The brand is great wall hobby.
Thanks for the word and advice!

Phil.

Well done Phil, I really like it

Using a Wermarcht barrel is a very correct choice.

Actually Russian used to employ very often the German jerry cans



cheers

For the stowage tie down I think it would not be impossible that they hammered down some sort of metal rod.
The one on the right, I like. The one on the left...not sure.



What says you?

Phil.

Hey Phil,

I think it would be a completely plausible thing for them to have done. I for one think its a great solution for tie down points.

Gary

Next step, after a disscution with Gary, I will shade some logs lightly darker and some lighter to differentiate them, adding a little depth to the wooden armor. Also painting the stowage.
I could have done it without masking but I've laid some just to prevent fumes.







Maybe tonight if my wife give me the permission
Thanks for watching.

Philippe.

Did some work this morning. I've used german grey for the barrel since I think it was the most common color for these, got a little creative with the tarp. here is a couple of pics.











Shaded the logs and that is about it. Next step is the track sag problem. 5 min epoxy should do it... and then a gloss coat for washes. This will be tomorow.
Gary suggested kite rope for at scale bindings, any other ideas? (got to find a kite)

Thanks for watching.

Phil.

with rope.







Phil

Hey Phil,

Well done bro! What did you use for rope? Nice color on the barrel as well as the wood. Model on brother!

Gary

The rope is from my Soleil royal kit (the boat on my workbench).
Tomorow is claer gloss and pinwashes!

Great job on the barrel. I love the tarp btw how did you do it??

paul

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the good words. The tarp was acheived with kraft paper (paper like the one for grocery bags but a little stronger) The paper was frushed with the number one trick....Water and glue. I personally use outdoor wood glue (yellowish) it is more tacky and dries harder. I pressed it against the plastic film on the engine deck using a sort of play dough called plastiline used for sculptures. Let it dry for two hours and voila. Then: primer, some camo lines and overcoat with kaki. Ho! when the kraft paper is stil moist I usualy rub and poke the makeshift tarp with my finger to get some of the fiber to show, it give it a more clothy look.

Thanks again everyone for the kind words and help. Now it is clearcoating time!

Phil.

Clear coat and pin washes are done. I've also painted some details using vallejo colours. next step. streaks and chipping.









Any suggestion on wath I could enhence?

Thanks for watching.

Phil

Hey Phil,

Beautiful Job!!! The wash really brings it alive. The wood looks great. One thing i see is the engine screen. you might want to consider painting it black and then very lightly drybrushing some green on the raised screen. or paint it green and aplly a darkwash leaving the raised screen exposed. Does that make sence? You could put a little darker overall wash on the crate, then after dry use a Qtip/cotton bud and gently wipe the exccess. Having said all that It looks great Phil.

Gary

Thanks Gary, the engine bay will be darken with blak pigments, then rub with a q-tip. Hopefully it will do the same...Trying things on this one. I did dark wash the crate and rub with a q-tip but it looks like it need another one hehe . I'll give it another go.

Thanks again.

Phil.

I want to chip the t-34 and I was wondering what was the actual color of the primer used at this time and point?
didn't find it in the airconnection book but I may have skip a paragraph or two.

Thank you for your informations.

Phil

How is that for chipping? I wanted it to look like bare metal exposed to elements. I've only done the hand rails. Waiting for feedbacks.


Thanks for watching.

Phil.

Hi Phil,

Every thing is coming together nicely man. Remember, you can help simulate bare metal with a little graphite and No. 2 pencil in the proper areas. Model on brother!

Gary

Will do mate, thanks!

Phil.

Russian primer was red-brown

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1249853279/WWII+Russian+tank+primer+coat+color-

Excellent job so far, I really like it!

Be careful. Don't add too much rust stains on your T-34! Russian officiers were very severe with their crews. Rust stains on their tanks could it mean death penalty prescribed by martial law.
On average modellers like rust stains and they tend to over-do these kind of effects. Actually operative tanks didn't look rusty at all

cheers and congrats indeed

Thank you Mauro! Always, your are the intel man!
Do not worry, I won't go rusting the t-34. I just wanted to expose the metal on the handrails since it must have seen heavy trafic. Maybe a chip here and there but nothing serious.

Phil.

Looking good Phil, don't forget a little rust on the exhausts and track sag.

Paul

Will do Paul!
Thank you mate.

Phil.

I'm calling it done! This was a feel good build to relax before my cyber hobby firefly 1c. It has been a fun build. I thank you all for watching and comments. Gary, Mauro and Paul, thank you guys for tips and intel on a subject that I had little knowledge. Here are the pics.



















Thanks for watching!
Over and out.

Phil

Hi Phil,

Congradulations on a great build!

You managed to take an elderly kit and turn it into a very cool, creative, and interesting piece of work. I love the way the wooden armor turned out. Well done Phil!

Gary

here is some pics of the base I've made. Nothing much, just for display. There will be some small touch up on the base varnish.







Enjoy, comments welcomed!

Phil.