Hi yall
Ive finally gotten some color on the E100 that Ive been working on. I used Floquil dark Panzer Grey as the base color. On to that I first sprayed Model Master RLM 75 Grauviolet. Next I applied Model Master RLM 02 Grau in verticle wavy lines. This is totally conceptual based on existing photos of Tiger Is and King Tigers. I am pondering the addition of some Model Master RLM 74 Graugrun and Model Master RLM 66 Schwarzgrau. Here are some photos. What do you think?
Just as a curiosity, why are you choosing RLM colors for the camo? I ask since these were Luftwaffe colors used on aircraft as opposed to ground vehicles. If that’s your intent behind the concept, then as a “what if” type of vehicle anything is possible of course. [;)]
The camo looks good, however it is kinda light to my taste-however, that may just be the photos. Right now it looks like you took medium gray, and sprayed lighter shades over-almost a winter camo.
I would like to see something interesting though; good luck on this one!
looks good but i thought the gray was primer…
Wbill
I wanted this paintjob to consist of all greys and blacks as this is modeled as a night fghting vehicle. The Luftwaffe colors offered the most variety in the greys. As for the colors being “light” the flash from the camera exaggerated this. They look really good with no light on them.
Thats what I was thinking. As long as it looks good in the flesh, you are golden my friend! What kind of weathering are you going to do to it? Is it gonna be one of the ‘oh my gosh this thing still works?!’ kind of paint jobs that we armor modelers are so fond of, or is it gonna be cleanish?
As long as it’s conceptual, no one is in a position to tell you about what might be correct or not; it’s al your “take” on the build.
I would personally like to see a tiny bit of contrasting darker gray in there, like some actual panzer gray, but it’s your call.
Personally, I don’t see much of a great deal of a problem with mixing RLM color and standard armor colors; in the late days, supplies were scarce, and I think panzer soldiers would have grabbed what they could find.
Makes sense and that’s what I thought, but was curious and asked away since there’s so much freedom with a “what if” approach. So long as you’re happy with the scheme and level of contrast as it appears to you in the flesh, run with it! [;)]
I agree with Doog, a darker grey to contrast would really make this stand out. Either way, I really like this bad boy!
Talk about Deja Vu. I finished the paint job on my E-100 yesterday. I went with dark German Gray, with flat black random stripes. (just a conceptual, night fighting thing). It’s in future right now awaiting washes. Well, you know how gloss coat makes the colors appear a little darker? When I saw what it looked like after applying the future, I wish I’d gone a shade darker, becasue I love the look now, but I know the dull coat will make it appear a little lighter.
I have a lousy digi-cam, but I’ll try to bget a pic tonight and post it, if it doesn’t look too blurry.
OK I HAD ALREADY PLANNED ON USING SOME DARKER GREYS. THE TWO PICS BELOW SHOW THE E100 WITH BLACK GREY WAVY LINES ADDED. NOW HERES WHERE I REALLY NEED YOUR OPINIONS, IVE ADDED SOME GRAUGUN BLOTCHES TO ONE SIDE. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? IS IT TOO MUCH?
I think it looks TOTALLY COOL!!!
Seriously–time to weather it! [:D]
What about the blotches, too much?
I think that the blotches on the hull look fine, but it really stands out that they aren’t on the turret. Maybe carrying that point over to the turret will make it flow better.
I’d leave the tape on the tracks.That way it looks like a Nazi hovercraft.[tup]
Oh…ummm…well, I can hardly see them–but don’t overdo it; the gray parts look great as they are.
Well painting is done and now time for weathering. This will be my second attempt at an oil wash. I added one to my Stug III G that I completed a few weeks ago, ok for my first time I guess. Should I add the oil wash first then weathering powders and pastels or vice versa? Any other advice for weathering this beast?
Yes; first use a black wash–LIGHTLY!!–to complement the grays. Also, since you are depicting it as a theoretical “City Camo scheme” go light on the pigments. Maybe just an overall dusting of MIG Industrial Dust or the like.
Neither of the hobby shops around here sell MIG Pigments. Where can I get them?