Mike Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Not a full interior, just a bit of detail in the turret, and the internal structure of the bow mounted MG. The inside of the hull will be painted black, but I'm detailing the turret to show off some of the myriad of parts in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Nice one, Mike but don't bother too much about the interior, if you leave the turret's doors closed. Don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Not a full interior, just a bit of detail in the turret, and the internal structure of the bow mounted MG. The inside of the hull will be painted black, but I'm detailing the turret to show off some of the myriad of parts in there Ahhhhhhh right. I don't normally build targets so trying to keep up is a bit of a new thing for me. I will admit that I have purchased several tracked vehicles and a Scud Missile w/mobile launcher very recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'll have the top cupola and one of the side doors open, so I can see in, or show people (if they're interested), so I'm planning on detailing the turret up, yeah... just need those color callouts Ahhhhhhh right. I don't normally build targets so trying to keep up is a bit of a new thing for me. I will admit that I have purchased several tracked vehicles and a Scud Missile w/mobile launcher very recently. Dan's got a lot to answer for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I did the weathering & chipping of the turret this avo, with small splodges of Vallejo black grey and Shadows Flesh (I don't have the primer color ), some graphite from an artist's pencil, and a little Black Soot Mig Pigment applied dry around the breech. I'm calling the interior done now, and will spray the rest of the hull interior black to deaden reflections if someone looks in the door Next up is building of the tracks... could be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Very nice Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Starting to look real nice Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snipersmudge Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 mighty fine build there old fruit, like the turret interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notdoneyet Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Very nice Mike!! You're getting the hang of these clanky things Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi Mike, coming along well glad It wasn't just me with the ladder though, as for the primer I always use Tamiya Hull red & for the spent shell bag either NATO brown or NATO black. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks lads Is that XF-9 Hull Red, Andy? I had a pot of that in already Oh well, no harm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 It turns out that in order to set up the tracks correctly, I need to put the roadwheels together, and install the rubber sleeves. I decided to start the painting process seeing as I was doing that, so that I could install the majority of the wheels permanently onto which I'll drape the tracks during building. I broke out the Panzer Grey for the rubber parts, and the Afrika Korps Tan Yellow, both from Xtracrylix. I did a bit of pre-shading with Panzer Grey, and then set to work on making most of it disappear. Lots of paint later, I'd got the base coat somewhere near where I wanted it, and began lightening the horizontal surfaces as the first part of the sun bleaching effect I'm aiming at. 3 separate lightening shades were used, each only slightly lightened by a drop of white. The end result is fairly subtle at the moment, but I'm sure I'll want to touch up bits when I see it again in the morning. Here are a few photos I took in the meantime Filters next, once the touch ups are done, then decals... watch this space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Filters applied, wheels glued and tracks assembled, primed, then coated in a thick layer of Vallejo Tracks Primer... a lovely dusty shade of rusty brown, with a hint of metallic somehow. More later in case anyone's still watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Looking good now Mike, well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Cheers Pete... plenty left to do though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Get some muck and grime on that matey and it should look real good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 That's the plan fella... once I've finished putting the stickies on. Note to self: Remember - deserts don't have much mud, just lots of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Note to self: Remember - deserts don't have much mud, just lots of sand. To get the dusty effect, mix up some MIG Gulf War Sand with some acrylic matt varnish and airbrush it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 To get the dusty effect, mix up some MIG Gulf War Sand with some acrylic matt varnish and airbrush it on. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Really? Really, it works, try it on a bit of gash plastic, you'll be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi Mike, lookin very good I'll have to get a bottle of that track primer meself I used CMK stardust pigments light & dark dust on my IV. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi Mike, lookin very good I'll have to get a bottle of that track primer meself I used CMK stardust pigments light & dark dust on my IV.Andy. Did you find those both a bit dark? That's what made me switch to Mig pigments - both light AND dark rust were almost identically dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well that is looking the biz now. Me, when i decide to tank on a non winged thing it will have to be something weird. I am liking the color on those tracks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 A bit more progress... decals on, Mig wash applied & pushed about a bit with a brush dampened with Thinners for Washes. I've also made a start on painting the pioneer tools, which are little models in their own right. They should add quite a bit of interest to the model once they're attached. Plenty more weathering to do yet though... it's a slow process adding each layer as you go along, and it's not yet one I'm 100% familiar with the order of, as this is only kit number 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 You've certainly put the hours in on this one Mike, saw this on Saturday and I must say it's looking great. Not long until it's finished !! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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