This is Trumpeters KV-1 heavy cast turret done in a winter camo. I took my inspiration from a recent copy of FSM and followed the techniques found there in. I think it turned out pretty well for my first attempt at a winter scheme. Painted in MM and Tamiya acrylics washed in oils and then mudded up.
My only regret was adding the fenders after paint. I used CA glue and thought I had them set well into place, but alas there is a gap at the front. DOH... Live and learn... Comments welcomed.





Dave

Wish my first attempts at winte schemes had come out half as good as what you've produced here. I'd say the FSM inspiration paid off.

That looks good, Dave. Gonna hafta take a closer look at that article myself.

Dave,
You did a really fine job with the Soviet winter camo! It's cool that someone actually read my article! You pulled the scheme off very nicely!

Good job,
Mike Kirchoff

Mike
Thanks for that article. It really gave me the courage to try something new. It was very well written and easy to follow . Although my results arent as good, Im really happy with how the model turned out. That issue stayed on my work table through out the build and paint. It took a few tries to get the paint right, but when I finally got the white down I was off to the races.
I read and re-read that article, screwing up the courage to give the kit a try, and really had fun with it. Hope you dont mind that i followed you step by step... *L*
Thanks again



Dave

Dave,
Now that I have a little more time to respond I wanted to congratulate you on a job well done. Pulling off one of those "in-between" weathering finishes is harder than it looks! Simply slathering your model with mud and gunk is one thing, but using restraint and tact to apply your effects is much more difficult, IMHO.
I hope you enjoyed the article, obviously. I have several other "how-to" features in the works, such as applying zimmerit, battle damage and texturing armor. I hope you check those out, as well!
Anywho, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
Again, a terrific job, Dave!

Mike