Finished pic of my Italei Marder IIIh. I still have to add the clear coat. I hate the tracks and something has to be done, suggestions? please.
I did 2 two oil washes with burnt sienna oils and turpenoid, this technique just isn’t working for me for some reason
The rubber on the road wheels was done free hand, I think next time I’ll use a mask on 38(t) wheels
This last pic isnt very good, this is my first open top and it shows. Alot of the mistakes and lack of detail are my mistakes and some of them were just that this was an ancient kit.
I need your opinions and suggestions I really don’t want to call this finished, It can be a better model. So please any and all.
Thanks All![bow] Doug P.S. That last photo sucks, let me know and I’ll take another
First, larger pictures would help a lot.
In the first picture, looks like you laid down some gloss for the decal but didn’t seal it afterwards.
The tracks look green. Is that he picture? They should be a dark metal color with some steel highlights.
The interior should be the same color as the exterior.
The rust on the tool box looks out of place as it;s the only part that’s rusty besides the exhaust.
Ifthe oil washes aren’t working out for you, try using a pastel wash after you have the model sealed with a clear gloss coat. Finely grind some chalk pastels and mix with water and a few drops of liquid dish soap. The soap allows it to flow. Brush it on let it dry and wipe off with a damp paper towel.
Try using the oil wash just as a pin wash. Apply it with a finely pointed 0 brush just to the details, IE. Bolts, hinges, panel lines. Make sure you’ve sealed the paint and let it thoroughly dry before applying any wash. Another important thing to consider is that the wash provides the shadow and drybrushing provides the highlights. Have your tried drybrushing your MarderIII? There are several good techniques that can be studied online.
A method of painting road wheels that works for me is to use a black pin wash to make the initial separating color between the tire and rim, then just paint the rest of the tire an appropriate color of blackish/grey.
Thanks Wingnut, I think I’m goona try that wash of yours. So any tricks you have with it, clue me in,…Please!
And of course all other who replied or commented, I did kinda get carried away with the rust on the tool box I was trying a new product. the tracks, well they just suck! I need to find a reliable and consistant technique, Suggestions? I’m still sort of a novice.
Thanks to everyone who checked it out and I appreciate the comments.
Thanks! Doug