robw_uk Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Ok, Type 89 is going to hit complex scratch building of bustle & slat armour so I will need something to take my mind off that so going to start ye olde Italeri M3A1. Should be out of the box ETO US version. May do some add-on stowage but the focus on this one will be fading & weathering.... photos at some point - will probably start later in the week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 So taking a break from them Type 89 so started on this. Must say while there is no engine, there are enough linkages below to make it look busy. Some flash, some soft details, some oversized holes but, apart from that it is coming together. Plan is to paint it up OD< markings etc then do a whitewah (going for one in winter service as I need to try that scheme before I tackle the SU-122... box & sprues and then the build so far (Seats just placed on) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Nice going and an interesting comparison to the Tamiya M3A1 that i'm currently working on. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Looks like a really nice model, i really like the detail on the underside of the car. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 thanks both... will do more later - going to do hairspary and whitewash on this one as I said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 This is one of those golden oldies, a nostalgic journey. Those 70's and 80's italeri kits were pretty good and are still fun to build. Nice progress so far, I'm interested in the paintjob with whitewash. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 this build has fought me a bit but it is getting close to being ready for painting. Think I am going to leave some of the smaller parts off for now so just need to finish the doors. Have some extra stowage to go on plus tried by own but it looks rather amateurish so think I will leave it off 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 15 hours ago, robw_uk said: this build has fought me a bit Yes, when I did my IDF version, I only had to use the bottom half, but it was still a fight at times. That's why, for the next one, I'm using the Hobbyboss version. Good luck with the rest of the build. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 primed... doesn't look "too bad" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Seems to become a good car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 Olive drab modulation on... photos look a lot greener than it actually is. Next up will be gloss & decals and then will try the hairspray technique for white wash 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Cracking job Rob, really love the paint modulation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgeon01 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 That's a great paint job rob ... nice color variation. kind regards ro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 it's been glossed... decals (from Hobby Boss "late" kit) will be applied this week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Hobby Boss decal.s going on - even get a set for the dashboard which is a bonus (and only 1 small one lost) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Hi Rob, looking good, nice paintwork. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Hi Rob, looking good, nice paintwork. Atb Darryl thank Darryl,... rest of the decals on - now need to work out if I Should weather the green BEFORE moving on to whitewashing.... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 @robw_uk Hi Rob, the scout car looks great! I especially like the colour modulation which gives it a nice worn look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Hi Rob. That looks to be coming along beatifully. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Hi Rob, looks good. I would weather before adding the whitewash unless you're depicting a new vehicle that has whitewash added. Wayne. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, flashlight said: @robw_uk Hi Rob, the scout car looks great! I especially like the colour modulation which gives it a nice worn look. 8 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi Rob. That looks to be coming along beatifully. Kind regards, Stix 1 minute ago, diablo rsv said: Hi Rob, looks good. I would weather before adding the whitewash unless you're depicting a new vehicle that has whitewash added. Wayne. thanks all... think I will weather green now a little then apply white wash - makes sense - vehicle driven from depot to forward area (maybe slightly older) then whitewashed ahead of up coming winter maneuvers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Excellent paint job, doesn't look overmodulated, just spot on. Those interior decals really bring it to life. Looking forward to subsequent stages. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Started weathering - panel line highlight. Also started on the stowage (not my best technique - couldn't really find a how-to on YouTube - any thoughts?) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 battered... too battered??? (and battered literally - dropped it and front axle and drive shaft broke off - repair job needed). Also had a go at making stowage for the windscreen shield and one wheel arch. Next stop hairspray and whitewash - maybe tomorrow 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Still a really nice kit after all these years. I was lucky enough to find an Airfix boxed version a while back, a kit I had wanted since it was released but never managed to get. I think the moulds are now with Zvezda? John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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