France 44 tankers break up the boredom

[dubster72]

I agree with Si & also the basecoat is applied at the factory so it wouldn't be hastily applied.

The camo is often done in the field so that would work.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Si , worn hastily painted works both ways for the story , and I'm already ahead of you with the camo , this is just the start I wanted to see if it would look right and I like it but would it pass the test is what I wanted to know

Thanks for your opinion mate

 

[eddiesolo]

Try using a cotton bud and then streaking the paint on the tank, once nearly dry take a hard brush and drag-this should give the impression of paint slapped on quickly.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

I agree with Si & also the basecoat is applied at the factory so it wouldn't be hastily applied.The camo is often done in the field so that would work.

Cheers

Patrick

Your spot on Patrick as I have just mentioned it works both ways in the story so I'm pleased with that

Thanks for your comments

 

[monica]

i must I agree with Si/Patrick , you have done a good job off it,should work,

and thank you Alan, will try the aqua sliver next, I have vallejo oily siliver,

 

[Alan 45]

Try using a cotton bud and then streaking the paint on the tank, once nearly dry take a hard brush and drag-this should give the impression of paint slapped on quickly.Si

That's a good idea mate I was going to dab it like I did with the Marder but with less paint on the bristles to give the affect of one spray does the job

What do you reckon for camo design

1 curvy like the Marder

2 like tiger strips

I've seen both on them and I'm undecided

 

[Alan 45]

i must I agree with Si/Patrick , you have done a good job off it,should work,and thank you Alan, will try the aqua sliver next, I have vallejo oily siliver,

No problem Moni sorry I couldn't help with the fuel blue question it's I've never used it so I'm sorry I couldn't help you there

 

[eddiesolo]

Tiger stripes-unless the Marder was in at the same time, try something different, a bit of both. But the stripes should work better, will work for the more square lines of the Panzer IV.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Tiger stripes-unless the Marder was in at the same time, try something different, a bit of both. But the stripes should work better, will work for the more square lines of the Panzer IV.Si

Yes mate I agree , I have seen the later version with tiger stripes and I've seen stugs with them on

I've just finished my chipping and it looks well gnarled now I'll post photos tomorrow when I have better light

 

[mobear]

looking immense mate,i`m rooting for the dog lol

 

[Alan 45]

looking immense mate,i`m rooting for the dog lol

Cheers mate I appreciate that

 

[Richi72]

Nice job so far on the tank, Alan.

waiting for the next update.

can't help u with your camo, I think its a question of taste, surroundings and its placement in the diorama and then of course the overall picture.

Cheers Richi

 

[Lee W]

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Lee

 

[noble]

Lovely work Alan, love the panzer IV paint work spot on. As for the dio very nicely done love those figures and the murder. Cracking work on the bushes and trees well done.

scott

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers guys I've put some camo on and done my chipping View attachment 80886

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Next is too paint all the tools and wheels then put the tracks on

 

[Alan 45]

Panzer is now complete but the decal instructions were odd so I just put on decals so forgive me if they are not accurate : View attachment 80907

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just four more figures now and some bits and she's done

 

[mobear]

just magnificent mate,as long as you`re happy with it then its a winner,very nice DIO indeed

mobear

 

[dubster72]

That's very nice Alan, for an enormous dio, everything ties in together without leaving gaps.

One tiny point - possibly 'fluff' up the grass around the Marders tracks as it would have settled into the turf.

Cheers

Patrick

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers guys I appreciate it

Ole I'm 80% pleased with it I'm happy with the figures and the base and the Marder looks ok but the panzer well I don't know , I got the paint how I wanted but something's wrong with it , but I can't put my finger on it.

Patrick it is done View attachment 80916

 

[monica]

Fantastic, dio ,Alan, its all tied together well, :D the little tip from Patrick, , has worked so there not sitting on top ,

from the figures,foliage , Marder, and the panzer, are great, I do real like how you have done the camo on the panzer, looks good to me like the rest,