rilaxx Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Hello everyone! New to this forum, I feel it would be a good idea to jump in by presenting what I'm currently working on. The French R35 from Tamiya. Coming from Miniatures and figure painting, I've wanted to try something new. I've always wanted to try scale model. I'm more use to work with acrylics from GW or Vallejo. So working on an armour model, everything is new to me. The paint, the enamels, the weathering technics, pigments... I haven't tried to be historically or realistically accurate. I'm just trying to understand the process and to finish it. The plan is to finish the tank, and then to build a small diorama to put it on. I'm open to critics and advices ! 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Nice built and painted. This Tamiya kit looks good detailed and easy to build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Very nice. Your experience with other miniatures shows in the (high) quality of your painting here. One comment about the R35. The exposed interior of commander's hatches are frequently painted to match the tank's exterior (as you have done). Apart from the commander's hatch, the interiors of tanks are often white (to offset the lack of light in there). There are plenty of exceptions, and I wouldn't change your model just for that, just something to be aware of. On paint, you'll still find a use for GW and Vallejo paints. They may not be intended as a match to 'standard' colours on military vehicles, but, given colour wear and fade, and from an artistic perspective, they work well. Keep at it, this looks beautiful. I'd really like to see your diorama too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I'm no expert ( not even close to it ) on tanks, especially French early war tanks, but I'd say you've nailed it. That looks great! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1st armor? Excellent job !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Thank you ! 😄 10 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: The exposed interior of commander's hatches are frequently painted to match the tank's exterior (as you have done). Apart from the commander's hatch, the interiors of tanks are often white (to offset the lack of light in there). There are plenty of exceptions, and I wouldn't change your model just for that, just something to be aware of. Good to know. That make sens ! Thank you for the info. I'll know for the next one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 A superb job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That looks great! How did you do the black lines around the camo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebec Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Your work on minis has translated to armor very well indeed. Fantastic work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 14 hours ago, Ned said: That looks great! How did you do the black lines around the camo? Thank you! First I airbrushed the camo. Then I used black paint, a good grip on the model and a steady hand with fine tip big belly brush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, rilaxx said: Thank you! First I airbrushed the camo. Then I used black paint, a good grip on the model and a steady hand with fine tip big belly brush. That's just one of the figure painter's transferable skills that makes this model look so good. Do I also see some edge highlighting ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: That's just one of the figure painter's transferable skills that makes this model look so good. Do I also see some edge highlighting ? Thanks I did a little bit. But i didn’t know what it would look like after weathering so I didn’t pushed it to much. I haven’t finished dusting and I want to try oil and gas stain 😬 But I’ll probably do more edge highlighting on the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armored76 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Fantastic job! Even more so as this is your first armored build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 34 minutes ago, rilaxx said: Thanks I did a little bit. But i didn’t know what it would look like after weathering so I didn’t pushed it to much. I haven’t finished dusting and I want to try oil and gas stain 😬 But I’ll probably do more edge highlighting on the next one. It all works on armour in my opinion, even stippling and wet blends have a place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 …and dry-brushing. A bit out of fashion maybe, but still has its place as long as it’s not overdone (as is the case with any technique of course). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 For a first armour model that is excellent, your figure painting skills have transferred across well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) I think the tank is done. I tried to use pigment to dust it. In my story, it's suppose to be Summer 1940, so i didn't want the tank to be too dirty. On the picture it's very subtle. Maybe too subtle ? I've also tried to simulate oil and fuel stain. But once again, maybe I'm not using the right colore as the product I used is brownish and the engin part is sandish. The contrast isn't obvious. Next step : Those two bad boys I've already primed them and did a quick zenithal to make the painting easier Edited July 31, 2022 by rilaxx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looks great. Too little weathering looks better than too much. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I think the dusty weathering effect looks fine, especially as you don't want it to overpower your excellent paintjob. Subtle and restrained is the way to go in my book. Top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I agree with what's been said. You've got it just right. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 Thanks! And should a put a mat varnish on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Hi. Think you have made a 1at class job with this build. In my humble opinion the subtle weathering is spot on. I have the same kit in my stash and I can only hope it comes out half as well Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Klugman Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Well done, it looks really great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Klugman Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 03/08/2022 at 14:37, rilaxx said: Thanks! And should a put a mat varnish on it? I normally would, I use Tamiya TS-80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilaxx Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 10:25 AM, Jack Klugman said: I normally would, I use Tamiya TS-80 Thanks! Good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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