Bowcat's 1/35 Tamiya M40 155mm Self Propelled Gun

[Wouter]

Nice build you got yourself here Bob, and paintwork looks slick too. Great start on the weathering, perfect base for next couple of fun thingies ^^

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Wouter.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice work on the weathering Bob very convincing

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Lee.

 

[Si Benson]

Looking very nice Bob. Can I ask,what are you using to gloss coat?

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Si. I use Winsor and Newton Galleria for both gloss and matt varnish.

Moved on a bit more this week. As I think I mentioned previously I'm trying to keep the weathering light and subtle, so no chipping or rust, but some rain and dirt streaks.



Also installed the tools, spare tracks, air filters, ammo racks and seats.



Got the gun and shields attached to the mount.



Wheels attached to bogies.



And the ammo and crate put together.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Love the subtle weathering. Tools etc look great. A first class build
Jim

 

[Si Benson]

Thanks for replying
That paint finish is just too nice and whatever camera your using is taking some lovely pictures!
Top stuff sir

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

Si, pics taken on my phone camera, Google Pixel 2.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Hey guys,

I need some opinions. I started painting the figures tonight and I'm trying a technique I saw on you tube.

Basically the primed figures are pre shaded with an acrylic ink in the creases, then multiple coats of thinned top coat applied.



This is the first one, what do you guys think?

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
It might just be me but I'm not sure that works but there are far better figure painters then me who will give you a better opinion.

 

[Mini Me]

Bob, In my mind it looks just right if you are going for the faded and weathered look. Otherwise you might think about a little darker shading of green.
Just my thoughts. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick, appreciate your thoughts.

I'm going to try and vary the shades of khaki drab between the figures. In fact it's not very obvious but the shirt on this one is a slightly darker shade than the trousers.

I'm basing the figures on the uniforms in MASH which always seemed to be quite faded and worn.

What I'm more interested in trying to achieve is getting the darker tones in the creases first rather than apply a darker wash after the top coat as I have done in the past.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Paul, I'm not sure myself hence the question. I'm certainly no figure painter either.

 

[MikeC]

Hello Bob,
Catch up time again. I like the weathering, nice and subtle and that makes a change from tons of chipping. Figures, can i suggest you put on the main coat first and then work in the shadows with a darker thinner mix, and build up the shadow and the same with the highlights except using a lighter shade. There are figure painters on this forum that can explain it better than me. But still pleased with your build, very impressive.
Mike.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Mike.

Figures are not my thing, think I will bin the pre-shading idea and do my usual attempts at weathering after painting.

 

[Steve Jones]

This is one of my favourite builds on the forum at the moment. Keep up the great work and I am sure the figures will work in well. Top stuff mate

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Steve.

Going to get everything matt coated tonight, then tomorrow everything's getting packed away.

Apparently the missus wants the dining room table back for Christmas dinner. Bloody cheek.

 

[Mini Me]

Indeed! SWMBO always has the last word. I feel for you mate!
Cheers Rick H.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick.

I don't mind to much. She's a manager at Sainsbury's so she's on 12 to 14 hours shifts every day up to Christmas.