Global Scale Modeller

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.

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.

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

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.

Good luck with the build

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.

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

InitialProduction1 wrote: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.

Progress update

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Progress update:

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

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...