Raw steel Mark IV 1917 (Base finished)

[spud]

Very cool Dan the steel looks sweet

[danb.]

Hey all i have had a few bench sessions on the MK IV heres some progress pics lots more weathering to come

Products used:
AK European earth
AK Dark earth
MIG Light dust
AK Pigment fixer
AK Gravel & sand fixer
Earth from the garden









Dan B

[danb.]

Cheers buddy glad you approve of my work lol great pics mate love that replica are they your pics or off the net?

Dan B

[wbill76]

Now that's some superb weathering and layering you've got going on here Dan. Very nice!

[danb.]

Cool Dicky really wanted to go last year but had to miss it maybe we could arrange a MSC day out for this year?

Bill: Thanks for the comment buddy glad you approve of what i have done

Dan B

[macmcconnell.]

Now thats weathering hyper realistic muderation in top form love the crust .

Mac

[Leon]

Have to agree with my fellow MSCers.Looks fantastic.

[deafpanzer]

Drooling... looking great!

[bullardino]

Hey, Dan, what can I say? You left me speechless, this is nearly impossible to tell from the real one.

[danb.]

Thankyou chaps so much for the positive comments when i apllied the mud and dirt i was afraid people would not like the look but i am glad it has pleased my fellow MSCers

Dan B

[Teabone]

A very nice job your modifications were great

Bones

[wing_nut]

Dan it is just... what's the word I'm looking for...

AWESOME

yeah... that's the one!

[danb.]

Hey all had my last bench session on the MK IV last night before my house move next week and im calling this iron clad beast finished more pigments and dirt was added some damp earth effects were used along side some track wash to give the mud splatters some visual interest
Exhaust soot marks were added using the AB a graphite pencil was used to touch up some areas too then lastly i made a tarp using JTs method 1st time at this and what amazing results a big thanks to JT also some random wood blocks were added no reason why just thought that area needed something :\ and finally i want to thank everyone who has posted a comment through this enjoyable build all comments are greatfully recieved enough of the jibber jabber heres the pics



















Dan B

[bullardino]

AWESOME!!!!

[danb.]

Thanks Luigi much appreciated buddy

Dan B

[deafpanzer]

Stunning... just STUNNING... TOO STUNNING!!!

[johnt]

Hi Dan, awesome result mate! Nice work with the pigments and the tarp came out really sweet! You sure got the hang of that, really well done!

Cheers
JT

[sfcmikej]

Dan

Truly amazing.

Mike

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

Another excellent WWI example of an early SPG. \o/

Really a fine build Dan
Tony lee

[danb.]

Thanks again chaps really am chuffed with the comments

Tony: Thanks buddy i really think this SPG syndrome of yours is out of control i think a trip to the drs might be needed lol

Mike: Thanks Mike

JT: I owe near enough all this tank to you as your build photos were a big help in getting the details correct cheers buddy

Andy: Its good but not that good mate!!! lol cheers buddy

Dan B

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Mar 22, 2013 17:51:59 GMT -5 bullardino said:

AWESOME!!!!

yep, that about covers it   superb work... superb nuff said  

[danb.]

Thanks Steve much appreciated
Dan b

[Leon]

Dan fantastic finish.Everything looks spot on.congrats.

[danb.]

Leon: spot on is what i wanted glad you like it buddy

Dicky: Thanks for the comment buddy it means a lot thanks for adding it to the MOM

Dan B

[reserve]

Who could not like this? As excellent a finish as I've ever seen


Regards,
Mark

[danb.]

Thanks Reserve glad you like her errr him it is a male tank after all lol

Dan B

[wbill76]

Fantastic work on this one Dan! Looks like it could fire up and be crossing trenches at any moment.

[TRM]

Simply beautiful Dan!!! Outstanding effects throughout!! Congrats on the finish!!!

[danb.]

Today i made some progress with a small base for the MK IV idea behind this is a small bank of earth with a trench its based on a tank proving ground in Oldbury UK in 1917 hope you guys like what ive done its still WIP at the moment but another session should wrap this up















the basic shape of the base was carved from polystyrene tile adhesive was added to texture then earth was fixed using AK gravel sand fixer and for the trench various bass wood strips were used

Dan B

[tobias5555]

I love this new base.