Layton Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 Yep!! This is my new project....The French Light Tank Renault FT. Brand: Takom Reference: 1002 (Limited Edition 1500 pieces) Scale: 1/16 My first idea is to copy the art box scheme: The 1st Company, 2nd Battalion, “Le Tigre” Regiment, 1918, France.... Markings It will be build OOB as well, with a standard weathering..... or not!! After a fast look the kit looks very well, with some nice details. The instructions are really clear and easy to follow. And the plastic quality is standard; just be careful with some pieces when you will retire from the sprues.... Regards 1
Layton Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 Oops....forget to post some picture.....
Layton Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 I finished the figure some weeks ago Thanks! 5
Ssasho0 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 awesome figure, can you tell us your 3way of painting the leather? I still can't achieve effect even slightly near to yours 1
Layton Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 awesome figure, can you tell us your 3way of painting the leather? I still can't achieve effect even slightly near to yours I painted the jacket with a camouflage medium brown (Vallejo), and then I added some shadows with a camouflage black brown (Vallejo as well). Some "lights" with a lighter colour (the same base with a white touch)Then I added a brown filter and the last step was a brown oil wash (if remember I mixed the burnt umber and a red brown one). I don't like to work with varnish on my models....and I did all the paintwork on the same afternoon (wet conditions :) ) The acrylic dries so fast, and the oils and the white spirit (thinner) don't damage the previous coat paint. The final oil wash give this nice "shinny" effect, much better than a varnish! (my opinion...) Hope this help you! Thanks for your comment 2
Layton Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 Forget! Is a resin figure!! Primed with light grey (Vallejo). "Yep! You can park there!!" :)
Layton Posted October 18, 2014 Author Posted October 18, 2014 Yep!! Well...all the engine pieces are ready for a hard paintwork and weathering Tomorrow I will post how it turns the first general colour coat.... Thanks 1
Layton Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Hi After a hard day of work, I can call the engine finished :) I based the paintwork on a photo published here, by a member. Thanks for looking. 5
wemattson Posted October 20, 2014 Posted October 20, 2014 That is one of the coolest looking engine models I've seen in quite some time! The finish is stunning. 1
Layton Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks chaps Today I've started the "second" part... Must say all the set fit very well, without problem. Tomorrow will try to post some update!
colt6 Posted October 21, 2014 Posted October 21, 2014 your definitely some one to learn from!!!!! phantastic
Layton Posted October 22, 2014 Author Posted October 22, 2014 Yep!Just a little update, the engine parts are finished Thanks 2
Layton Posted November 16, 2014 Author Posted November 16, 2014 Yep! Seems I’ve return at this one again Now I can say the rear part (engine) is finished. Must say all the pieces join correct without problem. I’ve done some chipping and weathering effect, but all this work will be hiding under the main body, so..... Then I started the front part. Just primer and add a steel Alclad coat only..... I must admit that the alclad paints or lacquers aren’t my favourites, but I suppose will look much better than a gun metal acrylic colour as a base.... Thanks for looking Polux 3
Administrators Fran Posted November 17, 2014 Administrators Posted November 17, 2014 Fantastic Engine!! One of the best I`ve seen!
Layton Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 Yep! update. I have painted the interior white colour. Added some chipping effect where I think the driver and the gunner can create more wear and tear..... I added some subtle wash as well, and maybe I will add some pigments....I will decide it later! Thanks for looking 4
Ian M Posted November 21, 2014 Posted November 21, 2014 I do hope you are going to pose the engine compartment open. It would be a shame to hide that beautiful work away. In fact I would say open everything that can be opened. That interior is also seriously good. Ian M 1
Layton Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Thank you very much Mister Ian. Nice to see you :) Ah! Welcome to the forum!
Layton Posted November 25, 2014 Author Posted November 25, 2014 Yep!! Only rest to finish the seat, but I can call the interiors done Oops....maybe is so heavy, but I love the weathered vehicles.... :) Hope you like it! Thanks for looking Polux 2
JonathanReed Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Incredible! Can I ask how you do your chipping? Mine still looks "brushed" not natural, if you will? Thank You!
Administrators Fran Posted November 25, 2014 Administrators Posted November 25, 2014 Great weathering work! 1
Layton Posted November 26, 2014 Author Posted November 26, 2014 Incredible! Can I ask how you do your chipping? Mine still looks "brushed" not natural, if you will? Thank You! Hi Jonathan!I used the normal lacquer method!!!
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