Phil Lewis Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Sgt.Squarehead said: Marvellous! I like your convoy light too.....Those things are a bugger to paint in Braille! Thank you, I'm getting a tic in the eye just imagining trying to paint the formation light in 1/72nd-1/76th Ok tonight, after a mammoth decalling session all 5 decals have been applied As there were only 5 decals I spot applied some heavily thinned Xtracrylix gloss varnish to the relevant areas. Tomorrow I shall clean off the excess setting solution and the give the whole thing a coat of matt clear in preparation for the weathering As ever, many thanks for looking More tomorrow... I hope Waterslide Phil 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 So I see everything ready for weathering ... a decisive phase ..., cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Yowza. I blinked and it's time for weathering. Looking fab. I do love the over complex and numerous decal sheets on tanks. Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I've now applied a matt clear coat and am waiting for that to cure. Meanwhile.. I may have started this New thread Here Definitely starting on the chipping and floryizing tomorrow. Thanks for looking Phil Edited December 17, 2016 by Phil Lewis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I'd strongly recommend you consider some alternative tracks for that one Phil.....I've got a few varieties in the spares box (I've got quite a few Tiger spares in general TBH, up to and including hulls/turrets! ), or if you are feeling plush and want the best: http://shop.okbgrigorov.com/search.html?phrase=1%2F72+tiger 1/72 Tracks for Pz.VI Tiger I, late - S72141 1/72 Tracks for Pz.VI Tiger I, late, single links - S72149 1/72 Sprockets for Tiger I, type 1 - S72244 You are looking at just shy of 30 Euros for that lot.....Before P&P! The sprockets are probably optional and you get eight in the pack, so you need to be a bit of a Braille Tiger fan to get full value from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Very nice Phil Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 You want chips with that? With the Tiger build on temporary hold I have now regained enough mojo to begin weathering the Luchs. Chipped the green with the underlying dark yellow to represent scrapes through the field applied camo and then chipped over all with XF-63 German Grey (thinned) Fairly pleased with the result. Will be toned down with the Flory washes and mudspatters etc.. Won't be any updates tomorrow as my better half would probably kill me for modelling on our anniversary Thanks for looking in and sticking with me Chippy Phil 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Sneaky Sneaky Wishy Washy So I managed to sneak some time tonight and did most of the washing with a mixture of different Flory washes (Dark dirt, Grime and a lightened sand mixture) Wash goes on... Wash wipes off.. And after more cleanup plus a little drybrush of Vallejo Steel to pick out the worn bits.. Also added rust pigments to the exhaust earlier Need to add a little mud effect to the tracks and running gear and touch up some etails but it's nearly done Thanks for looking in. Washy Phil 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 That looks really stunning, a show stopper if ever I saw one! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Holy moly!!! Those chips and scratches look amazing. The wash really works too, you have done an awesome job phil. Happy anniversary old boy. Johnny boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Really like that!! Those washes have worked well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 That really is a very impressive project and the weathering is some of the best I have seen. Awesome modelling! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Hamden said: That looks really stunning, a show stopper if ever I saw one! Roger 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Holy moly!!! Those chips and scratches look amazing. The wash really works too, you have done an awesome job phil. Happy anniversary old boy. Johnny boy 1 hour ago, badger said: Really like that!! Those washes have worked well. 39 minutes ago, PlaStix said: That really is a very impressive project and the weathering is some of the best I have seen. Awesome modelling! Kind regards, Stix Thanks all, that means a lot to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Talk Dirty to Me A flurry of activity found me touching up some details and dirtying up the tracks, running gear and lower hull. Decided to try out the Humbrol pigment powders on this so I got out the pot of Dark Earth powder and, using the Flory sand mix as a wet base to stick the powders to I proceeded to plaster it all over the lower half of the Luchs. I also managed to plaster it all over me, the desk, the keyboard, cutting mat, my cup of tea and the missus didn't recognise the cat. After it had dried on I proceeded to dust it off strategically all over the room. Refreshed the drybrushing with my old fallback of Vallejo Steel on the tracks and appropriate areas of the running gear. We are pretty much finished. I may spot some bits to touch up and I'm undecided on finishing the ammo cans for the back of the turret but I shall call this near enough done. I'll put up an RFI when I am able to take some better quality pictures (light and granddaughter permitting ) but here's some pics to keep you all going. It's not easy to spot but I hand painted the label on the extinguisher. Only an impression mind, you won't be able to read it I also put some Vallejo Chrome on the turret vision blocks and the applied a little X-23 clear blue to simulate the coated optics. So there it is, the Mirage Hobby 1/35 Luchs, a bit basic and needs a LOT of work to get it up to snuff but it is possible to coax a decent Luchs out of it. Definitely not one for the beginners though Thanks for all the support, help and positive comments. Dusty Phil Edited January 22, 2017 by Phil Lewis 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I've not really followed this build until now, but looking over the last few postings I have to say, great job. The paint job is first class and the weathering is just right without going over the top. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 A stunning result from an outstanding build and finish. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Smashing.....That's all blended in together beautifully! All your detailing has really paid off too, a splendid representation of my favourite AFV (had you guessed). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very nice dusty look, i like a lot chipping done too, ...cheers Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I think that's your best yet. Absolutely top of the pile for scratches and weathering. Did you do all the chips with a brush or did you use sponge too? I just gotsta know? Ace work Phil. Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Lewis Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 22/01/2017 at 1:01 PM, Bullbasket said: I've not really followed this build until now, but looking over the last few postings I have to say, great job. The paint job is first class and the weathering is just right without going over the top. John. Thanks John, I like to try not to overdo the weathering On 22/01/2017 at 8:53 PM, Hamden said: A stunning result from an outstanding build and finish. Roger Thanks Roger On 22/01/2017 at 10:06 PM, Sgt.Squarehead said: Smashing.....That's all blended in together beautifully! All your detailing has really paid off too, a splendid representation of my favourite AFV (had you guessed). Thank you Sarge, those references were a massive help with completing the build 5 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Very nice dusty look, i like a lot chipping done too, ...cheers Phil Thanks Francis 15 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: I think that's your best yet. Absolutely top of the pile for scratches and weathering. Did you do all the chips with a brush or did you use sponge too? I just gotsta know? Ace work Phil. Johnny Thanks Johnny. It was all brush and thinned paint for the chips, never had much success with the sponge technique. Once again Thank you to everyone who commented, encouraged and corrected, this really is a brilliant community. Whilst I wait for the Tiger bits to arrive from Badger I've gone underwater for my next build. A very small Revell U-boat to be made OOB with no extras or scratch at all and relying on paint and weathering alone to try to bring out the best in it. Link's in the signature if anyones interested, now where did I put my snorkel.... Phil the brush 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 That does look good Phil well done Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 great work on the Luchs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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