Bullbasket Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Maybe this will calm you down a tad Aaaah! And breath. Now, I feel so much better. I have to confess though......I have a Pz.lll M/N in the stash. The one German tank that really does appeal to me. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 So today I wanted to attach the wheels and tracks to the lower hull and I'm glad to say I've managed to fit them in place 🙂. I will be returning to do some more weathering on this part at a later date but for now I'm well pleased with my first armour efforts. Here's some pic's of the lower hull ,warning there's quite a few apologies for that 🙄 With that taken care of i switched my attention to the main hull and applied grey primer and some black pre shading 🙂 And that's where I stand as of today. This update is a little photo heavy as I mentioned above but I was just trying to cover as many angles as possible. Once again thanks for looking and I'll be back soon 🙂👍 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Brilliant work so far. Someone's used an airbrush before! Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Excellent stuff Andy, coming on really well! Are you going to go the whole hog and make a base for it....?! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 29 minutes ago, StuartH said: Brilliant work so far. Someone's used an airbrush before! Nice one Thanks Stuart and yes I've used an airbrush for a while now not much brush work on car builds 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Excellent stuff Andy, coming on really well! Are you going to go the whole hog and make a base for it....?! K Hadn't even thought about it Keith tbh to engrossed in the kit itself 🙄👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 So having finished work earlier than expected I decided to have a go at the camo scheme on the main hull. First of all I applied the basecoat over the pre shading i completed yesterday. Then time to add the Schokobraun as the second colour 🙂 So I'll let this dry overnight then add a gloss coat and then see about some weathering. Thanks again for looking back soon 🙂👍 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Cracking!! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Just class mate ....pure class 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Cracking!! K Thanks Keith much appreciated 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Like a duck to water. The paint job is spot on Andy.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Just class mate ....pure class Thanks Steve im grateful for all the comments i receive but having seen the work you produce that means a lot 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Like a duck to water. The paint job is spot on Andy.👏 Thanks Stef N, I'm enjoying myself mate something new that's got my focus 100%. Loads to learn and a subject i really have to think about before i make a move. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the car builds but it became a production line mate and I became a robot. I can safely say that for the foreseeable future it's armour for me and I can't wait 😀👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That is brilliant mate, it's an approach to painting armour I wouldn't have taken but you've pulled it off, great work. If you were local I'd send a vew freehand paint jobs your way to be done! Tbh never completed a car build, I've a pair of 1/43? Resin and white metal Chevette HSR somewhere part done but just can't get any enthusiasm up for them. (Mate has a HS and wanted a model creating to go with it...) Ps, I started out being a wingy thing modeller but never looked back once I got into armour.... Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Excellent paint job, come on, hurry up and get the turret on too! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Beautiful paint work, it looks really impressive, Brilliant!! Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: That is brilliant mate, it's an approach to painting armour I wouldn't have taken but you've pulled it off, great work. If you were local I'd send a vew freehand paint jobs your way to be done! Tbh never completed a car build, I've a pair of 1/43? Resin and white metal Chevette HSR somewhere part done but just can't get any enthusiasm up for them. (Mate has a HS and wanted a model creating to go with it...) Ps, I started out being a wingy thing modeller but never looked back once I got into armour.... Atb Thanks Darryl much appreciated 👍. Tbh freehand was the only way I could think of doing the camo fortunately it worked out. The reason I'm enjoying the armour so much is all the different ways and methods for achieving the required finish. It's a learning curve but boy I'm loving every challenge so far. Obviously I enjoy the banter on here and there's so much quality work going on, every where I look there's someone creating something special. I've landed in a good place mate and I'm staying put 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 58 minutes ago, SimonT said: Excellent paint job, come on, hurry up and get the turret on too! Thanks Simon, the turret shouldn't be too far away now mate but I want to get the main hull fixed in position first so I can line the turret up so that the brown camo pattern follows through correctly. It means adding the brown colour with the turret in position but I think it's the best way to do it 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, edjbartos said: Beautiful paint work, it looks really impressive, Brilliant!! Ed Thanks Ed I appreciate your comment 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That is very, very good. You've achieved a nice solid even colour with the brown areas without any runs or signs of overspraying....nice soft edges yet well defined. Very impressed 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, StuartH said: That is very, very good. You've achieved a nice solid even colour with the brown areas without any runs or signs of overspraying....nice soft edges yet well defined. Very impressed 👏 Thanks Stuart, the soft edges are important to me to avoid any steps in the paint work and I'm happy with the results 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Great work, Andy!! Its looking excellent !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Andy J said: It means adding the brown colour with the turret in position but I think it's the best way to do it Would cling film over the hull work do think? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, SimonT said: Would cling film over the hull work do think? Works very well indeed used this method on many occasions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I must say Andy, you've done a pretty good job on that cammo scheme. You've nailed the soft edge thing perfectly. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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