1/35 Tamiya jagdpanzer iv

[kaktus]

Finished this model two years ago, but I quess you don't mind if I show some photos.  Model is displaying battle worn tank, survived over winter. Whitewash is almost worn off and muddy season is behind. Kit was tamiya new tooled jagdpanzer, upgraded with pe set and friuls. 








Hope you like it! And of course I'm always open for constructive criticism

[deafpanzer]

YES! I love any dirty & muddy vehicles! I really love the very faded winter camo that gives me an idea it was taken in March or April when the snow melts turning the ground very muddy. I think your mud work is very realistic by adding long grass debris too. What did you use to cover the gun barrel?

[kaktus]

Jun 10, 2023 10:39:58 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

 What did you use to cover the gun barrel?

It is just tulle fabric painted with steely and rust colors. Looks quite credible chicken mesh in scale.

[armornutii]

  By far one of my favorite vehicles. Looks like it just rolled off the battlefield. Hope I can achieve your level if detail and weathering some day.

[ogrejohn]

That is one nicely muddied up build!

[Tojo72]

Nice job on all the muck

[406 Silverado]

Man this DOES look like she rolled off a freshly mudded up battlefield. The detailing and weathering are definitely to be admired. What did you use for the mud and how did you apply it?

[kaktus]

Jun 10, 2023 18:37:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Man this DOES look like she rolled off a freshly mudded up battlefield. The detailing and weathering are definitely to be admired. What did you use for the mud and how did you apply it?

Thanks! At first I applied a base for mud with Ak mud terrain pastes, mixed with sea grass. Just stippled it heavily on running gear. Then couple layers of different pigments and oil paint washes. Last step was adding wet effects fluid to make more fresh mud. I mixed it with blackish-brown oil paint to give it more dark tone.

[stikpusher]

That is one excellent looking build!

[legend]

That is a beautiful job!!👍

[406 Silverado]

Jun 10, 2023 23:06:13 GMT -5 kaktus said:

Jun 10, 2023 18:37:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Man this DOES look like she rolled off a freshly mudded up battlefield. The detailing and weathering are definitely to be admired. What did you use for the mud and how did you apply it?

Thanks! At first I applied a base for mud with Ak mud terrain pastes, mixed with sea grass. Just stippled it heavily on running gear. Then couple layers of different pigments and oil paint washes. Last step was adding wet effects fluid to make more fresh mud. I mixed it with blackish-brown oil paint to give it more dark tone.

AK mud terrain paste and wet effects fluid mixed in with the various pigments and oil paint washes..... . Taking notes here. Thank you for sharing your progress bud. Gonna have to see this in action to put it all together but I get the jist of it.