MiniArt - Pz. Kpfw. MK.III 749

[MrFlix]

After just ordering my new model, I'll be sharing the progress with you guys. As this is the first model, I'm hoping to get some advice (both technique as creative). I am not so experienced with advanced techniques so while I wait for my package to arrive I want to share with you guys the steps/products I plan on using to finish this kit.

1) After assembling I plan on priming with Tamiya Grey Surface Primer #87042
2) For the base coat I will use Tamiya TS-46 Light Sand #85046
3) Paint the remainder of the kit
3) I will protect that layer with Humbrol Matt Varnish Spray # 49
4) Using dark wash on the kit (first time trying)
5) Drybrushing, I purchased Tamiya Desert Yellow acrylic paint # XF-59 to achieve this
6) ...

As I already stated, I'm very new to scale modelling so any suggestions or advice would be welcome and greatly appreciated.
I plan on posting pictures of each of the previous steps once I start.

[OneSmallStep1966]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your build.

Although I'm no expert on AFV painting and weathering, I suggest you first try Ultimate dark wash on a small section of the Humbrol Matt Varnish to make sure it cleans off ok.

[MrFlix]

Ah thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to do that!

[MrFlix]

Update:

As the e-store was not allowed to ship everything overseas, I changed the plan and went to a another store and got my first kit there (also got some nice insights from the people working there). I will start working on a MiniArt - Pz. Kpfw. MK.III 749.

Looking forward to getting started this weekend with the first part, I will keep everything logged so that you guys (the experts )can give advice if needed.

[panzerjager]

Good luck with the build

[MrFlix]

Thanks, I will need it. Hopefully I can get started this afternoon, I first have to drive to Germany for a Umwelt sticker so hopefully that doesn't take to long.

[InitialProduction1]

Nice choice on tanks MrFlix, I like the looks of that tank. Good luck,

[MrFlix]

Nice choice on tanks MrFlix, I like the looks of that tank. Good luck,

Haha thanks, spend almost an hour in the store. I think I came out with the right choice!

Progress update, I installed the driver area... hopefully I can have some more time this weekend to finish more of the tank.

[MrFlix]

Progress update

[RonBurgundy]

Nice progress, keep it up. I was looking to buy this little fella, so just keep posting pics of the build

[HamilkarBarkas]

I was not aware of the interior that came with the kit. lovely detail!

[InitialProduction1]

Very good looking detail on that kit so far, again MrFlix cool build.

[Tiger213]

interesting, I love tanks with interior... keep on posting your progress

[MrFlix]

Thanks guys, hopefully I'll have some time after work today to finish more of it! Quite a lot of detail for a first build!

[Hackovsky]

Great kit. Have it home too, so I will keep checking your progress Good luck with the build!

[MrFlix]

Progress update:

Finished the majority of the bottom half, hopefully tomorrow I can get started on the top

[Naedrux]

You've hitherto done a great job on the kit! I've never built any MiniArt armored vehicles, but I'm a big fan of their figures. That interior looks promising...