Kitkruncher Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Just trying this out to see if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Love the rust! Any chance of some more pix? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Errrrr...that looks a bit good! Can we have some more pics of that please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Iain You must be a sucker for punishment. (love the Heinkel BTW). Hopefully these will work too but I'm feeling my way here. The kit is the yonks old Revell boxing of the Zvezda kit (at least that is what I was told). As you can see it proves a) I can't take pics very well - but keen to learn (I only have a cruddy old Canon IXUS at the mo') I have a lot to learn about armour modelling c) I need to tidy up the bench! Be gentle ... !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That's my fave photo - model looks like it's made of steel plates - and v. heavy! What do you use for the rust? Just paint?? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Iain From memory - and it's been a while - a mix of Vallejo Model Air - mostly - 71080 Rust (never!!) and 71041 Tank Brown - and then a highlight/streaking with Mig Light Rust effects. It was the first time I'd ever tried - beginner's luck I s'pose - thanks for the nice comments though. If I can sort my camera technique and maybe get better kit I'll post a few more of some other builds Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That's pretty damn good. First posting, but what have you built before? This does not look like your first foray in the ancient art of modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks Jim - might have to get myself some of that there 'rust'! Like the sheen on the greens too and contrast with the muddied areas - all adds to the overall effect. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks guys Yes it's a fair cop - I have dabbled before though hardly in armour - about 25 years back and took up with it all again about two years ago. I'm more of an aircraft modeller than anything else. Recent builds have been a Spit XII, Rafale B (lovely lovely kit), Canberra B.1 8 and for a laugh I am stuck into the AMT Klingon Bird of Prey. Monogram SU25 on the bench now too - it's a lot of work. My build rate is tectonic ... long days commuting to London and family stuff at weekends - but I do enjoy it. Great - and inspiring - to see what you guys do on here Cheers and take care Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havoc Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thats a really nice model mate, very well done. The weathering looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Wow,what a fantastic build there.I really like the faded/patchy paint,how did you achieve that? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Seem to be on a bit of a roll tonight with nice comments on my builds. The paint finish was actually pretty standard stuff - a bit of colour modulation using various acrylic greens (mostly Lifecolour which I really get on with) followed by a Raw Umber oil wash and then a bit of variation using light oil washes to highlight streak and suggest general fading . The rust was as per my reply to Iain above. At this rate you will have me doing a WIP - which I really don't think my stuff justifies at all . Anywhoo thanks a lot folks !! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert26 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 That looks great Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks Robert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Great work, looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggi Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Superb job mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thank you kind sirs !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afv_rob Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Jim, thats a beauty! The paint job looks absolutely superb, some really lovely subtle fading and weathering. I definitely need to get along to the IPMS mid sussex meetings, modelling Russian armour like that Jim, you are a man after my own heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi Rob I'd have to say this was my first dabble in Russian armour - have done a few German AFVs - although not for while. IPMS Mid Sussex will be meeting on 22nd December - for the almost legendary kit raffle (no ,no it isn't just an excuse to offload all your unwanted junk ... honest). Unfortunately I won't be there as I'm off to Cornwall for Xmas - and if you are a student I expect you will be off home. Looks like it will be January when I get there again ... maybe see you there. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 This is brilliant. I am new to armour. Did you paint the wheels and tracks first , attach then,mask and then paint the rest of the tank? Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi Van Thanks for the kind comments. Actually I built it with the road wheels on and washed and weathered it - then I attached the tracks and painted those up whilst on the vehicle and applied a bit of thinned enamels and pigments to build up a bit of dust and light mud effect. I'd have to say that trying to glue the "rubber band style tracks to the road wheels was a royal pain in the backside - cyano seems to have little effect and I think I ended up using Araldite. I have yet to find to a find a satisfactory way of doing this. If anyone else has please speak up ... HTH Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanandjuanunited Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Wow. Like that a lot. All I need is some talent and lots of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkruncher Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 You and me both !!!! Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 good stuff Jim very good weathering. You can get good pics even with a really basic camera, you might have more luck by not using a flash, and try using a couple of lamps, like two angle poise, as this lessens shadows. [Or shoot outside, might be difficult at the mo though...] I took some surprisingly usable pics close up pics with a ultra basic point and shoot digital camera with an old magnifying glass held over the front! Lit by two anglepoise lamps. Very short depth of field but the bits in focus are sharp enough see - http://www.network54.com/Forum/578046/thre...wk++AMS++part+2 Sounds like you've got yr hands full but worth experimenting with say, the same model under different light conditions and see how they come out. HTH T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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