Just wanted to get you guy’s opinion on if I need stoip weathering this one and just get the tracks and pastels on it finally. Don’t know where to stop on this one for some reason. Plus what sort of accessories would have been hung on this and where. The kit did’nt come with any but I have some geramn jerry cans and stuff laying around getting bored with nothing to do. Thanks as always.
Whoo hooo Chris!! Looking good bro [:D][tup]
Like any war vehicle you can put about anything in/on it. Jerry cans for sure, any clothing, helmets, weapons etc. Go for it, just lay it on loose till you decide what you like.
Eric
That looks great Chris. I’d say its safe to stop there.
I’m with Eric on the accessories.
I’m starting to feel left out now. I don’t have a Marder…yet. [;)]
Mike.
Wow, looking really good, LQ2. Nicely weathered Marder.
I agree with the guys. Might be a good time to stop. You might need to do some touch-up weathering later when all the add-ons are in place.
Chris, I’d stop there. You can get carried away if you’re not careful. Another great build, bro!
Awesome job Chris, you are much more adventurous then I am.
Its looking great Chris
nice camo
Looking great Chris … what a filthy, dirty, messy pig sty you have created … I like it !!!
Looks great Chris.
These baby’s usually had a tarp cover for the russian weather, so a rolled up tarp would be one clear suggestion. Then how about duffel bags, tent pack, blanket rolls, etc. Seeing as the vehicle is so open, a nice touch is a box with cooking utensils in it, ie, frying pan, saucepan, coffe pot, big spoon or ladle, etc. The box can be an old ammo crate or make one from sheet and strip styrene like the utensils. For the frying pan, cut a disk of styrene and add a piece of an old PE fret around the edge for the pan lip. Then make the handle from plastic strip (if you put the handle over the join in the PE it will help hide the join and make it stronger at the same time.
I did this for one of my old dio’s and it was surprising how much attention it got for such a small part of the overall thing.
Thanks guys. Got to give Erush some credit though. After seeing his win that 1st place, told myself that there was no way I could let him of all people out do me. [:D][}:)] This is one great kit, don’t even remember most of the buid it went so smooth.
Peter- Those are some great ideas. Definatly have to give some a try. Just knew I kept that pe fret for a reason.
Chris,
Very nice!! Great looking build. As far as if you should weather the vehicle more, or not, it is hard to tell with those photos. As a general rule for weathering: stop when you think that it just needs one or two more touch ups here or there. Just my [2c]. Once again, great looking model!!
edog
Looks Amazing Chris, I love the salt technique you mentioned a while back, I think it really paid off on your Marder. [:)][tup] I also think a bit of those accessories that you have would look nice on that Marder.
AWESOME job chris!!! that would great being pulled out of ditch by the M26!!!
Just awesome bro!
I really like your Marder Chris. I reckon you could stop there with the weathering, it’s looks great at the moment. Adding some miscellaneous gear as the others have suggested would look fantastic, good luck and keep posting pics. I love SPG’s.[:D]
Me too. I feel very Marderless at the moment.[:(] I would even settle for the old Marder 2 kit!
I think It looks great. add some gear and let it go.
Thanks again guys. I’ll put the paintbrushes down and start on some gear. Taht should be just as fun anyway getting creative with all that.
Looking real impressive, Chris. Your skills keep improving. Great model!
LQ,
good to see you using your ‘off’ time so productively!
i agree w/ the others:
great work!
and on to the next step.
remember to show us more when it is ready for the shelf.
ed.
Chris: As the old modeling saying goes … if you have to ask when to stop weathering you have done enough! It looks great ! The 2 colour camo is looking good , and what a great little kit too huh ? I bought it just last week ( along with aber detials , and now am wondering why I wasted the money on the aber kit to begin with ! As far as hanging junk on your Marder goes … I have seen pix of the seats next to the gun ( must be removeable) hung off the sides, binoculars , ( you may also want to have a rangefinder tossed in the compartment somewhere ) also have seen helmuts hung somewhere and maybe a gasmask kit ( as if the allies ever had to resort to cheating to win huh ?) Maybe a spent shell or 2 inside . And most of all muddy that fighting compartment up , them guys must have been in and out of that machine on a regular basis! [8D]
Ed- It is amazing how much you can get done on some models without that pesky work thing getting in the way of building time. [:D]
Spector- I’m sure you will enjoy building it. The detail set really is not needed for this one. Only am parts on this one is the Jordi barrel.