Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,531 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Jan 12, 2022 15:35:25 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Jan 12, 2022 15:35:25 GMT Marco, Robbo, Tommy--thanks gents! Tommy, yes I think I will use the Tamiya product to round out some of the facial details.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,443 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Jan 12, 2022 15:42:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Jan 12, 2022 15:42:38 GMT Crew and tank are rather spiffing I'd say

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 1,996	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Jan 12, 2022 17:11:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Jan 12, 2022 17:11:03 GMT Both tank and figures look really good, really like the beardy guy!

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,909 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Jan 13, 2022 14:54:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 13, 2022 14:54:32 GMT Quality, it's all looking ace!

Ian H.
Styrene Junkie

Moderator

Scotch, heavy metal and plastic.

Posts: 9,531
Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}

Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 1, 2022 16:05:35 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 2 more like this

Quote

Post by Ian H. on Feb 1, 2022 16:05:35 GMT

Thanks so much, gents! I started work on the stowage for this and went with various plastic and resin pieces from the spares box, along with the jerry cans from the kit. I got everything sanded and then hit it with a coat of Tamiya Primer.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,443 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 1, 2022 16:46:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Feb 1, 2022 16:46:49 GMT Nice collection of tankie stuff

Ian H.
Styrene Junkie

Moderator

Scotch, heavy metal and plastic.

Posts: 9,531
Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}

Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 2, 2022 1:20:26 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 4 more like this

Quote

Post by Ian H. on Feb 2, 2022 1:20:26 GMT

Thanks, Paul! I worked on the actual tank some more and did the chipping.scratches phase of the weathering. I added various dings and scratches using Vallejo Smoke, Dark Rust and Dark Rubber. I used both a fine brush and a piece of sponge to apply the weathering.

Last Edit: Feb 2, 2022 1:21:49 GMT by Ian H.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,443 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 2, 2022 4:58:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Feb 2, 2022 4:58:03 GMT Most exquisite indeed Ian

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,480	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 9:03:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Feb 4, 2022 9:03:46 GMT Mad skills, indeed.

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 1,996	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 16:28:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Feb 4, 2022 16:28:25 GMT Absolutely beautiful..

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,909 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 17:00:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 4, 2022 17:00:43 GMT Perfect bit of chipping that, the use of the smoke and dark rubber in particular works perfectly to give it a less rusty appearance.

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,824 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 20:17:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Feb 4, 2022 20:17:28 GMT That is looking absolutely fab
	Fortune`s always hiding!!

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,531 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 21:19:35 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 21:19:35 GMT Thanks, guys! I am working on the stowage now and trying some techniques from The Nightshift.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Ian H.
Styrene Junkie

Moderator

Scotch, heavy metal and plastic.

Posts: 9,531
Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}

Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 22:43:44 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 3 more like this

Quote

Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 22:43:44 GMT

I added the pigments to the tank and I used AK147, Middle East Soil with their Pigment Fixer. I had not used this dust shade before and I thought it looked very realistic. I also started painting the stowage and I used the shading technique from The Night Shift. I like the result so far.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 1,996	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 23:22:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Feb 4, 2022 23:22:23 GMT That layer of dust/sand is just fantastic!

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,531 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 4, 2022 23:40:28 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 23:40:28 GMT Thanks, Bert! To be honest, I have had a hard time finding a dust pigment I liked but this AK Middle East Dust pigment really does well.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,909 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 5, 2022 6:37:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 5, 2022 6:37:16 GMT Terrific work, looks suitably dusty.

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,824 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 5, 2022 16:08:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Feb 5, 2022 16:08:03 GMT Excellent dustage for sure
	Fortune`s always hiding!!

armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,758 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 5, 2022 16:12:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Feb 5, 2022 16:12:20 GMT Oooooh yeaaaaah.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,443 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Spontaneous 1/35th M50 Kit Bash Feb 5, 2022 16:49:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Feb 5, 2022 16:49:08 GMT Most excellent looking dustage and stowage

Post by Ian H. on Jan 12, 2022 15:35:25 GMT

Post by Paul B on Jan 12, 2022 15:42:38 GMT

Post by bwilt on Jan 12, 2022 17:11:03 GMT

Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 13, 2022 14:54:32 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Feb 1, 2022 16:05:35 GMT

Post by Paul B on Feb 1, 2022 16:46:49 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Feb 2, 2022 1:20:26 GMT

Post by Paul B on Feb 2, 2022 4:58:03 GMT

Post by tommygunn on Feb 4, 2022 9:03:46 GMT

Post by bwilt on Feb 4, 2022 16:28:25 GMT

Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 4, 2022 17:00:43 GMT

Post by Boots on Feb 4, 2022 20:17:28 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 21:19:35 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 22:43:44 GMT

Post by bwilt on Feb 4, 2022 23:22:23 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Feb 4, 2022 23:40:28 GMT

Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 5, 2022 6:37:16 GMT

Post by Boots on Feb 5, 2022 16:08:03 GMT

Post by armorguy on Feb 5, 2022 16:12:20 GMT

Post by Paul B on Feb 5, 2022 16:49:08 GMT