robw_uk Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Hamden said: STUNNING Rob absolutely STUNNING that has turned out really well, will look great chained on the back of your transporter Stay safe Roger coming from you Roger that is much appreciated. Touch ups done so final gloss tomorrow then weathering - that will start next weekend (good job I have other kits on the go!!!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hmmmmm seems to be going towards ruined... grey oil dots added to fade it... next up will be chipping. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Looking good Rob. I do enjoy this stage, always a bit concerned it might go awry but generally it works out for the best. Plenty of dust pigment helps once the chipping and staining has been done. Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Looking good Rob. I do enjoy this stage, always a bit concerned it might go awry but generally it works out for the best. Plenty of dust pigment helps once the chipping and staining has been done. Darryl yep, going to try a slightly new dusting process, not scraping the pigments but rubbing the brushes over the surface... but first up chipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 1 hour ago, robw_uk said: yep, going to try a slightly new dusting process, not scraping the pigments but rubbing the brushes over the surface... but first up chipping Not sure if I follow your method of scraping? so I'll watch with interest. Don't know if it's the "right way" but I've only brushed them on dry and then sprayed pigment fixer over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Not sure if I follow your method of scraping? so I'll watch with interest. Don't know if it's the "right way" but I've only brushed them on dry and then sprayed pigment fixer over them. normally scrape some to make powder then dust it on - think that goes on too heavy. If I just lightly load the brush by rubbing over the pastel stick then that will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 48 minutes ago, robw_uk said: normally scrape some to make powder then dust it on - think that goes on too heavy. If I just lightly load the brush by rubbing over the pastel stick then that will work Of course, I understand. I'm afraid I tend to cheat these days and use a tub of pigment that already comes as a fine powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hi Rob, catching up with your build today I have to say that this is really awesome! The paint scheme looks great, the rusty exhausts are brilliant and the weathering is great! Have a nice day Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Looks like it's coming along very nicely Rob. I really enjoy the weathering stage. It is easy to get carried away though so I try to build it up in layers to keep it in check ( although you will probably think I didn't follow my own advise when you see my Matilda ). Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Coming together really nicely Rob, looking like its just come out of the desert Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 thanks all, the more I look at it the more I think it isn't too bad. Will do some chipping next weekend - usual sponge chipping of the portland stone and then grey for the steel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Nice work on the paintwork Rob. I hope that your scraping works out OK. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Nice job that Rob....coming along, I recommend as Darryl said to get into pigments. Not only are they fine, but the one's I have, have a bonding agent in them to help to stick to most surfaces... ...looking forward to final finish and into RFI...... Regards Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hi Rob. Great work! I recommend pigments as well. Much easier to work with and to control the results. Best, Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Nenad Ilijic said: Hi Rob. Great work! I recommend pigments as well. Much easier to work with and to control the results. Best, Nenad Thanks Nenad, I will have a look - I know the Tamiya pallet type but will see what others are available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Battered, dusty old Queen of the Desert. Need to paint the tools/spare track, repair the storage rack & light on the turret but she is knackered and beat up (too much perhaps) - did try to think of how a crew might move about (so wear & tear on a "path" to the turret, where crew would sit at the turret hatches or grab things) Edited May 23, 2020 by robw_uk 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Great look Rob, you've captured the wear and tear of the desert enviroment to a tee. Will look great on the back of your transporter being taken back to base workshops for repair and servicing. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Hi Rob, sorry to miss this one, it seems like there are quite a few Matidas in the forum ... lol If I am not mistaken, it seems that you are not very happy with the result that the model shows, (the Caunter, as you told me, I see that it was not problematic because it looks very good), I do not know exactly why, but I know that feeling so annoying .. With the later worn, it has changed a lot, I do not know if you like it more now, or before, but it is a very elaborate work, perhaps a little more for my taste. I will really like to see how it ends, because it will be useful to me for what I have to do one day. Cheers Francis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, Hamden said: Great look Rob, you've captured the wear and tear of the desert enviroment to a tee. Will look great on the back of your transporter being taken back to base workshops for repair and servicing. Stay safe Roger thanks Roger - it's growing on me and yes loaded on the Scammell will suit it 11 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Rob, sorry to miss this one, it seems like there are quite a few Matidas in the forum ... lol If I am not mistaken, it seems that you are not very happy with the result that the model shows, (the Caunter, as you told me, I see that it was not problematic because it looks very good), I do not know exactly why, but I know that feeling so annoying .. With the later worn, it has changed a lot, I do not know if you like it more now, or before, but it is a very elaborate work, perhaps a little more for my taste. I will really like to see how it ends, because it will be useful to me for what I have to do one day. Cheers Francis. Thanks Francis, it is growing on me. I am pleased overall, might do a little more dusting on her with pigments to see if that tones it down a little but think I prefer the weathered version 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Your Matilda looks as though it has fought through (and survived) the whole of the N.African campaign. Nicely done weathering Rob. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 That's coming together really nicely with the weathering. Considering what a harsh environment it operated in I think the weathering is very much in keeping. One small point for future builds, wouldn't alter this, is the bare metal tends to have a metallic brown hue rather than straight metallic grey. That said, I do like the thought and consistency you've applied to it and the impression you've created of depth of scratch, works really really well. (Hope you don't mind my suggestion, just from observation of worn and damaged kit). Great work and one to be dead chuffed with, I would be at least. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Looking good Rob...........nice job. Regards Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 5 hours ago, Jasper dog said: That's coming together really nicely with the weathering. Considering what a harsh environment it operated in I think the weathering is very much in keeping. One small point for future builds, wouldn't alter this, is the bare metal tends to have a metallic brown hue rather than straight metallic grey. That said, I do like the thought and consistency you've applied to it and the impression you've created of depth of scratch, works really really well. (Hope you don't mind my suggestion, just from observation of worn and damaged kit). Great work and one to be dead chuffed with, I would be at least. Cheers Darryl Darryl, don't mind comments at all. A few of the bigger areas did have some brown added but maybe not enough. Still time to add a little more tho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Now that has the appearance of a tank that has seen plenty of action! Well done Rob, looks like you're nearly there with this one. Regards Wayne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Great weathering job there, Rob! This tank really looks battered and torn - very good effect! Have a nice day Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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