1⁄35
Snow Panzer

a build story by Kevin Brant
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Weathering
With everything, almost, on the tank, it was time to weather. This was started with a complete wash of Mig Cold Grey. Once this was dry, I then used Vallejo paints to pick out tools and details. This was then followed by thin wash of dark and neutral. Using slate and silver pencil crayons, I added some chips, scuffs, and trace some of the edges. Now it was time to get the tank dirty. I did this using various Mig pigments, the first being applied by mixing with water. Once dried, I use a stiff brush to "flick" some off. I then gave the model a coat of Testor Clear Flat spray. After which, I then applied the pigments in different areas, followed by another coat of flat spray. This was done a couple of times, until I was "satisfied" with the results.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed this build. Even though the thought of trying a new method scared me, I was happy with the result.
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About the Author

About Kevin Brant (SgtRam)
FROM: ONTARIO, CANADA

I am an IT Consultant and father, with a passion for plastic models. I mostly prefer 1/35 Armor and 1/48 Aircraft. My main interests are anything Canadian, as well as WW2 German and British Armor and Aircraft. I have been building models since I was a young kid, got away from it for awhile, but r...


Comments

firstcircle
Kevin, thanks and well done for sharing your first attempt at the hair spray technique, especially as you say that you felt some trepidation about attempting it at all! Having spent the time building the kit and then applying the base colour, it is always tempting just to play safe for fear of ending up with something that you don't like. I must say I think you have been somewhat daring as well to use dark grey as the base colour, although I am not necessarily saying that it is wrong... You have included some nice touches and details however. This would be very nicely complemented by some figures, maybe some ground work?
NOV 19, 2011 - 12:46 AM
RoyaleTiger
Kevin: Excellent and a beautiful job done, particularly for your first time of doing a snow scheme! One thing I might suggest is muddying up the treads and wheels more than they are. Perhaps some careful brushing on the wheels, treads and inside the outer frame walls of some very thinned out Quikrete solution would give the entire area a well traveled and weathered look once the Quikrete solution dries. Cheers! RoyaleTiger
APR 11, 2012 - 12:07 PM
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