Redcoat2966 Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks John.....overall the PE set ( I think Aber🤔) was a good one. There isn’t a vast amount that they can do on a Matilda. As I mentioned above, the drop tank brackets were too much and not very well designed in the folding and construction. So I stayed with kit ones. Thanks again mate👍 Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czaralko Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks amazing!keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 or mask with blutack and spray the camo? Nice basecolor so far... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 11:44 AM, Soeren said: The transitions look great. The only drawback of black&white is the desaturation to some extent of the sand. Means you always get a cold transition towards the shadows with the translucent top coat. Maybe vallejos German camouflage black brown would make a decent Base coat? Hi Soeren......after doing a lot of research, I think you're right. Change all primer colours to actual colour related to the right shadow required. The use of blacks and dark grey has as you say a "cold transition". I have an Sdkfz 7 Flak by Tamiya on the cards, so will try it on that one. Cheers Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, Silenoz said: or mask with blutack and spray the camo? Nice basecolor so far... Hi Silenoz.......the actual camo' in reality was light sand shapes painted over the standard dark green main colour. I'm reversing it, and hand painting the lines instead. There is evidence of sprayed "rubble" camo'......it's a challenge with the nature of the Matilda and the crevices of the detail.........there would be a hell of a lot of overspray here and there. I'll go with the line approach by hand, I fancy giving it a go....never tried before........fingers crossed. Cheers Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 that's why, mask the sand, bit the opposite of what I did here: Masked unmasked Low pressure can be your friend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, Silenoz said: that's why, mask the sand, bit the opposite of what I did here: Masked unmasked Low pressure can be your friend Good god man.........nah, sorry.......no patience for that...time to sharpen up my brush skills again.....we'll compare when I'm done..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: Hi Soeren......after doing a lot of research, I think you're right. Change all primer colours to actual colour related to the right shadow required. The use of blacks and dark grey has as you say a "cold transition". I have an Sdkfz 7 Flak by Tamiya on the cards, so will try it on that one. Cheers Simon. Hey Simon. Thanks for this conclusion . Will be looking forward to your approach. Edited April 25, 2019 by Soeren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 20 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: Hi Soeren......after doing a lot of research, I think you're right. Change all primer colours to actual colour related to the right shadow required. The use of blacks and dark grey has as you say a "cold transition". I have an Sdkfz 7 Flak by Tamiya on the cards, so will try it on that one. Cheers Simon. I will try brown/white on my Matilda as well... Wondered about the pre-shading when I did my Quad a couple of years ago.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Hi Rob.....been studying and thinking of my next steps all day..........now I know why it takes me so long to get anything done. 75% pondering to 25% modelling... I have planned a new paint process for the Panther Night Fighter, as regards pre-shading and colour. On this Matilda though. I have got it to the final base colour prior to the start of the challenging "Rubble" camo' lines. Still very bright, but reduced a lot the grey primer tones. I feel starting accurately as regards colour prior to weathering, always ends up too dark.....so here she is, a good 50% lighter than actual colour in reality........Side skirt armour permanently on and tracks are done in MIG 0-35. Nest post should be with the camo' lines underway. Edited April 25, 2019 by Redcoat2966 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Morning all.....before my day begins.....I thought I'd pop up a progress report. Just the turret to go. Quite a marathon of a night, after three starts I'm finally happy with the look. A bit of touch up here and there, now seen with fresh eyes. Hopefully get the turret done tonight.....fingers crossed. Plus I have to do some repairs with break off's as I handled the chassis........ 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Excellent work and a fascinating thread- thanks! Looking forward to seeing her finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 great work... thats a really effective scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Just two words Simon. Poodle's and privates. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue705 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Outstanding 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Getting Old said: Looking good 9 hours ago, Troffa said: Excellent work and a fascinating thread- thanks! Looking forward to seeing her finished. 8 hours ago, robw_uk said: great work... thats a really effective scheme 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Just two words Simon. Poodle's and privates. John. 1 hour ago, Rogue705 said: Outstanding 👍 Cheers Gents.......really appreciate the positive comments and thumbs up.......took some trial and error......but an interesting painting exercise all the same........ Learnt much in doing this and a speedy method once I got rolling 😬.....I might be able to post pre weathering stage with components painted. Have to say......not a fun AFV to paint overall, camouflage being taken out of the equation. Some very awkward areas to consider. The tools and spare tracks and the way us Brits attached them were hard. Anyway......onward to filters. Thanks again 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Great looking camo 👍🏻 Edited May 17, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stips Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Great work. Nice and very neat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 16 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great looking camo 👍🏻 14 hours ago, stips said: Great work. Nice and very neat Thanks chaps.....managed to finish it last night so on my way home and post a status update.......catch u later 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrahs Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 24/04/2019 at 15:59, Redcoat2966 said: time to sharpen up my brush skills again On 17/05/2019 at 09:37, Redcoat2966 said: Your skill strop is clearly up to the task. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Thanks Parrahs.......appreciate that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Sokko Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Skillful paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Cheers Johny......away from my bench at present and unable to keep up with posts......back soon and hopefully finish this one👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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