Terry Barrow takes us through the steps he follows when painting one of his model, in this case a STZ T-34 Mod. 1941. I have been impressed with the effect Terry obtains with his painting technique and style and I hope you find this as interesting as I do.

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Very nice step by step explanation Terry; as usual, it's not so much the techniques that get such a fine result, but the practiced and skilful execution, for example your top quality rendering of the pin washes.

One thing that slightly surprised me was the waiting of just one day for the oil paint dry brushing to dry before applying the sealing acrylic coat over it. Do you mix anything with the oils to get them to dry faster, or use a hairdryer, etc.? I've found oil paints can sometimes still just be rubbed off the next day. Or maybe that just doesn't matter once the clear coat goes on?

The seal coat pretty much protects the dry brush work once it's on. I have used a hairdryer, but now I use a dehydrator that I have modified to be a dryer. It helps to speed up the process.

Terry, great job describing your painting process. Very helpful information.

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Hi Terry. Its great to see this mix of old and new styles. I guess modelling has its fashions like everything else in life, and its great to see you use the out of fashion dry brushing technique to good effect. It produces a striking model - a nice combination of artistry and realism. Thanks very much for the step by step.

You are most welcome and thank you!

Thanks for sharing your techniques with the rest of us!

It was my pleasure.

Is drybrushing really that out of fashion? Well, even if so, we all see now, that it still does quite a nice job, and why wouldn't it, right?

This is one great guide for painting, because it also shows, that we shouldn't be too shy in trying some things and combine them. What I probably like most is the subtle and very realistic weathering on a vehicle still being in use. And not to forget the great quality of the pictures! Thanks for that Terry!

Thanks Kid!

wow! some paint job. I,m on to my Dragon T34/76 next and will shamelessly copy your technique and if its half as good I will be a happy boy.

Go ahead and "copy" away. I'm sure you will do great.

very easy to follow, thanks for sharing !

You are welcome catdude!

lol drybrushing will never go out of fashion.

I'm rather new at this and I go to my Dad for a lot of tips and tricks as well youtube and this site but the one thing I use A LOT is drybrushing. Maybe it is old school I wouldn't know considering my pops stopped making models in the 80's lol

amazing work and guide! thanks a lot. I really appreciate the weld joint details and the overall look of the tank. 10/10

Dehydrator is a good idea. Never thought of that.