AFV Club CRV/T Scorpion 8/24 ( CALLING THIS FINISHED )

[Leon]

Boots,thank you kindly buddy .Always appreciate you stopping in for a look see.

[Tobi]

I like the subtle effects on the upper hull!
Regarding lower hull I'm with Dicky, though I think you havn't gone that far yet, as the outer wheels don't show any weathering at all.

Cheers,
Tobi

[Leon]

Dicky,Tobi,thanks for the kind comments .As for the wheels,suspension,and lower hull,there in the process now.Just wanted to make sure i didn't overdo the lower hull before i went to far with the rest .Thanks for the keen eye fellas,much appreciated.

Dicky,soz mate no oils.Something i may have to invest in.

[Leon]

Evening fellas.Got two questions to ask.1st-I want to do some light chipping on the Scorpion but not sure what color to use.Any suggestions would be very helpful.2nd-I was thinking about adding a little rust to the weld beads on the turret.Any comments or suggestions on this.You guys were a great help on the M109 so i could use your input on this.BTW ordered the Fruills today or as T called them fruit loops.

[Tobi]

Hi Leon,

for the chipping I see two possibilities. After 2-3 general filters of sandgrey or any similar color you can do chipping with some pure white. This will stand out enough to make it look like the surface has been rubbed clean again from dirt (fingerprints on hatches are a nice touch). For deeper scratches just take the base color of UK-green. There are so many British armor experts around here, one will now the appropiate color.

When you are going to the artist shop for oils: there are also acrylic oils available. These are water-soluble and can be mixed with the Vallejos (or any acrylic paint) if you prefer that. You can't work on them as long as on true oils, but long enough plus I find them very handy, especially for figure painting!

Cheers,
Tobi

[Leon]

Hi Tobi,thanks for the the suggestions and tip on the oil paints.Very much appreciated.

[TRM]

Looking sweet Leon!! I might have to invest in one of these someday!!! You know me an modern stuff though (Insert Big Eye Roll Smiley)

PM Heading your way shortly.....

[Leon]

T,thanks for the kind comment and looking in.Very much appreciated .Want to get back to German armor soon.Want to do another Tiger.

[wbill76]

Making good progress Leon, nothing to add to what the others have suggested. Looking forward to seeing more on this one.

[Leon]

Thanks Bill,much appreciated.No progress today,heading out to a BBQ in a bit.Should have a update in a few days

[Leon]

Afternoon guys.Did some more dust weathering on the wheels,front and rear lower hull and the turret roof.Hope it looks ok.Still no word on the FRuils yet.Thanks for looking.











As always ACW

[Tobi]

Once there is streaking and rainmarks on the sides it will tie together.

Tobi

[Leon]

Tobi,thanks for the kind comment .Very much appreciated .Still plan on doing some light chipping,have to hit the LHS for some NATO green paint.

[deafpanzer]

Looking good! Remember we have dirty minds so we love dirty things. LOL

[Leon]

AH yes,we are a dirty little group aren't we Andy .Appreciate you looking in buddy.

[wbill76]

It's looking good Leon. Out of curiosity, what are you using to apply the pigments? I'm assuming you're applying them wet?

[Leon]

Thanks Bill.I'm not using pigments,i am using the AK acrylic dust paint AK 723.The more i look at the pics i don't really like how dark the lower hull looks.I may remove it and do some thin coats like on the wheels and turret.

[wbill76]

Ah, that makes sense. Thin coats will give you a more controllable result and allow you to adjust or build up the effect better vs. a single thick coat. Play around with it until you get the look you're after.

[Leon]

Just a quick update guys,received email notification,Fruils shipped today and should be here Monday.I'm ready to get this finished.


BTW,had a a lot of honey do things to do today B-|Hope to start the M60 IN bit and try to post some pics tonight or tomorrow.

[Leon]

Evening guys,i didn't like how dark the dust looked on the lower hull so i removed it and redid it with a thinner wash.I think it looks a lot better now.I also did a light wash on the upper hull.Hope you like it.









As always ACW

Thanks for looking.

[TRM]

Looking the part there Leon!! Nice job revisiting the dirt and dust!! Monday for the tracks....Saahweeeeet!!!

[Leon]

T, i'm chuffed brotha :DReally looking forward to these.Got one question for you.What do i wash them with before primer and painting?
BTW thanks for the kind comment .I'm learning what looks good and what doesn't thanks to you and all the guys here for your feed back.

[wbill76]

Very nice adjustment Leon! If you want to create some streaking effect to simulate rain marks, take a square tip brush lightly dampened with thinner (appropriate for the type of paint you used for the wash of course) and use it to smooth out or streak the dust a bit. Use the angle/direction of the hull plates to determine which direction you pull the brush in and you'll get the desired result. Give it a whirl, with a little practice it can deliver some very nice weathering results.

[Leon]

Bill,thanks for the kind words and tip on streaking.I will give it try.

[Leon]

Hi guys,got so involved building the M60 i forgot to check the mail .Well here they are.Only got one comment,WHAT THE HECK DID I GET MYSELF INTO? Have to say there is no clean up involved as they look really good,just have to drill them out.



I can see this is going to be a slow project as these are my first Fruils.So bear with me and i'll post some pics when i get a few assembled.

[TRM]

Sweet!! The end game this will show nicely!! I little getting used to one the assembly but you will get into a rhythm! As for cleaning them...Acetone works nicely to get of the casting junk and oils off. If the fume are to much for ya...fingernail polish remover or a good ole warm soapy water won't hurt!

[Leon]

Thanks for the info T .Really looking forward to starting these just have to get a drill bit from work tomorrow and I'll be set to go.

[bullardino]

Great progress and great news, the Friuls will look gorgeous on it

[Leon]

Thank you Luigi,very much appreciated.

[Leon]

Evening guys,made a little progress tonight.Started assembling the fruils and got 30 links done in about an hour,this is a very tedious process but i am having a lot of fun doing them.Going to work on the M60 a bit to give the old eyeballs a rest.Hope you enjoy,will post more pics as i assemble more.



Thanks for looking

As always ACW