Dragon JSU 122

[mel]

This is my next project a Dragon 122 in 1/35 scale. I bought this kit as part of a partly built lot on EBay. Originally I wanted to try Color Modulation on it and then try out various other weathering techniques. Instead I decided to continue with the rust/burn theme - this time adding winter white wash camouflage for an added twist.

I modified the kit a little bit adding weld marks to the fuel tanks and other areas as appropriate. I also plan to seal the sponson floor with plasticard. Luckily I was able to remove the wheels making it easier to weather the lower hull and wheels separately.

[panzerman75]

Mel looks good and i cant wait to see how it is gonna turn out very interesting idea you have and i like it. I'll keep watching great job.

Phil

[406 Silverado]

Mel looks pretty good so far. It's cool getting a built or partially built kit, then you just have to do the rest and then get straight to the fun part. Might have to check ebay for these pre built models and just do the painting.

[mel]

I found five mostly built kits from the same seller for about $40 - could not pass up the deal. I prefer the painting and weathering aspect so this was a great opportunity to do just that.

[danb]

im liking this Mel i have been looking for some part built kits but have had not much luck keep up the hard work.

Dan B

[mel]

Thanks Dan. They appear once in a while on EBay. Keep looking you'll get lucky sooner or later.

[wbill76]

Sounds like the perfect recipe for wrecking! Look forward to seeing what you do with it.

[mel]

I primed and sprayed the dark rust and base color. This was done using the Hairspray method. The next step is so seal everything with a coat of clear coat. Next the whitewash.

Question on the whitewash: should I spray it just on top of the green or over the entire vehicle?

[406 Silverado]

5 for $40.....can't beat that Mel.

I would spray the W/W only on the green areas. If the rear is burnt then there won't be any white, except for the burnt and charred paint/ ash. Love seeing the rust stages of a model. Will be following this one.

[mel]

Quick update.

Here are all the steps so far:

1. Primed w/Vallejo grey primer
2. Sprayed “rust” color on the vehicle.
3. Applied Hairspray, sprayed Green to front area. Chipped green paint
4. Applied coat of Testor’s Clearcoat.
5. Applied Hairspray, applied Tamiya Flat White (thinned with lacquer thinner), and chipped
white paint.”
6. Applied a dark wash to whitewash area (humbrol 94).
7. Applied filter (oil various colors) to a couple of areas on the top and the hull and mantle.

As always your comments and suggestions are very much welcome.

Mel

[noname]

This is looking great.

[Mence]

Nice finish, looking good!

[danb]

Looking good Mel keep it up

Dan B

[wbill76]

Looking good Mel, the beat-up whitewash just adds to the "heaviness" of this beast.

[multicam]

This looks great mel! I love the subtle blending from green/ white chipped front to rusty backend. Nice:)

[mel]

Here are all the last steps:

1. Applied a couple more washed using AK Interactive Dark Wash.
2. Highlighted seveal areas with HUmbrol White.
3. Chipped with base Green color (sponge)
4. Applied Streaking Grime to hull sides (Winter grime and Grime for Green vehicles).
5. Applied AK Interactive Light Rust to several areas.

As always your comments and suggestions are very much welcome.

Mel

[mel]

I took these photos under different lighting conditions (natural light).

[mel]

Been busy with work, however, I managed to get a little work in yesterday. Here's what was done since last post:

Added AK 046 Light Rust and AK 013 Dark Rust streaks as well as streaks made from a Dark Wash.

Copying Scratchmods technique I used AK dust effects and Lifecolor acrylic dust for the charred paint effect. The edges were darkened with MIG Black Pigment.

[Deleted]

Hi Mel,some great work gone into this,sir!....I'm not entirely sure...but can I hazard a guess that this is purely an engine fire,that originated front left of the engine compartment?,and then carried into the main crew compartment?I can see no combat damage,that's why I ask.

[wbill76]

Like where this one's headed Mel, the contrasts between the front and rear portions make for good before/after look.

[mel]

Had this one on the shelf for a while! And it was long overdue. I couldn’t find tracks that would properly fit it. I permanently attached the running gear bit prematurely (great lesson learned) and that caused the problems later. I used Trumpeter’s KV I tracks and the fit (with a lot of curse words along the way) was fairly good. Not to mention the various times I repainted and re weathered it. All in the spirit of learning and improving my skills! More fine tuning and weathering to follow. All comments/suggestions are welcome and appreciated!

[Deleted]

Way Cool!

[Deano]

Great weathering on this one , enjoyed looking at the build up effects.

Deano

[bullardino]

Cool loking burnt beast, Mel.

[pt109]

Looking great Mel love your weathering...for the record, this is a JSU 122S....sorry couldn't resist!

Looking forward to see more...

Paul

[mel]

Hi guys,

Quick update. I applied some mud (a lot actually) to the running gear and other areas as well. I also played a bit with Rinaldi's OPR - I'm not sure I have grasped the concept quite yet, if any one can explain it I would appreciate it. In the original modulation techniques DVD I believe Oil was also utilized in a similar manner? Well, here's some pics, - by the way my photo skills suck!

[bullardino]

Dunno if it's OPR in the proper way or not, all I can say is that the result is a real stunner

[deafpanzer]

Looking better every time you post an update. Agree with Luigi... looks stunning already.

[wbill76]

Love that last top down shot in particular. Whatever methods you're using, they are producing some nice colors and variations.

[mel]

Thanks for all the comments guys! I've had a ball so far experimenting with the various techniques - this was a two for one since I was able to do winter white wash and weathering, as well as burnt effects, not to mention heavy mudding and weathering - a blast!