I'm back again. Just got to the bench 45 min ago and thought I would show a quick sbs to explain the reason for the dust streaks on the sides. Since the tank was in this position before whatever house or building came down it would have been covered in debris. This also explains why I sand the tank into the base.
A pic of the front of the tank I did first and is some what dry now.
Instead of using just earth I ground up some brick cement and plaster to an almost powder being sure to leave some bits. A small amount was also mixed with light earth.
I first applied some of the earth, brick mix.
Then came some of the AK sand and gravel fixer applied with sparingly, don't want to soak the model.
While still wet I applied more of the powder and bits, adding some brick color here and there.
After that some light earth/dust pigments from AK.
Now the model is set aside to dry, then some final dust pigments where needed.
Will give the base the same treatment and maybe add some detail bits. Need to get this one done before the Zombies get here.. ;D ;D
Should have this wrapped up tonight....and not bad for 2 1/2 weeks work.
