Kris B Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Another Sherman, this time in the white camo. The worse parts of the kit were the tracks - each link had two pin marks to clean in the painful place. But at all quite nice kit to build. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Nice build Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Wow! That is really stunning Chris! Superb weathering. Very, very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A real treat for the eyes,showroom finish.or should I say a dirty showroom.Great.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Kris, that is one seriously good model. Lovely job all round especially the weathering. Nice one. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Very smart, like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Please do a tutorial on weathering! Amazing workmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Agree with all of the above - really nice subtle weathering, perfectly pitched. One to be proud of. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Fantastic winter camo, wonderfully weathered. I particularly like the horizontal 'scuff' marks on the turret, suggesting that the gun was traversed while the tank was positioned amongst bushes or driving through a hedgerow. The dirt and grime on the running gear is spot on. The chipping is superb, chipped where it would get chipped/worn and not just placed in a slap-dash manner. If I may make a suggestion? You've dry-brushed some silver over the tools and MGs and whilst they don't look awful, have you ever thought of using a graphite stick (or something like a 6B pencil) You'll get a much better, more realistic effect. I sand the graphite stick/pencil into a sharp point, dip a brush into the 'scrapings' and dry-brush them over the metal. Then I use the sharpened point of the stick/pencil to further highlight specific details. The graphite can be removed easily if required, simply by washing off with water. And with that in mind it's best to graphite your tools MGs at the very end of the project. Even a sprayed varnish will remove the graphite. Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 That's a really fantastic finish! Stunning model & really well photographed - great stuff!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks lads. Badder, suggestions is always welcome. On last model I've used Gun metal for it and that's may be the similar colour touch as you suggest. That one is to much silvery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 That's a fantastic job Chris! I'm no expert, or worthy by a long shot, but dare I suggest that the tools look a bit too clean? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Stunning workmanship and fantastic photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 A grubby Sherman...............As it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Love the off-white-wash, superbly done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks again. Bill, actually I've never thought about whether the tools. Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Excellent work indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Excellent Easy 8 love the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Kris, you mentioned that you have used gunmetal pigment on previous builds. Do you use a shaper tool with it? If not, give one a try, because it makes that messy job very easy indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Spectacular finish. Awesome looking Easy 8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Now THATs why I didn't want to risk even a partial white finish on my Tortoise. I couldn't get remotely close to anything as good as this no matter how hard I tried. I am in awe of the skill here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 That's impressive Chris. I didn't realize the Yanks used white wash camo but I guess they must have and they could have used your model for the pattern, it's that realistic. What kit is this? Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Great work Kris, finish and weathering are spot on. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Ade H said: Kris, you mentioned that you have used gunmetal pigment on previous builds. Do you use a shaper tool with it? If not, give one a try, because it makes that messy job very easy indeed. I used my finger armed with vinyl glove. Any chance to paste the photo of that tool please? 14 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: What kit is this? Lloyd It is this kit Model roughly based on that photo (from www.i.pinimg.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I can't post a photo, Kris. Here's a link to suitable one. https://www.jacksonsart.com/colour-shapers-silicone-tool-ivory-soft-angle-chisel-size-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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