bit falsified on the picture though, the grey is in fact more blueish than the Wehrmacht-Grey.

Ahh, now that´s clear. On my poor, old screen, it looks very grey, and the yellow convoy sign confused me. :) Superb weathering indeed.
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Big Juju on February 13, 2007, 04:10:36 PM: Quote from: "Westfalia Chris"

... and the yellow convoy sign confused me. :) Superb weathering indeed.

Is the yellow pyramid on top of the cab a convoy sign? I've been wondering what that is. I've got an Opel Blitz from WestWind that I haven't put together yet.
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 13, 2007, 04:27:39 PM: I seem to recall that in upraised position, it signifies "Convoy Following" or "Convoy Duty". I´ll look it up to be sure, but it left an impression when I first read about it.
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: knoxville on February 13, 2007, 09:46:48 PM: I don't like the wooden parts, looks too rushed. But the rest is very nice!
Title: Re: Opel Blitz
Post by: KeyanSark on February 15, 2007, 02:17:05 PM: A really good job! :love:

Quote from: "ollberger"
I don't have much experience in painting vehicles.

I don't want to know what could it be if you had more experience!! :mrgreen:
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Johan on February 15, 2007, 04:10:17 PM: The triangle should only be up when a trailer is being towed.
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: W.B.Kurgan on February 15, 2007, 09:33:27 PM: Quote from: "Johan"
The triangle should only be up when a trailer is being towed.

Its in civilian hands now - maybe the switch is broken and stuck in the "on" position! :lol:
Title: Opel Blitz
Post by: Argonor on February 16, 2007, 04:52:58 PM: I think it looks great... makes me want to buy more vehicles (just got a Rolls Royce from Dominic)....