I have looked both models over thoroughly and have verified that they are two different kits, one for my "What if 2" campaign and one for Scott's "Strictly Out-of-the-Box" campaign.

Thanks for keeping an eye on things guys, and well done Jesper!

Hello,

Thinking of joining with a Tamiya sdkfz 251/9, took a picture of the contents on the 4th because the website was down. So is it ok for me to join?

Thanks'
Regards,

Hi guys i have just finished the total tamiya campaign, and i start now here, i hope fnish in time, here are the photos of my model a dragon jagdpanzer IV/70 A.

My god, it doesnt see the date, if is necesary i cant to upload another.

More progress but I don't have pictures of every stage. I've been applying some of the techniques described in Alex Clarks " Small=Scale Armour Modelling" during this and another build. Partly it was his pre-shading methods. I've applied something similar in the past but not to the extent he describes. After that, I started some initial "distressing" (weathering?), also from the book.

With those steps done, it was time for some Future and then the decals. I mix the Future with Tamiya X-21 Flat Base to give it a bit less shine. The decals weren't too bad except for the small Japanese characters on the sides of the hull below the turret. Rather than one log strip with the three characters on it, each is an individual decal. Crazy! I applied a top coat of Future mix after the decals were dry so further weathering can proceed. The tracks have also received a preliminary weathering which is a variations of a method Clark outlines in his book.









Next up will be the final weathering and any needed touch-ups.

Cheers,
Jan

Hello all,

Have been looking at all the builds in the gallery, they are just great!

My picture of the contents was taken on the 4th of December , as you all might know there were problems with the gallery so I didn’t get a chance to upload them earlier. So here it is, straight out of the box in a three tone color! It’s the first model I try chipping with at the corners.

Hope to finish it soon,







Advice and criticism is more than welcomed,
Regards,

Hay guys sorry for the daily on posting but i am catching up slowly now

Easy 8, your build came out very nice, well done the weathering looks about right to me.

Vladimir, good have you on board, your work is looking good so far well done

Jose, it is OK to do another entry so long as it is out of the box, good luck with your build.

Jan, looking good mate looking forward to the end result.

Not long to go now guys good luck with your builds I will try and be more on the ball with posting in the next few weeks till the campaign ends.

Back again! The first two pictures are of the Chi Ha after preliminary weathering and decals that were followed by a sealant coat of Future and then after dry, a first coat of Model Master Matt Clear Acryl. I have made some changes to my camera settings and also changed the backdrop based on some suggestions from the book I mentioned in an earlier post.





The next pictures are after several stages of weathering using various colours and consistencies of Tamiya acrylic paints. Many of these that I have seen built seem to me to be a bit too clean.









I am somewhat happy with the way it's turning out but it's not where I want it yet. I'd say with the last photos it's about 95% done. I'll touch up a few detail spots, try some pin washes and then the final applications of weathering and sealant coats.

Comments or suggestions as to how to proceed are always appreciated.

Cheers,
Jan

Less than two weeks left !! How is everyone doing,are you going to finish ?
The pressure is on

lotsa good work so far

This was the one I was really looking forward to What happened James,too many projects or did real life catch up to you.Hope you can do it sometime

Going to be tight to meet the deadline...Trumpeter LAV-TUA

The build looks great Graeme, but you better get some paint on her buddy.... times running out!

Looks good Graeme,I hope you finish on time.

LOL, at this rate I'm going to have to dunk in a gallon can of OD!

Jan, looking good great work on such a small tank well done.

Graeme, you are cutting it fine with this build but I am sure you can get it done on time looks like you have a good start there. What bike is that in your profile pic btw?

I know boys, its gonna be tight. I lost some parts for the TUA and don't want to start painting until I can find them.

Bike is my Ninja 650R. My oldest daughter (4) has an uncontrollable urge to sit on it every time she sees it. I'm worried.

Graeme, my daughter loves driving around in a (my) hearse, and you got worries??? lol!

Got the base coat on. Thankfully, that is 95% of the painting required on this vehicle!

Not a huge fan of rubber tires. I can't recall the last time I painted rubber tires - they usually get swapped out for resin, but then, that would not be OOB.

Finally some Progress
Happy Holydays

Graeme, great progress looks like you will get it done on time? Good to see you are riding the right bike it is called a EN-6F over here and it looks like you have a baby biker on your hands, I have a Kawasaki ZRX so it is good to see another Kawasaki rider.

Gonzalo, good to see your progress do you think you will be finished on time?

I have been asked for a 2 week extension for this campaign, does anyone else need more time?

Hi Scott, all I have to do is paint the optics, the cam poles, and add a CFR plate and the antenna wires and its done. Its going to be factory fresh.