Built this as a painting experiment. Base coated it with tank grey from a can and let dry for 5 months (... shelved for a while). I wanted to try chipping using washing powder as described by Fredrick Lundbeck on Stockholm´s IPMS homepage . I saw the model, in the shown example, at our monthly meeting and fredrick explained how he made it, and I was impressed enough to give it a go. I then airbrushed with Tamiya desert yellow and followed as mentioned in the link. I think I washed too early as more came off than I hoped. So anybody trying this, let the paint cure for at least 25 minutes. Overall Im happy with this method, but would like to try it again a few times before I could say Id be comfortable with it. Built OOB and weathered with washes, dry brushing and pastels.





As usual, all comments and tips welcomed!

Looks great. I am building the same one myself OOB. Hope mine looks half as good as Yours and I will be happy.

Paul

Plastic---The II is well done.

I especially like the paint work of the drive sprocket and tread in the first pic, and the suspension/road wheels and muffler work in the later ones.

This II has the look of having been around the block a few times which I like. Neat kit,---makes me want to put this one on my "to do" list for the future. Good luck as you work further with your chipping technique.

Thanks for the picks and the opportunity to comment.

Steve

I built that little kit a couple of years ago - it was fun. Nice fast little build.

You did a fine job. It looks very good. The scuff on the finish is really good.

Nice work. Proves you can produce a good lokking model OOB and from an ancient kit.

Very nice model Plasticbattle!!! Keep on going like this...
Congrats

very nice work, looks great, i think the finish turned out very well

Bender

Always nice to see little Panzer II, have one in dark grey at home, same kit too, Tamiyas old 1:35

Thats a nice kit Plastic,first time ive read that article I will have to give that method a try ,I do like a well scratched tank. all the best.

Thanks very much for all your nice comments Guys! Im very flattered! Cheers!!!

Very impressive. Good job.

Nice Job Plastic! and thanks for sharing the cool article... although it's a scary looking technique to me.. I don't think I have the guts to try that one... yet!

Very Nice

Hi Tuna. This kit can be bought in the US for under or around $10. It takes only a few hours to build and it took max 10 minutes to coat with grey paint from an aerosol can. Therefore, I had no fears of destroying the kit. I think its a good idea to get a cheap kit like this now and again and practice a new idea, some speed building or modifications. I would be afraid to destry a kit for $40 and 20 or 30 hours building. I read a lot of articles on the net and in magazines, and love trying out new ideas, so this kit is perfect.
I have also 2 mutts (1 with canvass top and trailer, 1 with tow) from academy nearly ready with my first free hand camo. Cheap kits and, to me, an ideal way of trying out something new!
Even if you dont like the idea, you will always learn something new, or at least see something you can use again. The worst case, caustic soda will lift the paint again!!
Dont be afraid ........ faint heart never won the day!

hey I like the way the finish came out. I think it has a very realistic, semi-worn look as if the upper coat of paint is thinning away. I actually prefer this to the heavy chipping. Good work.