Finished another fine Bronco Model's Canadian T17E1 Staghound Mk.I with aircraft 60lbs rockets - circa winter/early spring of 1945.

Wanted a well weathered vehicle that spent its share of time in the elements:























As usual, the level of detail of the Bronco kit is excellent - built out of the box. The only complaint is the manual - this Staghound kit is one of the earlier ones and the instructions suffer from mismatched order, less intuitive way of assembling parts, some parts omitted, not telling where to tap holes or where PE parts should replace plastic for some larger details. Wheels attaching to axles are a weak point as well - this is second Bronco's Staghound that couldn't go without a base.

Painted with Tamiya base color, Model Master Acryl for brush-on details. Rustall, Mig Pigments, Future made mud and snow. The base is stained and poly'ed 4"x4" block of pine beam I have left over from work on the house and put to good use.

As usual, still trying to convey dried mud that doesn't come out looking like rust - it looks a little bit more like mud than in the photos.

This looks great! Although it looks a bit overdone, even for what you are depicting, I still like it a lot. It definitely is going to stand out from most Allied armour. I really like these Bronco kits as well, but I wasn't aware of the wheel mounting points being week. I haven't built one yet, so I can't say either way.

I'd certainly say that extra care has to be given when aligning the wheels if attached post painting process, the way I do it. The rear axles are okay, but the front steering assy won't take much pressure before snapping and will want to cure in some weird misalignment angle - it's more of a flat fit instead of usual pin-through-hole way of mounting wheels.

Ivan, the effects look great, althoug a bit overdone for my taste (But as you said, what looks like rust should be dirt, right?). What did you use for the snow on hte base?

Cheers!
Stefan

Future + Baking Soda + a small sprinkle of Citadel snow (not necessary, but it helps to add a bit of sparkle to otherwise monotone mass).

Mix well, it will be rather clumpy and soda will not want to separate - I use a small spoon-like tool to mix it and then apply/spread over the ground. If melting/dirty snow is desired - apply the oil wash on the ground, wait 10 minutes or so and then apply the snow over the wet washed areas to soak it up where it's thinner.

hi Ivan, this is one of the best weathering jobs i have seen in a while. though i agree with the others that it might be overdone unless the Stag had been stuck underwater for a month the effects of your painting are vivid and well executed. the nuances of the colours are what strike me most and one model i would like to see in person.

i hope this is not a testament to how we Canadians take care of our vehicles

cheers, mh.

Ivan,

I have to second your observations on those Bronco Staghounds - great detail, lousy instructions, and some quirky building issues - like the wheel attachments.

But I'm loving that snow! Looks just like melting freshly fallen snow on top of slightly warmer, muddy ground. I especially like the way you got the muddy melt water staining the edges. I'm adding your mix formular to my "stash o'good techniques."

Thanks for sharing,
Mike