PeteH1969 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Very nice to see them both together and the day light makes a big difference the colour both tanks have been painted in. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lours Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Really nice detailed work 🤩 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 I've not managed much bench time lately, but after adding the last couple of details and stowage I think I may finally be ready for some weathering. I painted the tarps and bedrolls etc with thinned glazes of Lifecolor acrylics mixed to different shades of khaki greens and browns. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the way they turned out but I think next time I will make my own, the limitations of casting means that there are some areas on close inspection that don't look quit right. I couldn't quite see how the spare wheels were fixed in the reference photo so I had a bit of a guess at it. I did make a camouflage net to fix to the turret but it looked a bit much so I will leave it off for now. Hopefully I will get a chance to get on with the weathering over the weekend. Wayne 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lours Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I like it very much. Great work!!!! 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 It looks great Wayne. Are you going to throw some ropes over the stowage? John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 20 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Are you going to throw some ropes over the stowage? Thanks John. I did put some on but because the resin stowage has no give in it the rope just sat on top looked unnatural. This is another reason I think I will stick to making my own in future. It does need something though so I may have to make a couple of tarps or bedrolls to go on top. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Looks pretty damn good to me Wayne. I agree with the problems of resin stowage, ropes would dig into soft stowage. I like your tool handles, too many think of dark wooden furniture when they should think of the colour of Ash .... say a cricket bat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 3 hours ago, diablo rsv said: It does need something though so I may have to make a couple of tarps or bedrolls to go on top. Yes, I completely agree. As you say, a couple of folded, hand made tarps would sort that out. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 That looks gorgeous Wayne, the tank looks great but with the stowage on top it look fabulous... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 That looks great, nice job on the stowage and paint work. Good to see it still progressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Great sruff Wayne. That stowage is superb 👌 Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 This is all fanadicly done, kudos on the research. Also like the subtle yellow use. All the best, Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Very nice. I have this kit in the stash, will have to read through the full build for any pitfalls when I do mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 I tried something a little different with the weathering on this build. Instead of using pigment powders I have tried various enamel products. The process took me a lot longer but I did find them much easier to work with and I shall definitely use this method in the future. Unfortunately I got so engrossed that I forgot to take any pictures of the process. The photo below was taken on my phone and doesn't really show the effects that well but I shall get some proper photos on the Ready for Inspection page in a day or two and I would be interested to hear your opinions as to whether the effects look authentic. It's been over a year since I started this one for the M3/M4 Medium Tank group build but I have finally finished it. Ryefield have produced a superb kit of the VC Firefly, the detail is excellent and assembly is pretty straight forward, I can certainly recommend it. I'm still not convinced by the resin stowage set, I don't like that the straps and ropes are cast as part of it, next time I think I will have a go at making my own. Generally I am my own worst critic but I'm not far off of what I was trying to achieve with this one. Many thanks for all of the great advice, comments and encouragement. Wayne 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 This is a great build! I love the stowage, gives so much 'life' to the model. Imo the enamel washes work great creating shadows around raised edges. You've really done the model justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 As always with your work Wayne superb workmanship backed up by outstanding paintwork and attention to the smallest detail. You have raised the bar with this one, looking forward to the next project now! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 very very nice work... while you may not have recorded the process, can you confirm which enamel products you used? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Your weathering looks good from here Wayne, super build.. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Great work Wayne. The tarps have done the job over the securing ropes. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Hi Wayne, It is a construction with impressive quality levels, I love the canvases and the added equipment Cheers Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 14 hours ago, Maddoxx77 said: This is a great build! I love the stowage, gives so much 'life' to the model. Imo the enamel washes work great creating shadows around raised edges. You've really done the model justice! 14 hours ago, Hamden said: As always with your work Wayne superb workmanship backed up by outstanding paintwork and attention to the smallest detail. You have raised the bar with this one, looking forward to the next project now! Stay safe Roger 13 hours ago, robw_uk said: very very nice work... while you may not have recorded the process, can you confirm which enamel products you used? They were mostly from the Ammo Mig range Rob. It was a little trial and error but they are fairly easy to use. I used Tamiya enamel thinners with them to create washes and to blend them, but you do have to be careful using enamel washes with plastic track as they can weaken the adhesives. 13 hours ago, edjbartos said: Your weathering looks good from here Wayne, super build.. Ed 12 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Great work Wayne. The tarps have done the job over the securing ropes. John. 12 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Wayne, It is a construction with impressive quality levels, I love the canvases and the added equipment Cheers Francis.👍 Many thanks once again for all of your feedback, it really is appreciated. I have now posted the finished photos in Ready for Inspection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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