Tamiya 1/35 super Pershing.

[Scottwba]

my 1st ever armor build, so far so good I think, all airbrushed in Tamiya olive drab with a little pre shade on grills, next step weathering the tracks, any help given on how to weather those would be appreciated.




Thanks for looking

Scott.

[gustavlekstal]

Good luck with first afv Scott

Tracks how like hem
1, prime
2, steel color
3, earth tones. Light to dark. Just a bit here and there
4, wash
5, pigments. Not to much so you hide the previous work.
6, more oils washes? Acrylics? Drybrush?
7. Steel pigments where they get worn out.

The hard part is getting the colors to work together and every step showing to create an complex and eye pleasing finish. But I've seen your work on your site! You'll be fine!!! Great work.
Good luck!!!

[Coen]

This might help as well.

http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewtop ... ring+guide

[Scottwba]

Coen that's exactly what I needed, I had an idea of what to do but that .pdf is idiot proof

Scott.

[JayCub]

You need to watch out Scott armor can be addictive, I like a good armor build up and this is not one I have tried yet
Tom

[trekfanj]

Can't wait to see this come together, as I LOVE the M26 Pershing!
Great choice, Scott!

[PaulAyrey]

Look forward to seeing more, welcome to Afv modelling!

[Scottwba]

Done a little on the base today, happy so far



Only basic colours so far, still lots of weathering to do.

[TommyKillander]

Hey Scott,

Nice job, it looks great!

Myself I have just started my build of this kit. I'm quite inexperienced so will watch your posts
I have just ordered a metal gun barrel and metal link tracks for my Pershing. Let's see how that works out for me.... keeping my fingers crossed I ordered the right parts.

[Scottwba]

Hey Tommy, then we're both in the same boat, this is my first armor model so I'm learning all the time, however I haven't spent the extra for the additions like you, I want to see how it turns out first then maybe on my next armor I'll add the extras.

[Scottwba]

Latest update on dio.



All airbrushed with tamiya acrylics & Alclad for metal effects.



Ignore the blue pipe, that's where I'm intending to install a flickering wall light.

Scott.

[FishBowlMan]

That's some great weathering on the diorama base, Scott.

[TommyKillander]

Great work.

[Scottwba]

Latest update, dodgy photos from iphone with little light
.



Loads more weathering to do on tank, think the building is almost done..

Scott.

[mincemeat]

Great work on this. I am also working on my first piece of armor!

[Scottwba]

Ok figure painting time, how many different paints??????



Finished 1st figure.


Scott.