Dragon 1 35 StuG with Zimmerit, a blast from the past!!

[BattleshipBob]

Looks like it has all the upgrades. Beautiful job. Chain & waffle pattern look right on. Can't imagine the factory weather seal had much of a life. PaulE

Hi Paul, cannot take credit for the zimmerit, its part of the kit lol. The chain is all my hard work!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Bob. Nice to see another stug getting the Bob treatment.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Looking good Bob. Nice to see another stug getting the Bob treatment.

Very kind Tim, i like StuG' by the way

And on we go, using a Mr Hobby modulation set, put down two thin layers of dark yellow.

I have tried to show tonal variations by playing about with distance and paint applied, so hopefully it does not look factory fresh





I think i did ok? Next up

Decals, tools, chipping etc,

On another note, sooooo glad i bought the Iwata TRN trigger airbrush its really helped me, superb.

 

[adt70hk]

Nowt wrong with that Bob!!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Nowt wrong with that Bob!!!

Thanks Andrew!

 

[JR]

Think you have mastered the painting Bob, some really nice shading on that old tarp.


In reply to your mirth about my gap , I think they thought there was little chance of getting near such a beast so went for a vodka.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Think you have mastered the painting Bob, some really nice shading on that old tarp.


In reply to your mirth about my gap , I think they thought there was little chance of getting near such a beast so went for a vodka.

Cheers John

Think this is my best paint job yet? Very pleased so far, but it can go pear shaped quickly lol.

Quick 7.5 cm up the old gap would do it

 

[JR]

Cheers John

Think this is my best paint job yet? Very pleased so far, but it can go pear shaped quickly lol.

Quick 7.5 cm up the old gap would do it

That's very mean.

As for this gap I can't see how it can be filled, might show it on the thread and let some members suggest what to do.
I know how you feel about the new ab, feel delighted with my Iwata, apart from the very small nozzle , which is a devil to see when it's removed it's a pleasure to use.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well, spelled wrong or not Bob, that Sd.Kfz. 142 is coming along nicely under paint .

 

[BattleshipBob]

That's very mean.

As for this gap I can't see how it can be filled, might show it on the thread and let some members suggest what to do.
I know how you feel about the new ab, feel delighted with my Iwata, apart from the very small nozzle , which is a devil to see when it's removed it's a pleasure to use.

Is it normal, post a pic please?

Well, spelled wrong or not Bob, that Sd.Kfz. 142 is coming along nicely under paint .

That will do Tim, you are learning sir!!

 

[boatman]

Very kind Tim, i like StuG' by the way

And on we go, using a Mr Hobby modulation set, put down two thin layers of dark yellow.

I have tried to show tonal variations by playing about with distance and paint applied, so hopefully it does not look factory fresh

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I think i did ok? Next up

Decals, tools, chipping etc,

On another note, sooooo glad i bought the Iwata TRN trigger airbrush its really helped me, superb.

Bob to me that stug looks real cant say anymore than that very well done boyo
chris

 

[BattleshipBob]

Bob to me that stug looks real cant say anymore than that very well done boyo
chris

Very kind Chris, chq in post

 

[Graeme C.]

The Stug is looking very good Bob, the chain on the gun crutch is a nice detail.

 

[BattleshipBob]

The Stug is looking very good Bob, the chain on the gun crutch is a nice detail.

Cheers Graeme

The kit one was just a flat bit of very fragile PE

 

[BattleshipBob]

Started on the tools. For the first time, trying to jazz them up!

Used grey and rust washes, plus oils. Starting to like using oils! Feel a landscape coming on



Feel free to say they are not good enough, trying to expand my lack of skill lol

 

[Tim Marlow]

Loving the head on the barrel swab Bob. Looks great. Oils are fun, you can push them around forever!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Loving the head on the barrel swab Bob. Looks great. Oils are fun, you can push them around forever!

Thanks Tim, glad you like them!!

Using ammo oil brushers, nice and easy to use

 

[GerryW]

Started on the tools. For the first time, trying to jazz them up!

Used grey and rust washes, plus oils. Starting to like using oils! Feel a landscape coming on
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Feel free to say they are not good enough, trying to expand my lack of skill lol

Liking them, keep working on them, and it'll become second nature

 

[BattleshipBob]

Liking them, keep working on them, and it'll become second nature

Cheers Gerry