Nick Naethuijs Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Stepping away from Star Wars for a while and have started the 1/35 Meng King tiger. It's all been a big experiment since I have very little experience doing armour, but I kind've like where it is going. I will be adding a lot of things to the tank, including some ammunition, tools, debris like rocks etc. to give it a more interesting appeal. I wanted te remove the tracks after assembling them, but the rubber o-rings in the wheels is making that impossible since they are stuck now, so painting the tracks, lower hull and wheels didn't go as planned. I do think the colors could be more saturated, but I am massively colorblind (I can see about 30% of what a 'normal' person can see) so that's quite an issue for me. It will also be a piece for a diorama in a very muddy setting. After this one I will do a normal tiger. 76894819_518583038995406_2265199583367790592_n by Nick N, on Flickr Engine deck. 75210213_468381507361688_3048559798061629440_n by Nick N, on Flickr 74649850_712300325938158_3988447321309315072_n by Nick N, on Flickr 70253036_795880904199898_2327155749332975616_n by Nick N, on Flickr Put some stuff on it as a mock-up. Will add more. I made the bricks with the AK mold and added pigment powders for the color. Then I will add a wash and and a varnish, then chipping spray, then white to make it look as if it's got mortar on it alongside a few crumbs and stuff. Spare tracks also need to be done still. Edited November 4, 2019 by Nick Naethuijs 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I like that.....like that a lot.....very nice weathering and wear n' tear.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Naethuijs Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 19 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: I like that.....like that a lot.....very nice weathering and wear n' tear.... Thanks, I like heavy weathering. I'm not an expert at it yet, but there's enough to practise on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hi Nick Me too on "heavy weathering"....I think this Tiger was successful as I believe you started with a very, very bright light under colours. It's the way to go. Start off with accurate colours (un-weathered), and you end up with a "lump of coal" after weathering..........here you haven't...nice balance....looks like many of the images of knocked out T2's at the end of the war. The one thing I'd do though, is a few dents in the mesh of the air intakes. Nice piece.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 what is most impressive, is that it the build/weathering holds up under scrutiny by a digital camera! VERY IMPRESSIVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Naethuijs Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: Hi Nick Me too on "heavy weathering"....I think this Tiger was successful as I believe you started with a very, very bright light under colours. It's the way to go. Start off with accurate colours (un-weathered), and you end up with a "lump of coal" after weathering..........here you haven't...nice balance....looks like many of the images of knocked out T2's at the end of the war. The one thing I'd do though, is a few dents in the mesh of the air intakes. Nice piece.... Correct. I was afraid it was too light, but in the end I might've even wanted it lighter to begin with. It was my first try at color modulation so I know a bit better how to start of next time. One of the meshes under the turret was meant to be broken so I bent it upward, but forgot the turret had to move over it so it got stuck... I glued it back in place and didn't do too much to it after. Might add a few dents like you say (Y) 23 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said: what is most impressive, is that it the build/weathering holds up under scrutiny by a digital camera! VERY IMPRESSIVE! The camera always seems to be my enemy, but these were the best pictures of the bunch. Got to resize them next time I guess, hides mistakes🙈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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