Ok here it is, I am calling this one completed. Back to Stugs!

Just in the nick of time eh John?? :-)

John, kudos on the fine build! Another winner I am sure. Cheers Kevin

You got a fine looking model there! I really like those damaged fenders and subtle weathering.
Btw, how did you paint the jack block and the wooden handles of the tools? They look superb.

One word - Magnificent

Geez, I'm so glad I didn't compete against you :-) :-)
Your builds are superb, your photos are superb. In fact I'm building a PzKpf IV D inspired on one of your builds. I hope I can get even close to that.

Wow. Great job. I too wonder how you painted the "wooden" items

Good luck

Right down to the wire John! Beautiful finish on this little guy.

What's in the water in VErmont?? LOL!
John, what a wonderful build - it makes me want to go out an order that kit and see if I can do it justice, but of course not!

Excellent photos too!

Chris

Thanks guys.

Here is a link to build pics: CLICK ME!

I am sure there are other ways to do wood tones and grains, but this is the way I have become comfortable with, it is as follows:

1. Using a flesh tone from Vallejo - any of the 6 or 7 will do, paint the wooden parts. Its ok to use different base tones to give some variation.



2. Take some burnt umber oil paint and squeeze some out on some cardboard to soak up exess linseed oil. Then apply this thickly to the wood areas.



3. Let set 20 minutes. Then with a flat brush just damp in turpeniod stroke the wood part along the grain. Be gentle don't wipe it clean! clean brush and repeat. It may take 4-5 passes to get it right. Make sure to clean and dry the brush between each pass! It should look like this!

John, wow this is awesome ! You did a real nice job on this Pz Kpfw 38t Ausf E/F kit. I have kept an eye on your build from start to finish, and your work ceases to amaze ! Will you be doing and article for this in MMiR ?

Are you going to enter this in any of the local Fall IPMS shows, namely Granitcon in NH ? or maybe AMPS East in CT ?

Good to go, John. You deserve the MoM trophey this month

Cheers !!

Robert

Thanks Robert!

Yes it will be a feature in an upcoming MMiR. I will also be bringing it to AMPSE and maybe Granitecon!

John, excellent SBS on painting the wood portions of tools. Thanks indeed for sharing this!!

Really nice work. I especially like the grey and yellow colour scheme.

Your Welcome Stuke - Always glad to help out!

Cheers Pat, thanks for taking the time to look!

I was wondering if you were going to make it!! :-) Good job John ,another great kit ...

Rick

John, Excellent work. Very clean build. Also thanks for the tutorial.

WC

wow that looks fantastic! I need to learn how to do subtle wear and tear better.

Went through the whole build thread.....amazing! You make it look so easy I want to box up my current projects forever and start all over again

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment guys.

Kevin, I have over 35 years in the hobby, it was through practice, and study of the works of others that got me where I am today. One thing that I have always done, and still do today is to try and push my limits. So finish those current builds - and push your limits. They may not be perfect, but as long as you do you best, you will improve.