MarkC Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Japanese Type 90 is the third generation MBT entering service in 1990. 120mm smoothbore gun, YAG laser range finder, passive infrared. Like soviet tanks this MBT has an autoloader for the cannon and so has a crew of 3 instead of the usual 4. The tank also has a 7.62mm coaxial MG and a 12.7 mm MG on the turret roof. The long turret is due to that area being used for ammo stowage and the autp load mechinism. The MBT is powered with a V-10 by Mitsubushi producing 1,500 hp and giving the 50 t tank a speed of 70 km/h. a few pics of the box contents Vinyl tracks but still very nicely detailed Hull is very nicely textured with anti-slip some of this area will be improved with the PE parts drive sprocket details Main parts One piece hull extra pieces for the ammo loading which includes interior detail of the tank turret Eduard PE detail set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 some pics of the usual start of the build Dry fit of upper hull details very well done by Tamiya Starting to fit PE details Work on the hull Note the pioneer tools on this shot - I was about to super detail them - but they are actually covered by a hatch. some of the super detailed parts using the Eduard set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 work on the turret the etch parts for the sighting optics cover is a nice addition as are the covers to the WP launchers that open section is the auto loading compartment for the gun rounds. That will be quite fun to paint Basic construction complete and dry fits This stuff is very handy for masking the optics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 This after the final PE went on, I pre-shaded the running gear with NATO black to spray into all the shadow areas. Then a case of painting the 2 tone camo using Tamiyas custom paints - JGSDF Green and Brown. Both paints were sprayed straight onto the plastic primer is not required. I then sprayed the same colours lightened with Tamiya Sky to create tones and shading in the panels. Finally post shade with highly thinned NATO black. A coat of acrylic sealer, decals and seal the decals. So this is the result of the initial paint steps :- Markings are Hokkaido 7th Div. 73rd Tank Rgt. 1st Co. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 I spent more time painting the ammunition than the camo of the tank if i include the amount of time masking - some very rough extra detailing added to the auto-loader, a lot of which cant be seen. Ammo details - a lot of prep work required polishing the plastic, base coat with gloss black for a mirror like finish when using the ALCLAD II High Shines. The bases of the shells are in Gunmetal. Optics still covered with mask fluid grills shaded with NATO black cheers Mark weathering will be the next part Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mark awesome build! I have the same model and plan to build it in the nearest future. Your build will serve as my reference. Its really a nice tank. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bun E. Carlos Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 very nice!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Beautiful work Mark! ...and great photo's as well. Cheer's, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 your paintjob is amazing. I love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 A really big thanks Guys for the interest and support ! I will try and detail the weathering steps as best I can. I have ordered some tank crew which should make this a bit interesting. cheers Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Great job! :) Jolly well done! Also have that kit in the stash, albeit in the mine-roller version. Heard this kit hailed as quite possibly the closest thing to perfection in armour modelling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Great work Mark...and thanks for detailing the weathering steps...I'm in the middle of that conundrum on my first AFV in 36 years :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 OMG !!! GORGEOUS....!!! :wub: :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Big thanks Holmes :) Jeff - I will try and detail the weathering as best I can. A lot of new techniques have emerged. But I am still very much in favour of washes and drybrushing. If I can help you at all - just ask :o Best to enjoy process - and accept a few mistakes along the way as it is all just learning through practice :D Moritz - I really like the mine roller version - I wish I had it ! Also look at Tamiya LAV kit that is one of the best they made I hear. you will like this photo - this camo very inspiring ! I started weathering in the usual format. First the application of pin wash using the MiG product dark wash - it flows into the panel lines as can be seen in photos below- Then the next part is scratching and chipping of the paint. Not so necessary on Modern armour it has to admitted. However, these tanks have been in service with the Japanese Armed Forces for 20 years now. So I want to depict something with a long service life. It was difficult to find ref photos. But looking at a lot of MBT photos you will see that they do scratched and scraped a lot especially on the armoured skirts. I also wanted to depict wear around crew access areas. A couple of techniques used. First a light green colour dabbed in areas using a sponge. Then also scraped quickly across the skirts to depict scratching. I also used a very dark grey/black paint to depict a more chipped look on theareas of the turret where paint can be worn off by the crew. This time applied with both a sponge and a fine brush. At the same time I painted and added weathering to the Auto loader mechanism. more soon... cheers Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JB2013 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 That's one cool tank there Mark! Very impressive work. Great job! Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 A great build. Makes me want to get out my Trumpeter type 90, braille scale of course! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Big thanks Guys - it takes a few weeks for oil paints to dry. Sorry a long delay ! I use oil paints and pigments for weathering. You will notice it is a lot more faded and matt in appearance now. note that camnet needs Paint, fading and blending. It is glued in place with white glue to give a good sit. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkC Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 still some more work required on road wheels and some washes, but I wont get it more worn out than what you see here. Work on the crew - I have used decals for the camo Jgsdf summer patter from Meister Chronicle Decals they are glossy and will need some shading and of course a matt finish. cheers Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 W O W !!!! I had not been here for a while, and I see that this build has gotten more IMPRESSIVE and I LOVE it... will be back to see how it goes... HOLMES... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I was rather sceptical regarding the camo decals for uniforms, but this looks pretty darn impressive! How were these to work with? I reckon loads and loads of decal softener had to be used? What patterns did you cut for the parts? How many parts did you break the uniforms down to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Wow, very nice. I've got this same kit minus the armament loading, and I have to say, Im embarrassed to show mine, compared to yours, haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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