Hi guys,

It has been a long time since I last posted anything and I have been experimenting with various techniques for vehicles and ground work. And something different the modern vehicles I usually do.

Here I used the Dragon Jagdpanzer IV l7 basically out of the box except for the tracks which are from Fiul.

I used the AK74 interactive mud products and tried enamel washes for the first time.

The base is made up from DAS clay, cellu-clay, herbs and beech tree seeds. I used various brands for the stowage.

Enough typing and some photos.









The wood of the base still needs to be cleaned up.

Any tips on how to improve on the vehicle or ground work are most welcome, especially the ground work as this a new thing for me.

Cheers, thanks for looking and thanks for any tips you can give me,

JW

Jan,

Very nice. Love the weathering and ground work.

What unit is this Jagdpanzer from?

Looks great.

Thanks,

I have,no idea what unit it is from. All I know is that it is one of the marking and painting options vorm the Dragon instructions. Can't find the instructions now but will look hand get back to you on that.

Cheers,

Jw

Hello Jan,
Very well executed, great base and groundwork.
A great model, well done.
Regards,
garth

@ Dave
Looked it up in the instructions and the paint scheme is from the 7th Pz. Div. at the. eastern front 1945.

Cheers,

Jw

OUTSTANDING

Very nice indeed Janwillem. I particularly like the groundwork, looks very natural and effective. The way it angles across the base works well too, and the wires for attaching foliage are a nice touch. Not over-weathered either. Superb!

Thanks Steve.

I used the excellent video by Richard Windrow "Expert Model Craft, Terrain Modelling" for getting my head around making the base.

His techniques for making ground cover are simple to use and give good results to even noobs like me when it comes to terrain modelling.

Cheers,

JW

Finished up the base and added the figures.

The figures are Alpine with Hornet heads. I added the tree as it made the base look better then with just the model.

























Any questions, comments, hint or tips for improvement please let me know.

Cheers,

JW

Beautiful! The figures are spectacular! Bravo!
Gianfranco
P. S.: ... If I send you some of my figures, we agree?

Grazie Mille Gianfranco,

I use the Verlinden technique and painted them with oil paints combined with some extra high lighting.

Still learning but I am quite satisfied with how they turned out.

The German uniforms took 3 tries before the result was okay. Still getting my head around all the different types of uniform that are out there and how to paint them.

Cheers,

JW

WOW

This is all around fantastic work. The tank and figs are awesome as is the base. very nice work bud.

Thanks Rob,

I used this one to try some new things and have to say I like the way it turned out.

Cheers,

JW

Nicely done detail work on the engine deck!

Love the dirt/mudd effects too! Thanks for sharing your awesome Lang!









~ Jeff

That is some very nice work, I love every thing about that model.

great job on everything. how did you like the ak stuff?

This diorama is perfect in every way, there's really nothing that needs any improvement. But maybe add some grenadiers along the side? I always loved figures, I thought that they gave more life to a scene, but it really doesn't need it, it's amazing as is.

-Conor

Thank you for the great comments guys.

@Conor
I had planed on a soldier walking next the vehicle near the log on the right front side. I have been looking for one that is suitable and have goten the old but still good German 352nd Volksgrenadier Division figure set. I do still need to assemble and paint them and see which one looks best. But I agree that it would balence the base out better, so I'll take your advice onboard.


@craig
The AK stuff works good. I never like adding mud to my models as I always find it hard to get a convincing result. But the AK mud set works like a charm. Using the colours from light to dark and adding more plaster to the mix with every step you get a great result with a minimum of fuss And unwanted splatter is removed quick and easy with a brush and a bit of turpentine.
Also I would recomend the Mig DVD on wither camouflage. It has a good section on applying the mud.

Again thanks for the feed back and if you have anything more to add or questions let me know.

Cheers,

JW

Well I narrowed it down to these two

either this one:



or this one



Which one would you guys use?

The base, mud, and figures all look great, especially the base and figures. I know how things can change in photos so it's hard to tell, but the tank looks a little too "clean". To have a vehicle with the mud build up on the lower sides and wheels, I would expect to see a little staining and streaking on the superstructure and front plates.

Hi Bob,

Only the rear and lower part of the front hull have mud. Nothing really on the rest. That was more an aesthetic choice as I did not want to cover the paint finish. But I do get what you mean. Thanks for you input.

Cheers,

JW

Hi JW,

WOW!!! That is a fisrt rate build right there. Great paint, Weathering, and Ground work. Bravo man!

Gary

outstanding work!

I really like both.

COMBINE THEM.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

@ Conor.
I am only planning to place one as two would make it a bit to buisy (in my eyes)

Cheers,

JW