Author Topic: Painting the tank (Read 7750 times)

Zafarelli · « **on:** March 21, 2007, 11:47:07 AM »

Following this thread: http://forum.backofbeyond.de/viewtopic.php?t=1144, the painting of the tank might fit better in this board (not that the original thread could not have been posted here, but too late).

Last night, I assembled the first of those tanks. Primed white, slapped a few washes on. The tracks need to be darker, and the body a bit lighter, I think.

Argonor · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:17:56 PM »

I like it... scratch built, but looking like a bought model..

I think I have seen a hobby tool for making 'rivets' in thin plasticard - some kind of wheel on a handle, with spokes that presses into the plastic, creating the rivet-effect on the other side... did you use such a tool, or did you get the pieces made with the rivets?

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:29:48 PM »

now reminds me to Indiana Jones tank. Amazing! Any ideas about the price?

Zafarelli · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2007, 01:55:54 PM »

Argonor, for each rivet, a hole was drilled, in which polystyrene rod was inserted, cut and sanded round. I found that when I press the rivets from the other side, the plastic will bend outward, especially if the rivets are located near the edge, which is the case for most of them. The tank you see here is a resin cast, though.

Prof, Vikotnik plans to build an Indy diorama for the Salute '07 painting contest, using one of those tanks. Actually, the Indy tank was one of my two main references :wink: Retail price will be 52.95 Euros. It will be released after Salute, but please let me know if you need one

PeteMurray · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2007, 03:42:23 PM »

It's amazing how nice a simple wash paint job looks on this, particularly because the detail is carried by the lovely rivets.

Now to raid the couch cushions and college funds for loose change...

vikotnik · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2007, 03:51:18 PM »

Great paint job so far! Looks like it should:

A good, solid hunk of metal.

Cannot wait for the pics with the highlighting and weathering coats...

Zoogla · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:00:31 PM »

oh my God that thing looks fantastic.
Though I don't really need one, I NEED ONE. As soon as you have them in numbers, I'll take one. Seriously Dude, GO CASTING ;-)

Z.

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2007, 04:10:23 PM »

I. WANT. ONE. Seriously. :

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Damn, I HAVE to finish that steam engine so I get bonus ranks on the list! :

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Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2007, 05:45:20 PM »

Quote from: "Zafarelli"

but please let me know if you need one

yes, i need one, please count me in

Johan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2007, 11:23:49 PM »

Mine is already being cast. (I think)

Zafarelli · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2007, 01:27:03 PM »

Johan, yours is already done, boxed and properly labeled. Everyone else who is interested, please PM me, and we'll work out the details :wink:

Anyway, here are the pictures from last night's work:

I like the overall result, though something is lacking. What could it be?

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:16:31 PM »

AMAZING!

Operator5 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:18:50 PM »

Quote from: "Zafarelli"

I like the overall result, though something is lacking. What could it be?

I think the only thing missing is some mud on the tracks and sides. But I have to concur with the Professor.

PeteMurray · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:36:05 PM »

Nothing is lacking.

The tank is painted well, leaving the inherent beauty of the chassis visible and obvious to the buyer. The paint is not busy. It isn't overdone. It invites the viewer to get one and paint it to his specification.

It's a thing of beauty.

dominic · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2007, 02:47:14 PM »

Lovely! Can you tell us what colours you used and your technique?

Yes, and although I don't need one, I WANT ONE!!
Don't tell my wife the price!! :wink:

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