Secret Santa 2014 Group build - Update 1

[@ArmourEmpire]

you must be tremendously pleased with the results Carlos. A true depiction of these products used to their full effect Marvelous

[@reelmesh]

+Armour Empire Thanks Mark, I'm still not comfortable with the results, I guess I'm to used to panzer grey and dark yellow :)

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

Realism is just UnCanny, my friend, you really did some incredible work on this one....

[@reelmesh]

+Colonel Reb's Scale Models Thank you my friend, you are too kind. :)

[@militarymodellerpaul5932]

Another great build and fantastic paintwork. Looking forward to finished item.

[@reelmesh]

+TANK MODELLER Paul Inge Thank you Paul, hopefully it won't take too long. :)

[@papakilo135armor2]

Wow Carlos, just wow. Your jumbo looks amazing! Can't wait to see tracks on her.

[@reelmesh]

+Papa Kilo 1/35 Armor Thanks Mike, me too, I really want to finish this one as quickly as possible! :)

[@GYRUSS]

Looks like you have done a great job on the Jumbo so far. I am glad you are enjoying the build.

[@reelmesh]

+GYRUSS Thank you Richard, I am indeed it's a really nice kit! I was very surprised at how good it was, thank you for sending me this cool kit. :)

[@bpezzano1]

Beautiful work, as usual. The very first kit I built when I got into the, about a year ago. Was a Tamiya Panzer V. Made in 1967. Lol You did a great job turning an old kit into a work of art!

[@reelmesh]

+bpezzano1 Thank you! It's actually a very interesting challenge, to bring some dignity to these old models that back in the day used to make my delights. :)

[@BrettG64]

Very nice job, Carlos. That is looking very, very nice. The Jumbo is on my short list of kits to build.

[@reelmesh]

+Brett G Thank you Brett! The Jumbo has a certain look to it doesn't it? I don't know what it is, I feel it's the same brute force look that the Tiger has that also makes this tank interesting. :)

[@DeronShank]

Carlos, as with any build u do it lols flawless. Absolutely love it my friend. Looks superb. Wish I could get the courage to get on with some of those techniques u used such as modulation and chipping etc. watching builds like this is simply inspiration. Super job bud.

[@reelmesh]

+Deron Shank THanks Deron, I'm glad you like it! :)

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

it looks awesome in so many ways, it is really hard to describe! well done carlos :)

[@reelmesh]

+Hamilkar Barkas Thank you my friend, I am enjoying this one very much! :)

[@RollingThunderModels]

Great looking Sherman! I cant wait for the next update! :)

[@reelmesh]

+RollingThunderModels Thank you! :)

[@lordfarnswaller]

Looks splendid Carlos simply splendid

[@reelmesh]

+lordfarnswaller Thanks Paul! :)

[@HinterlandCustoms]

Great work CM, I like your point about a simpler kit still giving you the room for creativity.

[@reelmesh]

+Hinterland Customs Thank you, indeed it does, also because it's old and cheap, people tend to permit themselves to experiment and make mistakes, which in turn is very important in the creative and artistic development. :)

[@HinterlandCustoms]

Exactly man, I am applying that to the Walker Bulldog tank I'm doing now...a lesser "kit" in the armor world, but allows me to think more about how to add details as well as do research on it, which is fun. Appreciate you sharing this and taking the time to respond. Always enjoy seeing your work Carlos.

[@terrymcdade7985]

Fantastic looking build. the colorization(?) of it gives it a look that is tough to describe. Words fail me. Glad to see videos from you again.

[@reelmesh]

+Terry McDade Thank you Terry, I hope you are having a good time back in the hobby!

[@terrymcdade7985]

+Carlos Mendes I am this time. I haven't overloaded on builds, so I'm not schedule driving myself or stressing out over it.

[@shamirbrouwer6211]

Looks amazing mate! Can't wait for the next video update! Keep it up!

[@reelmesh]

+Shamir Brouwer Thank you Shamir! Stay tuned ;)

[@MojoDevirus]

Outstanding piece.

[@reelmesh]

+Mojo Devirus Thank you!

[@schweinhund227]

Most impressive results.... althou belated.... it was worth the wait ! KUTGW

[@reelmesh]

+Norm Lajoie Thank you so much my friend! :)

[@SuperSwitched]

Well done Carlos :) Looking fwd to the final reveal...

[@reelmesh]

+Switcher Thank you my friend! :)

[@gerobinson812]

Excellent job!

[@reelmesh]

+Gary Robinson Thanks Gary! :)

[@AdamMann3D]

damn son, that's so nice.

[@reelmesh]

+Adam Mann Thank you my friend! :)

[@Filmman586]

Great Job Carlos! Lou

[@reelmesh]

+Louis Matarazzo (Filmman586) Thank you Lou, and happy birthday!:)

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

It's incredible what you achieved on a monochrome olive drab tank! Weathering at its best! Muito lindo! :) Jens

[@reelmesh]

+Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder Thank you Jens! Falas português? :)

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Nao, Carlos! But I love Bossa Nova and I love the sound of your language! :)

[@reelmesh]

That's very cool Jens, but Bossa is Brazilian Portuguese, which sounds much different from the Portuguese I speak. Fado would be the go to Music for regular Portuguese language. :)

[@non-prolific135thscalemode7]

Ah, ah thought there would only be a slight difference. I didn't listen to Fado very often, but I like the rhythm. Would be important to understand the lyrics, 'cause as far as I know there's a real meaning - not like in many Bossa Nova songs! :)

[@reelmesh]

Non-Prolific 1/35th Scale Model Builder Yes indeed, Fado is another word, for destiny mixed in with drama and the hardships of life. So it mainly speaks about difficult subjects and life itself, be it the good, or the bad. :)

[@longlance67]

very pretty !

[@reelmesh]

+Shane Smyth Thank you buddy! :)

[@barpfoto]

damn, that looks good!! obviously, I'm talking about your beard… But the tank looks pretty cool too. :D

[@reelmesh]

+will pattison Thank you my friend, the beard has undergone a quite few layers of weathering to get to this point... ;=

[@TacticalJackalope]

Beautiful work. You should put this and your soon to be completed builds in Model Scala methinks.

[@reelmesh]

+TacticalJackalope Thanks bud, I might do that my friend, if it looks good in the end :)

[@claytonmcclain182]

AMAZING,

[@reelmesh]

+Clayton McClain Thank you! :)

[@DNModels]

Cool! I just don't get this sentence - I am not Rinaldi... Well, Slash is not Satriani, and Satch is not Jimi. Get my point? Love em all though! Love your work too, my friend!

[@reelmesh]

+Mitko Nikitov Thank you Mitko, I get your point, I just meant to say that I'm no where nearly as good with this technique. :)

[@freezatron]

Looks great Carlos, lots of "Strong" subtly if that's not too oxymoronic of me to say so :) Also nice to see you extending your building skills too :)

[@reelmesh]

+freezatron Thank you my friend, I get what you are saying ;)

[@freezatron]

Carlos Mendes Great art is made with strong subtly :D

[@Willyoustandintheend]

Love your work would you ever be willing to show the different steps of how you weathering. Maybe a step each video

[@reelmesh]

+Noveske O2369 Thank you! I will indeed, the problem is the time it takes for me to film such a tutorial, with my work it sometimes is simply impossible. :)

[@МаксимКузнецов-д6т2п]

Good👍❕

[@reelmesh]

+Максим Кузнецов Thank you! :)

[@971michele]

WOW!!!!!!

[@reelmesh]

+971michele Thank you! :)