jugjunkie Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Recently started this, it's Tamiya's 1/35th kit - finished the running gear and awaiting fruil tracks from Hannants. Will do the front lower glacies and rear door area over the week-end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Have now camo'ed the reae and weathered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hazmatt Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 One of the best rear ends I've seen! I'm glad you're doing a step-by-step on the front side. I was going to ask you how you weathered like that. I want to build some armor, the only thing holding me back is I don't know how to weather like that. Can't wait! Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Just an update... And I have just finalised the rear end with some subtle rust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Like the camo, Kickin it oldschool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Cool choice of camo! :( The weathering is excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Looks great, but why in the world are you weathering (let alone painting) before you have the whole thing built up?! Trust me, its going to be a monumental task to get your lower and upper hull finishes to match up. I know what you're thinking - the skirts will block the wheels and track, but those would still be easier to reach at with a brush than the task you're making for yourself. Then again, its your model Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Looks great, but why in the world are you weathering (let alone painting) before you have the whole thing built up?! Trust me, its going to be a monumental task to get your lower and upper hull finishes to match up. I know what you're thinking - the skirts will block the wheels and track, but those would still be easier to reach at with a brush than the task you're making for yourself. Then again, its your model I did the same thing on my Bradley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Looks great, but why in the world are you weathering (let alone painting) before you have the whole thing built up?! Trust me, its going to be a monumental task to get your lower and upper hull finishes to match up. I know what you're thinking - the skirts will block the wheels and track, but those would still be easier to reach at with a brush than the task you're making for yourself. Then again, its your model Thanks for all comments guys - RKic, I know it seems strange but I never weather or wear 'n tear the super-structure the same as the sub-structure. Even the turret gets a different spin. The colours are what's important and once i've decided on the colour and the extent of wear 'n tear then I tackle each structure differently. These posts are extracts from a full article build on another site but this post from that article can perhaps explain my process. Thanks for the interest and the comment which is welcome as always. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I wasn't going to use the vinyl tracks but while waiting for the Fruil tracks from Hannant's, I thought I'd try painting the vinyl one's to see what I could make of it. I was so surprised and impressed with the result that I have decided to use them. For those who are interested here is my painting sequence. 1. A coat of high quality primer which must have "elasticity" I use Alclad's auto primer. 2. A coat of Model Master enamal (20% Rust 80% flat Black) 3. A wash of Burnt Sienna artist oils - allow 24 hours to dry. 4. Using my dried out Model Master Aluminium buff, dry brush inside of tracks and outer edges. Using a cloth I use the buff to add extra "shine" to the guide horn tips. 5. A coat of Warbird acrylic matt clear. 6. Using artists oils Black, I dry brush the rubber pads - allow to dry for 24 hours. 7. Another coat of warbird matt clear. 8. Once the tracks are now attached I very lightly dry brush everything including wheels, using Tamiya's dry pigments "SAND" colour. Thought I'd show the completed sub-structure (minus tow cable still to come). I dry fitted the super-structure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I dig the Cold War MERDC finish! Looks sharp, especially under the weathering. Looks like it's ready for REFORGER maneuver codes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just another update.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Just another update.... I'm not a big fan of the old cammo schemes but your weathering has really brought them to life. What color paint / marker are you using for those scratches? Keep up the good work. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Just a few progress pics which again are from another blog and are self explanatary. Gloss coat as a sealer and preparation for first wash Flar clear coat in preparation for second wash and further weathering And that is the upper hull done for now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jugjunkie Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 And this is the entire chassis complete awaiting the turret. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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