My project for this summer is almost completed and i thought it would be nice to show you some pictures of it. Some minor things still need to happen, like adding some equipment to the soldiers. I'd like to hear from you guys if there is something missing on this model (is to to clean, does it need chipping etc).
Some things ive done that i think have turned out very nice are the "frosty" look of the front window, adding "shadow" areas to the winter camo uniform of the soldiers and giving the vehicle an overall used look.
Here are the pictures (a bit dark cause its already late here , but it gives a good impression i think)!













Enjoy the pictures and i'd like to hear from ya!

Generally looks pretty good.Two things you might want to consider. First, using a pin vise or a very sharp #11 blade, open up the ends of the 20mm. Second, add crosshairs to the sight using fine wire or stretched sprue.

Agreed - overall very well done.
One thing I noticed - there is a pretty fair amount of mud on the the figures boots, none (or not much) has transfered to the deck. I'd add some pastels or drybrush some of the redish brown dirt color on the deck.

The fenders and road wheels look really nice.

Can you reposition the Loader - his foot is "hovering" over the folded-down deck...

Gunnie

Looks good... I am building the same model by the way...

Hi

Looks good.
The comments you've had so far picked up a few things that could be fixed easily, and give a great impression to the finished model.

There's not much ammo there! Could you put more boxes of ammo at the ready? If it's going on a base, you could have them stacked near the track.

There isn't much definition to the figures' faces. Have you given them a wash of raw umber or burnt sienna oil? That may help. Or you could use a wash of similar acrylic paints.

Thanks for sharing

Andy

Nice action vehicle Thor. The whitewash and weathering look really well. To add to the previous post
you could also have some spent rounds laying around. Easily made from stretched sprue and painted brass! Would add to the live feeling! Maybe a little more dirt on the front tyre as well, to even up the weathering!
Small points, but dont take away from the lovely model. Well done!

I really like the finish. I wouldn't add any paint chips or anything, of course that is just my preferrence. I think you captured the "used" feel perfectly, without getting the "beat up" look. EXCELLENT job!!

How did you do the white wash? Is it airbrushed over the grey? Looks vey good.

I'm glad I got to see your model - thanks

Jeff

I don't know much about German armor but this looks good to me. The loaders foot that was mentioned really does stick out. Other than that I like what you did to the windshield.

I think it looks great.....the comments seem like easy fixes and will really add to the fine job you've done!

It's a Gem Thor!!! To be honest with you, your earlier pictures of the Chasis work, made me give in to the urge to go pick up this kit... Even though, I don't believe there is any chance I could do as nice a job as you have.. excellent weathering!!!

Howdy THOR,

First off, let me applaud your diligence in bringing your model so close to fruition! That in itself is noteworthy (at least as far as I'm concerned, and I bet more than a few other's as well ).
The overall kit is very well done, as are the figures (my personal weakness).
As you can tell, the group's input is exceptional.

Tread,

P.S. A farthing's worth; Paint chipping is a 'personal' thing, but areas of wear are a reality of life. I have seen VERY few pieces of equipment, whether military or civilian, that have shown absolutely NO wear at all. Even brand new pieces of construction machinery have evidence of wear (foot traffic patterns/grab points/movement abrasions, etc) I have looked over your pics several times, and unless my resolution is off, I cannot see any evidence of wear. Whether on the vertical sheet metal at the driver's entrance point, or the rear step rail, or the metal TREAD plate ......you get my drift......

As above, lovely model but the ends of the guns being solid really stands out, as does the lack of mud and spent casings on the deck. Well done!

Vinnie

Hello all!

Thanks for the many replies, alot of usefull tips in there! Exactely what i was looking for to add the final touches to this model
I dont know if everything will work out ok, cause for example drilling holes in the guns and making spent ammo are things ive never done before, but there's a first thing for everything

To answer your question Jrnelson: No airbrush was used while painting this model, all is done by handbrushing. I painted the white camo as follows: i first gave the whole vehicle a base coat of humbrol 67 (Antracite/Dark Grey ?). After this i gave it a drybrush of humbrol 28 (Camouflage Grey) and finished it with a drybrush of humbrol 34 (Matt white). Then added some rust and dirt to some places and ill prolly gonna add some chipping too now

Thanks for you input!

Thor - if you haven't drilled out the barrels of guns before heres a way to practice.
Take sprue and cut it smooth. The practice on drilling out the cut end. You can stretch it to get different diameters to practice on.
What I do is take a pin/needle and push a pilot hole in the middle of the barrel. Then if you have a pin vice and some small bits I then use a smaller than complete diameter bit and drill out a second pilot hole. Then I use a bigger bit and repeat until the barrel is drilled out. If you don't have a set of bits, use a brand new #11 blade. The newer the better on the blade. Just push the tip into the pilot hole and twist the knife. This will slowly carve out the barrels.
Just go slow and be careful not to take off part of the edge of the barrel.

Nice job so far. It is easier to add than remove things.

I recomend adding a few more small rust streaks like the ones you have on the gun shield. Those toher bolts/nuts weathered as much as the ones you gave rust to,so do more with small amounts of rust,right around the heads. (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++) (++)

Good work thor,
all my points have already been picked up- the lack of amo, spent cases, the reaised foot of the loader and the clean deck but well done

is that the tamyia kit.. i had that kit but i never built it.
i jad a lot fo cool kits that i sold.
like the 80mm gun and crew...
next time i will not sell any thing
but u did a nice job on ths model