CMK Volkswagen Type 82 E

[mel.]

I tried a "new" filter (for me) I read about it some place and can't remember...Anyways, it's pretty simple: Tamiya Clear Yellow mixed with water. I liked the results!

[robbo]

Nice to see you going again with the paint job. As a rule Model Air is ready to go out of the bottle and shouldn't need thinning at all

[mel.]

Thanks! That would explain some of the problems I was having. Have used Vallejo's Grey Primer and really like how it sprays.

[mel.]

Here's the camo. A little overspray which I will have to correct later

[wbill76]

Looking good with the camo on! Nice pattern.

[mel.]

Thanks Bill! I had a lot of fun laying it on. I wanted to "liven up" the colors a bit so I went ahead with a Filter utilizing SIN industries one for tri-tonal camo.

[TRM]

Nice work on the Bug Mel!! Diggin' the Camo!!!

[Leon]

Fantastic looking camo Mel.

[deafpanzer]

Lovely camo job!

[paulh.]

The re-paint and filters has definetly improved the look. Nice progress.
My one arrived during the week and boy you were right about a lotta box and notalota plastic!
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[wbill76]

Looks good with the filter on for sure. Nice!

[armorguy]

Dig the camo, top job !

[bullardino]

Very nice little build, mel

[mel.]

Well, wasn't happy with how the tires turned out so I repainted them this time with Tamiya Dark Gray. I also weathered them a bit with AK Dust effects, and using Tamiya's X-20 thinner played a little bit with the "dust" trying to create an effect - later comes the pigment!

[mel.]

I also wanted to work a little more on the interior even though I will not be very visible once the windshield and all the windows are installed (but, after all its good practice!)so I washed the inside with artist oils and dabbled the seats with the same in order to add a nit more interest and effects. Using Vallejo Acrylics I highlighted well "worn" areas.

[wbill76]

Coming along nicely mel! The interior will give the curious something to peek inside at once you've got it all buttoned up.

[deafpanzer]

It is coming along great... looking forward to more!

[bullardino]

Nice progress on the wheels

[Deano]

Great paintjob , really like the camo work!

[Deleted]

You've done a cracking job on this Mel love the camo and interior

[mel.]

Here's a quick update:

I went for the "dusty" look - I was happy with the camo, but wanted to try something different (it's all about learning new techniques and skills).

I installed the windshield - replaced the one that came with the kit with one made from clear plastic to better replicate the proper scale.

Pigments were used to compliment the initial dusting that was done with Tamiya acrylics (flat earth and deck tan). A lot more fine tuning will be required.

[TRM]

"(it's all about learning new techniques and skills)" Yes Sir!!

Looking good there under some dust fella!!

[wbill76]

Coming right along! The 'bug' looks like it's seen some hard miles.

[armorguy]

Dusty and sweet !

[paulh.]

Lovely worn and weary look without being over the top.I'd be more than happy if I could end up with that.
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[mel.]

Thanks fellows! Really appreciate your comments and feedback. A few updates:

1. Tires - weathered the tires with MIG pigments - I think they came out OK. I installed the tires (not glued yet) just in case.



2. Windshield - installed and weathered a scratch-made one but was not really happy with the way it turned out. I removed it and installed original (took me a while to get it to fit). Next: weather - again! and install windshield wipers. I did install scratch-side windows for the for the drivers and passenger doors, as the clear plastic acetate more closely approximate the scale thickness. In hindsight, I should have installed the windshield glass BEFORE painting the vehicle - poor planning on my part.

3. Spray painted the front tag. I just - I like the realism of real paint (but it can be quite involved with all the masking required).






4. Misc: a few more little parts here and there and this puppy is done. Well, maybe..

[deafpanzer]

Weathered tires look fantastic! It is looking great....

[wbill76]

It may be the lighting in the photos mel, but I'd add just a touch of pigments to the walls of the tires to blend them in a little bit more to go with the rest of the dust/dirt accumulation in the tread patterns. The bug's looking good!

[mel.]

Thanks! I think you are right, a picture is worth a thousand words - looking at it, I rubbed out a little too much of the pigment - also noticed I need to weathered the freshly painted vehicle "tag."

[mel.]

Ok, finally was able to get this one done. A lot of lessons learned for me on this one. Looking forward to doing another! Here's the pics: