Thanks guys
A.W. sorry but no line of pigmemts will be coming from me, I'll leave that to Mig. Besides,anyone can get rust powder, just look for rusted metal and sand it off, as easy as that.
James I will be putting some paint on it, Panzergrey with a desert yellow overspray.

Ok this is a quick update of how it's coming along. I tried another technic out, and I wasn't happy with that either but the third time worked. I always try a new technic out on an old model and this time was no exception and all looked good, until I tried it on the ausf E. Here is how it looks after repainting, again.


As you can see in the pics the paint is getting pretty thick. The rear section will be the burnt area and the front still retains the panzer grey/yellow. The dividing line between the two colors is where I want the blistered, cracking and peeling paint. And this is what I finally came up with, the first pic was one way that is ok ,but the second pic shows how it will look.



I liked this look so much I started a quick build to try this out on. Here is what I'll be trying it on. I'll post this test model on the Axis WWII forum in the next two days if you want to see how it turns out. The test model is whats left of an Italeri Pz IV kit.


That's all for now guys.

Rob

this is truly amazing Rob
I have been following this thread with interested I am more a modern guy.
But the build is outstanding in the detailing level, but the paint job is just insane my man
the paint chipping effect is so real can you give us more details please.
Congrats
Seb

Thank you Sebastien, I'm working on the painting right now and am taking pics of each step. I'll post on how I achieved this effect in a few hours with pics to go with it. I wil post this on the Armor-afv axis WWII forum.

Rob

Rob,

Phenomenal work! Amazing! I shall follow closely as one on my long term projects is a Panzer IV, E model. Thank you for such fantastic detailed work! Your models are an inspiration to all hobbyists!

Awesome work, impressive and inspireing.

Take Care,
TDK

Rob, your work is very creative and inspirational. I started my own scratch built vehicle a couple days ago, largely inspired after watching this particular project develop. Thank you for sharing and pushing the envelope.

-Doug

Its looking stunning buddy, I really like the flaking effect you've created

Are you going to sratch the rest of the interior?

Have you entered the Brummbar in competition...you should...I thought that was a reference photo. Great work. Bring that to the Columbus Nationals in August...it will do well.

Thanks guys
Mark..Looking forward to seeing your PzIV.
Ray.. glad you like it so far.
James..The interior is finished, or what would be left of an interior.
Doug..Your PzIV J is looking awesome dude.
Eric.. The brummbaer was one of my first wrecks with an interior. I do not have this model anymore, I sold it when I moved back to the States in 2004. The model did win 1st place at the Modelmania model show in Frankfurt Germany in 2003. It also feature in the German model magazine "Modellwelt",Sept 03 issue. This PZIV I will be keeping for my self, it'll be the first one that I actually keep. Guess I'll have to build or buy a display case now.

Now that my other projects are done I'll start working on this again. The next wreck will be a PZIV F.

Rob

Outstanding workmanship, amigo. Those photos are most deceptive, I thought they were the real McCoy. I like the broken off branch in the tracks, nice touch, indeed. I like the rusted effects and debris inside the vehicles.
Keep 'em coming, most impressive.
Ironmike

You scratchbuilders make me SICK!!!

- with envy.

Brilliant stuff, especially the crackled paint. Anyone interested should look at your other thread.

Amazing, Dude, really top drawer (as the Brits would say).

Mike and Bill thanks for looking and nice here you like my wrecks.I like doing something different, trying new techniques and just having fun building models. Unfortunately I don't have the time or money to build the models I have planned.
Thanks again for the kind words.

Rob

Super stuff mate! It looks cool.

Martyn

Thanks Martyn
I've done some work on this model again, mainly painting the interior parts of the superstructure. I started weathering the turret with rust, black pastel chalk and this is how it looks so far.





I'll finish the turret then move onto the lower hull and roadwheels so I can slowly place the model on the base.
Sorry I haven't been keeping up on this model. Although I'm dying to start on my F2, I'll finish this one first.

Rob

I worked on the outside of the turret,slow progress right now, not much time for building. Here is what I've done so far.

A base coat of yellow was applied over panzer gray. I dabbed on some maskinging fluid to the area where the paint color and burned area meet.


After applying a gloss coat, the decals were added to the turret.



Here the masking fluid has been removed. After a coat of flat I'll start the weathering process and take some more pics.

Rob

Yep it's me again with another small update. I took some pics on the steps I take to achieve the burnt look on the turret. I'm not too worried about the roof of the turret because the turret will be lying on the roof so it won't be seen anyway.

I first applied some rust powder mixed with pigments, most of which will be blended in the next steps.

Using black pastel chalk ground into powder form, I applied the black with a #1and#8 mainly on the lower portion of the turret. I applied more to the lower turret because it will be upside down and smoke rises.The black was also used to drybrush the raised surfaces to give some dimension to the turret.

I now switched to a light almost white pasted chalk and randomly applied it in blotches. This was then blended in with the previous colors.

Next came a little earth tone pastel.


Basically finished,just some final touch ups and it's done.


The layout of the turret when placed on the base. She's coming along slowly but surely. That's it for now.

Rob

Too bad the turret is lying on the roof, every angle of it looks very realistic!

Superb work! Amazing.

Martyn

right on man!

wow rob,

that looks absolutely amazing. I love the look of the turret, the burned look is so realistic its astounding. Great job so far!

Absolutely stunning work , Rob.
You are just in a class of your own mate!

Mick

Thank you all for the positive feedback, I glad you like how it's coming along. Sorry I couldn't respond sooner, I've been away from the PC and hobby room for the past four days but now it's back to work on this wreck.

Rob

Stunning work mate! Superb.

Martyn

O.M.G!

I lost this one for a couple of visits and , wack me!

and I thought you were a great scratchbuilder

you paint that sh*t even better then a real thing, it's like looking back in time ,in color

great stuff,how do you seal something so delicate from dust? even in my displaycase i get some dust

Thanks Martyn
Thanks Pit glad to here you like it. As far as dust goes Pit, no problems, I don't own any built models. I haven't had one in over 7 years and before then they were kept in boxes, packed and ready for shows. I build for fun and to try new things out. I mainly build for a friend and commission models, the rest I sell on ebay. This helps fund the hobby and pay bills.
This model I will keep so I'll have to buy or build a display case for it.

Rob