IDF M51 Sherman.........rusty butt

[406 Silverado]

yep, Chris, gonna try to get chipping fluid and paint on today....I hope.

[spud]

woohoo

[eastrock]

The smell of paint... can't hardly wait, no pressure boss!!

[406 Silverado]

None at at ER

After a primer coat of Vallejo Black Primer, I then applied several light misted coats of Tamiya flat brown. This is the perfect color for old rusted metal, besides the Lifecolor paint of course. i didn't use LC because I don't have much left and like to use these paints for smaller projects and rusting, such as rust washes.

Here she is with her base rust on.



Now one can see the smaller details such as the tie downs.

[spud]

Paint!!!!!!! looking good rob

[johnt]

Hi Rob, it's real interesting to see the colour you used, not what I was expecting. It's not bright rust but more like old dusty rust, there is always more to learn watching your step by steps!

Cheers
JT

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Spud and John

John this is an old burnt out tank so the rust is dark and not bright as with a fresh burn out, like my JT. If you look at the color ref pic in the beginning of this thread, you'll see what I mean. There is not much for fresh rust, or streaking for that matter. Rust is not always the same and it's knowing where, what color and how to do it........ten+ years of studying ref pics and real life objects has given me a pretty good idea of the rusting process.

[eastrock]

looks great, Rob!!! Degree in Bachelor of Rust so much to learn so little time

[TRM]

Mmmmmm.....Paint!!

[danb.]

Looking good so far Mr Rob the detail is so much clearer when the paint is applied keep up the good work bro.

Dan B

[jackh.]

Looking good Rob

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. Been doing some chipping. Will take a pic of the progress and post it up soon.

[406 Silverado]

OK, paint is on and the chipping has started. Some touching up where I went too hard, and to the plastic, needs to be done. I'll get most of the chipping done with the water and stiff brush, then I'll use LC rust paints to do the rest of the chipped areas and rusting.






The real tank for comparison...****FOR DISCUSION ONLY**




The burnt areas will get the rust treatment using oils, something I haven't done in a while.

[gert.]

Whoehaa !!!
Paint ,
Let the fun begin Rob

Nice base color.
Before the discovery of lifecolor i also use this one (flatt brown) in combination whit deck tan as base.

Keep posting SBS.
Greetings,
Gert

[spud]

Dam rob its scary how good of an eye for detail you have Awsome job

[TRM]

Great 1:1 buddy!! Love the chipping!!!

[406 Silverado]

thanks guys. Spud I've been called scary looking, that count ;D

[bigjohn]

Looks good rob! I am just amazed at how you can rust these things up. I work with and see rusted metal every day, and you have the look nailed!

[406 Silverado]

ah shucks fellas, you guys are way too kind. john good to hear I'm getting right bud, thanks.
Doing the brush and sponge chipping at the moment, along with a rust filter with LC acrylics.

[eastrock]

looks like in the photo!!!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks ER, I'm trying bro.

Have most of the chipping done on the upper hull and turret, gonna take a couple of pics right now, back ina bit with them.

[bigjohn]

its been a bit....................................................................... ;D

[406 Silverado]

Nearing an with the chipping. Will do the lower hull next then comes a filter, wash and a bit of weathering on the paint. Rust will get the same but in rust toned oils.









The turret will get some more chipping too. Don't go away too long, might have most of this done by weekend.

[danb.]

Looking up to your usual stanadard rob bet this paint job is a quick one right? keep up the awesome work bro

Dan B

[jackh.]

Looking awesome Rob, great job mate.

[armorguy]

Oh yes, that's what I like !!! Your explanation on the old rust color makes sense Rob, rust has many faces, and this means more fun for us modellers ! Great start with the Flat earth, I like this soft color so much. The chipping looks perfect, a 100% match with the ref pic.
I suppose you started with the HS method and applied more rust color paint after the chipping with water and brushes was done ?

[spud]

Awsome rob

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas.
G yep that's what I did. I used the AK chipping fluid and chiped the main areas, then used a small brush and sponge for the rest.

[noname]

This looks just like something that Rob fella would do.

[406 Silverado]

Thanks bro, yep, right up my alley eh.