Destroyed Iraqi T-55

[dubster72]

Haha nice one Colin, or a crewman with his hair parted by a near-miss!

 

[dubster72]

A bit more progress... Added a couple of coats of the new Klear

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I've found it to be much more runny & cloudy than the old stuff but it seems to have worked ok....

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Only the washes, filters & chipping to go before I can start the process of making it look burnt-out!

Cheers

Patrick

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[papa 695]

Looking very good Patrick. I use the Pledge- multi serface wax all the time works well for me

 

[mobear]

seems ashame that you are destroying this tank,as it looks real nice

mobear

 

[spanner570]

Been awol, so I've missed the progress on this.

It's looking good Patrick and well up to your usual excellent standards.

Ron

 

[dubster72]

A bit more has been done.....

Gave it a wash of brown & then another of black

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Then the 1st chipping stage

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Now, there's no actual damage as yet. In fact, there won't be much at all, it's more about showing the rusty, burnt-out look. So as I haven't made anything for over a year, I thought I'd refresh myself on certain techniques even though much of it will be covered over by the end.

Anyway, as ever, thanks for looking

Cheers

Patrick

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[mobear]

i like your style,although iraqi armament really was never that clean hahahahahaha mustv`e been saddams own one lol

mobear

 

[Ian M]

This one sort of got away from me. You have made a good job out of that "cheap" kit. It will be a shame to wreck it, but as you wrote it will be a rust bucket and not a write off.

Its looking good so far.

Ian M

 

[aaron]

This makes me grin ear to ear what a fun job you have ahead of you Patrick, Especially to be let loose on a wonderful canvas =)

 

[CDW]

I say again "silk purse out of a pigs ear"

You keep them techniques coming, a few of us can learn a thing or two as you progress ..thanks.

 

[dubster72]

Ole, Ian, Colin & Aaron thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me! A little more has been done, the 2nd pass of chipping on the hull is complete & I'm happy with the results....

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Next is the turret...

Cheers

Patrick

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[mobear]

really nice work there mate first class from me

mobear

 

[spanner570]

Really nice work Patrick.......like Ian's Lancaster the time is looming when it's trashing time......

It's a real pity to see both models ending up wrecked, but such is the sacrifice for signing up for this S.I.G.!

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Ian M]

Looks like you are having no problems remembering the techniques Patrick. Its looking very nice indeed.

Ian M

 

[dubster72]

Really nice work Patrick.......like Ian's Lancaster the time is looming when it's trashing time......It's a real pity to see both models ending up wrecked, but such is the sacrifice for signing up for this S.I.G.!

Cheers,

Ron

You're right Ron, the further along I get the sadder I am to have to damage it! But as I'm not sure where said damage etc is going, I thought it best to build the kit as I would any other.

Apart from adding filters, it's pretty much ready to feel the loving caress of Mr Dremel!

 

[dubster72]

Looks like you are having no problems remembering the techniques Patrick. Its looking very nice indeed.Ian M

Thanks Ian. I tried the sponge chipping but I didn't like it, not enough control, so went back to my trusty hairy stick!

 

[papa 695]

Well Patrick some great weathering and chipping there looking forward to the rest

 

[dubster72]

Not looking so pristine now!

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Starting to get that abandoned, weather-worn look coming through.

Cheers

Patrick

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[mobear]

love it love it love it

mobear

 

[aaron]

Wow has this been brush chipped? The rust effects are subtle and look wicked. Im with Mobear i love it too =)