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T34/76 Completed model
mikado
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 02:06 AM UTC
Hi all,

This is the third model I have completed. I basically tried everything under the sun that was describe in the forum...e.g filtering using oil, pin wash....spraying earth to the road wheel, chip paint ...

I think the only way for me further improve my AFV modelling is to post it and and let the critical eyes tell me what is wrong. So, please feel to comment on it...

for a start, I think the model is too dark...this is due to using turpentine to do filtering I use the 95% turpentine and 5% oil... The turpentine just darken everything .... Don't think I would do that for my next model....






Simon
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 04:55 AM UTC
Good job. Perhaps some chip-painting would improve an already good looking model.

Simon
tomglover
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 07:33 AM UTC
Nice looking model there. I agree with Simon though; more weathering, especially paint chipping. Im sure some more experienced modellers than me will come along and give you some more useful advice. :-) Great looking model for your 3rd attempt! BTW, what kit did you use?
Jurjen
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 07:41 AM UTC
Your third Model? Well, I'm going to be honest on this. You have done a wonderful job. As far as I can see your build is very clean and iy keep this modelling progress you will be a great modeller very soon.

I think your model is not too dark. Just keep in mind that when you start to paint your model try to keep the colours as light as possible. You can always darken the colours with washes and filters.

I see you have used the Tamiya kit? I can see it because of the tracks. Maybe one tip, in the second photo from above you can see the two tracks ends connected to eachother. You can try to hide this by placing the two ends under a roadwheel

Keep up the very good work and keep us informed with your buildings!

Jurjen
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 08:42 AM UTC
Very nice, I think the color tone is just right, but as said, a tad bit more weathering would spice it up a bit. In the first picture, the spare track isnt down all the way, so might want to push it down some more. Overall, it looks very good.
mikado
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 11:10 AM UTC

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Nice looking model there. I agree with Simon though; more weathering, especially paint chipping. Im sure some more experienced modellers than me will come along and give you some more useful advice. :-) Great looking model for your 3rd attempt! BTW, what kit did you use?


Hi Tom and all,

This is a tamiya kit that I built. I tried to do paint chipping but it turn out to be not very nice so I spray over it. Is there a link that show how paint chipping can be done to make the model more interesting ?

The other comments is "more weathering". Is there anything else for weathering I can try ?
PLMP110
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 11:28 AM UTC
Third attempt? Well done. There are a couple of things I see. You should fill the locator holes for the grabrails on the front. Also, the lower set of towing points are not correct for the T34. I think the story is that when Tamiya measured a T34 at Aberdeen, they had attached the other set to move the vehicle around with. Tamiya reproduced them on the model. Really good build though.

Patrick
jazza
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Posted: Monday, October 17, 2005 - 11:30 AM UTC

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The other comments is "more weathering". Is there anything else for weathering I can try ?


Have you tried using pigment powder? From what i have heard, the Tamiya weathering set is pretty good but if you are like me and cant afford much, go to the local art shop and buy those face paints that come in powder form. Add thinner and apply...they do a pretty good job too.

Its a pretty well done model so i would give credit where its due.

for the oil wash, what colour did you use?
Alpenflage
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 12:43 AM UTC
You did a nice job on this T-34/76 M1943 kit. I will agree, the tone on the Russian green is perfect. I like the subtle weathering, esp on the tracks and roadwheels.

Keep up the great work

Cheers !!

Alpen
mikado
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Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 04:26 AM UTC

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Quoted Text

The other comments is "more weathering". Is there anything else for weathering I can try ?


Have you tried using pigment powder? From what i have heard, the Tamiya weathering set is pretty good but if you are like me and cant afford much, go to the local art shop and buy those face paints that come in powder form. Add thinner and apply...they do a pretty good job too.

Its a pretty well done model so i would give credit where its due.

for the oil wash, what colour did you use?



For oil wash, I used raw umber. Mix it with turpentine with a ratio of 95% to 5% oil.
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