Watto64 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) After a prolonged (over 35 years!) absence away from the hobby, I have started up with the modelling bug once more! My first 'real' attempt is the Tamiya 1/35 Horch 4x41a, being modelled in DAK colours. (did an Italeri 1/35 Kubelwagen back in April but keeping this as my practice model). I will also be attempting a diorama when it is complete! Anyway here goes, first steps. I've never done washes, dry brushing or weathering before, so please be gentle on me!!! Applied a AK Afrika Korps Wash and started drybrushing on the wheels Needs some touching up on the doors. More to do but will keep it going!!1 Edited October 24, 2020 by Watto64 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardW Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I think that looks really good, especially after the break! I'm in the same position as you having got back into things after a similar break... Things have moved on somewhat and its great fun catching up on the missing 3 decades... Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Nice result. What paint do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto64 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, vytautas said: Nice result. What paint do you use? As kit is grey plastic, primer was Tamiya Grey spray paint and then Tamiya TS-3 spray can and then for touch ups Tamiya acrylic XF-60 Dark Yellow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Welcome back to the gang 😊👍 Well this takes me back. It was one I did back in my yoof. Ah happy days. Things have changed since then as I'm sure, like me, you've found out 😉 Have fun. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto64 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, APA said: Welcome back to the gang 😊👍 Well this takes me back. It was one I did back in my yoof. Ah happy days. Things have changed since then as I'm sure, like me, you've found out 😉 Have fun. A I only did aircraft in my yoof. Always been interested in WW2 but read Spike Milligans war memoirs early in the year which sort of kick started my interest in the Desert War in N Africa....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto64 Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Anyway, some more work on the ol'Horch over the weekend so will put them up as soon as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice one. I did this one some time back with the Sd. Kfz 222. Yours already looks much better than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice work so far, and welcome back to the hobby. BTW, you might want to edit the title of this thread. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto64 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Build almost finished - going to add a figure cleaning the MG and then put it on a diorama. I've tried subtle weathering using a wash, some dry brushing and a dry pigment brush. It is my first attempt and I wanted to try and get the hang of the techniques rather than going overboard. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringUpThePIAT Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Ah that brings back memories. One of my first ever kits was that one with the 20mm towed flak. It looks great, youre very neat and the washes and lightening for the weathering look very convincing. From one older hobby returnee to another, well done and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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