Started this one on a wim. Just set my other projects aside and started de-sprueing parts. The hardest part of the build? The sand shield mounting brackets were giving me some issues as they are photoetch brass. I do not care for photo etch parts.😐the tracks, hmmm🤔, well, you just have to be patient, but these, were pretty easy and the jig supplied, really, really helped in their complete assembly.😆 So, here are some pics of the build. I did apply paint already and am up to the chipping and weathering phase. Decals and pin wash are next, as well as painting the tracks. Here's some pics of the build.
Model was primed using Badger Stynylrez black primer.
Followed by the following Ammo of Mig and Mission Model's paints 🎨;
Olive Drab Base AMIG 0926
Olive Drab Shadow AMIG 0924
Olive Drab Light Base AMIG 0927
Olive Drab Highlight AMIG 0928
Rubber & Tires Color AMIG 0033
Forest Green AMIG 0065
Old Wood AMIG 0036
Crystal Smoke AMIG 095
Crystal Periscope Grn. AMIG
Chipping Color AMIG 0044
Steel AMIG 191
Copper AMIG 0199
Red Mission Models MMP 003
Note;
You'll notice the wood pieces jammed between the bogie assemblies. I'm going to disable the workable suspension as it just gives the model a 'rocking horse' effect which takes away from the correct appearance of the model.
More to come..
Pulled this one down from the shelf, and started over in it by repainting it with AK Interactive Real Colors SCC 15 British Olive Drab. I didn't like the way it looked.
I then highlighted with same color with a little AK Real Colors Buff added little by little. Did some detail painting, and a applied a test piece of stowage on the turret, where the footman loops were attached on these particular vehicles.
Did an Ak Interactive Satin Coat application via airbrush, and then applied the decals. Main gun barrel camo was painted on using AK Real Colors Insignia White. Still have some small parts to add and stowage. Here's whats done so far..
Thanks for looking!😃
Ron, Have you done any projects lately? We're you able to finish the EZ8?
Harold
We moved on July 4th from Katy TX to Highlands TX and to a smaller house with more land. That being said I don't have my hobby room just yet as we're waiting on the cooler weather so we can work in that room to get it ready for my hobby. So I have not finished anything this year as of yet. Close on the 1/16 Jeep
Here's more on the Rye Field Models Sherman Firefly VC.
Almost done, just needs some additional stowage, weathering, and small details. It's gettin' there!
Thanks for looking..😄
Harold
Calling this one done!
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I've since switched to using AK Interactive Real Color Laquer Acrylic paint. They work great, smooth flow through the airbrush with no issues. Vallejo and Mig paints are used for brush painting.
Anyway this one is done. I highly recommend it to novice builders. Not for beginners. Model went together with no issues. Tracks could be a problem for builders with no patience.
Take a look!
All critiques good and bad are welcome.
Thanks for looking!😃
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