First build on Scratchmod

[spud]

wow that looking really good now

[paulh]

Cheers Rob.

This is the first time I've seriously used more than 3 layers (i.e. primer, paint & filter/wash) and I'm really happy with the depth that is developing

I think I'm comming close to the point where I need to stop- less being more and all that

With the dusting on the horizontal surfaces- paint or pigment?


Spud- thanks a lot

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[406 Silverado]

Paul I'd go with pigs, but dry if no other weathering is to be done. You can use acrlyics too but with these you need to work fast and in small sections because of the drying time. For the large areas thinned dust color at low pressure from the AB works fine.
It's basically up to you and what your comfortable with.

[paulh]

Thanks Rob.

[jackh]

This is looking great Paul, lovely work.

Cheers
Jack

[armorguy]

It has the heavy metal look my friend ! The impacts look great too.

[406 Silverado]

No prob Paul, looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

[wouter]

Very nice Paul, love the way where this one is heading! And those impact marks just keep on bein' great

Keep it up!

Cheers

[paulh]

Hello all,
thanks for the encouragement!

Time for an update:
I've been doing a bit of work on the base, a few pics just to get a sense of how it'll all come together. Still needs some filling in with ground cover ,scatter etc.
Also, have yet to paint the gun tube, add the drivers hatch and front tow hooks., but I think I'm in the home stretch with this.

As always gents - ACW





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[406 Silverado]

Yep, looking cool on the base Paul. Should be done for the MoM

[paulh]

jackwagon, Rob -thanks very much guys.

If life doesn't get in the way I'm hoping to have it finished for the MoM- might even be the January one ;D

Stay tuned.

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[paulh]

Cheers Chris. On a rool now so expect more progress soon.
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[paulh]

Gawd- just noticed some of my spelling over the last few posts - sorie bout dat.

Barrel and mantlet now painted and attached, still in need of numerous filters and washes.

The purple on the base is not as vivid in the flesh as it appears but I'm still going to tone it down a wee bit.

The big white bits are diluted PVA that I'm hoping will dry clear(ish) as standing water.
AC&SW








The way things are looking I think I might make MoM
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[TRM]

Hey Paul!! First...spelhing iz opshunel!!

Everything is looking really good there!!! The base fit the tank...or...the tank fits the base, either way not too bad!!! Not to sure on the white glue drying completely translucent. But you will have to wait ans see I guess!! Could always muddy it up with a heavy wash and hit it with some gloss.

[paulh]

Sounds like a good back up plan to me T .
Might just use that.
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[paulh]

Gentlemen,
my little pussycat is now finished ;D
I present for your viewing pleasure and comment.







Thank you all for your encouragement and suggestions through this build.


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[wouter]

Well done Paul, I think you achieved a great endresult!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

Just saw this one over on ML, very nice Paul. Posted my comment there as well.

so what's next ...

[paulh]

Cheers again Rob.
I've decided to keep with Leopard theme and I'm going for an OOTB Tamiya Leopard 1A4, with minimal weathering- well thats the plan at the moment
Already started so hope to get some pics up tomorrow

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Hey Mr H......thank you very much for putting this monster where it belongs...on the ranges!!...One of these wrote off a very nice Ford Capri I had,when I was in BAOR.
OH!...great build ,by the way! ;D ;D

[paulh]

A kind of poetic justice for my poor little Crabby mate ;D

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;D

[macmcconnell]

What a mad world people still useing T34 T55 T62. and Leopards are being used as targets........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Great model and interesting subject.

Rgs Mac

[paulh]

Jjust found your comment Mac- thank you very much.
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