Panzer IB, 14th Panzer Division Army Group South. All Done

[Jeff the 57th]

Decals on. My least favourite part of any build.  Me and decals have a Hatfield and McCoy kind of hate going on with each other.  However first time using Alclad Flat coat to kill the gloss coat and I'm sold.  2 undiffused 100w bulbs not too far from the model and there is only a little bit of shine. In person, naked eye it looks pretty good.    




A little more detail painting to do (may repaint bakelite handles, seems too red) and the exhaust, but weathering is not too far off. I hate this stage of the build when everything looks so toy like.

The clay has dried on the base as well.  Looking to replicate the raised Russian roads that seem pretty prevalent in barbarossa photos.  The clay is just laying out the basic contours and will follow it up with soil and grass.    



Thanks for checking in.


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[wing_nut]

I agree, ecals is one of the stages that's great to get to. Nice job.

[wbill76]

Looks good with the markings on Jeff. On to the fun of weathering!

[bbrowniii]

Jeff

Great progress. That little panzer is looking great. I agree with the previous sentiments - the subtle tones in the paint are really effective.

Can't wait to see more.

[Leon]

Markings are looking good Jeff! Bring on the weathering.

[reserve]

I don't think it looks toylike...unfinished perhaps but not something to play with on the rug. Guess this means I like it!

Regards,
Mark

[threadbear.]

Lovely Panzer 1. Panzer Grau does weather up well. Much like olive drab. Being a fan of unfashionable dry brushing, I find that these two colours are ideal bases for the technique.

[Jeff the 57th]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Night out with the Mrs tonight, but will try to get back to her tomorrow night.

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[deafpanzer]

Catching up... little panzer looking real good! Like the real dusty look in the B&W photo...

[Jeff the 57th]

Just a cellphone pic this morning, heading out early to spend the day with the family.



Mixing up my usual weathering order, so chipped it up a little to start. Hopefully not overdone.

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[Jeff the 57th]

Filter and wash down.




Little more work to do on the MG and vehicle equipment, but I'm happy to be making progress. I'm thinking I over did the chipping around the hatch, but I figure the little bugger was probably pretty beat by Barbarossa. I'll probably start focusing on the base so I can make a game plan for how to tie it and the tank together weathering wise. Also giving the tank a rest gives me a chance to read up some more on the dot modulation stuff which I've never had success with. 

Thanks for looking and all the encouragement. Hopefully I can stay focused with this and match 2014's one kit completion.

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[Marcel du Long]

Looking good!
Perhaps adding some light colored pinwashes?
Light colored dust-/pin-washes work great on dark vehicles.

Marcel.

[Leon]

Coming along really nicely Jeff!

[reserve]

Nah, you didn't overdo the chipping I don't think (for what I think is worth). Once you have your nice impermeable acrylic shiny sealer on and dry, try mixing up a medium strong wash of a distinctly lighter grey. I usually use MM Lichtgrau. Apply it in an irregular pattern on the upper surfaces. You can blend it in gently with a soft brush damp with thinner if the borders are too sharp. You may wish to practice this technique on something else before you take it to the current model just to get a feel for it.

Fine progress; I think it looks great

Regards,
Mark

[wbill76]

Looking good Jeff! It's all about the layers, the chipping you've got looks good and with additional weathering to match the base should tie right in to the overall finish.

[deafpanzer]

I think you did just great! Keep in mind weathering always tone down the chipping. Sometimes I wish I did more because most were lost during the weathering process.

[Jeff the 57th]

Thanks everyone for the weathering suggestions, good stuff to keep in mind.

Really minor update on the base.



Hope to get some earth tones on it early this week.

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[Leon]

Nice start on the base Jeff!

[Marcel du Long]

Ah, nice layout with that downhill corner.
You don't mask the black base?

[Jeff the 57th]

Thanks guys.

@ Marcel - I get my styrene sheets for this sort of stuff from a local DIY store since it's cheaper and closer then the LHS. The only down side is it's a bright yellow. So I hit everything with black primer to tie it together, clear coat the sides, mask the sides off and start working on painting the groundwork.  

Hoping to start on painting soon, but I might be delayed due to working on some 1:1 groundwork for the Mrs.

Cheers

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[DeafStuG]

Looking good.

[Jeff the 57th]

Hi again.

The base is all finished.  (The grass that curled up near the front got fixed after the photo, hit it with my big thumb while handling.)  


I had played around with adding a telegraph pole with cut wires but eventually decided against it simply because the base is so small (4x6") I thought it might make things look too crowded.  

Next up is the bit I've been dreading, the dust weathering.  I have a history of going too far with weathering and ruining a paint job.  I'm happy with how it looks now, but it needs to get a little dirtier.     

Thanks for the comments and wish me luck.

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[Marcel du Long]

Nice progress!
And as you said a telephone is too big for such a small vignette.

[Leon]

Nice finish on the base Jeff! Everything is looking good.

[Tojo72]

Looks good,just a little at a time,check it out,then a little more with the dusting.

[wing_nut]

Looks great. the base is real nice and I agree with your decision to not add the pole.


I have a history of going too far with weathering

I know that feeling. You say in your, "OK, that's enough. Time to stop" But it's already too late

[bbrowniii]

Love the base. That little panzer came out great.

[deafpanzer]

Love the base... it is just perfect for the little panzer! You did great... two big thumbs up from me!

[wbill76]

Base is just right for this little guy. Dusty finishes can be a challenge but go slow and check it against the base to ensure it's all matching up and you won't have any problems.

[Jeff the 57th]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. Got a Tankart book to pour over a little more tonight and will give it a go with some further weathering hopefully this weekend.

Cheers

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