Old male armour

Pantherman · Mar 29, 2024

TimM63 said:
That turned out great. I can picture this beast rolling over the trenches and freaking those pesky Germans out.

Thanks Tim, might do a diorama later on doing exactly what you suggest. PM

TimM63 · Mar 29, 2024

Pantherman said:
Thanks Tim, might do a diorama later on doing exactly what you suggest. PM

I thought about doing that when the time comes to build mine. It

wjbrandel · Mar 29, 2024

Very nice build. I need to get one of those, I've never built anything from WW1.

kevin · Mar 30, 2024

Interesting model, I really like the subtle weathering effects.

Pantherman · Mar 31, 2024

kevin said:
Interesting model, I really like the subtle weathering effects.

Thank you, it was a great kit to build. Pantherman

Bear43 · Apr 17, 2024

I finally got some time in last night and wrapped up the tracks. I felt they just needed more than just the paint. So, I brushed on AK Interactive wash for browns and greens and buffed it in with a cotton bud. Looks much better, I think.

Bear43 · Apr 24, 2024

The tank is in primer, the trailing wheels just need some dry brushing and a wash, but I ran into a bit of an issue. The instructions call for Oil Ochre (MIG color) as the color for the grenade screen and parts of the camouflage. I cross referenced and got what was supposed to be a similar color but it is far too yellow. The grenade screen is currently the substitute color. It should have a bit more of a brownish tone to it. Rather than order more paint and wait I am just going to paint the whole works more of a neutral brown. That's what was called for by the end of 1916 rather than camouflage patterns. I have a few browns that are quite close to that.

TimM63 · Apr 24, 2024

Bear43 said:
The tank is in primer, the trailing wheels just need some dry brushing and a wash, but I ran into a bit of an issue. The instructions call for Oil Ochre (MIG color) as the color for the grenade screen and parts of the camouflage. I cross referenced and got what was supposed to be a similar color but it is far too yellow. The grenade screen is currently the substitute color. It should have a bit more of a brownish tone to it. Rather than order more paint and wait I am just going to paint the whole works more of a neutral brown. That's what was called for by the end of 1916 rather than camouflage patterns. I have a few browns that are quite close to that.

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You could take the yellow color and add a couple drops of brown to it. See how that looks.

Bear43 · Apr 24, 2024

I got to looking at my paints and Vallejo English Uniform is a better substitute for the Oil Ochre. Had quite a time airbrushing it. I have the Model Color type and it was drying in the nozzle. I'll have to get a retarder to do the camo on the tank.

GaryG64 · Apr 25, 2024

It all looks so great. I love the details and the weathering. Great job, Mike!

Bear43 · Apr 26, 2024

I wrapped up the work on the trailing wheels. Added a wash and some Tamiya weathering powder. Calling this portion done now.... I think...lol

kevin · Apr 26, 2024

Bear43 said:
. Calling this portion done now.... I think...lol

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I know what you mean, the weathering process has become my favorite part of the build at this stage in my modeling journey. I need to keep reminding myself not to overdo it, sometimes without success.

GaryG64 · Saturday at 12:25 AM

kevin said:
I know what you mean, the weathering process has become my favorite part of the build at this stage in my modeling journey. I need to keep reminding myself not to overdo it, sometimes without success.

That is my problem, at times, I tend to over do it and not remember less is more. But, I'm still learning the ins and outs of this classic and rewarding hobby.

wjbrandel · Saturday at 11:08 AM

GaryG64 said:
That is my problem, at times, I tend to over do it and not remember less is more. But, I'm still learning the ins and outs of this classic and rewarding hobby.

I know the pain. I always seem to over do the weathering.

Bear43 · Tuesday at 7:02 AM

The problem I have with weathering is that the effects are subtle so it becomes easy to go too much.

I did paint the belly of the beast last night. Hard to tell with the gray on gray, but it's there...lol

GaryG64 · Wednesday at 10:11 PM

Bear43 said:
The problem I have with weathering is that the effects are subtle so it becomes easy to go too much.

I did paint the belly of the beast last night. Hard to tell with the gray on gray, but it's there...lol

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I like it! That is ALOT of road wheels! The rivet detail is riveting. (I couldnt resist a dad joke there.

Bear43 · 2024-05-02T09:50:37-0400

Dealing with those road wheels was the largest pain in the rump of the entire assembly. I did manage to get the tank sides together without having to resort to gluing the road wheels in place but it wasn't easy.

Pantherman · 2024-05-02T09:52:01-0400

Bear43 said:
Dealing with those road wheels was the largest pain in the rump of the entire assembly. I did manage to get the tank sides together without having to resort to gluing the road wheels in place but it wasn't easy.

Wheely great fun this hobby..... Pantherman

GaryG64 · 2024-05-02T12:21:00-0400

Bear43 said:
Dealing with those road wheels was the largest pain in the rump of the entire assembly. I did manage to get the tank sides together without having to resort to gluing the road wheels in place but it wasn't easy.

I ended up gluing my wheels as they kept being wonky.
Later on, I might create a small diorama for mine.
I'm thinking of using Great Stuff for the terrain and a trench with a hustle and bustle of a few soldiers.

Bear43 · 2024-05-02T12:51:25-0400

I'm already planning my first diorama around this tank but it probably won't be finished for a while. I ordered an armored car w/ British tank crew to go with the tank.

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