Hello all,

A while back I had purchased a Tamiya Type 90 at a bargain, and so recently I wanted a simple quick build so I decided to try my hand at the winter dot camouflage scheme used by the Japanese ground defense (don’t know it’s actual name).

I had started work on this tank a month back, and have only done some slow progress on it as I am in the middle of my A’levels (I have only been able to spend a half hour or so on it every other day). It was a simple and fun set as most Tamiya sets are (imo). I know the paint job is not perfect but it's a learning curve.

It is still a WIP and I have a lot to do on it, soon will be free from my exams with a lot of time to spare. Any advice on how to weather it would be great as I have a negative skill when it comes to weathering my models. I was also wondering what I might be doing wrong when it comes to the washes and filters, when I tried them out on previous models they always left a mark after drying. Could anyone explain to me a correct method.

Another mistake I made was making the stencil out of paper, each time I sprayed a new quadrant the weaker it got … until it ripped. (I had no choice though as I am very limited in my options)

So here are some of my WIP pictures:

The Stencil:








Hope you like it, and please do share any thoughts on the weathering.

Regards,

It looks like a well applied scheme- but I'd like to see some more pictures, perhaps a wider shot showing all of the tank?

Hi Karl, I uploaded some new pictures the overspray is really bothering me I think I need to invest in a new professional double action spray gun.

Hello everyone,

So my progress for today was a very small step forward, painted the tarp and strap on the side stowage rack. And I cut out a stencil of the number 31 for the identification cards found on the turret.

Here are some general pictures of the tank:







and the stencil:



Regards,

I like the result even if you're not happy with your cardboard template.
You don't often see this kind of camouflage and it gives a very original look to your Type 90.
Congratulations.
Olivier

I think it looks great. I have a Trumpy Type 87 Command Post vehicle and a NBC Detection Vehicle. I could see one of them sporting this scheme.

Nice pics Vladimir, it really is a very striking camo scheme. I would say a double action AB would undoubtedly give you more control, especially for a spray job like this. You may be able to done down the overspray a bit with a bit of weathering. To be honest I don't think it is all that noticeable. Great work on the scheme, it is brilliant looking- makes me want to have a go at it!

http://tankguy.gooside.com/Paint/Type90winter05.jpg

http://tankguy.gooside.com/Paint/Type90winter04.jpg

It seems to me really well done!

Thank you very much Olivier, Alex, Karl, and Mauro. I agree, it is a rather unusual camouflage scheme that adds interest to any collection so I think you guys should try it out if you have some spare time.
@ Karl: I should have probably been more patient and waited until I got a double action gun!

Not a lot of progress again, on the tank I painted the lights and the smoke launcher covers and I gave it two washes of a 2:1 black/raw umber wash. Don’t feel like that did much.

Did some minor alterations to one of the crew figures, he was with short sleeves and so I used parts from my spare box to give him gloves. The other figure will be a little more difficult to convert.






and the parts I am most disappointed in:



Does anyone know of a company that makes Japanese tank crews in resin?
Thanks’ again for the support, comments and critic are welcomed!!
Regards,

VLS Warriors has released a Type 90 crew set, but I'm afraid theses guys would catch a cold in in winter dio :
http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/product.php/14127/japanese_type_90_tank_crew

Frenchy

Maybe is just my opinion, but I think you can correct quite easily with some paint done with a tiny brush. Regarding the overspray, well remember that you can sand down the paint with a very fine grit sandpaper moistened with water.
Is a technique wich aircraft modellers very often do

Have you seen this "tutorial"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbXmLnPAPtI&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VK3n7AHNo&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VQS_MdvAow&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5JF1qyGiko&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5air9KYdKE&fmt=18