My completed M-36 Jackson (pics)

Dwight_Ta-ala · September 21, 2006, 6:05pm

Great job, Yann. Having built this kit before, I can say that OOB it has some problems like the ammo stowage and yes, the hatches. But despite these kit shortcomings, I think you have done wonders with it.[:)]

Shellback · September 21, 2006, 6:36pm

Nice looking Yan. I like your weathering technique .

Anonymous · September 21, 2006, 9:27pm

All I can say is Great job!! I love it!

Yann_Solo · September 22, 2006, 9:50am

The first thing I want to say is that this is a magnificent job!!! I absolutely love the fading effect you’ve achieved with the use of the different colors. It really is outstanding, and considerably better than I can do. In fact, I would be interested in learning more about how it’s done.

I agree that items on the front slope should be tied down if they’re not there temporarily, like they are on the back - but the roadwheel might just have been thrown there, right? I do, however, believe that the pistol and canteen are just fine where they are. The soldier, while taking a break in a rear area, with enemy action unlikely, may at times ground his gear in a nontactical way. At least, I frequently did. And you can tell they’re taking a break because none of them is inside the vehicle. So I like the pistol and the canteen on the front of the vehicle.

I like stowage, though. I like a lot of stuff on an armored vehicle. I like an Sd.Kfz. 251 that looks like it couldn’t carry one more ammo can, or the Horch staff car in which you can’t see the back seat (or the judges can’t see my glue splotches on the back seat). Camo nets and tarps are gifts from the modelling gods, IMHO.

If I had to find something to suggest, I would - and this is a stretch - suggest using light pastels on some of the bedrolls and bags that are tied on, in order to further dull them. Probably just one of those photo things, but they seem to have a little bit of glare.

~jerry

Thanks a lot for your kind comments. If you want to know more about my techniques feel free to PM me.

I will probably tie the front stowage and the wheel using ropes or like ajlafleche suggested a camo net would do the job.

You’re right about the glare on some of the stowage, they were brush painted and the paint loses its flatness when not using an airbrush. I haven’T spray any flat coat when I took the pictures, it is now corrected, thanks for pointing this out.

Thanks to everyone for your comments, I didn’t expect that much reactions. It is REALLY appreciated.

zokissima · September 22, 2006, 11:04am

Wow, this is an amazing piece of work. Beautifully painted and nicely detailed. I gotta say, more and more I love these open topped AFV’s. So much character.

biffa · September 22, 2006, 1:36pm

yet another great piece yann, the dusting and the stowage really set this one off perfectly, the tools on the back look very good i like the effect you have acheived with them, great all round job.