You said you liked pictures so here’s more! My second tank in 25 years and first time experimenting with mud and the like. Here’s where I am so far. Before I go any further I would love any tips that you guys can give me to make it better. Also, what’s the best way to bring out detail on the Browning? Haven’t touched it so far as my last attempt at drybrushing a machine gun was kind of lame.
Anyway, thanks!
Not bad… as far as the .50 goes, give it a base coat of gun metal, a wash of flat black, then drybrush hiighlights w/ steel very lightly…
Looks good to me! Might want to tie down the storage though.
I’ll give it a try. Thanks, stick.
Got it. Any “how to” advice for that?
Use tan thread that looks like 1/35 rope and tie it using the brush guards and lift rings in a plausible manner to keep the stowage items in place. Or make up some tie down straps from tape or lead foil, paint them up and using the tie down brackets on the kit to simulate the gear being tied down. Take a look at photos of real tanks, in this case a Sherman, to get an idea of how stuff is stowed and secured.
!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gifLooks like you’re on your way…
Bitbite, wow, great weathering stuff on this one! How did you do the mud? Great tips from everyone else on the detailing! I write down a lot of what everyone says to help me remember! Great job!
Eagle90
Thanks, Eagle. The mud is some of the “new stuff” I was talking about in the Welcome Forum that came about during my absence. It’s just Mig Europe Dry Mud (fine texture) applied with an old paint brush. It looked too dark to me, so after it dried I brushed Mig Europe Dust Pigment over it, then a little Mig Dry Mud Pigment in spots over that to add some variation. I had never heard of this company until a couple weeks ago but these three things are really easy to use and I really like them.
I have been thinking about getting some of that MiG mud. I like the results you have got with it. Its a nice looking build all round, lok forward to seeing some more.
Here are some photo examples of how I have done stowage tie downs
Remember, stowage should not be placed where it will interfere with basic overpation of the vehicle- blocking hatches, vision blocks/periscopes, or interfering with movement of the turret & weapons.
That looks awesome! Thank you.
I was actually just looking around the house for some thread too. 
You’re very welcome. Worst case a trip to the local Wal Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or other such establishment will take care of your needs. One spool should do a whole armored brigades worth of builds.
Stik, is that just normal sowing thread you use.
I AM SO AWESOME! I found some string, painted it, started to tie it . . . and proceeded to break the lift ring off the tank. hehe [:$]
Luckily, I found it after a thorough search of the carpet. Oh well. I think I’ll drink a couple beers and take a nap while it’s drying. Cheers!
LOL! yes, word of advice- BE GENTLE…
I have seen the Mig products, but have never tried them. I think there will be a purchase made in the near future with Mig products in it (where did you get yours). I like the results you got from them. Great work! And thanks for sharing!
Eagle90
I got mine at Megahobby.com but I just looked there and for some reason they don’t seem to have either of the dry versions listed as being available. They do have the wet ones though. I found the dry versions on Ebay, and they also have their own website: www.migproductionswebshop.com. Google turned up a lot of other sites that have it too. I put a couple below. Hope that helps.
www.thathobbyplace.com/mig-productions-europe-dry-mud-fine-texture.html
shop.lastcavalry.com/mig-productions-europe-dry-mud-fine-texture
Gentle, got it. Still not completely dry yet though so back to the beer. And maybe some rum too.
yeah, best wait overnight… go enjoy the beverage and perhaps some music or other entertainment…