Old male armour

[Pantherman]

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]

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]

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

 

[kevin]

Interesting model, I really like the subtle weathering effects.

 

[Pantherman]

Interesting model, I really like the subtle weathering effects.

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

 

[Bear43]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Bear43]

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]

. 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]

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.