Calum Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) The kit for this year’s NSW (Australia) Scale Model Show’s “Panzer Tracks” trophy is any of the five (5) Tamiya kits that use the M4 Sherman hull. I already had several of these kits in the stash as the Kiwi used quite a few Shermans WW II. I chose the M-10 Tank destroyer as the Kiwi M4 Tanks have a different upper hull from that kitted by Tamiya. The Tamiya kits are a pretty simple build, although, the M-10 with it’s open compartment added an hour or so to build. I added some card to stop the “see though” effect that these kits have. The comp allows stowage and metal barrels so I dug the Legend Stowage set from the stash. I didn’t use the bits for the front. Instead I decided to try and simulate what I’d seen on photos in my references. I added some card on the front to simulate some metal bar welded on in the field. I then painted it forgetting to add the front stowage. I first painted it a home made mixture of Olive drab before noticing that the references said the Kiwi vehicles were painted British SCC Olive drab . I made a mixture from various different colours and ended up with green…. At this stage I’d had enough wasting paint so I decided that this is close enough. Edited February 4, 2018 by Calum 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) If it helps Calum, Mike Starmer mix for SCC15 Olive drab is 5 parts xf81 to 1 part xf58 and 1 partXf71. You could still go over the tank with this mix . You know, if you want to be accurate and all😆 it does look a little green ,but not sure if it’s just the lighting. I like the way you’ve laid out the stowage. Actually, weren’t you painting the stowage when talking to me yesterday? Bruce Edited January 15, 2018 by pacificmustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 The build looks right on, but the colour looks washed out - am hoping that is a result of camera flash or lighting? regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 16 hours ago, pacificmustang said: If it helps Calum, Mike Starmer mix for SCC15 Olive drab is 5 parts xf81 to 1 part xf58 and 1 partXf71. You could still go over the tank with this mix . You know, if you want to be accurate and all😆 it does look a little green ,but not sure if it’s just the lighting. I like the way you’ve laid out the stowage. Actually, weren’t you painting the stowage when talking to me yesterday? Bruce Thanks Bruce..I did find Mikes mixture but never had any XF 81.. (and I've been to model sports twice since then and forgot to get some). I have painted the stowage now. I'm hoping it'll darken up a bit with some washes etc... of course I can only dream of reaching your level of accuracy (cough... CRC Spitfire ) 13 hours ago, JackG said: The build looks right on, but the colour looks washed out - am hoping that is a result of camera flash or lighting? regards, Jack It's pretty green Jack, But the lighting doesn't help. Hopefully it'll darken up under some weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Got some paint on the stowage. I used Vallejo acrylics to pick out the various pieces and finished of with a bit of dry brushing. No time for a gloss coat and a wash Mmmm Need to paint that piece under the rear Edited January 19, 2018 by Calum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Looking real good 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Lovely paintwork on the stowage. That's one of the things I'm dreading on my own models, my eyesight really isn't waht it used to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) After I gloss coated the model I found a image of the vehicle I am modelling in, funnily enough, my reference material . So I decided to add the welded on boxes on the front guards along with the piece of timber that was attached across the front, I decided not to remove the stowage I've already attached as I like the look of it all loaded up.I then added some more stowage to the area above the bar and painted it. A flat coat then a brown enamel layer to start the weathering process Edited February 4, 2018 by Calum 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Nice touch! Shaping up beautifully and approaching the home straight.....I particularly like the way you've done the ammo brass, it looks spot on for the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) All done. I've added the 5 photos in the gallery thread. but full details and more images are at my blog but here's some a couple more images Edited March 2, 2018 by Calum 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Good job Callum. Well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Great looking M10 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Turned out great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Fantastic build Calum, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I agree, very nice, i like the base too very effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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