BIG X Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, SimonL said: I like that 'splinter' scheme - was it stolen by the Luftwaffe??? What on earth is a Caunter scheme??? - I love this place - always learning something new - tell us more... 1
bull-nut Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) @BIG X: Caunter was not one single scheme, but a short lived camo technique used in the early years of the desert war based on the WW1 naval "Dazzle" schemes. It used three colours, from a choice of five, (though the mid tone was always meant to be the same) in patterns specific to each type of vehicle. So, for example, all 15cwt trucks were supposed to be painted identically, all tanks identically to each other, but different to the trucks. Mike Starmer has a book on the subject that gives the history, colours and patterns of the scheme, drop him a line on here and he should be able to help you. @SimonL: Love how the Tilly looks in Caunter. Good job. Edited July 31, 2017 by bull-nut 2
SimonL Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 16 hours ago, ScanmanDan said: Loving your build and enjoying all the details. I can't get enough of the 1/48 armour and soft skins as they are such a nice compromise of scale details, time to complete and cost. I hope to see more soon. Thanks for sharing. Dan Thanks Dan. Yes, I've been rather bitten by the bug! My next kit may slow me down a bit though - I am going to have a go at the Bronco 1:48 Staghound. Bit more challenging I suspect. 1
SimonL Posted July 31, 2017 Author Posted July 31, 2017 4 hours ago, bull-nut said: @BIG X: Caunter was not one single scheme, but a short lived camo technique used in the early years of the desert war based on the WW1 naval "Dazzle" schemes. It used three colours, from a choice of five, (though the mid tone was always meant to be the same) in patterns specific to each type of vehicle. So, for example, all 15cwt trucks were supposed to be painted identically, all tanks identically to each other, but different to the trucks. Mike Starmer has a book on the subject that gives the history, colours and patterns of the scheme, drop him a line on here and he should be able to help you. @SimonL: Love how the Tilly looks in Caunter. Good job. Thanks @bull-nut, saved me the task of explanation :-) And thanks for the vote of confidence. 1
SimonL Posted August 2, 2017 Author Posted August 2, 2017 Gloss cote on, and then the limited number of decals (well compared to the aircraft I am more used to making). I used markings for the 7th Armoured Division - seemed appropriate. I'll leave then for a while to settle down. Not the best decals I have come across. 3
PlaStix Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) That is looking so good Simon! The camo and decals look brilliant! Well done. Kind regards, Stix Edited August 2, 2017 by PlaStix 1
Bullbasket Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 I think you can get away with quite a bit, markings wise. Anyone challenges you , just ask them to produce the photographic evidence! But whatever, it's looking good. You're right about the Staghound. Anything produced by Bronco is definitely not a "pour glue in one end, take out completed kit from other end" type of kit. John. 1
BIG X Posted August 2, 2017 Posted August 2, 2017 Looking good Simon - glad to see the beige seat covers are on - nice. Brilliant paint scheme too. I can't wait to see some subtle weathering (I'm rubbish at that). 1
SimonL Posted August 3, 2017 Author Posted August 3, 2017 Thanks for the kind comments. @Bullbasket I picked up a Bronco 1:35 Chaffee in British colours very cheap at a recent model expo, took one look inside and wondered what had I done! I am hoping the Staghound will be a gentler introduction. Back to the Tilly. Just a the first few grubby washes with raw umber Acrylic heavily diluted with floor polish to start the process of weathering. 2
Bullbasket Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 1 hour ago, SimonL said: I picked up a Bronco 1:35 Chaffee in British colours very cheap at a recent model expo, took one look inside and wondered what had I done! I am hoping the Staghound will be a gentler introduction. I've got the British Chaffee in the stash and will get around to it one day. Given the smaller scale, I would think that Bronco have made some compromises with the Staghound and therefore made it simpler than it's 1/35th cousin. John. 1
AgentG Posted August 4, 2017 Posted August 4, 2017 This is really looking good. Amazing work on the wee beastie. G 1
SimonL Posted August 5, 2017 Author Posted August 5, 2017 On 03/08/2017 at 10:20 PM, Bullbasket said: I've got the British Chaffee in the stash and will get around to it one day. Given the smaller scale, I would think that Bronco have made some compromises with the Staghound and therefore made it simpler than it's 1/35th cousin. John. We can hope so....... 19 hours ago, AgentG said: This is really looking good. Amazing work on the wee beastie. G Thank you! On the final stages now. I added some chipping and a few washes of heavily thinned Italeri Acrylic sand. I also added the headlights, which will need some weathering as well. I added a single fishing weight to give abit of heft to the completed item. 2
Killingholme Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 Looking good! I do love caunter schemes. The fishing weight is always a good idea- I know it probably doesn't make much difference, but they always feel a little more 'planted' on the display shelf. Are you going to add a layer of 'dust' to bind it all together? Will
SimonL Posted August 6, 2017 Author Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks Will, and yes that's the plan (although I am anxious not to over do it). Had a slight mishap after the photos and will need to use superglue to put the headlights back on!
BIG X Posted August 6, 2017 Posted August 6, 2017 4 hours ago, SimonL said: Thanks Will, and yes that's the plan (although I am anxious not to over do it). Had a slight mishap after the photos and will need to use superglue to put the headlights back on! Exactly the same thing happened to me - they are so fragile and your fingers do tend to gravitate to that area of the bodywork.
SimonL Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 Almost, but not quite finished. Got the windscreen in, which was actually rather fiddly. Not totally happy with it, but it will do. After a bit more chipping and general grubbying I gave a once over with Italeri Acryl Matt varnish with a touch Italeri Acryl Sand to give a bit of a final "dusty" look. I have a couple of bits to add (like the shovel on the cab roof), but this one is almost done. 5
SimonL Posted August 11, 2017 Author Posted August 11, 2017 All done! RFI photos here. Thanks for following.
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