BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) This is the old Trumpeter kit in 1/16 scale, turned out not bad. There's a foot of snow and it's -19C right now so it ain't going outside for pics. I got a little snap happy so there's lots of inside pics. Tried my first attempt at some oils, a little burnt umber here and there and hopefully that will get better. It's really subtle and the camera doesn't hardly show anything, of course when you miss something the camera finds it but when you want to show something you can't. That's muck on the fenders and rear plate not burnt umber oils. There are 2 shell racks and about 30 shells inside that turret but of course you can't see anything with it in place and barely anything with it upside down. Another waste, but I know they are there. It's mostly done and here it is. Edited November 10, 2017 by BlackMax12 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Nice work.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Another one for your wish list! The running gear looks very cool with its rubber bands. I do not know if it will be like that, but I think you have made the best decision with the interior work, if the kit allows you to fold / open some hatches without breaking or spoiling and you can easily separate the top part of the model, you already have the best of the "two worlds" without problem. I would have opted for the same, to cut (and more expensive kit), I just do not like it, and do so much work to not see it later is nonsense. Cheers Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Nice job Lloyd. I like the worn winter camouflage. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Francis Those aren't rubber band tracks, they are something like 72 individual links per side and love the way they snap together. More manufacturers should copy that idea. All of my 1/16 vehicles have the upper hulls removable so show the detailed interiors. I think it's the best and easiest way to display but of course I have to open them to show anything. The only one I couldn't get the hull open on was the original 1/16 Jagdtiger I built and in a fit of passion after wasting weeks on that glorious interior I attacked it with a size 13 boot. It didn't survive, amazing how many small pieces are in these kits when they are all over the floor and some even in the aquarium. If my second Jagdtiger ever comes, ordered Sept 5 and still not here, I have a plan to make the upper hull removable. If I can't then it will be closed up with just the roof of the fighting compartment loose, we'll see. Oh yes, the 1/16 King Tiger came with a clear turret and upper hull for display. I didn't use them and if someone with the skills to paint and use them in a diorama of a wrecked King Tiger or maybe one under construction wants them then they are available. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks John My skills at winter camo still aren't that great, they all tend to look worn and weary but that's probably enough white wash. I can't have every model in white. I also have to learn how to use oils. Either not enough so nothing shows or too much that gets everywhere and not fun to clean up. Also it stinks, I'm used to the Tamiya acrylic having hardly any smell and this paint thinner isn't odorless like the can claims. The boss lady isn't thrilled and this is a summer job when it's not -19C outside and the mess and stink can go out into the back yard. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Thanks Jim Need a break, all I see is white everywhere I look. This one won't run very well because I couldn't find any fine wire so didn't bother putting the fuel injection lines on the engine. Hard to start that big diesel with no fuel. I also made a log for the left side running board to use as an un-ditching beam but haven't installed it. Not sure I like the look so left it off for now, may just put a longer tarp on there as it looks rather bare. Lloyd Edited November 7, 2017 by BlackMax12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Sun is shining today but I didn't go outside, too cold so here a few pics in more natural light. Still pretty white and the oil wash doesn't show very well. Maybe need it darker. Edited November 7, 2017 by BlackMax12 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Hi Floyd, Nice job. Love to see all those hatches open. Get that rear end open as well! I've only just started dabbling with oils, so I'm no expert, but I would think they are less suited to winter camo schemes than any others. With the majority of the model painted white you have very few options for 'filters'. A blue filter springs to mind, but that's about it. But if you are going for a whitewashed vehicle that is extremely dirty, muddy and rusty then you could use heavier oil washes and get a lot more colour variation. Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Right, just as there's only two "LL's" than there's no "F" either, my folks actually wanted to call me Floyd as my dad was Lloyd but glad they decided not to. The oils don't seem to work that well on white, I either don't get enough or too darned much, either way it don't look good. Just for sh**s and giggles last night I tried pouring the oils to the back half of the turret and it looked pretty bizarre. So after 20 Q-tips and half a bag of cotton wipes I managed to get most of it cleaned up, won't try that again. Not to mention it gets pretty cool with the windows open to vent the place. Boss lady was not impressed and neither was Mr. Cat. So next summer when I can go outside I'll try some more oily experiments, for now acrylic washes will have to do. Thanks for commenting, as usual you have some good points. mostly.... Too late for the rear end opening, didn't fit that well so it's shut, forever I hope. LLOYD Edited November 7, 2017 by BlackMax12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi Lloyd. That is very impressive. I do like the way you have done the interior and the whitewash finish looks spot on to me! Excellent large scale modelling! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks Stix Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Here is the beast in more natural lighting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Let me be a bit fussy. The bottom of the model looks lovely, but the top like half way through. I think is basically to clean. But in all good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thanks Chris Not fussy, I see what you mean. I'll try to dirty it up some. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Went back to this and cut down some of the glaring white. Gave it a brown wash and a black wash and it does look more natural. I don't want to really muddy it up so this is about as dirty as it gets. The camera didn't do it justice, it's actually quite a bit dirtier in real life. The last 3 photos are in the display cabinet and it looks more like it actually is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 In my personal opinion looks far much better than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thanks Chris Yes it was pretty stark white before. I don't want it too dirty but it was way too clean so a little bit doesn't hurt. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Went back to this one and added some chains and more dust and dirt. Used a brown chain but see it will need some more rusting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Rusted up the chain a bit and gave the tow cables a bit of a rustier look. Guess I'll call this done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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