Stef N. Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 This was a kit I finished last year for a GB. I have been learning how to paint figures so I decided to add a base, some extra stowage and a couple of men. The figures were from a Miniart set, which although not well moulded, they have decent enough poses and paint reasonably well. The base is from Reality In Scale and is well made. Very porous so needs a lot of primer. It would have been better if I had followed their instructions and given it a good coating of PVA. I also got a new camera phone so have been playing around with that. Apologies for some blurring etc.👍 Thanks for viewing and all the best. 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I like it! 👍 This is one kit I'd like to build .... no idea why I'm drawn to it though ... 🤔 The figures look great .... the one at the back looks like he just can't be bothered! Keith 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 14 minutes ago, Keeff said: I like it! 👍 This is one kit I'd like to build .... no idea why I'm drawn to it though ... 🤔 The figures look great .... the one at the back looks like he just can't be bothered! Keith 😁 Cheers Keith. It's a very nice kit and got it in a sale, so a bit of a bonus. The guy at the back is a bit like me, doing nothing while looking like doing something.😄 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 27 minutes ago, Stef N. said: doing nothing while looking like doing something.😄 Now that takes some skill! 😂 Keith 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Very nice indeed, you've made the panzer grey finish interesting and I like the base and your figures too! 1 hour ago, Keeff said: ... This is one kit I'd like to build .... no idea why I'm drawn to it though ... 🤔 ... Odd looking... good! Tracks... gooood! Guns... goooooood! Nope, not sure why you are drawn to it 😜 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Very nice AA half-track, the base and figures really set it off. I've have the Trumpeter and old Tamiya kits of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 7 hours ago, Retired Bob said: Very nice AA half-track, the base and figures really set it off. I've have the Trumpeter and old Tamiya kits of it Cheers Bob. I'd like to do one of the old Tamiya, armoured version kits. A bit clunky but a good base for some super detailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Well that came out of the blue! (Which may well something the crew might have said too). I don't remember this build at all Stef but it certainly looks the part..... Really nicely done, good job with the panzer grey too. Nice base, great details and a couple of really well done figures, what's not to like! Great work Stef, as ever! Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 9 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Well that came out of the blue! (Which may well something the crew might have said too). I don't remember this build at all Stef but it certainly looks the part..... Really nicely done, good job with the panzer grey too. Nice base, great details and a couple of really well done figures, what's not to like! Great work Stef, as ever! Darryl Cheers mate. Instead of starting another kit I have been trying out some new things these last few weeks, getting used to painting figures. Rather enjoying it too. 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I was just going to ask if you were enjoying it too. Great job on them. What paints do you use for the figures? I liked the dusty effects on the flak gun the first time around and the base really set it off. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 12 hours ago, Stef N. said: I have been learning how to paint figures And you appear to have learned very well. Those two look very good indeed. Oh, and that germanic clanky thing behind them doesn't look half bad either. Nice work Steff. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, Muchmirth said: I was just going to ask if you were enjoying it too. Great job on them. What paints do you use for the figures? I liked the dusty effects on the flak gun the first time around and the base really set it off. Paul Cheers Paul. I used Lifecolor and 3rd Gen sets. Very good to hand paint with. 👍 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: And you appear to have learned very well. Those two look very good indeed. Oh, and that germanic clanky thing behind them doesn't look half bad either. Nice work Steff. John. Cheers John. I'll be wasting my time mentioning the upcoming Tiger GB then?😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 20 minutes ago, Stef N. said: I'll be wasting my time mentioning the upcoming Tiger GB then? Totally!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 35 minutes ago, Stef N. said: I used Lifecolor and 3rd Gen sets. Very good to hand paint with. Ive only got a couple of those but they are great. I’ll have to get some more. I think the ak 3rd gen flesh colour in particular looks more lively and vibrant than the Vallejo one I use. 🤔 35 minutes ago, Stef N. said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 5 hours ago, Muchmirth said: Ive only got a couple of those but they are great. I’ll have to get some more. I think the ak 3rd gen flesh colour in particular looks more lively and vibrant than the Vallejo one I use. 🤔 This is the flesh set. Very nice, vibrant and easy to use. I may look for another set just to mix up the flesh tones but this does the job for now.👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Great looking build Stef, I really like the way that you have painted the vehicle and the gun tremendous. The base and the figures look really good, all in all a tremendous project, well done... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Excellent work all round 👍. Figures and the dust effects are very good indeed. I think the whole scene blends together very naturally 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 Thanks Ed and Stuart. Very kind of you. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 3/26/2024 at 11:08 AM, Bullbasket said: Totally!! C'mon, John! Surely at least one Tiger was captured and repainted SCC.15 or OD? 😀 Stef - superb model as per usual. Nicely done figures too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Hi Stef, Nice AA, very well accompanied with those figures, which are very well finished. It reminds me of the old Tamiya one, I still have one half finished in a box, from my other stage. If it turned out like yours in a hypothetical final, I would be very happy. Cheers Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Very neat model. The grumpy, shirt-sleeved figures dragging the camouflage netting add a nice bit of life to the diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 5 hours ago, Donald said: Very neat model. The grumpy, shirt-sleeved figures dragging the camouflage netting add a nice bit of life to the diorama. Cheers Ian, Francis and Donald. 👍 Clearing the netting didn't look like a fun job to me just a necessary chore. Thanks for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now