Hi Guys.

I've been building this on and off for a while and it's sort of done, got to complete the base and figures for the full effect. Would love comments, but go easy i usually build wingy thingys!







Andy

Hi Andy,
It looks darn good. Don't forget to post pictures when the dio is done.

Chris

I agree, nice looking build. Is it the DML kit or the Italeri kit?

Darryl

Thanks for the comments guys, it's the DML kit, with a shed load of Royal Model etch on it.. I did draw the line at making the working tool brackets though and opted for the kit tools.

Andy

Did you use a soft lead pencil to weather it up ??

Tom

Yes a soft pencil was used, but just as the final step.

After priming and doing the camo, it's had a filter made from green blue white and magenta oil paints, a wash with black and burnt umber oils, a spray of really thin tamiya buff and some flat earth too, then some Mig grease and oil stain mix, a spray with some flat cote, vallejo being the current fave!!, than a little play over with a handy pencil. Oh and some ProModeller mud wash on the wheels.

It may get a bit more once it's on the dio, just need to see how it fits and how i feel.

Andy

Andy,
Looking really good, but like you said could some more mud just my $.02. Looking forward to seeing it completed with the dio and figures

Andy,
That beast look amazing! In my opinion the weathering is perfect as it is now.
And, do not forget to post pictures of your diorama!
Cheers,
Pablo

Great work! My only suggestion would be to use a two tone chipping very subtly on the edges of panels and agles. This would go a long way on a cammo vehicle. 1st, mix up two colors just slightly lighter than you two base colors. Apply "mapping" chips on the exposed areas where chip[ping looks natural. Be careful not to get to carried away ( like I usually do!). 2nd, go back and apply a darck grey into the center of the scratches to imitate exposed steel. I hope this tip will come in handy. This method of chipping is very efective on aircraft as well, although I would suggest using something other than a dark gray for the center of the chipped area.....something closer to aluminum perhaps.

Andy, it's great, and you're right to lay off any more weathering until you have it on the diorama, you may need to get it and the groundwork to match up. One observation: that breech recoil slider thingy at the very rear of the gun, should, I think, be shiny steel rather than painted. When chipping, personally I would go easy on the outside of the vehicle, especially as you haven't done too much in the way of dents or dings on the wheel guards etc. so yours looks fairly new (which is perfectly acceptable).

Cheers Matthew,

I'll get me pencil out and shine it up!!

Andy

Nice build Andy. I like that you turned the wheels ... gives the model a much better appearance. The hard edge camo looks good as well. Personally, Id like more depth in the details, done with a thin pin wash around bolts, panels etc.

Cheers Frank,

Turning the wheels isn't the easiest on this kit, lots of suspension to alter, but i'm happy with the result. I may revise the weathering/washes when i'm nearer to completing the dio.

Andy