Bomber_County Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Phil WOW, fantastic prep work and I can't wait to see the Panzer progress through her various stages in painting Thanks Peter, I’ll try and document it. The next decision will be what to do next…….I have nothing in the build stage as ZM 51 and this are in booth stage………decisions……… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Phil Tough question for sure - how about the Tamiya P-38 and keep refining your weathering techniques? You already just finished the tougher of the two P-38's. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Tough question for sure - how about the Tamiya P-38 and keep refining your weathering techniques? You already just finished the tougher of the two P-38's Hmmm of course you’re right, not sure about going straight into the same aircraft. I have an ICM Ju 88 A11 in 48th…..Three aspects appeal, never built a Ju88 or ICM and I haven’t built a German aircraft in 45 odd years…….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Phil Also a good choice as variation keeps the juices flowing Will be following which ever kit you pick Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 The Panzer IV looks well built Phil, can't wait to see it in final colors. I always opt for spraying things separately, but nearly never on the sprues. I've never build a Schürzen wearing vehicle, but really like to do so. I have a Jagdpanzer IV with mesh Schürzen and a less than half build STUG. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: Phil Also a good choice as variation keeps the juices flowing I reckon something a little different, I like interspersing AFV with aircraft …….the Ju88 will be very different for me…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, DocRob said: The Panzer IV looks well built Phil, can't wait to see it in final colors. I always opt for spraying things separately, but nearly never on the sprues. I've never build a Schürzen wearing vehicle, but really like to do so. I have a Jagdpanzer IV with mesh Schürzen and a less than half build STUG. Thanks Rob, would well recommend RFM, still have a half a box of spares. Just had a marathon session, with the chassis, turret, schurzen x 15 plus 22 wheels etc …..damn forgot tracks …….there is plenty to spray……..this is my first schurzen AFV as well…..Gaz mentioned about the process, it’s tricky……..I think once everything is in base colour it will be assembled and then camouflaged…..that’s the plan at present…….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Bench time is a little curtailed at present but…….base for the camo finished……. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 So now attaching all of the shields, doors and track mudguards so when I apply the camo it matches across all the elements………wish me luck…… 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 She will look awesome !....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Painting is always a little tough with these not up to the task and therefore upgraded with skirts and whatever addons Panzer IV's. Will it be a tri tone camo? I wish you luck with the airbrushing and I'm sure you will master it. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Looks great so far, Phil! I'm sure it won't be too difficult for you. Weathering with Schurzen is a bit tricky. I only saw the first photo (that I know of) with that add-on roof armor only a year ago. And here it is on a kit already. One trend I have noticed this year... gray-painted 'replacement' barrels on lots of models. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 16 hours ago, harv said: She will look awesome !....harv Appreciated Harv ….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 14 hours ago, DocRob said: Painting is always a little tough with these not up to the task and therefore upgraded with skirts and whatever addons Panzer IV's. Will it be a tri tone camo? I wish you luck with the airbrushing and I'm sure you will master it. Cheers Rob Going for the tri colour scheme Rob, the “sand” is the base, I’ve attached albeit temporarily the screens etc ……..compressor on and away we go….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 14 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looks great so far, Phil! I'm sure it won't be too difficult for you. Weathering with Schurzen is a bit tricky. I only saw the first photo (that I know of) with that add-on roof armor only a year ago. And here it is on a kit already. One trend I have noticed this year... gray-painted 'replacement' barrels on lots of models. Thanks Gaz, I must admit it’s the first time I’d seen the extra roof armour…..I’ll look out for the grey barrels…..never seen the roof armour on a Dragon kit…… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Phil Looking mighty good and some terrific progress. I'm sure you're going to nail the cammo - just go slow, take your time and enjoy the journey. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 The beast it out of the booth and looking a little to clean. I closed all the hatches whilst spraying but now they will be opened up. Wheels and tracks to be added plus 3 decals. I think finally solved a good base colour for tracks, Vallejo Track primer then equal parts of Black and Dark Brown Vallejo Wash applied liberally……..we will see……then weathering of the whole model…… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Wow, looking good.....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, harv said: Wow, looking good.....harv Thanks Harv, much appreciated…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Phil WOW - looking fantastic - cammo is perfect - my money is riding on just light 'in use' weathering. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 great work on the camo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 The free hand camo looks great Phil. Will you weather heavily? If so, I would give some of the skirts some dents and bruises and may take one or two off. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Phil WOW - looking fantastic - cammo is perfect - my money is riding on just light 'in use' weathering. Thanks Peter, probably could have done with a touch more pressure, all done with Vallejo. Not sure how weathering yet….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, mark31 said: great work on the camo Appreciated Mark, bit tiring on the hand …… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 44 minutes ago, DocRob said: The free hand camo looks great Phil. Will you weather heavily? If so, I would give some of the skirts some dents and bruises and may take one or two off. Thanks Rob, this the second ever tri-colour scheme I’ve done, hand gets a bit wobbly after a time….weathering may just lighten everything but then you start to get into it and them……… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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