Brummbar Mid Production

[wbill76]

Probably right Rob! It starts out at something like 90% thinner and 10% enamel MM Raw Umber but it inevitably changes subtly the more it's used over time as it picks up little bits of color from the brush that gets deposited with each use.

Thanks Luigi, glad to have you stop by!

[bbd468]

Bill, Its really looking great, and nice job on the fix. That is strange indeed.

Gary

[wbill76]

Thanks Gary...I'd say the Russians had something to do with it! I'm looking forward to getting this one back on the production line tomorrow.

[wbill76]

Didn't quite get as much done as I'd hoped...my wife forgot to put our outside cat who spends the night in the garage out on Friday and he must have fallen asleep in the engine. I went out in the afternoon to run an errand and started up the car and the engine belt must've caught him as he tried to get out...he lost quite a bit of fur (has a naked strip down one full side of his body!) but no serious injury and the fur caused the belt to come off...so I spent Saturday getting the car repaired instead of at the bench. Friday the 13th and a cat combined in a bizarre way!

Today had no such incidents and some progress can be reported. I started in on the weathering with the application of a dot filter using MM enamel Flat White, Raw Sienna, and Panzer Dunkelgelb. Since this finish has large zimmed surfaces, the dot filter approach has to be done a bit differently. Instead of downward strokes with a square tip brush, I applied the strokes in the direction of the zim pattern.



This takes more time and patience to get the desired result, so lots of time wearing the breather mask and working with clean thinner is required. The process blends the previous paint work together and also creates some shadows/depth to the zim and dirt/grime accumulations here and there in the pattern.



This process was repeated working in small sections at a time across the entire vehicle except for the lower hull. That area doesn't need dot filters since it will be weathered with pigments in a future step.





Next up will be a pin wash to bring out some of the details before sealing it up and getting ready for the pigment process.

[bigjohn]

At least you got something done today, Nice update. not far to go now Bill.

Yeap, we lost many a farm cats that way. We never had any survivors.

[wbill76]

Thanks John! He's had other close calls before and has lived a remarkably long time for an outside cat...Fuzzie (his name BEFORE the incident on Friday ) is 10 or 11 years old now and has definitely exhausted several of his "lives"...I hope he's keeping count and is more careful. Shredded cat makes for an awful mess.

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

Progress always feel so good ;D

Top Notch
Tony

[bbd468]

Bill, She's really looking fine bud. Outstanding job! Im pretty tender hearted about the pets, so im hate to hear that. My pets are like children to me. I know thats creepy but its gotten worse as i get older. ;D

Gary

[modelfreak72]

Looking really sweet Bill!

[deafpanzer]

Looking good buddy! Can't wait to see it done... thanks for the tip using lighter washes on the Zimm! Never thought about that earlier... (beer icon)

[wbill76]

Tony, yes indeed! Seems like things have been conspiring against me lately to a certain degree but I keep sneaking in time every chance I get!

Gary, I know exactly how you feel. My wife and I don't have children so our pets are semi-stand-ins in that department. Thanks for the comments as well.

modelfreak, thanks as always!

Andy, (beer icon) right back at you! Glad the zim tip is helpful.

[TRM]

Looking great Bill! Just about there!!

[wbill76]

Thanks T! I'm hoping this next weekend will get it across the finish line...but we'll see!

[406 Silverado]

Nice work there Bill. Oils ....enamels....as long as you know what and how to use them it doesn't matter which you use. And you my friend have mastered enamels.

[wbill76]

Thanks Rob! Enamels are essentially just quicker-drying oils for the most part, so much of the oil-based weathering techniques apply to them as well (provided you're working on a properly sealed surface of course!). I have a lot of fun tinkering with them for different effects. Glad you like the outcome so far.

[406 Silverado]

I don't have much for enamel paints, not counting enamel weathering effects, but the ones I used to have I too used them like oils. I found that when the linseed oil is removed from oils, about two hours of sitting on cardboard, I can get it to dry very fast and dead flat too.
I always admired your enamel work Bill. You seem to have full control over them, like working with acrylics etc. Keep it coming dude...and yeah me likes a lot.

[wbill76]

My goal of getting the Brummbar complete this weekend wasn't quite realized as I often underestimate just how much time some steps will take when this close to the finish line...but better to get it done right than rush things too quickly!

Picking up from the last update, the weathering continued with the application of a pin wash using thinned enamel MM Burnt Umber and a pointed detail brush.



Because of the flat finish surface that the dot filters created, the pin wash has a tendency to "bloom", so that meant coming back with the same detail brush and some clean thinner to tighten things up.



With that step done, the entire vehicle received a sealing coat of MM Lusterless Flat in the spray can. I let that set for about an hour in the spray booth with the vent fans running to dry thoroughly before moving on to the pigment weathering.



The pigment weathering for the lower hull began with a wet application of Mig Dark Mud pigments. I use regular tap water with a drop of liquid Dawn dish washing soap added to break the surface tension and apply the mix with a medium round brush.



After the met mix has air dried, I use a stiff bristled brush (while wearing a dust mask to avoid inhaling the particles) to remove any loose/excess pigment. More pigment is removed and adjusted using wet q-tips until I get the look I want.





This process was applied to the lower hull and running gear on both sides as well as the hull front and rear. Next up will be giving the tracks their treatment and getting them ready for installation.

[spud]

Very nice Bill interesting use of the washing liquid

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

That'll work

Tony

[wbill76]

Spud, thanks! The liquid soap makes life sooooo much easier...without it using water is a real challenge as won't spread easily on the sealed surface (hydrophobic) and tends to cause the pigments to clump up irregularly otherwise. A very small amount is all that is needed to break the surface tension and tame it to behave.

Tony, always a pleasure to get your vote of approval on the day's output! ;D

Boo, glad to hear this one's converted you and thanks for the kind words.

[wouter]

Lookin' very good Bill, pinwash did the trick and those pigments add a nice extra dimension. Keep it comin'

Cheers

[bullardino]

Great job with those pigments. It's getting better each instalment

[bbd468]

Hello Bill,

You are one a roll now! She's looking fine Bill, and i like the SBS on the pigments and wash. Well done.

Gary

[deafpanzer]

Yeah because of his tip I have been using dish soap it really helps because one day I forgot to add and I noticed a big difference there.

Can't wait to see it done soon! You are going to add a figure this time, right?

[wbill76]

Wouter, Luigi, and Dicky, thanks as always for the comments and support!

Gary, glad the SBS is helpful, hopefully I can keep the momentum going with one final push to get this bear across the finish line.

Andy, I'll let you in on the little secret...a buddy who is a high school chemistry teacher gave me the tip when I was talking to him one day about a project. Such a simple little thing and it makes a huge difference! No figures for this one, sorry, one day I will get into the figure arena as it's on my list of things to take up at some point but no telling when I will get to it.

[Deleted]

Hi Bill, been catching up on your build, great stuff. Loads of tips and tricks.. all noted for my AFV build that's up next

If I can get 40% of the finish you have, I'll be a happy man

[multicam]

Great stuff as always, Bill!

[wbill76]

Steve, glad the build log is helping out in the tips department! Thanks for the comments.

Nate, thanks for stopping in as well!

[Deleted]

Love it so far Bill!!....and thanks very much for the SBS's ;D....maybe one day I'll get round to doing some WWII German armour!

[wbill76]

Thanks Chris! You have to be careful though...building German armor is like eating potato chips (crisps to you across the pond)...you can't do just one! ;D