robw_uk Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 The modulation looks great and, like you say, the washes and weathering will tie everything together. It's amazing how frail it looks once the sandbag armour is removed. You can see why the crews would want to pile them up with as much extra protection as possible. Andy cheers Andy.... more progress... decals on, trying some camouflage netting (bandage soaked in watered-down white glue... going to see how it dries (inspiration from a photo in the "Tanks in Detail" book for the Stuart P1300024 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P1300025 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P1300026 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P1300028 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Aye up Rob, Looking great. I've used the pva and gauze method many times and I like the effect that it gives. Once painted and weathered it can look very convincing. Look forward to seeing more of this. Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Aye up Rob, Looking great. I've used the pva and gauze method many times and I like the effect that it gives. Once painted and weathered it can look very convincing. Look forward to seeing more of this. Regards Steve cheers Steve, think I have dilute dthe glue too mcuh... when it is dry i will probably re-glue it with neat PVA.... not sure about the sandbag one (only cos I think the sandbags are amongst the best bits of painting I have done so dont want to cover them... but round the turret maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) no photos... have ditched the sandbag camo netting, keeping the turret one... painted it the same Olive Drab base as the turret which means it "vanishes" (I know thats what camouflage is meant to do but...). Plan to add some highlighting to the netting to try to bring it out from the turret. other progress 1) started painting the tracks (what colour should I look to do the guides - would they have been steel?) 2) started painting the tools 3) painted more on the stowage - it is blocked in so now need to do highlight/shadow work on it 4) need to look at what other stowage I have from Value Gear (got a rather nice pack of assorted gear) from them to see what else I can add - may be a couple of bags handing from the turret) once the tracks are done I will add them and the front wheels and then can start on the weathering - going to go sparing, just some chips through the decals and some rain run off (would paynes grey or black oil really thinned be good for that?) Edited February 2, 2016 by robw_uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 In IMHO, the camouflage net is a detail which is very useful in reals models for masking function in the vehicle, but for my personal taste, in the models, make obviously miss the view, all the good work done so far (as is the case yours ), and once completed, the model denies important parts to look at and enjoy it, Greetings Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 In IMHO, the camouflage net is a detail which is very useful in reals models for masking function in the vehicle, but for my personal taste, in the models, make obviously miss the view, all the good work done so far (as is the case yours ), and once completed, the model denies important parts to look at and enjoy it, Greetings Rob thats why i have ditched the sandbag one - feel the bags are amongst the best finish I have achieved... the turret, well its just a turret so if i can get the camo net looking good then I will use it - its not attached as yet so can be binned if i dont like the end result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 netting... not sure... may ditch it.. P2030048 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2030051 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Personally, I like it with the netting. It gives a nice contrast to the hard edges on the rest of the tank. The sandbags are looking great against the green of the hull Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Personally, I like it with the netting. It gives a nice contrast to the hard edges on the rest of the tank. The sandbags are looking great against the green of the hull Andy cheers Andy, do have to admit i am sadly pleased with the sandbags.... as for the netting, going to try damping & re-draping (behinning to think it needs to be dyed first rather than painted - thats what I am going to try on my Sherman - think the barrel will suit being wrapped and maybe the glacis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 as for the netting, going to try damping & re-draping (behinning to think it needs to be dyed first rather than painted - thats what I am going to try on my Sherman - think the barrel will suit being wrapped and maybe the glacis) Yes, that's the conclusion I've come to when I've tried it in the past. It's much easier to colour it first than try to paint it in situ Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Yes, that's the conclusion I've come to when I've tried it in the past. It's much easier to colour it first than try to paint it in situ Andy going to soak it as it is and see if any of the paint comes off - if it does its not going to go anywhere near the turret and I will redo with dyed bandage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 tried to rework the netting slightly... only led to me dropping the turret. Will need to re-attach the gun mount & aerial ... still not convinced P2050058 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2050059 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 this is what it is like without the netting: P2050063 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2050064 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 is not a criticism, it's just an opinion, I like more with the bags, without network in the turret, but you are the one you have to feel satisfied with the end result, good work , greetings Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 is not a criticism, it's just an opinion, I like more with the bags, without network in the turret, but you are the one you have to feel satisfied with the end result, good work , greetings Rob thats ok, am coming to the conclusion that netting is wrong - will try to dyw the stuff first and see if that makes it look more realistic..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 tracks on - am not 100% on the colour of them tho... netting binned this time. P2070073 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2070074 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2070075 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 matt coat applied... thats used up te Avllejo, going to try Tamiya next.... P2090134 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2090135 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2090138 by Robert Worth, on Flickr P2090139 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's looking fantastic Rob. I think you were right to leave off the netting. With the stowage on the back, it would have looked too cluttered with the netting as well. As it is, the stowage on the back and sandbags on the front balance each other out perfectly. Looks just right. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 That's looking fantastic Rob. I think you were right to leave off the netting. With the stowage on the back, it would have looked too cluttered with the netting as well. As it is, the stowage on the back and sandbags on the front balance each other out perfectly. Looks just right. Andy cheers Andy, may add something stowage-wise hanging off the turret, have some small bags with/without helmets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 odourless thinner arrived so able to do some oil weathering... not 100% certain but think it is all tying together slowly.... question - do i need to redo my green wash to tone down the streaks? 12744276_10153555422442979_4115027138527650932_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12744608_10153555422192979_8417267638357617557_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12745630_10153555422152979_5746511097544306605_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12729287_10153555422092979_7381514899659022214_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 10527867_10153555422317979_4908461152839315845_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 10380364_10153555422367979_2344128308671439577_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman1942 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Great finish, less is definitely more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think the wash and streaks are looking fine Rob. You could always give it a light overspray with a dust colour if you think it's a bit too stark Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I think the wash and streaks are looking fine Rob. You could always give it a light overspray with a dust colour if you think it's a bit too stark Andy cheers Andy - was going to give it a pigment dusting when i have a suitable base.... ok so FINISHED (apart from the dusting as discussed)... will take some better photos when I get access to natural light (so tomorrow if work permits me a short break) and put it in RFI: 12688341_10153559344367979_6525399546733139759_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12742509_10153559344282979_3306671206351460611_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12743643_10153559344332979_8408335625018884026_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12744080_10153559344247979_4884409298095198701_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12742656_10153559344232979_3933774490914800179_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Great work!! Good job on the stowage and weathering! Enjoyed watching the build Edited February 19, 2016 by SJLR_1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 That's truly superb Rob. Great finish, nice colours, perfect weathering, tidy build. The stowage on the back is brilliant. Personally I'd have 'tied down' some of the sandbags on the front to stop the whole lot sliding off. I thought your cammo net might have looked better rolled up and shoved down the side of the turret, with just a bit of netting hanging over. Well done. I am looking forward to seeing your Sherman. Regards, Badder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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