It occurred to me that I need to post some of my work here if only to legitimize my claims of being a terrible modeller. So here goes.

Gday Ag2
Mikä aari te läksytys jokseenkin?!
They look good, although I'd say the each is at the point of needing to be weathered a little more? Some further washes would make the details *ping*
And don't be so hard on yourself! You were going to let us guess at the scale for starters... I appreciate the efforts of anyone working under 1:35scale
I reckon a Sherman next
Cheers
Brad

Well, the pictures belie your statements of being a terrible builder. Basics wise, they all look very good, though somewhat monochromatic in finish. That may be due to to much backlighting in the photos, though. Try bringing your primary light source on the same side of the model as the camera.

Eeeeewhat?!? I'm sorry, that makes precisely zero sense in Finnish. It reads "What acre you critique somewhat?"

Yeah, the primary light source in each picture is the window behind my desk. My room actually doesn't have a regular light at the moment, so proper lighting has been something of a problem.

I've used washes very cautiously because of my background in gaming figures and very bad experiences therein. I've also struggled with getting a good paint coverage with just a brush, as is evident in the 8Rad. I'll probably be working on weathering the Kubel and Tiger next, as soon as I fit the last few bits on the former, including the roof frame with etched supports.

EDIT: And yeah, a sherman will be in my future, as soon as I figure out what the best model is for a relative newbie (regular Sherman, not a Firefly). Also, my paint table has a Sturer Emil, Panzer IVE and a Maus all biding their time.

Hi Agamemnon2,

I don't think you're a terrible modeller in the slightest.

Here's my bit on what you've posted...

From what I can see you're a good builder. There are no visible seams or gaps that I can see.
Despite the monochrome colour schemes, I think your finishes are excellent.

You seem to have mastered the basics. I think you have reached that stage where you can start experimenting with things like pre-shading, dry-brushing, pin-washes, and weathering - mud, dust, scratches, oil and petrol spills, etc.

Well done on what you have shown us. I look forward to seeing your next models.

Rudi

Hi Do not put yourself down , If we all took a long hard look at our early work , Then we would think why did I every start. It is only by looking at others work in the forum or at model shows , that we imporove. I cannot see any major problems with your work . Highlighting and weathering are a subjective point . over done they kill a model . Litte is best till you learn what is just right. Please do not give up we need all the modellers now and in the future to keep the hobby alive . Good luck with all your projects. cheers ian

Well, since I got started, here's a few more.

Trumpeter's 1/35 Sturer Emil, work in progress:



Italeri's godawful Pz38(t): (the tracks failed on both sides, one I melted together, the other is affixed with threading wire through the links)

Sorry, it's the only Finnish I know, and was on the side of a local real estate van...
Your 1:35 stuff looks good as well.
cheers
Brad

I don't know about you all but that Tiger looks AWSOME!!!!! Yes, it needs a little bit of weathering maybe but overall a nice looking model. What brand, Dragon, Tamiya?

Hey, you can think of it as factory new.

And, as the others have said, looks like solid construction there.

Take care and get us some more!!

Rob

That's the 1/48 Tamiya Early Tiger. It was one of the first two kits I ordered AM parts for (the engine deck grilles by Hauler). The second kit was of course that KV-2 with its Friul tracks.

I'll be doing some weathering on the Tiger with MIG pigments, using the Pz38 as a guinea pig. I have some Worn Panzergrey and Europe Dust that should make it a bit more interesting.

Great! Can't wait to see some more pics

Rob

Hi Agamemnon,
a very good job indeed, though I do not consider myself qualified in the matter.
Regardless, how did you pick a Greek name, whereas US Generals speak Finnish?

Keep on,

George from Greece

Did you say you paint with a brush?
Because if you did then they are quite good for paint brushed models.
lovin the tiger just need some more mud.

Yes, a brush is a hard habit to break. These days I mostly use a size 8 stiff flat brush and Vallejo acrylics, typically thinned, and do 2-3 layers if I need a particularly smooth coverage. The KV-2 needed 3, something to do with the shades of green I used.

Hey, looks good to me man.They do seem to need a bit more weathering otherwise they look great.And yeah, don't be that hard on yourself and remember it takes practice just anything else thats worth doing! And don't listen to supposed model elitists! You know..the ones that armor rules and yours sucks type. I think those people kill the love of the hobby itself.Just have fun with it man and don't be afraid to expieriment with new things and you'll do well.

To Aga from Finland...Hail Moonsorrow and Ensiferum!!! Great country for awesome music!

I think you are doing a great job as well. All you need is a little TLC as far as weathering and washes. Also, spending a bit more time on little items such as the wood handles can make the model look even better. A simple quick weathering would consist of a light brown wash on those handles and BINGO... the tools look used. You will still be able to see your base color it just won't look like they were just bought at the local hardware store. It will take you a few minutes to accomplish the weathering of those wooden handles and you can still do it. Give it a shot.

They all look good to me. As stated, maybe do a few washes and a little weathering.

I don't see anything wrong with them I would nitpick about. So I'm going to turn the tables on you. Why don't you tell us what you think is wrong with them?