PlaStix Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Wow that's looking excellent Steve! Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Looking better and better!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lovely work, the tarp's already starting to come to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) How do chaps, Been a while since I did anything with Charmer. Managed to get a few hours in the tank factory today and started on the weathering. Decided to go a bit 'old school' and use an oil wash. Mixed up some cheap burnt umber and lamp black oils with Humbrol enamel thinner and this was applied with a 000 sable brush. I attached the running gear apart from the sprockets and idlers. Also added the stowage on the rear deck. Some Vallejo mud was added to the lower hull too. The rope around the stowage is embroidery thread that I recently picked up from Halifax market for a couple of quid and I have enough of it to last me for ever!!! Final pic with a figure that I', thinking of using. he's from the Miniart British Tank Crew set. He look a smidge too big for 35th scale. He measures about 52mm. Not sure how that scales out to real life though I also need to source some new T49 tracks as the ones I scrounged off and old kit are too stiff and twisted to fit without knackering the running gear Once I get these I should then be able to have this finished in short order! Regards, Steve. Edited February 17, 2018 by fatfingers Forgot to add pic! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, fatfingers said: Final pic with a figure that I', thinking of using Great work. I'm liking all the markings. Lovely textures. Nice stowage. I can see no figure though! Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Your weathering really is picking out the details Steve and the stowage looks spot on! Very well done all round! Looking forward to seeing more. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looking smart steve, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 How do chaps. Quick update..... managed to get the tracks on without any major problems. They actually look ok too! Pics to follow later. Regards. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I like a lot of paint and weathering, and the equipment is great ... I'm sorry I missed it, but I have not gone through the GBST thread until yesterday, that I'm going to start with my kit, and I see that there are already great progresses everywhere ... Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 That's looking good Steve, the weathering is nice and subtle. On 17/02/2018 at 21:14, fatfingers said: He look a smidge too big for 35th scale. He measures about 52mm. Not sure how that scales out to real life though Well, if you really want to know, 52mm x35 -> 1820 mm (1.82m - about 5 ' 111/2"). Maybe a bit tall if he'd been a Russian tanker, but given the height of guardsmen driving Shermans, he's not too bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Looking lovely - The rope on the stowage is so simple but yet so effective 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 How do chaps, Many thanks for all the comments. Pics now uploaded below. The tracks were a bit of a faff to get on and I had to go careful so as not to do any damage. The idler wheel was left off until the track was in place. I had to tweak the position of the idler on either side to ensure the best fit I could get. A little liquid refreshment helped. Sat on it's intended scenic base with the figure. More weathering was done to the tracks and running gear. This was mainly more washes and some ground dark brown pastels. The tank was then attached to the base with a whacking great screw through the bottom and into the base. This also helped to even out the running gear and plant the tank into the grass as opposed to it being sat on top of it. Matt varnish was applied at this point too. The high points on the treads were rubbed with a graphite pencil and this added a nice metallic sheen (not obvious in the pics sadly) Started work on the figure too. undercoated with Tamiya Nato Black and then a darkened mix off Buff for the Pixie Suit. The Jerkin is GW Scorched Brown. The flesh was painted with GW paints. Agrax Earth shade wash all over the figure with Reikland Flesh shade on the hands and face. Here he is all finished. Not perfect by any means but he'll do for me. Figures never were my thing! Few more tweaks here and there and an aerial to add to the turret then Charmer will be done. Will also call into the local engravers at some point for a nice plate for the base. More pics to follow soon, Regards, Steve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Excellent progress Steve. Those tracks look great. That base will add nicely to the project. I'm very impressed with the weathering effects you have achieved on the tracks and running gear. Everything is coming together very nicely! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Nice work steve, well painted figure, and like stix says great job weathering the tracks and bogey area, the grass looks realistic on your base, i like that Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Fantastic job Steve, I've just picked up some 3 cleat tracks to use in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 The base looks great, where did you get it? Your figure painting skills are good, no need to be so disparaging - I am still wondering about including the figure in my kit but don't have confidence in my painting skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Thanks for the comments chaps. much appreciated 16 hours ago, Nigel Heath said: The base looks great, where did you get it? Your figure painting skills are good, no need to be so disparaging - I am still wondering about including the figure in my kit but don't have confidence in my painting skills. Thanks Nigel. I picked it up at the Huddersfield Show last year. Made by a company called 'Model Scene' they do the mats in various sizes and different types of terrain. Think that one was 'summer meadow' or some such. They really are great and got a couple of their smaller ones at this years show too. This one was about A4 in size and was cut in half. The base is a cheap photo frame from The Range. Soooo....... Charmer is finished. I've added an aerial to the turret and done a few touch ups here and there. The figure is attached to the base with a pin that is pushed into the foam board that I used to raise the height of the grass mat. Really enjoyed doing this and have learned a few things along the way. A few pics below of the finished article and will put 5 more into the GB Gallery. Thanks for tagging along and for all of the comments and encouragements. Regards, Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Very nice, great looking result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Looks good Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Excellent result Steve. The finish you have achieved is really top notch! The figure and base really set it off well too! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Nice job Steve, it's been good to have you along for the ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The tanker figure looks as proud as punch in front of the tank, and i dont blame him, i would be too, great job steve, very nicley displayed too Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Looks great! I must build me a base one of these days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great looking Sherman 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Superb! Love the stowed return roller.....No idea how many times I've looked at 'Charmer' and never noticed that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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