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G'day All
This is my first attempt at a Model and I would love your feedback.
I looked through the many tips and tricks on the web for weathering techniques. I must admit I rushed some of the steps and I personally think I added too much chipping.....
The base Model is a Dragon 1:72 Stug G, OOB. (#7354)
I used Tamiya Paints and a cheap airbrush, purchased from the net. A pin wash and Pastels for dust etc....
...The Diorama is a $2 photo frame from the Reject shop. I sprayed the frame Tamiya Dark Yellow and covered the glass in PVA glue and sand etc. Pastels were then used to try and give it some colour...
Hi Mick, it's nice to know you!
First, welcome to this kind of fun! It's very good for the your first time and you should know that I never as good as yours when I'm performing on building figures at my first time
Don't ever feel guilty when you use a cheap or even scrap material since I do that as you can see in this link:
Build Log:"Wait for My Command!" Diorama and
Build Log:"Komm und nimm es dir!" Diorama . I'm proud of your work by using that path.
A few things to be improved:
1. Opened hatch.
Beyond my observation toward other fellow modellers' finished work, opened hatch may purposed to illustrate an armor with a crew (at least) outside. If such situation doesn't occur, just simply made the hatch closed. So, 2 options were available for you: If you want that your armor's hatch opened, just add a suitable figure. If not, simply close it and the vignette or diorama already have a story, even without figures
2. Chipping effect.
You already realize it, but no problem at all. You can recover it later. Just a tips, when I made such chipping, I used a needle tip.
Again, do not hesitate when you used a cheap tools or materials, because I do so. And since you happy with it, no problem with that all and have it your way!
Cheers
Garry
