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Tamiya 1/35 JGSDF Type 16 MCV
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 02:24 AM UTC
First foray in to modern armour is Tamiya's JGSDF Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle. Going to build out of the box BUT going to do a what if urban digital camouflage scheme using home made masks
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panamadan
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 03:05 AM UTC
I'll be watching.
Dan
Dan
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 04:09 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I'll be watching.
Dan
cheers Dan...
So the build started. Some simple bits and some clear. The lights are coloured in with sharpie then backed with silver foil - personally I think its not a bad rendition. Glued and held together with tape to let it all go off
IMG_20200411_170027 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200411_170036 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200411_170049 by Robert Worth, on Flickrpanamadan
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 04:38 AM UTC
Does this vehicle have anti-slip?
D
D
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 04:43 AM UTC
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Does this vehicle have anti-slip?
D
it does, moulded on where it needs to be (may add a bit more texture with surfacer
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 11:18 PM UTC
have used some of my masks (printed on to masking vinyl) on my test kit - using tri-tone green. They go on ok (3mm is a tad small on 1/35 but will stick with it, could do a mix of 3mm and 5mm perhaps). second green is painted so will mask and paint the 3rd tomorrow to see if it works.
panamadan
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 01:14 AM UTC
Have you seen the blocky urban camo on their infantry vehicle?
An idea...
D
An idea...
D
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 01:26 AM UTC
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Have you seen the blocky urban camo on their infantry vehicle?
An idea...
D
seen it on Chinese tanks yes but not Japanese. Will do some more investigation
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 01:29 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextHave you seen the blocky urban camo on their infantry vehicle?
An idea...
D
seen it on Chinese tanks yes but not Japanese. Will do some more investigation
just seen it on a Type 89. Wanted something more intricate (on this one happy for it to be a what-if)
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 05:07 AM UTC
Have to love Tamiya kits. Go together really well. This one has moveable steering but parts not overly fiddly... really enjoying it
IMG_20200412_171307 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200412_171257 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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and fimally my proof of concept for digital camouflage worked (could;ve done with a better contrast of greens but thats not the scheme I am going for). Mask goes on really well, just takes time to cut out!!! The 1/35 scale will give more scope for variation in pattern as well - and yes it will be tri-tone grey (not sure which grey paints yet but I like AK interactive as pre-thinned and Vallejo model air so will look at those).
IMG_20200412_175829 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200412_171307 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200412_171257 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200412_171318 by Robert Worth, on Flickrand fimally my proof of concept for digital camouflage worked (could;ve done with a better contrast of greens but thats not the scheme I am going for). Mask goes on really well, just takes time to cut out!!! The 1/35 scale will give more scope for variation in pattern as well - and yes it will be tri-tone grey (not sure which grey paints yet but I like AK interactive as pre-thinned and Vallejo model air so will look at those).
IMG_20200412_175829 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 05:09 AM UTC
having looked at this I Might go dark green, light green, brown (maybe even two tones of brown to give quad-colour)... will have to see
panamadan
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 06:23 AM UTC
Another version of the Type 89 blocky camo-
https://pocketmags.com/us/military-modelcraft-international-magazine/december-2017/articles/262039/mitsubishi-battle-taxi
https://pocketmags.com/us/military-modelcraft-international-magazine/december-2017/articles/262039/mitsubishi-battle-taxi
robw_uk
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 06:38 AM UTC
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Another version of the Type 89 blocky camo-
https://pocketmags.com/us/military-modelcraft-international-magazine/december-2017/articles/262039/mitsubishi-battle-taxi
it is a nice scheme.. wondering about two-tone then but keeping the squares small... hmmmm choices (next stage will be to look at what paints I have and see what goes well together....)
bat_213
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2020 - 10:38 AM UTC
you have a very nice build going .cant wait to see it all done. 
robw_uk
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Posted: Monday, April 13, 2020 - 04:31 AM UTC
more work. Suspension/drive train & wheels all done (rubber wheels which are ok but at least the hubs are removable to aid painting). On to the turret which, to me, is a really nice shape and calling out to be "digitised"
IMG_20200413_154009 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200413_155552 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200413_170638 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200413_163953 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200413_163956 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200413_154009 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200413_155552 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200413_170638 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200413_163953 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200413_163956 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 02:08 AM UTC
Decision on paint - AK Interactive going with
Sky Grey (light)
English Grey (medium)
Ash Grey (dark, just off black I think)
with the lower hull/running gear/wheel hubs the English Grey (or perhaps vary depending on the wheel)
Sky Grey (light)
English Grey (medium)
Ash Grey (dark, just off black I think)
with the lower hull/running gear/wheel hubs the English Grey (or perhaps vary depending on the wheel)
robw_uk
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Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 07:25 AM UTC
Turret progressing (including drilling ~80 holes in the muzzle (not perfect but will get cleaned up a touch))
IMG_20200414_202003 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200414_202036 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200414_202026 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200414_202003 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200414_202036 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200414_202026 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Friday, April 17, 2020 - 03:44 AM UTC
Primed.. went well until the airbrush "exploded" and splattered all overthe walls... luckily CIF cleaned it off Need to do the reverse of the tyres then wait for the paints to come in
IMG_20200417_162849 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200417_162856 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200417_162853 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20200417_162849 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200417_162856 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20200417_162853 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 10:12 PM UTC
Paint arrived so will start on this over the weekend
AK Interactive Sky Grey, English Grey & Ash Grey (the 2 darks are better in real life than the photo shows)
2020-04-29_11-05-30 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
AK Interactive Sky Grey, English Grey & Ash Grey (the 2 darks are better in real life than the photo shows)
2020-04-29_11-05-30 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
Neo
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 02:05 AM UTC
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Primed.. went well until the airbrush "exploded" and splattered all overthe walls... luckily CIF cleaned it off Need to do the reverse of the tyres then wait for the paints to come in
Robert,
Looks great so far - love that Digital Camo.
Q:
How are you doing the Rubber Tyres ?
Looks like you prime first - Acrylic ?
What do you follow with ?
Thanks
Tom
robw_uk
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 04:15 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Primed.. went well until the airbrush "exploded" and splattered all overthe walls... luckily CIF cleaned it off Need to do the reverse of the tyres then wait for the paints to come in
Robert,
Looks great so far - love that Digital Camo.
Q:
How are you doing the Rubber Tyres ?
Looks like you prime first - Acrylic ?
What do you follow with ?
Thanks
Tom
Cheers Tom. The rubber wheels aren't too bad (not sagged of course). Primed with Ammo One Shot (as is the rest of the kit) and then will use AK Interactive acrylic paint (Rubber Grey). Should be OK but need to be careful of cracking if paint is too thick I guess
robw_uk
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 09:11 AM UTC
Right, paints arrived during the week so first up Ash Grey. AK Interactive 3rd Gen acrylic, thinned with water, about 15PSI. Goes on nicely. Started to cut out the digital masks ready for tomorrow (Sky Grey)
bat_213
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Posted: Friday, May 01, 2020 - 09:54 AM UTC
your build is looking great ,nice job .robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 02:43 AM UTC
First masks on (dark grey) and 2nd grey (Sky Grey) painted. Still struggling with thinning BUT The AK paints seem to be a bit more forgiving. I know I will have some bleeders cos the 3mm masks are very small and struggle on some of the finer details.
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, May 02, 2020 - 11:11 PM UTC
Masked up for the final grey (AK English Grey). This will also be the colour for the lower hull & running gear/wheel hubs
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