supersonic Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 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 65 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werdna Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Wow - congrats Hans, that's very impressive. The rust and weathering effects are stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Great painting and weathering Hans.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 That's a lovely build with a lot of great touches. Top work Vytautas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 A fantastic replica of neglect & decay. Love it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Looks really good! Interesting background story, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Very nice indeed...and I never knew there was one in Berlin, interesting bit of history too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Excellent rendering and a great excuse to go to town on the rust. 😏 Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 That is superb. The painting and weathering are first class. Great job. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks for your kind comments mates, appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Superb modelling, great example of stained and faded paintwork. The paintwork and weathering is excellent as is the photography! Great work Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 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.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Beautiful piece of work, well done 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Excellent build and finish Hans Cheers from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire 123 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Amazing build, I love the rust effect and the tarp! 👍 Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Riley & Carius many thanks for your kind comments! Cheers Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Fantastic! You have captured the look of a rusting old tank perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 @MickE Thank's for your kind words, appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 That's lovely. Not only rusty and faded but also with a 1920s 'sepia feel' to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthspud Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 nice rust/weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Thanks Bertie, appreciate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 @darthspud, Thanks Mate Cheers Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4509davidb Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Brilliant - I think they were used as pillboxes in the battle for Berlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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