I've been dealing with this kit on & off for a while and finally decided to finish it.

I've built it OOB and I must say it was a simple and straightforward kit. I will leave the authenticity of the model to the experts on the subject.

I've painted it in a desert scheme for a vehicle with the British Army Africa 4th Armored Brigade/7th Armored Div.

The painting process was completed with Tamiya acrylics. I've given the model 2 passes of filters. Afterwards I've applied a pin wash with oils and dot filter fading with oils again. A dilluted airburshing of tamiya buff followed, where I think I've somehow ruined the model.

Anyway, I've swallowed my regret and applied the model some paint chipping using vallejo olive green (the original color of the tank from the factory), a light shade of desert yellow and red brown colors. That was my first try in paint chipping and I don't think it was a good job anyway...

Finally I've applied MIG pigments to the running gear and the sides. I've painted the tracks seperately using earth colors and applied pigments. I've also used for the first time the gun metal pigment which was a very good for reflecting working metal parts like the threads on the sprocket aand the tracks.

Anyway, here is the result:

I'm no expert on allied armor so I can't comment on the authenticity but I think this one looks pretty good. I can't see why the buff 'ruined' the model, it looks fine to me. The chipping is the only thing I don't really like, it doesn't look random enough and in quite a few spots it looks like chunks of paint were chipped from the vehicle rather than tiny bits. I would recommend you practice a bit more on spare parts/models, make it look more random, try applying chips in more than just one color and don't make them as big. Just my personal oppinion. Other than that I think this Stuart looks great. I think you did well!

Sebastian

i like it . the only thing that i noticed was the decals look like they are bubbling up a little . i also think that the turret would have more chipping on it due to the sand blasting effect of sand storms (im not 100% on this ) . maybe a little research would verify that or prove me wrong .

Thanks for the comments guys.

I agree on the chippingi but for some positive feedback, can you point out the places where you think the chipping is no good?

On the other hand, the lack of chipping on the turret I thought about it as well, but I wasnt so sure about the size of the sand storm chipping, so I left it.

Here's another shot.

By the way, BROCKUPPERCUT, your wish is my command

How is the turret chipping now??

Sponge method.... First time...

Hey Oykun,
You've done a great job on an old, flawed model.
Your painting and weathering looks great !!!
Cheers

jjumbo

I find the chipping on the first two photos of your first post (right side, particularly in the rear) to be a bit big but it's all about personal preference. As John stated, you did a great job on this model and the added chipping on the turret looks pretty good!

I am just a novice but I think it looks great. I have not seen enough clear photos of the real thing to tell you if your paint chipping effect is overdone or not but I like it. One little thing I noticed is the lack of wear on the flat surfaces where there would be alot of foot traffic and equipment set down on the top of the turret . Not chipping mind you, but the paint worn thin from rubbing. A tank that has seen that many miles needs some gear stowed about too.

Thank you John for the nice words. You flatter me...

Sebastian, Ive done some rework on the chipping. Here's the result below:

Albert, unfortunately I do not have any gear for a WW2 tank. I build modern armor %99 of the time. But also Ive got a personal opinion on stowage. I'm not very fond of packing lots of (and I mean lots of) stuff aboard the vehicles. It somehow distracts the eye and makes it difficult to concentrate on the vehicle itself. So I mostly try to steer away from the stowage. But thank you for your comment and the praisal.

A fine looking model Oykun. A little more practice with chipping (in my very amateur opinion) and you're there!

One comment if I may. The B6 AoS tag I believe is a mistake. I think there's been a misinterpretation somewhere along the way regarding 4 Armd Bde / 7 Armd Div AoS markings. If you check the following link you might see what I mean.
http://www.armouredacorn.com/Reference/BAM/7th%20Armd%20Div%20-%20complete.pdf
3RTR have been given the AoS number 86, then B5 then 86 again. I suspect that's just a misinterpreted reading of a photo as I suggested and the true marking should be 86.
I've found no trace of a B6 marking anywhere and I think that's just a long standing Tamiya mistake.

(Vested interest as I'm ex 3RTR myself)