Ukrainian dio components...

[Jeeves]

Bob asked about my technique on the weathering...its really for me on this one taking my sweet time and working in small sectors. I got in contact with the photojournalist from the UK who took the reference photo I first posted on Instagram.

He sent me links to higher def photos that I could zoom into. Between that and Saúl's help I've got a good boost. Been reading some old weathering articles from Chris Meddings as well. So far, its mostly the Lifecolor Rust paint set and then a mix of Wilder and Mig rust pigments. The bit of ash I've started here is from a mix of Doc O'Brien powders I bought when I was first trying out weathering.

Before I go too much further, I need to start on the base. Found some good stuff from Scenic Factory and was pleased to see the guy lives 20 minutes away from me so I'll save on shipping.

 

[Steve Ski]

Ruck On, Buddy, this is looking good!

 

[moon puppy]

You've come a long way with your pigment work Mike, well done!

 

[Jeeves]

Thanks Steve and Bob!

Yeah this one for some reason is really calling to me this summer. For the surface rust and ash, less is definitely best. When I get to the lower parts, I plan on using what I've learned from Mike Rinaldi's books as best I can. I love the pigments set with the Tamiya thinner he does- looks really caked on where it should.

 

[Jeeves]

Got the terrain materials in from the Scenic Factory today- turns out the owner lives local so I saved $8 on shipping and he dropped it off today...

 

[moon puppy]

Nice one, you get to meet the owner?

 

[Jeeves]

Yes...good guy. Hoping to maybe start reviewing some of his products. He already has some good tutorials on YouTube

 

[Jeeves]

Running into some fit issues with the Das Werk StuG so happy to get working on the base-- waiting on some green pine boughs from the Scenic Factory for the back side as seen in my original reference photo. Using some dead boughs and pine needles to start things out. Much more ash and debris to add. The bigger space to the side is where the figures will be...need to paint them still but I will add them in roughly soon to get a grasp of things.