Panzer IV Ausf.J Sd.Kfz.161/2
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 03:49 AM UTC
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I lightened this one up some.
Liking the look. Don't forget to paint the tracks on the front glacis and on the side of the hull.
Thank you sir!
Yes sir, I still have some details to paint. I need to hurry up and do them this evening because I'm ready to weather this beast! Lol
Cheers,
Dustin
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 04:05 AM UTC
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I lightened this one up some.
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Dustin, can you double check on the instructions. The orientation of the tracks doesn't seem right to me. Cheers, Tat
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 04:20 AM UTC
Good eye, Tat! I just tossed them on for a quick picture. Lol
Tat, you did say I can mix Tamiya matte clear with future and still achieve a matte finish?
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 04:45 AM UTC
Good to hear on that!
Go look for Tamiya X21 Flat Base and make sure its the acrylic one.
Cheers,
Tat
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:38 AM UTC
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Good eye, Tat! I just tossed them on for a quick picture. Lol
Tat, you did say I can mix Tamiya matte clear with future and still achieve a matte finish?
Please check your PM.
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 07:23 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 10:14 PM UTC
Dustin its coming along very nicely. Can't wait to see the weathering.
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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 - 10:34 PM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:04 AM UTC
Clear and decals on. I'll probably spray another coat of clear just to make sure I didn't miss any spots before I start the weathering.
A coat of clear has already been sprayed over the decals.
Cheers,
Dustin
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:11 AM UTC
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Clear and decals on. I'll probably spray another coat of clear just to make sure I didn't miss any spots before I start the weathering.
A coat of clear has already been sprayed over the decals.
Cheers,
Dustin
Coming along nicely. Looks like there are no problems with the clear so far.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:17 AM UTC
Thank you Armorsmith!
No problems, thank gracious. The Future clear is treating me well.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:24 AM UTC
What color did you use on the muffler. It looks brown to me but it may just be the lighting and the angle.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:31 AM UTC
I used MIG Dark Tracks, it looks really good but the gloss makes it seem weird. I just used it as a base color for the rust really. It'll give it that dark rust color, and then when I use the AK rust effects it should really stand out. I hope anyways. Lol
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:34 AM UTC
Here is a good pic of it before clear. It's actually a mix I mixes up of MIG dark tracks and MIG rusty tracks
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 07:55 AM UTC
It looks like you painted the edges of the return rollers black/dark grey to simulate rubber. On this particular model, the return rollers were steel with no rubber. Not a difficult fix, just hit them again with the AB or just carefully brush paint the edges. Weathering will help to blend things together so your "repair" won't be noticeable.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:07 AM UTC
Looking good Dustin! Well done on the detail painting ...looking forward to some more playing with the rust colors and weathering!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:18 AM UTC
Thank you Armorsmith and Todd,
Armorsmith, on the return rollers, I painted them black, and then after the matte clear I was going to go over them with a lead pencil to replicate the worn steel color. Do the edges not get worn? If not I'll touch them up.
Cheers,
Dustin
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
The edges can be worn. Not typically bright all the time, but it makes for some nice contrast. If you do it before dusting, they will tone down nicely!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:43 AM UTC
OK sorry. What you did makes sense, and yes the edges do get worn also. Carry on!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:49 AM UTC
Thank you both! Maybe I'll enter this one for the Model of the Month.. LOL!! Funny stuff.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 08:54 AM UTC
Why not enter? All about having some fun!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 09:02 AM UTC
After seeing the entries today, Id be way off base, but I'll give it a shot.
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 09:16 AM UTC
Each model is a learning experience, there is always something we all need to improve on...finish it up, enter and have some fun, you never know how things turn out! Build another model, learn new things, improve on techniques and try again! All about the enjoyment of the hobby!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 09:30 AM UTC
Yes sir you're absolutely correct. A lot of learning to go!
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Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 03:15 PM UTC
The clear coat looks good. I think the plan for the muffler rust sounds like it should work out.
