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Post by PorcoRosso on Jan 5, 2022 16:40:22 GMT
Paul, Boots, Pete, Marco, Ian, Tommy and, Jeff. Cheers chaps.  Tommy, Marco is right, it's a good drop of paint. What I like about it is, it doesn't require thinning. Use it straight from the pot. |
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Post by Marco on Jan 5, 2022 16:44:29 GMT
Indeed!  |
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Post by Robbo on Jan 5, 2022 18:02:12 GMT
Nice trackage
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 11, 2022 14:53:53 GMT
Thank you Marco and, Ian. I've neglected this build of late, so thought I'd better put a bit of effort into it seeing as this was a Group Build from last year! I've assembled the gun. Because it has moving parts, the barrel can be lowered and elevated after assembly.    |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 11, 2022 15:32:25 GMT
Those link and length tracks are grand solution from Tamiya and look really good. You have done a lovely job till here Joe, there is some nice detail you can show off on that gun, when the weathering starts, even if you only some chipping to the used parts  |
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Post by bwilt on Feb 11, 2022 16:30:59 GMT
Looks very good! And must remember those rubber bands on the tracks, I just know that will come in handy some time!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 11, 2022 17:14:48 GMT
Those link and length tracks are grand solution from Tamiya and look really good. You have done a lovely job till here Joe, there is some nice detail you can show off on that gun, when the weathering starts, even if you only some chipping to the used parts  Cheers Paul and, Bert. Paul, your right. I've got to make more of an effort when it comes to weathering armour. I sent for some dry brush paint today which included a dry brush chipping colour. |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 11, 2022 17:49:20 GMT
Joe that could be a good starting point with the dry brush colour. I use metallic from Humbrol for metal surfaces, 27003 and 27001. In fact when I think about it, most of the dry brushing I do, is done with Humbrol enamels. Here's a tip you, if you add an acrylic gloss before hand and you don't like the dry brush effect, you can easily remove the enamel paint with enamel thinner and it won't destroy the acrylics . |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 11, 2022 19:45:37 GMT
Thank you Paul. That's a good tip.
It was Ammo Dio Dry Brush Paint I sent for.
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 11, 2022 21:35:59 GMT
What a cool looking model this is!
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 12, 2022 7:46:55 GMT
Good job PorcoRosso. Don’t do that much dry brushing myself
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 13, 2022 12:16:13 GMT
Speaking of weathering, you can’t go wrong with Tamiya weathering master. I use it all the time. It’s a model let’s version of make up for vehicles.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 13, 2022 12:17:54 GMT
Many thanks Guy and Tommy. Tommy, I've not done a lot of dry brushing. I used the Tamiya weather master sets. I do like them, but I think using a dry brush paint will bring out more detail I've assembled as much as I can ready for a coat of primer. The front armour plate is just clicked in place so I can take it off to remove the gun for painting.     |
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Post by bwilt on Feb 13, 2022 12:56:47 GMT
that is a huge gun isn't it... is it a 88mm? They used that on lots of stuff didn't they.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 13, 2022 13:25:23 GMT
that is a huge gun isn't it... is it a 88mm? They used that on lots of stuff didn't they. Hi Bert, this one is a 15cm. So a bit bigger. |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 13, 2022 14:06:01 GMT
It does look good Joe . I might have to get mine on the bench soon |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 13, 2022 18:01:37 GMT
With your armour skills, you will make a great job with yours when you do start it Paul. |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 13, 2022 18:16:49 GMT
I'm blushing now Joe  |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 13, 2022 20:53:11 GMT
Fantastic work fella!
This looks like a great kit
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 14, 2022 1:34:58 GMT
Sharp looking build, Joe! Let's bring on the primer!
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