Nice one Steve. I personally think the hetzer is one of the most boring vehicles from WW2. Its sort of shapeless and too many flat panels. I also think they need a good paint job to carry it off right, also because of the above. You definately have succeded there. Nice change from all the camo´d hetzers. If anybody can do a perfect job on a monotone vehical .... I´ll tell him to give ya a ring #:-) , Ha Ha only joking. You´re the man buddy!
I love the jerry can rack. I read some of the opinions in the previous thread, but if it looks good, its good enough for me.
I know you said you have had some problems with washes but they are not really evident here. All detail comes out well in the photographs. I know you are gonna put it on a base and some mud/dirt/dust lower down will add a lot to it as well!
I dont know what mediums you use but I have not had any problems with washes as I now have used the same method for a few years. I use humbrol paint and/or oils and humbrol enamel thinners only. For overall washes I keep it very thin. I´ll wash again in a few days if it needs it rather than trying too much, too quick. For pin washes I thicken it a bit. I keep a pea size of oil paint beside me while pin-washing (oils are generally better for pin-washes). I use a 5/0 brush. I start with detail thats not as visible. If it runs/spreads I add more oils. I usually start thinner and work up to I get it right. Then keep stirring it up with the brush so Im getting an even mixture. I use a plastic palette and if theres too much paint on the brush I tip it against the side to lose some mixture. I lightly touch the top of each rivet once. For lines I touch one point also and let capillery action do the rest. As the tops get dry brushed, the touch spot is covered. Sorry if this is too much detail ... justtrying to explain what works for me!
Good luck old Chap.
