[Renault ft 1/16]

Thanks guys.

Here are some pics of the tank with tracks on.  I didn't quite get these right. I'll try something a

little different on my next build. Real ft pictures don't seem to be as rusty! I'll think ill try a dark iron

Paint on the surface of the tracks next time. I used tamiya hull red on the inside of the tracks and spaces between the links after which I oversprayed with Vallejo rust. I then dry brushed with tamiya metallic gray the edges of the cleats but this doesn't show well in the pics. The markings are for a Brazilian tank of the 1930s.

[German Pak 40 gun and crew diorama, Russia 1943.]

That's cool! You really captured the action of the scene. Well done!

[Renault ft 1/16]

Thanks, and thanks for the tip. After these photos, I thinned out my clear flat with tamiya

lacquer thinner and applied a wetter coat of clear to some of the problem areas and it worked like

a treat!  

In the future I will try less air pressure, and apply a little wetter. Also I think I'll use my Paasche H airbrush. I used my H for the clear gloss and it worked out ok. Anyway, like I said before this is a first

attempt at a model in about 20+ years and it is my re-learning modeling experience

[Renault ft 1/16]

Here's some photos of my Renault ft nearing completion. I used tamiya clear flat lacquer decanted 

From the can and I had some issues with frosting. Most of the offending frost was removed by gentle

Polishing with a damp cloth. I still need to do the tracks and final details to finish the beast. This is first model I will complete in many many years. I used to use testers flat from the spray can with much better results. I'll have to find a solution to the clear flat issue. Anyway, I think it still looks ok.

[Gloss coat question]

Thanks.

[Gloss coat question]

Never mind. I'll just paint the whole thing.

[Gloss coat question]

I'm working on a 1/16 scale tank model and I'm getting ready for the gloss coat prior to decaling.

Since the model is large and the area covered by the decals is small, can I confine the area of gloss coat

To the areas covered by the decals or should I cover the entire model with gloss? I plan to cover the entire model with clear Flat afterwards. I'll be using tamiya acrylics.

 

 

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[AK interactive extreme metal paints]

Thanks for the link. Interesting article and wonderful patina effects.

[AK interactive extreme metal paints]

Rob, your Nautilus and Squid looks fantastic. I'm just looking for a more realistic weathered looking brass or copper finish than the too bright looking brass and copper paints I've been using.

   I'm planning another Takom Renault ft build and I want the engine to be a little more realistic this

Time.

[Wingnut Wings Roland C.IIa]

Wow! You certainly are a very talented builder. 

[AK interactive extreme metal paints]

Thanks,

I'm looking for a metallic paint that looks like tarnished brass that I can brush. I was thinking I might try mixing acrylic paints like tamiya, or perhaps enamel paint to achieve this effect. Any

Ideas ?

[AK interactive extreme metal paints]

Thanks. I'll have a look at the Vallejo paints.

[AK interactive extreme metal paints]

Can the extreme metal range of paints from AK interactive be applied with a paint brush or is

airbrush only?  I want to do some detail work and I haven't used these paints before.They are described as

"Airbrush ready" and I'm wondering if they might be too thin for brush work.

 

 

[Using shim brass for details]

Useful and informative tutorial. Thanks for posting.

[1/16 Takom French FT armor]

21 hours ago, DocRob said:

I used that stuff sometimes and its good to work with, but beware of thick rolls of Elastic Putty, because it tends to flow and alter it's shape within some minutes.

Cheers Rob

Thanks for the tip.

[1/16 Takom French FT armor]

On 7/3/2020 at 5:28 AM, Bomber_County said:

Paul, this is the AK Camouflage Elastic Putty, just form the pattern and spray....... remove the putty, roll the putty in your hands for a couple of minutes and re-use for the next camouflage.......

Looks like a useful product. I'll check it out.

[Renault ft 1/16]

Some pics of my Renault ft build. I've finished the interior and engine bay and closed up the hull.

[1/16 Takom French FT armor]

Thanks Harv, not much to see on mine except a lot of tan plastic, but I'll post some pics when I  finish.

I was thinking a similar process regarding the tracks. Tamiya dark iron on the bottom and metallic gray on

The track surface followed by a light rust over coat on both surfaces. Then dry brushing with silver the high points on the outside surface. I used to get a good effect using graphite powder to high light but it's be such a long time since I've tried this. Anyway, I found this such a fun build so far that it may be an entry to a return

To the modeling hobby. The only problem I had with the kit was warpage to the hull sides. Hot water and judicious bending was rewarded with very good fit. Did you have similar problems? My second ft build will

Benifit from this experience. Anyway, my next build will be a huge Trumpeter T 34/76-'43. I've already been

Offered a turned aluminum barrel by another forum member whose generosity surprised me. Thanks Mike!

Great hearing from you.

 

Regards;

Paul

[1/16 Takom French FT armor]

45 minutes ago, harv said:

Thanks Paul. We need to see pics of yours. I painted the tracks 80/20,dark iron and red. It was recommended by one of the great members here. The tracks aren't weathered yet. I'll get around to it later.......harv

 

 

[1/16 Takom French FT armor]

Well done. I'm working on one of these big Renaults at the moment. I'm waiting on some decals (fcmodeltrend)

To come to decide on how to finish it. I probably do a simple paint scheme at first, and then try a camouflage

Scheme on my second Renault ft (mg version). I'm not sure how to finish the tracks. I heard somewhere that

The tanks left the factory with the tracks painted gray, but I'm not sure of this. I was intrigued by hearing that

silly putty can be used for masking. I watched a couple of videos on this technique and I may give it a try. Like to hear any thoughts about this from those who have tried it.

Regards;

Paul

[Tamiya clear coat]

Has anyone here used tamiya semi-gloss clear as a final coat for a model?

I'm building the Takom Renault ft and in a lot of the reference photos of restored tanks the finish

Looks to be semi-gloss. Anyway, any advice regarding tamiya semi-gloss clear would be appreciated.

Thanks;

PAUL

[T34/76 barrel for trumpeter 1/16]

8 minutes ago, sassgrunt said:

It's surplus to my needs so it's free if you can use it.  Let me know.

That's very generous of you! Yes, I'm interested. I sent you a message.

[T34/76 barrel for trumpeter 1/16]

Thanks. Actually, the kit is still in post right now and I'm only in the planning stages. But I'll look into it.

If so, how much for your barrel?

[T34/76 barrel for trumpeter 1/16]

Where can I get a metal replacement barrel for the trumpeter 1/16 t34/76 tank kit?

[Hobby Models]

For the l last month I've been having trouble dealing with an internet business known 

As Hobby Models. Has anyone else had trouble with this business?

Problems include:

Lack of communication regarding status of order

Evasive and insulting emails

Payment taken without shipment of items

Incomplete shipment of ordered items

Inability to reach by telephone.  Inoperative numbers given and phone answered with a recorded message for a kids daycare. They emailed me a phone number that nobody answers.

I simply want all the items I paid for or a refund for the several items missing from my shipment but they haven't been

Forthcoming. It's been frustrating as hell dealing with these people.  I hope nobody else has had experience with this

Business.