ClumsyDude Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Gaz, well done ... I'm a big believer that weathering is lots of subtle layers of different effects, and you've shown that off really well here. Good stuff. Jim Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you, Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Not able to see your images at the moment (but all the other here in the thread). Will come back later and try it again Regards - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Mister................I would be way happy with that outcome if it were my build. Outstanding job on the paint, weathering and details of this beauty. Totally awesome work bud. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Well, now I see them. Internet is an odd thing... Looks good About clear varnishes: Yepp, most of these ones tend to darken the color. Just consider this next time and go with lighter colors and tones before varnishing the model. Well, I add antennas and other fine stuff after all the weatherng process. I also use spring steel wire, that is more resistant to accidental bending. OK, whats next to come? Regards - dutik Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Gary Well done .. super work on the weathering and build and it's great to see a nicely weathered piece of armor that isn't beat to death :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Mustang, Thank you for the kind compliments Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Dutik, Thank you very much. Right now I have Zevzda 1/48 bf109g6 in the world, and will shortly begin on a Dragon Tiger I. Gaz dutik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Peter, Thank you very much for your kindness. This was a big jump in weathering for me, and I was very much aware of overdoing it. There seems to be a growing trend in armor builds modeling destroyed vehicles. Not my thing for sure, as I would always prefer to show operational and well respected gear. Gaz dutik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 There is certainly room for improvements, but it is hard to say what that would be. I mean; how many quality color wartime photos of panzers do we have? What I 'think'is realistic, and which I like, is that you can still see the camo under the weathering. It is so often a race to the bottom in that area. Less is more and has always been, but people forget. Next time try add crew figures. Paint them first. I think it would help you get a feel for the weathering using them as help. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Gary Right with you Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Gary, Congrats on finishing your 1st armored piece. Anyone who doesn't know that this is your 1st Armor build, would just assume that it's done by a more experienced builder. It came out that good. I've got 10 pcs of American Armor in display cases, and yours is easily the equal to any of them. Your overall weathering isn't over done as so many armor modelers fancy these days. As Pete has often said, if it's a display piece, they should go easy on the weathering as there is a point where it starts to detract from the finished build, but in a diorama, the weathering is dictated by the subject. Your weathering really fits perfectly into our preference for a display presentation piece. It's not heavy handed, yet one easily gets the sense of it depicting an operational tank. I'm also pretty sure that you set a new standard in outdoor model photography when you used your grill as a flat black stand. Nicely done. Joel Edited July 24, 2017 by Joel_W Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Nice work all around! Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Fantastic work, Gaz. If you didn't tell this is your first armour, I wouldn't believe it. Beautiful painting, weathering and finishing. Cheers Edited July 24, 2017 by Maurice Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hardcore, Thank you very much! I appreciate your input. I'm quite weak in figure painting, and I'm not overly motivated to do it when companies like Dragon put out a great model but don't even grace it with one figure. Tamiya always gives you at least one, though he may often not be as tall. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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