Added skirts, final weathering, mud etc. Tried powders for weathering but found that adding highlights to mud freehand with a low pressure airbrush much easier (and the mud does not brush off). Also replaced all tool handles with real wood (toothpicks) as they stain much better
The tank depicted is a late June '44 production run with all alterations done at that point. I wanted to depict a battle scarred vehicle, some several months old (I think one or two did make it that long). Hope you like it.
Very nice! Your mud turned out very realistic. Using toothpics for handles is a great tip. I’ve been trying to get a better look on tools. I’ll try toothpics on the next one, thanks. Looks great, thanks for sharing.
Mud was a mixture of:
Fine grey railway ballast - 50% ground fine, 50% left normal
Two types of fine brown railway ‘scatter’
Tamiya Nato Brown
Water
Highligts were airbushed onto the mud using Tamiya Nato Brown+Hull red 50/50, 70/30 thinners/paint, and also Tamiys buff (same ratio)
The wheels could be floating - I used a Fotocube to take the pics and access is limited for hands
Brian,
Looks really good to me. Do have one question. Would the tow hook and clevice remain rust free? Seems since they are exposed to the elements that there should be some amount of rust on them.
I’d still have to go [tup][tup][tup][tup]
Excellent job, a real inspiration!!!
Joe[:D]
I looked at earthmoving equipment using similar attachments and the amount of use they get tends to prevent rust appearing unless left lying around for extended periods. The towhooks and clevices were painted with MRmetal Iron then ploished to give the worn steel appearance
Very nice job Brian. I’m glad you were able to use those tooth picks. Match sticks work well also for tool handles (like the axe) that are not round. Very realistic King. Good work!
