Hello guys, this is my new "monster" job.
I decided to build the model directly from the box. The only changes I've made are the addition of the chain in the back door of the turret, the pins by lifting the cover and all welds mufflers armored hull and cupola of commander.
Then I will use the Friul tracks. It 'a really gigantic tank and once assembled the tracks will impress. I can not imagine him in the face!

The tank has already been primed and ready for pre-shadow.



The wheels have been "glued" on the masking tape to allow easier coating of the exposed part.


As for the camo, the hull will be green to the side plates in red cos' like the wheels and the turret have not decided yet .... green and diagonal stripes in dark yellow net on vertical plates. The barrel will be red.

Fabrizio.
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Looks good so far, Fabrizio.

Tank is ready to weathering:




Fabrizio.
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Looks cool, looking forward to seeing it finished.

What kit is this?

Tanks Christopher. This is a kit from Trumpeter E-100.

Fabrizio.
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Hello guys.
The hull of this monster tank is finished.





Happy new year to all!

Fabrizio.
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Great work Fabrizio !

What did you use for weathering the hull ? the green base paint is hardly visible ?

Ah thanks Fabrizo, sort of thinking about picking one up. Looking forward to seeing more.

It's already looking pretty good.

Yes, this is one big monster. I have the Jagdpanzer E-100, and it's big! Thinking i should build the E-100 to go along side it.

Those post weathering pics look great! I must say they caught me by surprise after seeing the original paint scheme.

Thanks a lot guys.
The products I use for weathering are the earth tones of the AK (Kursk Earth, Earth Effect, Dark and Fresh Mud Mud) and the European Earth pigments and Dark Earth.
For spatters use the technique of color sprayed by brush with the airbrush.

Fabrizio.
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Hi Fabrizio,
excellent weathering job...love it..
the hull look really beaten...

you got amazing photo shooting skill too...kind to share the lighting setup??

Happy modelling........and happy new year

Zaidi

Hi Fabrizio

Nice built and weathering, it is a big tank!

Bataa

Work in progress:




For photos, use 4 white light lamps. 2 at the top, 1 on the right and 1 to the left. Light blue sheet of paper to the background. Canon 550D on a tripod, set to F22 and ISO 200 with the automatic timer. Lens 17-50 f2,8.

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thanks for sharing.... wow...that lens really made a huge different....i have almost the same setup minus that 2.8 lens..

the tank is looking very dirty good..........

Fabrizio, being basically an OOB builder, I really liked that you focused your thread on painting and weathering, as your techniques and results are rock solid. Looking forward to your next update.
Joel

I'm glad you like it.
Stay tuned for updates.

Fabrizio.
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Monster tank is finished






Fabrizio.
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Hi Fabrizio,

great looking tanks....weathering is perfect... however, 3 photos really didnt justice the excellency .... with your amazing photography skill, i'm sure taking another 10 or more close up photos will testify the manifestation of this build... extravaganza!


Zaidi

Fantastic work on this Fabrizio, love your blog too. You really have a great style and love the execution. I'm a fan!

The big E100 Ausf. B never looked so good. It's a sexy tank if I do say so myself.

Best,

Mike
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Hey, looks awesome! I love the weathering. You'really made it look real.
Best regards
Jacob

Ciao Fabrizio! Sono raptor che ben conosci su zimmerit! Anche su questo forum voglio rinnovarti i miei complimenti per i tuoi modelli! Ti perseguito.... It's beautiful! Fantastic building and weathering!
See you soon!
Pasquale