M26 Pershing.....rusty veteran

[406 Silverado]

Hi MSC'ers. You might remember this one from the group build (KGB) but I thought I'd post it here as well because the KGB may end before the model is finished

Some pics of the build and painting for those who didn't see this over in the KGB.





Putting on the base rust at the moment, turret is getting it's rust texture too.

[Mence]

My fave Military subject....rusterized!

[TRM]

Mmmm?? Doesn't look like I Pz IV .................... ..................................LOL.....Good to see this up again buddy!!!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Mence and T.

Yeah I know T. The PZIV and trailer need lots of time. Besides, this was already primered and ready for rusterizing...lol

[406 Silverado]

I've started the rust on the turret mantlet...........and man is it great to rust again. I'm doing all types of rust techniques on this one to keep from getting rusty ( pun intended ). And also to keep with T on the rusting.....a now Chris.
Will get pics up soon.

[spud]

lol i bet you went eeney meeney miney mo to pic a kit

[406 Silverado]

LOL...nah Spud. Have a few in the primer or base rust stage....always something on standby for the rusting urge ..LOL

Love you location buddy....MSC scrap yard.....very cool.

Got to head out in a few but will have pics up in an hour.

[spud]

hehe ya done that last night ;D, Looking forward to the pics

[406 Silverado]

Uploading right now Spud

[TRM]

[406 Silverado]

base rust coat is on the hull and turret. I am starting the painting and rusting with the turret using the technique here.

modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=tandt&action=display&thread=247&page=1

Oils and pigments for texture. After applying the rust I applied Fixer from AK. This is to hold the pigs in place. I then applied the AK chipping fluid this time around. I used water to start the chipping of the barrel and mantlet, but the turret will not get water for the chipping....
I will use the dry method as with the technique at the link above. But..this will be done after I apply washes, filters and other weathering. You'll see later on.







I'll try to get the weathering of the turret done tonight, but will wait a day or so before I start the chipping. I want the green paint and enamel weathering to harden.

[spud]

thats looking mighty fine already rob

[TRM]

It is a rust buffet here on MSC!!!!! Sweet work Boss!!! I know you got more!!!!

[406 Silverado]

will do more tomorrow. Going for dinner in a bit

cheers fellas, comments are most welcome

[bigjohn]

LOL Boo,

Jaw dropping work already Rob, Looks good! I can wait on the JT, as long as this one is getting a little action.

[eastrock]

Live Green, Rob!!! did I read it right, clearing your bench?

[406 Silverado]

cleared the bench to put the JT and this on it. Actually I have a shelf right next to me with all my stand by's. I have some things in primer waiting for paint and rust, and some in build stages.

Thanks for the comments fellas. Not really mush to see right now, just that bit of rust.

[406 Silverado]

I just started the dimensional rust chipping effects on the turret. Working one side at a time.





Going to touch up some areas before working my way around.

[spud]

wow thats a big word......... Looks awsome rob did you spray on the star?

[406 Silverado]

LOL....yeah spud, used a stencil for it.

[spud]

;D cool i kinda geussed that.

[eastrock]

Awesome, Rob!!! its slowly making more rusty

[macmcconnell.]

Rob just getting better and better, that looks just like some of the old wagons knocking around Bovington Tank Museum workshop Great stuff.....as always.

Rgs Mac

[406 Silverado]

Thanks ER
Mac, thanks buddy, good to hear I'm on the right track with this one.

[macmcconnell.]

Any more movement on this Rob ?

Rgs Mac

[406 Silverado]

Not yet Mac. I've seem to have lost my mojo this week. Haven't been in the hobby room for days now.