Mk.V Lost & Faded in Berlin 1945

[supersonic]

G'Day all,

tanks are rarely seen subjects on my bench, it's my second at all and the first in 5 years. I normally build planes but now and then i want to do

something different. Starting point here was a picture depicting a deserted Mk.V in the last war days in Berlin of '45.

I researched a bit and found out that there was a Mk.V which had been captured by the Germans in the Battle of Smolensk in 1941 which had been brought to Berlin and displayed since in Berlins ''Lustgarten'' a famous Square in Berlin, sitting there for 4 years caused a complete discolored & rusted state.

My intention was to build it in all his bright transiency and rusted state.

Though a bit out of my comfort zone i pretty much enjoyed this project and i'm quite happy with the result, in this sense i hope you like it.....

Unfortunately all pics from the original release had gone so i insert the pics again, this time with a different pic host which hopefully works a bit more reliable...

Kit: Takom

Paints: Lifecolopr, Vallejo, Gunze

Photos by Coco

 

Hans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

....and one on the Dark Side of the Moon ..........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 30, 2023 by supersonic

[Werdna]

Wow - congrats Hans, that's very impressive.  The rust and weathering effects are stunning  

[swralph]

Great painting and weathering Hans.😀

[vytautas]

That's a lovely build with a lot of great touches. Top work

 

Vytautas

[Buzby061]

A fantastic replica of neglect & decay. Love it.

 

Pete

[Roman Schilhart]

Looks really good!

Interesting background story, too.

[Pig of the Week]

Very nice indeed...and I never knew there was one in Berlin, interesting bit of history too !

[APA]

Excellent rendering and a great excuse to go to town on the rust. 😏

 

Andrew 

[Bullbasket]

That is superb. The painting and weathering are first class. Great job.

 

John.

[supersonic]

Thanks for your kind comments mates, appreciated!

[Jasper dog]

Superb modelling,  great example of stained and faded paintwork.

The paintwork and weathering is excellent as is the photography!

 

Great work 

Darryl 

[FrancisGL]

Hi Hans,

It has been great on you, I think you have achieved what you set out to do, I love the tones and how they are mixed, one of the best MK I have seen.
Cheers and TC
Francis.👍

[supersonic]

Many Thanks for your kind words Darryl & Francis.

@FrancisGL in the beginning i wasn't quite sure how intense i wanted the balance between faded and rusted areas, especially on the upper hull decks

sometimes it's a thin line between too less and too much...but in the end i found a good balance.

[Homer]

Beautiful piece of work, well done 👏 

[Carius]

Excellent build and finish Hans

Cheers from Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spitfire 123]

Amazing build, I love the rust effect and the tarp! 👍

Riley

[supersonic]

Riley & Carius many thanks for your kind comments!

 

Cheers

Hans

[MickE]

Fantastic! You have captured the look of a rusting old tank perfectly.

[supersonic]

@MickE

Thank's for your kind words, appreciated!

[Bertie McBoatface]

That's lovely. Not only rusty and faded but also with a 1920s 'sepia feel' to it.

[darthspud]

nice rust/weathering.

 

[supersonic]

Thanks Bertie, appreciate!

[Bertie McBoatface]

I just noticed something incongruous. I don't think the machine guns would have lasted long enough for the tank to go rusty. Someone would have pinched them for sure.

[supersonic]

@darthspud, Thanks Mate

 

Cheers

Hans

[4509davidb]

Brilliant - I think they were used as pillboxes in the battle for Berlin?