We need more assembly pics of the tank.










~ Jeff

I don't have any other pics, like i posted my camera is broken. but i started the assembly on feb 10th. Would this be a problem? , I hope it's not cause this is the first campaign I'm joinin'.

G'day all. I will be building this kit for the campaign. Pretty excited as this is my first Tamiya kit and first time posting a model on the internet. I am quite new to this hobby so for the paint scheme I will go for a simple 2 tone camo, 348th Bttn-Belgium-Spring 1944.

Wish me luck!

https://gallery.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php?photo=390824&cat=28200



Forgot the photo...

Welcome Luke !

@ gary

Can you tell me with witch color you paint the tracks?

Hey Peter,

I base coat the tracks with Tamiya flat brown. Washes and pigments will be applied over that.

Nice Kit Luke.

Gary

Gary, that is downright gorgeous!

Hello James, Thanks a bunch fella, I appreciate it.

Pinwashes and Flat coat applied.




Next up, oil fading.

Gary

Gary,

Outstanding work, keep it coming. Any figures planned for your Marder?

Kevin

Hiya Kevin, No figs buddy. Dont have any in tha stash at the moment. Im gonna do some type of small base though. Thanks for droppin by. Thanks!

Gary

Sweet as it can be bro!

you did a nice job Gary! thanks for answering my question!

keep on the good work!

Gary you really nailed that camo job it looks outstanding a real masterpiece looking forward to seeing it on the base

Gary,

I'm looking forward to seeing it on the base. I'm sure it will be spot on (no pun intended).

Later.

Kevin

Dear Mr Boggs,

for this campaign i will be building the same kit and i justt wondered how you achieved the overall finish? what did you colours did you use for the washes? Your model is amazing.

thanks,
Luca

Hello fellas,

Thanks a bunch for the kind words guys!

Ive started the base and finished the oil fading.
Ive applied CelluClay with white glue added in the mix. I then poured dirt from the back yard onto the CelluClay. I let that sit for 45 min to an hour and then pressed the tracks into the dirt.



Im going to Airbrush a brownish filter over the oil fading just to warm it up a bit...not too much. Ill post pics after that later. Here it is as it sets now.


More to come!

Hello Luca,

I use Tamiya paints and primers for all my models. I use Vallejo to paint the details like tools, jack block, exhaust and the like. I base coated with XF-60 Dark Yellow with a tint of XF-57 Buff. The camo is XF-64 Red Brown and XF-67 Nato Green. For pin wash i used Mig Dark Wash and for general wash like in the fighting compartment i use my own mixes of oils and spirits.

Luca i appreciate tha good words and i hope that helps ya out. If ive left anything out of you'd like more info, dont hesitate to ask. Im more than happy to help any way i can.

Thanks fellas,
Gary

Beautimus Gary!!

Happy Modeling, -zon

Simply perfect Gary !
Another outstanding build..

Is Romanian T.A.C.A.M R-2 also counted as a marder?
If yes, I would like to join you with this one:


Mark

Gary you really nailed that paint job was looking forward to seeing you do that when you posted your option photos Great job my friend cant wait to see it finished on the base

YES RivetCounter I will accept this one! Make sure you enlist! http://armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Campaigns&file=index&req=showcontent&id=631


And QUAX_MAXIMUS... everyone else is showing progress pictures so it would not be fair.










~ Jeff

Hiya Sal, Many thanks buddy! I was nervous about this camo pattern but im so happy i went for it!

Im just about finished with the base. I bit of pigment, and re sanding and painting the base trim an she's good to go. Ive also weathered the wool handels with oils. When they dry ill seal with vallejo matt. Chipping next!


Thanks fellas!

Gary

Gary: My friend, scary awesome!! Base is looking fine and will serve your Marder well. Great work on the wood bits too.

I've managed to get some primer and pre-shade on my little guy. I'm thinking I might have to do snow since the figure is in a snow suit...





Happy Modeling, -zon