Hardcore Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 I went to the local hobby store today to buy some tamiya paint. In the next photo we can compare the colours. Tamiya XF-64 and XF-61 are in the middle, flanked by the Mig paint . The red brown look much like the faded Mig ditto, but the dark green is way too dark. Here one get an idea of the final look. I didn't keep it however because the Mig paint won't mix well with white. Btw, I noticed it look better covered with a partial layer of ochre. Go figure. Second attempt. Too much overspray here. Some yellow ochre to cover it all, again, and then Google for advice. Third time for the win. Low pressure, well diluted paint and keeping close to the surface was the recipe for success. The tape is there to help keep the needed distance between the steps. It basically shows the width of the green to be added later. I will make adjustments to the front, I think. The brown is little too feather edged in parts. I guess I got a little careless towards the end of the session. The stripes on the side are pointing the wrong way, maybe? But I have only left side profiles to guide me, I'll not worry much about that. Artistic licence and all that. Baby steps so far, but thanks for watching.! Out2gtcha and mustang1989 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Watching and learning. Good stuff so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Thank you! Today i finished the maroon stripes. Some on the left side got some overspray but i let that go. I was in a flow where the Airbrush behaved so i was not much bothered. The stripes on the Hull and the turret line up here. That would be of some concern but is easily fixed. I just need to keep the turret angled a bit. Some experiment adding white to the Tamiya Dark green 1+4 ratio mid, iirc, and 1+3 right. . These Toon tanks are useful as practice subjects and at very small cost. Highly recommended! Thanks for watching! Edited January 24, 2019 by Hardcore BiggTim and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) Green is the name of the game today. On the whole I like the result, but plan to make some changes on the turret front, and the rear hull plate. As you will notice the right side of the tank have a different pattern on turret, and hull, that may annoy the eye. I'll sleep on that one. It is clear that happened because I painted the turret and hull separately. Another thought is that I could have done the camo simply by using thin blue-tak strips over the ochre color, and then alternate between filling in with brown and green. Don't know why I didn't figured out that before. Also, after my experiences, i have ordered 0.2 mm needles and nozzles to see if that help me get the fine lines with lessened overspray. I start painting at the front corners for some reason, then paint the sides in order right /left. Hull finished. Rear Hull. Pattern looks too large, but maybe weathering will fix this. Lower front Hull. Almost forgot it. Running gear, left side. Right side. Thanks for watching! Edited January 29, 2019 by Hardcore Out2gtcha, chukw, Wolf Buddee and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Looks great! I'll be doin' me some of the same kind o' painting within the next couple of days. Should be fun! Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Wolf Buddee said: Looks great! I'll be doin' me some of the same kind o' painting within the next couple of days. Should be fun! Cheers, Wolf Thanks! Post a picture should you like to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) The gun mantle and turret front got some attention with the AB today. The result is accidental since I, once again, painted the parts separately. The effect is great, however, so I'll keep it. I am not keen on washes. They darken the colours overall, which is not very realistic. A pin wash in some locations is better. I used Flory's dark dirt wash (that's what i had available) on the turret top, the engine area, and on the rear Hull plate. Pity the cool oil dirt effect will be obscured by dust Tomorrow I think I'll work on the tracks. Thanks for watching! Edited February 6, 2019 by Hardcore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I like it! The stripe effect, especially around the muzzle and barrel does look great Hardcore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 It always a little risky to interrupt the paint process with modification work. Here I cut some plastic to move the idler wheel closer to the Hull. I did this to get a clear line for the guide pins of the tracks. This was actually an afterthought as I started out painting the tracks! Anyway the surgery was a success. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Currently trying to figure out how to best simulate the bare metal of the wheels and inside of the tracks. Suggestions are welcome. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Take ordinary pencil lead, and ground it up; apply with Mk-I finger, blow excess off. I add a bit to grab handles as well to simulate well worn metal. Looks good BTW. Really like the zimmerit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks! I will try ground it to a powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Right! I have seen those in the art supply store! I'll go get one tomorrow. Thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 good suggestion Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Comparison photos are useful to measure progress. Here's the clean left side. ...and the right side after applying mud. I have a bottle of Mig's oil weathering I use because I like the colour. (need to find a water based substitute) Here it's thinned by odourless thinner and applied by brush. (the Airbrush was too subtle) The rear looks quote right. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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