Tamiya Challenger 1 MBT - COMPLETED!

[jackh.]

Mud and snow looks great.

[doogsatx/]

The Chally is off the base again for finishing work. First...the side skirts are FINALLY attached.



Second, it's been pointed out that the tank seems too clean. I'm inclined to agree. Still trying to get an "order of weathering" sorted out in my head. But I went back last night with AK's Dark Brown Wash.



Might be a bit heavy on the spill-fender, but I can blend it later, and pigments on top will knock it down somewhat.



On the fenders, the brown wash was streaked, adding a nice complement to the more prominent streaks already in place.

[doogsatx/]

The latest state of play. Getting close-ish, now...

[Leon]

Nice work on the additional streaking and mud Doog.Coming along nicely.

[doogsatx/]

Some additional views







I also did some snow experimentation last night. FINALLY got to try the Precision Ice & Snow stuff out, using their recommended hairspray-as-adhesive. I went ahead and tried it on Base Mk.1, and glad I did. The stuff is awesome, but in a fresh powder/too cold for the snow to melt kind of way. It'd be brilliant for a bleak Ostfront or Bulge scene, but mine has snow that's been melted a bit and has that slightly wet look to it.



To get to that wet look, I tried brushing Future over my Woodland Scenics snow slush. The treated snow is the stuff on the left. How's it look?

[deafpanzer]

I like the look of wet snow on the left... plenty of that right now here in Indiana.

[doogsatx/]

More progress last night. Going to have to put the brakes on...still waiting on some groundwork to arrive.

[bbd468]

Outstanding Brother Doogs! I have some Precision Ice & Snow and like you i found it awesome for fresh powdered snow, but as i was trying to replicate a partial melt and refreeze type look and i couldnt get that at all with the Precision Ice & Snow. The Woodland Scenics worked awesome for that.

[jackh.]

Snow and Chally looks awesome, very nice.

[doogsatx/]

Checked the mail yesterday and guess what? My groundwork arrived! A selection of Silfur tufts.

Added these to the base, then went back and added a fresh layer of snow. After this sets up I'll "slush" it up with some Future.

[Deleted]

great work the mud on the chally looks just right

[jackh.]

Very nice work.

[Leon]

Nice addition of the tufts Doog,looking really good.

[TRM]

Very nice showing there Doos!! She is starting to settle into her surrounding now!!! Keep it coming!!

[doogsatx/]

Re-Futured the snow again last night...happy with it and the tufts now.

I also moved into the next phase of the mud - laid down some MIG Dark Mud pigment, then went over it with wet effects fluid. It's definitely closer to the slightly red-tinted mud in my reference photo, IMO it's a bit too stark a difference, and a bit too shiny, so I'm going to go back over with more AK Earth Effects to blend the tones, then consider a few blends of Vallejo clears to pick out the wet from the merely damp.

[Deleted]

looks excellent doog old chap

[bbd468]

Bravo Doogster! Nicely done bro.

[wing_nut]

Wow I am way behind on this one. Most impressive. Really like what's happening here.

[doogsatx/]

Last night it was back to the tank with pigments - specifically MIG Europe Dust, Russian Earth and Fresh Mud. The Fresh Mud was applied to the tracks, wheels, lower skirts and hull, and topped with MIG Wet Effects fluid.

Also got some things like the head and taillights painted.







Still a few things left to do - finish out the cupola machine gun, weather and add the ammo boxes beside it. Detail and weather some stowage for the turret bins. Smooth out a bit of the mud on the base. Hopefully I'll be putting the finishing touches on over the next two or three days. Then I can get back to the MiG-21F-13 and on to my next armor project...

[ceresvesta.]

Great weathering mate! Snow and mud look very nice.

[doogsatx/]

With a final push last night, the Challenger is done!

[bbd468]

Splendid Chally Mr. Doogsatx!!! Base is awesome as well bro....well done!!!

[Deleted]

excellent rendition of an early mark chally, the base really sets it off nicely

[wbill76]

Came together very nicely Doogs. The mud/slush look is just right between the ruts in the road and the skirts and of course the juxtaposition with the snow just ups the visual contrast. All ties together just right, enjoyed watching this one come together.

[Leon]

Excellent finish on the Chally and base Doogs.Looks top notch all around.

[wouter]

wow, mate, that's an impressive result I must say, the groundwork really ads to the chally!

Cheers

[jackh.]

Great end result

[robbo]

Very nice end result Matt whats next then?

[heico]

Great job on the Challenger and the dio

[rbaer]

Very well done!