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StuG III - Progress 14th June (almost there !)
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ij001
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StuG III - now with a base-coat
Today was a good day !!
It's a VERY wet Friday here in NZ, and because I'm working all over the weekend, I decided to take today off and do a little modelling.
Over the last couple of evenings I've finished the upper hull construction and last night arranged the 'clutter' for the rear deck. not too much to add here, as I plan to 'time-frame' the model on the 5th of June 1944 - the day before everything changed, and with that in mind I'm aiming for a combination of 'ready for business' and 'relaxed'.
A large tarp roll from the Tamiya Horch and few bits and pieces from Italeri & Academy. The figure is from the Tamiya 'Tank Crew at Rest' set with head-swap. I know it's 'old school' but I still like folded tissue paper & dilute white glue for the odd sheet or two.
More soon.
Ian
Today was a good day !!
It's a VERY wet Friday here in NZ, and because I'm working all over the weekend, I decided to take today off and do a little modelling.
Over the last couple of evenings I've finished the upper hull construction and last night arranged the 'clutter' for the rear deck. not too much to add here, as I plan to 'time-frame' the model on the 5th of June 1944 - the day before everything changed, and with that in mind I'm aiming for a combination of 'ready for business' and 'relaxed'.
A large tarp roll from the Tamiya Horch and few bits and pieces from Italeri & Academy. The figure is from the Tamiya 'Tank Crew at Rest' set with head-swap. I know it's 'old school' but I still like folded tissue paper & dilute white glue for the odd sheet or two.
More soon.
Ian
ij001
Well-known member
StuG III - First paint
So when I got into the garage this morning, I intended only to lay-down some pre-shading, but things didn't go according to plan...
...I DID do the pre-shading, (black, Khaki Drab, 'Panzer' grey and buff - all Tamiya acrylics), but then I mixed some of the buff into Tamiya 'Dark Yellow' and things sort-of got out of hand !!
By the time 1400 had arrived I was at this point...
Yep, today was (definitely) a good day !!
Ian
So when I got into the garage this morning, I intended only to lay-down some pre-shading, but things didn't go according to plan...
...I DID do the pre-shading, (black, Khaki Drab, 'Panzer' grey and buff - all Tamiya acrylics), but then I mixed some of the buff into Tamiya 'Dark Yellow' and things sort-of got out of hand !!
By the time 1400 had arrived I was at this point...
Yep, today was (definitely) a good day !!
Ian
StuG III - First paint
Now that's some productive paint session
I like it
Now that's some productive paint session
I like it
ij001
Well-known member
StuG III - Progress 2nd June
Made a fair bit of progress over the last two or three weeks. Best illustrated by ‘then and now’ images. The first of each pair was taken on the 23rd of May, the second just yesterday.
I’ve gone from first ‘black oil wash’ into the natural recesses through to decals, dry-brush, first pigment application, then overall brown wash, detail painting and finally, the latest pigment run.
All going to one side for a few days to settle-down, then tracks (ughhh !!).
As ever thanks for taking the time to look. All comments, questions and criticism welcomed.
AFN
Ian
Made a fair bit of progress over the last two or three weeks. Best illustrated by ‘then and now’ images. The first of each pair was taken on the 23rd of May, the second just yesterday.
I’ve gone from first ‘black oil wash’ into the natural recesses through to decals, dry-brush, first pigment application, then overall brown wash, detail painting and finally, the latest pigment run.
All going to one side for a few days to settle-down, then tracks (ughhh !!).
As ever thanks for taking the time to look. All comments, questions and criticism welcomed.
AFN
Ian
StuG III - Progress 2nd June
Layers and layers and layers...Way to go Ian, looks messy.
Layers and layers and layers...Way to go Ian, looks messy.
ij001
Well-known member
StuG III - Progress 2nd June
Thanks everyone, that's superb feedback. Can I ask a coupla quick questions ??
1 What colour would the extinguisher on the left rear fender usually be ??
2 What colour are the sighting bino's peeping out of the cuppola ??
3 According to Tamiyas' instructions, the jack is supposed to be a dark natural metal (gunmetal) tone. Is this right ??
TiA.
Ian
Thanks everyone, that's superb feedback. Can I ask a coupla quick questions ??
1 What colour would the extinguisher on the left rear fender usually be ??
2 What colour are the sighting bino's peeping out of the cuppola ??
3 According to Tamiyas' instructions, the jack is supposed to be a dark natural metal (gunmetal) tone. Is this right ??
TiA.
Ian
StuG III - Progress 2nd June
The fire extinguisher would more than likely be painted the exterior color ie dark yellow, however they came in several different colors including red, grey, tan, and olive green.
The binocular sight lens were clear so for modeling purposes a glossy black.
Again the jack was probably painted the exterior color, but like the the extinguisher it could have been gray or green. I don't think it would be bare metal.
I like to mix colors to add some interest. I usually paint my fire extinguishers red just to make the panzer geeks go nuts.
Terry B)
The fire extinguisher would more than likely be painted the exterior color ie dark yellow, however they came in several different colors including red, grey, tan, and olive green.
The binocular sight lens were clear so for modeling purposes a glossy black.
Again the jack was probably painted the exterior color, but like the the extinguisher it could have been gray or green. I don't think it would be bare metal.
I like to mix colors to add some interest. I usually paint my fire extinguishers red just to make the panzer geeks go nuts.
Terry B)
That's a dirty Stug
Ian there's plenty of threads around about how to paint that dude, just ask any questions you have.
Ian there's plenty of threads around about how to paint that dude, just ask any questions you have.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
B)
Lookin good!
Love the gear on the rear deck and the figure pose is perfect.
Ian.
Lookin good!
Love the gear on the rear deck and the figure pose is perfect.
Ian.