Soeren Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey there, Here is now my Takom M47 that I am going to call it finished until I might eventually place it in a small scene. Basic idea was to try the variation and work on single color paint scheme. Went ahead with alot of oil treatment. The dirt accumulation was something else I wanted to try. So here it is. The build can be found elsewhere Takom build report Here are various shots now 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 That's a superb looking Patton. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very nice Patton. Nicely weathered. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'd say you've nailed it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very well finished, I like it a lot, that solid aspect that it looks like is very real. I would have liked to see some photos with artificial light and on white background (or another color that you like). Cheers Soeren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thank you all very much. Indeed Francis I was thinking about something like that as well and I will definitely do somethin like this too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Superb work and a good WiP, thanks for sharing your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thank you , here are some shots under artificial lighting 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Great looking Patton 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thank you too. It was a very enjoyable build and I tried something new. Out of the box this kit has so many nice surface features. One could explore it over and over again and still find something new. Also the painting was great fun. As I said in the build report, went over it with very subtle oil paint actions over and over again. These aren't easy to see. But they add to the character and I know they are there. Maybe one day I can do a vignette with figures. Have some us soldiers on my list for that. But that is for later. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Nice rendition of the M-47 Patton ... the crew should do a little bit if cleanup 😉 E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That's a great looking Patton. The weathering looks excellent. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thank you guys. A lot of reading on this board and following others builds really helped alot. I got a little bit lazy with the wheels in the end. But might add that once a bas is coming along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Soeren, EXQUISITE detailed work on your PATTON. The impeccable attention to detailing is EXEMPLARY. Sir... it is TOP DOLLAR ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I've always loved the look of the Patton with its distinctive silhouette and all those glorious little details, especially the engine grills/covers, so it's great to see another grace these pages. An excellent rendition of a Patton, Soeren, beautifully built, painted and weathered. I particularly like the subtle satin sheen finish rather than the usual matt. It's something that I try to achieve on my AFVs nowadays as I think it looks more like paint-over-metal than paint-over-plastic. It adds 'weight' to the model. Your Patton looks like a big heavy chunk of armour, the photos taken outside could be of the real thing. And the indoors photos are great too, showing off those lovely subtle tints and colour variations due to the oils. I have never stumbled across a Patton in a diorama before, so it would be great to see you go ahead with that idea one day. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Nice contrast between the photos of interior / exterior, personally I like more the tone of those inside. Anyway, a great result with the kit, something cleaner than mine, in which I tried new products (for me) and weathering techniques. Cheers Soeren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thank you very much for your kind words. That is the great part of the hobby, he can all do it differently and enjoy the various options, try new products etc. The finish is really satin on most parts of the upper hull, but also on the running gear. While I think it is well suited for rubber, I would have liked the dusted wheels to be a bit more matt. Unfortunately the Kursk Soil product was still too satin in the end. Another thing to work on in the diorama. I thought of a sandy yellow bron ground with some high grass the the tank grinds through. Accompanied by some soldiers. The 4 dragon ardennes guys would be interesting I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Soeren said: The 4 dragon ardennes guys would be interesting I guess. As I understand it, M47 Pattons first appeared in 1952 and never saw combat with the US Army. But some were sold to other countries and did see active service on the battlefield. (Indo-Pakistan war being one) Still, a non-combative diorama would be great. edit: or possibly you could recreate a screenshot from the film 'Patton' where M47's and M48's were used both as US Army tanks and German tanks! Rearguards, Badder Edited July 7, 2018 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 I have to look up that movie. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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