dawkuk Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Great progress. I recently finished mine (it's in RFI section) and now I'm kinda kicking myself for not puting something to fill empty spaces under the grills. Yours idea was brilliant, mate. Looking good. Nice to see another golden oldie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 very nice - this was my first kit when I got back in to 1.35 armour. really like the extra detail you have added.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Thanks all for the encouraging comments Just a small but grubby update. Applied first slosh of the Flory Grime wash (thought I'd try to show as much of the weathering process as possible over the next few posts) Need to let it dry and then get to work with paper towel and cotton buds Thanks for looking Phil Edited March 20, 2020 by Phil Lewis Re-shared images from Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Nice weathering base for work....cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Great work Phil, looks ace!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) After setting to with tapwater dampened cotton buds, paper towel and a flat brush to apply streaking effects we arrive here. As it's currently a little dark for a tank in the North African desert I shall be adding a mix of Flory Sand and Light wash to give it a pale, sand dusted effect. Thanks for looking and the positive comments Phil Edited March 20, 2020 by Phil Lewis Re-shared images from Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Looking rather spiffy. Nice one Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) A sudden Flory of washing with a mix of Flory Sand and Light washes to produce the light dust effect for a vehicle in the North African desert followed by some dry brushing of Vallejo steel and a bit of detail painting here and there finds the Panzer pretty much complete. I wanted the vehicle at least to be ready for the IPMS Birmingham Model Expo tomorrow and will turn my attention to the commander figure and see if I can have him ready in time too. Here's a few piccies to show you where we stand at the moment. As you can see I went with the supplied vinyl tracks (Hobson's choice as I couldn't source any reasonably priced aftermarket items easily) but they do appear to scrub up nicely with no obvious clangers that I can see. Thanks for looking and all the positive comment / encouragement I'll try to get the figure done now and hopefully post something up later. Cheers Flapping Phil Edited March 20, 2020 by Phil Lewis Re-shared images from Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Looking good Phil, nice weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Look better, nice smoothing, cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nice work looks a treat! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Looks great Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Thanks all, Commander figure pretty much finished, well, ready for the show tomorrow/later today Thanks for looking. Those of you that will be at the IPMS Birmingham show tomorrow have a great time and I'll see you there if you spot me Cheers Phil Edited March 20, 2020 by Phil Lewis Re-shared images from Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayons Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Fitting AM tracks to this little machine is problematic, mainly due to the drive sprocket only having 22 teeth. It should have 25 teeth to create the correct track pitch. You can fit MK's SK-25 set, if you are prepared to shave off (approximately 12) teeth from the front of the sprocket. Nice job on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Turned out nice, quite impressed how you can bring the weathering back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nice set, this done? ...., cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Great Finish Phil. I hope you had a cool time at the show. Hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Fitting AM tracks to this little machine is problematic, mainly due to the drive sprocket only having 22 teeth. It should have 25 teeth to create the correct track pitch. You can fit MK's SK-25 set, if you are prepared to shave off (approximately 12) teeth from the front of the sprocket. Nice job on this. Thanks Crayons, I suppose if I wanted to go aftermarket later I might be able to use the spare drive sprockets from the Dragon Panzer II box Turned out nice, quite impressed how you can bring the weathering back. Thank you Wogga Nice set, this done? ...., cheers Phil Thanks Francis, it's mostly done but I do want to incorporate it into a little vignette I have in mind Great Finish Phil. I hope you had a cool time at the show. Hint. Thanks John, I had a really great time at the show. Thought I'd put one of my builds into the competition, saw the amazing quality of the others in the class and thought I had no chance Got this for this.. Did not expect that Thanks all, really, really appreciate all the kind comments and support Phil 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayons Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Congrats on the second placing Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Not bad, congratulations, cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Congrats Phil. You must be chuffed. And rightly so. Well done! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Result!!!! :) well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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