Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 10 hours ago, keefr22 said: Quick question Andy, how long did you leave between the ptimer and OD coats? And what make paint is the OD? (Ok, that's two questions, but they were quick!) K Hi Keith from bare plastic to what you see above took approx 45 minutes. The mr surfacer primer dries almost instantly so I leave it no more than 15 minutes before applying the OD dark base. Then I immediately apply the OD base and then the OD light base . Although the OD is not completely dry between coats I find it works better as the different shades actually blend together better being slightly wet. Probably wouldn't suit everyone but it works for me and leaves a nice smooth finish every time. The OD paint is Mig Ammo thinned with 2 drops of Vallejo flow improver per 10 drops of paint 🙂👍 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 hours ago, edjbartos said: Nice smooth finish on the paint work Andy, looking really good so far... Ed Thanks Ed more progress today hopefully 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Wow! Four days from start to paint. No wonder I couldn't keep up. Nice smooth finish you've achieved there Andy, with that top coat. I'm off to have a Full English now, so I expect that this will be finished by the time that I get back. John. Actually 2 days John as work interfered slightly but I'm off for a while now so I can plough on. Hmm full english now that's a jolly fine idea 🙂👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Nice work Andy, done well slopping that paint around! You do subtle weathering too?😉 Atb Thanks Darryl I'm glad your ok mate 👍. As for subtle weathering...well...having done my usual amount of research before starting the build...approx 5 minutes 🙄....I've realised that US armour didn't seem to chip and rust as much as German armour so theirfore i need to reign it in a tad which is a new approach for me but I'll give it a go and see what happens 😉 👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I'm off to have a Full English now, so I expect that this will be finished by the time that I get back. Surely you should be having a full French? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Hmm full english now that's a jolly fine idea 🙂 .....and now I'm stuffed!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Surely you should be having a full French? WOT! Croissants?? Ye Gods. Where's the fun in that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Bullbasket said: WOT! Croissants?? Ye Gods. Where's the fun in that? Due to rule changes with the UK leaving the EU I'm afraid Full English breakfasts are now not allowed to be served outside of England!....sorry bud, but them's the rules. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Due to rule changes with the UK leaving the EU I'm afraid Full English breakfasts are now not allowed to be served outside of England!....sorry bud, but them's the rules. Just like the Yanks did with prohibition, us Brits will find a way around it. Now, pass me another bacon butty. John. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy J said: The mr surfacer primer dries almost instantly so I leave it no more than 15 minutes before applying the OD dark base. Cheers Andy - I don't think I've managed to get out of the mindset of the days of using enamels, I'm still leaving Mr surfacer dry overnight! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: .....and now I'm stuffed!! 2 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Now, pass me another bacon butty. Make your mind up, I hope you are paying import tax on that butty? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Now, pass me another bacon butty. If anyone asks, just say it's wild boar...!! K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, keefr22 said: Cheers Andy - I don't think I've managed to get out of the mindset of the days of using enamels, I'm still leaving Mr surfacer dry overnight! K If I needed to sand the mr surfacer I would leave it overnight but otherwise I just plough on mate 🙂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 So today's update and I've fitted the wheels and tracks and assembled the main kit parts. I've added some colour variation to the OD but I haven't weathered the tracks and wheels yet though only a light dust effect is required imo. I will be hand painting the two star's either side of the turret as most of the star is covered up by various parts anyway 🙂. Here's a few pic's of today's progress So I'm happy with the results so far and will crack on tomorrow. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Doing a fine job Andy, sure the Pershing is the basis for every generic tank drawing! I always keep a hair dryer to hand for a quick dry between coats if necessary, not sure if the ionic aspect of it helps or not....the Mrs does get cross when I fiddle with the settings mind, that the OD finger print too! Press on young chap! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Doing a fine job Andy, sure the Pershing is the basis for every generic tank drawing! I always keep a hair dryer to hand for a quick dry between coats if necessary, not sure if the ionic aspect of it helps or not....the Mrs does get cross when I fiddle with the settings mind, that the OD finger print too! Press on young chap! Thanks Darryl I think this is a very cool looking tank and one I hadn't really noticed before I started the build. Press on i shall tomorrow not that much left to do now 🙃 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Doing a fine job Andy, sure the Pershing is the basis for every generic tank drawing! I always keep a hair dryer to hand for a quick dry between coats if necessary, not sure if the ionic aspect of it helps or not....the Mrs does get cross when I fiddle with the settings mind, that the OD finger print too! Press on young chap! I borrowed the hair dryer so many times that she gave up and bought herself a new one. By the way, I think I know which book you recommended Andy, I read that one, then bought the Pershing to build. Very good read. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Great view. The contrast between the cast and the smooth metal looks nice 👍 Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Very nice Andy, it’s looking great 👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, edjbartos said: Very nice Andy, it’s looking great 👍 Ed Thanks Ed I'm happy with progress so far 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Great work with this one, looking forward to more on this! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 27 minutes ago, Hamden said: Great work with this one, looking forward to more on this! Stay safe Roger Thanks Roger more progress today hopefully 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Looking good, Andy !! I have the same kit in the stash.... I need to pull my finger out and get working on things, but I'm just not finding the tine or motivation, at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Longbow said: Looking good, Andy !! I have the same kit in the stash.... I need to pull my finger out and get working on things, but I'm just not finding the tine or motivation, at the moment. Thanks Lee it's a decent kit tbh and the fit is excellent. I think it shows that a kit doesn't have to be super detailed to be enjoyable 🙂. Your time will come mate I'm sure the main thing atm is to stay safe Lee plenty of time for modelling in the future 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 @Longbow looks like putting the dog team together just to reach the garage 🙂👍 I've been practicing my snow effects....not bad eh 😉 😏 👍 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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