Burn-0ut Russian T-30

[mel.]

Thanks. I should have an update on this one soon.

[mel.]

I decided to brush this one off and finally complete it. It had been seating gathering dust for almost a year. I will post the latest photos soon!

[bullardino]

Great, can't wait for an update

[Deleted]

nice work, the scene looks very dynamic

[mel.]

I was debating whether to add more pigments at this time or try layering more effects so I added black (acrylic paint) to give it a darker look. Next I will dry brush some of the raised area with Life Color rust. Based on how that turns out I may go with pigments.

[Leon]

Looking good Mel.Really like the effects your getting.

[wbill76]

Coming together nicely Mel, going to make for an excellent burnt-out wreck when you're all said and done.

[deafpanzer]

Great work... it looks pretty realistic!

[Teabone]

Mar 22, 2012 19:04:14 GMT -5 mel. said:

One last update for the day. Following Scrathmod technique (I think). I sprayed on a mixture of Tamiya Flat Brown with a few drops of Tamiya Flat Black. This is intended to lay the foundation for the burned/rust color. I think the next step is the Lifecolor paints? If anyone has a suggestion on how to best do this please jump in! The intended purpose of this exercise is to hopefully recreate newly destroyed/burned out tank that will be placed on a Eastern Front diorama. I'm still not sure of the lay-out.

Mel

I have never build a burned out vehicle and have acouple old satsh kits that are canidates for this teatment so I will be following to see how you do this.

Bones

[Teabone]

Mel

I'm still looking and the very last picture is looking like the real thing, maybe you can find someone who has some leftover pieces of track to show sticking out of the ground at one end or the other, maybe a couple of wheels shot off to cover for the lack of ant tracks.  I can fully appreciate when you say things didn't turn out as planned I have a lot of that and the lessons learned which never seem to end.

Bones.

[mel.]

Bones: thanks for the suggestion on the tracks . You are right things just don't look the same without tracks. I found a few track links in my stash that fit the T-30, they are from a resin T-40 kit that a bought on ebay that due to its poor quality may never be built. "Burning up" tanks is actually a lot of fun. The Rob is actually the master of that. You can find some of his old post website on how to do it.

[Teabone]

May 27, 2013 17:11:39 GMT -5 mel. said:

Bones: thanks for the suggestion on the tracks . You are right things just don't look the same without tracks. I found a few track links in my stash that fit the T-30, they are from a resin T-40 kit that a bought on ebay that due to its poor quality may never be built. "Burning up" tanks is actually a lot of fun. The Rob is actually the master of that. You can find some of his old post website on how to do it.

Mel

You must have renamed or moved the pictures.

Bones

[mel.]

I hate when I do that!! Here's the pics:










I think what's missing now is a bit of texture on the surface to replicate the peeling/damaged paint.

[Teabone]

Mel

Good job with the tracks making it really look like a battle damaged vehicle.

Bones

[mel.]

Well, I've think I've taken this as far as I can. I went with several filters of AK rust (light and dark)and a wash of black artist oil to recapture some of the detail that were lost in the process. In addition, I added a coating of pigments (black and rust) for a little texture. In the end, this was extremely fun and educational. A lot of lessons learned for future projects! The tracks were weathered by washes and pigments. They look good, I just wished I had had a full run to use on this kit. Suggestions and recommendations are certainly welcomed!

[wbill76]

Came out nicely mel, congrats on getting this one across the finish line!

[mel.]

Thanks, it was a lot of fun "burning" this one.

[Teabone]

May 30, 2013 17:13:56 GMT -5 mel. said:

Thanks, it was a lot of fun "burning" this one.

Mel

I might have a set of rubber-band KV tracks in my spares box, if your interested let me know and Ill dig in there and get a picture of them for you.  If you like them we will have to get them to you.

Bones

[mel.]

Thanks for the offer! the tracks for this little guy are tiny, more closer to Panzer I or II in size.

[Teabone]

May 31, 2013 8:34:42 GMT -5 mel. said:

Thanks for the offer! the tracks for this little guy are tiny, more closer to Panzer I or II in size.

I have others but none are German.

Bones.

[Deleted]

Fantastic Burnt Weathering!

[mel.]

Thank you!!

[paulh.]

Mel, I really like the result you achieved with this one! Well done.
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[mel.]

Thanks. I like your motto: build, fail, learn, succeed - ENJOY. This is exactly what occurred during this build.

[mel.]

I added a base!

[bbd468]

Hello Mel, Fantastic job my man! Everything looks just right....well done!

[wbill76]

Poor guy now has a barbecue pit to call home. Looks good mel!