Bullbasket Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 This has been a quick build. It makes my builds look snail paced by comparison. Nice work though Francis. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 8 hours ago, robw_uk said: coming on very nicely.... love your weathering Hi Rob, many thanks for your interest and kind comments, Cheers Francis. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 23/05/2020 at 13:38, Hamden said: Looking good, not far to the finish line now Stay safe Roger Hi Roger, many thanks for your kind words, now the most "artistic" part remains for me, at least, weathering, which will give it character or ruin it ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 23/05/2020 at 18:14, Bullbasket said: This has been a quick build. It makes my builds look snail paced by comparison. Nice work though Francis. John. Hi John, many thanks mate, if we consider that the kit is quite decent, because its fits are good, and that it is OOB, without scratch, like yours, it gives a feeling of speed. I imagine that if it fell into your hands you would have it ready in the duration of a newscast ... lol. The "difficult" part of the kit were the indi tracks, but since they have been too much for me ... the rest is comfortable terrain ... lol. Cheers Francis. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I like the look of that Francis, great work. You have definitely tempted me to build the Honey version. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 16 hours ago, diablo rsv said: I like the look of that Francis, great work. You have definitely tempted me to build the Honey version. Wayne Hi Wayne, many thanks for your kind words ans interest, I would love to see a Honey according to your point of view, I think it would be, great, cute tank + very good technique = Masterpiece ... I have in mind to make one someday ... Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi Francis, looking really good, the weathering has toned down the blue of the decals nicely. I do like the grubby dusty look you've achieved very much in-keeping with it theatre of operations. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) On 26/05/2020 at 08:07, Jasper dog said: Hi Francis, looking really good, the weathering has toned down the blue of the decals nicely. I do like the grubby dusty look you've achieved very much in-keeping with it theatre of operations. Cheers Darryl Hi Darryl, Many thanks for your kind comments, I'm trying not to make it too dirty after all, because I read that they put him out of action soon ... Cheers and TC Francis. 👍 Edited May 28, 2020 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 UPDATE 05: Hi Pals, One last push with the kit, added the tools on the model, painted and weathered, and the fuel leaks, accentuated a bit more, starting with the paint on the tracks, with some rust, dust and metal. A touch of black on the wheels part of the undercarriage. Finishing the weathering of the turret too. Some chipping on usual parts and little splashes of color, like taillights. I am waiting for tow cable, because the one that brings the kit is a thread, I prefer some suitable copper ... Soon the end with the addition of the cable and subsequent varnishing. Thanks for watch and comment as always Cheers and Tc Francis.👍 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 That turned out very well, nice workmanship and paint work Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 That's very well weathered Francis. I like the tools and the fuel stains. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Excellent work Francis! I really like the way you have done the weathering. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 21 hours ago, Hamden said: That turned out very well, nice workmanship and paint work Stay safe Roger Hi Roger, many thanks for your like and kind words, i'm glad you like it. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Francis, this is amazing. When I watched your m47 I noticed you painted and weathered the bottom of the tank, something I 'm too lazy for. You did it again. There's a lesson in that for me. The tracks look awesome, the colour contrast with the open hatches, the subtle wear and tear the list goes on. Cheers 👍, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hi Francis, turned out really well. To much to list all the individual items but the general grubbiness of it is great, from the oily fuel stains and dustiness to the worn yellow on the turret band. Great work! Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) On 30/05/2020 at 15:57, Bullbasket said: Hi John, many thanks for your kind words, this time I have tried with oils to do the two things you quote. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Edited May 31, 2020 by FrancisGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Blimey Francis! When did I start speaking Spanish? Juan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 46 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Blimey Francis! When did I start speaking Spanish? Juan. Hi John, Oops!, I feel the error, I have not realized it, although I do not usually need the translator, I always like to give a pass, to be very sure of what I read or write, although this time, it has been Chrome that has translated the entire page automatically, from what I see, now I have already changed the settings so that it remains as it is ... Cheers Francis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 30/05/2020 at 21:56, diablo rsv said: Excellent work Francis! I really like the way you have done the weathering. Wayne Hi Wayne, Many thanks for your kind words, i'm glad you like it, this time I have tried something a little different, with the idea of getting when it is finished, a metal look / feel in the model. Cheers and TC Francis.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Lovely work Francis. The dust weathering really brings it to life. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 12:08, Ernst said: Francis, this is amazing. When I watched your m47 I noticed you painted and weathered the bottom of the tank, something I 'm too lazy for. You did it again. There's a lesson in that for me. The tracks look awesome, the colour contrast with the open hatches, the subtle wear and tear the list goes on. Cheers 👍, Ernst. Hi Ernst, many thanks for your interest and kind words. The bottom of the tank is still one more part of the model, so if we want to "have a clear conscience" ... lol, we will have to dedicate some attention to it, otherwise, IMHO would remain as a model " unfinished ", or at least, finished in a hurry ... It is true that it gives some laziness, then, who is going to pay attention to that part? ..., but if someone authorized in the matter, manipulated the model, surely they would see it ... and we would remain as "absolute beginners". .. (I remember the movie of the same name with David Bowie) ... lol. Also, there are models that their basses are more interesting to work with (for example the M47), others have little detail, almost smooth, making it even easier to make a "mud bed", or dust ... The tracks have been easy to work on, since they are smooth, they do not require much difficulty, and the hatches provide a touch of color (not recommended in the real vehicle). This time I will try to make the kit look "metallic", if possible, once finished, the varnish will do the job (I hope) ... Cheers and TC Francis 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 31/05/2020 at 12:19, Jasper dog said: Hi Francis, turned out really well. To much to list all the individual items but the general grubbiness of it is great, from the oily fuel stains and dustiness to the worn yellow on the turret band. Great work! Darryl Hi Darryl, many thanks for your kind comments, i'm glad you like it, this time I have tried oils for fuel stains, and I really liked what turned out. Sometimes it is not necessary to buy a specific product for an effect, because there are many materials that can be used / improvised with more than good results (and cheaper ... lol) Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, Andy Moore said: Lovely work Francis. The dust weathering really brings it to life. Andy Hi Andy, may thanks for your likes and kinds words, very much in accordance with that, weathering is the most decisive part of the model (more difficult and also the one I like to do the most, at least for me), which moves from a detailed toy to something else ... Cheers and TC Francis. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigster Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Very nice weathering! Please do something about those rear lights. At this moment, they look like dents with bright red paint.🙄 http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/178551.aspx Regards Zig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, zigster said: Very nice weathering! Please do something about those rear lights. At this moment, they look like dents with bright red paint.🙄 http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/178551.aspx Regards Zig Hi,It is not finished yet, I have to correct that, thanks for the info. Cheers Francis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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