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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 03, 2016, 08:21:37 PM
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My latest modelling project.....
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGNbiy6Tkz4/VtdnkbySc6I/AAAAAAAAP-g/yzFNOuJL9DY/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B003.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f25fO7E0hS0/VtdnqKiaE6I/AAAAAAAAP-o/FYycNn4J8mM/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B005.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D2yVn46iRQo/VtdnpdX3LiI/AAAAAAAAP-k/ftg4-fMoeZU/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B009.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z-Yb0S-RYEw/VtdntcxAyWI/AAAAAAAAP-s/8n3Z_vM-Jf8/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B015.JPG)
I will try to keep regular updates coming, but full details will be posted on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/my-latest-mad-brained-modelling-project.html
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Now I've got to watch this lol lol lol
Cheers
Matt
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Part two - details can be found on the Blog.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u6XvoFTv8pQ/VtqZYEbUzEI/AAAAAAAAP_s/qc8HA2D8cjQ/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B018.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KfGrXhCcbBM/VtqZaHZVd2I/AAAAAAAAP_w/AsDXW8EkAYo/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B017.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-two.html
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This is already looking great.
I love scratchbuilt stuff.
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Looks very promising :)
I do like the Ma.K stuff 8)
cheers
James
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Hmmmm 8) 8) 8)
This IS interesting.
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A question Tony, How did you seal the balsa wood before covering in styrene? A brush on varnish? Paint?
Cheers
Matt.
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A question Tony, How did you seal the balsa wood before covering in styrene? A brush on varnish? Paint?
Cheers
Matt.
I used a thin layer of superglue.
Tony
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Lovely work. I'm intrigued to see how this goes.
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I have added a roof to the crew compartment and a buffer to the lower hull.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fhbpVUyYZA4/Vt1E1mDjiGI/AAAAAAAAQAc/6ufTPpwI1gQ/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B020.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o40i16Q3Mrk/Vt1E4HYw9oI/AAAAAAAAQAg/YG6Is4NbSQY/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B025.JPG)
Once again - for more information, please see the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-three.html
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This is looking very promising. thanks for sharing the WIP.
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Cool. Very much looking forward to seeing how this comes out.
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The first set of detailing.
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(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W9t9r4TtXWQ/Vt_Z3cDxQDI/AAAAAAAAQA8/Fwf5d27mfzs/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B030.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nZAYKnCsWpU/Vt_Z6B07YxI/AAAAAAAAQBA/VEGYnA1QuaY/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B033.JPG)
More on the Blog.
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-four.html
Tony
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Ah - very nice. The tiny pieces of detailing are going to paint up nicely.
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The Turret.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jSzA6Sfw3co/VuEqmznt1DI/AAAAAAAAQBU/48eJkVbCWRY/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B035.JPG)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A1ZMjTT5B6U/VuEqpENSFDI/AAAAAAAAQBY/AOWKHYmYZ4E/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B039.JPG)
For more detail see the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-five.html
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Detailing to the turret continues.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KM8Fgk5yXRQ/VuaNLk-EZ2I/AAAAAAAAQC4/vrxHQOSwmVc02LCm4xXJOqZEMYUSWudzg/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B041.JPG)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TE9w9zhygMU/VuaNQRJZMzI/AAAAAAAAQDA/71cPVkuwb7IlNh5zYVwT_aVAtuUp2enDA/s1600/Ma.K.%2Bpart%2Bone%2B049.JPG)
As usual, more on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-six.html
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Interesting description of welding seams and flame-cut sections there.
I'm taking notes 8) 8) 8)
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Don't forget some view mirrors/ports for that commander's cupola!
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Looking great. How are you prepping the yellow plastic for painting?
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Looking great. How are you prepping the yellow plastic for painting?
I have been sanding the surface with nailfile buffering strips - the solrt bought in chemists for buffing nails - and I usually use a product called Makes Paint Stick - it is sold as a spray undercoat for garden furniture. My onw 'well-used' can is running short - so we will have to see.
Tony
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Don't forget some view mirrors/ports for that commander's cupola!
Thanks - I'll be adding them/it soon.
Tony
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What colour will I paint the model?
What about this colourful scheme.....
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9nkVpvmTZ8/VufSAUuSQSI/AAAAAAAAQDU/z21ceKFBcBMF30RZ8pKhN4zOHq6X9WSLQ/s1600/Revell%2BH298%2BStuka%2Bnew.jpg)
The decals have already been ordered.....
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BBL_tchlWBU/VufSC6jnL3I/AAAAAAAAQDY/LQlQtu0pVnwrx5mTETi52KHt93BAi--Xg/s1600/snake%2Bdecal%2Bwithout%2Bswaz.jpg)
As usual - more details on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-seven.html
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That would be cool. The snake especially would add an 'ace' look to your tank... ;)
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Getting paint to stick to plastic is always one of my worries. I hadn't heard of Make Paint Stick, so I'll have a look at that, thanks.
After a quick search, the can I found was £92.36 + £2.80 p&p :o, but other adhesion promotors (my new words of the day) look more reasonable.
Methinks a trip to B&Q at lunchtime may be in order.
Really enjoying what you're doing with the tank, looking forward to seeing it finished. I'm a fan of classic black and green NATO camouflage myself, but the Stuka scheme looks good.
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Getting paint to stick to plastic is always one of my worries. I hadn't heard of Make Paint Stick, so I'll have a look at that, thanks.
After a quick search, the can I found was £92.36 + £2.80 p&p :o, but other adhesion promotors (my new words of the day) look more reasonable.
Methinks a trip to B&Q at lunchtime may be in order.
Really enjoying what you're doing with the tank, looking forward to seeing it finished. I'm a fan of classic black and green NATO camouflage myself, but the Stuka scheme looks good.
Try Halfords - they have spray paint specifically designed for undercoating plastic car bumpers.
Tony
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More detailing to the scratch built turret.....
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jhtqKX9d7QY/Vupp-aSFWjI/AAAAAAAAQEE/TYb6PdvyZL8ycxr-mSLXMMU-nc85Oii3A/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B012.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-eight.html
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very nice project indeed
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It looks a bit like a Dalek on steroids... :D
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NEAT! 8) 8) The laster cutting on the turret works really well.
Good kitbash tony, and nice attention to detail.
Cheers
Matt
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The turret is now nearing completion so I thought I would start work on detailing the hull.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ly9gWPo_sX4/VvAHh4geaII/AAAAAAAAQE8/ZNhnYAF0IKcIqMKzigffB7pCbx6k9ygVg/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B004.JPG)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKB4JfHlHV8/VvAHfrdXkWI/AAAAAAAAQE4/2FM8zHVAxgIk4cp9bC8CccH9u8zbJrARw/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B001.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-nine.html
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Starting to really shape up into something special.
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I think you could scratchbuild a dollhouse baby carriage and I'd still follow with interest. lol Nicely done Tony. :)
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I think you could scratchbuild a dollhouse baby carriage and I'd still follow with interest. lol Nicely done Tony. :)
Coincidentally, there is an actual Yokoyama Ma.K design named "Dollhouse", so... not too far off the mark. ;)
http://futchfactor.com/resources/sf3dgaming/units/y615dollhouse.html
Lovely build. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the finished piece, and am interested in how painting that horrible plastic works out after your prepping approach.
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Today's post is mainly detailing of the turret and hull.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bhgiMrk0aMg/VvJQhPwDGJI/AAAAAAAAQFU/w9wzTxahLcUIdfNnq0WkJcFWigqCxAqKQ/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B022.JPG)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Xqt0WQqtCE/VvJQjnLFz8I/AAAAAAAAQFY/iQ9GYHj5JVAYnPA1Juu4YraaDWjPpMKRQ/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B025.JPG)
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qjqqSZnHuZM/VvJQmdNANkI/AAAAAAAAQFc/vlIdgzfCZk8AbFLLUpvilTkMZf5Y1hSOQ/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B027.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lE-IXfmaK70/VvJQqb0iOmI/AAAAAAAAQFg/pZnwR-GdvVEg1t6gfHvrr0CuZllEfjADw/s1600/MDF%2BChurch%2Band%2BMa.K.%2B25.02.16%2B032.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-ten.html
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Very cool :)
Looking forward to seeing some paint on it 8)
cheers
James
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The commander still needs something to see out of though! ;)
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The commander still needs something to see out of though! ;)
Don't worry - something will be added.
Tony
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Thats turned out really well Tony! 8)
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I have used a strong rare-earth magnet and metal washer to attach the turret to the hull.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-74_3HJ9DdRg/VvT4GzP2C0I/AAAAAAAAQF4/-N5YOxpXdz8W9GH4EPJx2H351z0QMObtg/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B014.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xwHM-wYuQ3o/VvT4IbCAdsI/AAAAAAAAQF8/7wQp-3Jf7sQGl-7nVXZw7cyVoHpOyYpQQ/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B016.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-eleven.html
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That really is lovely work!
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The construction of the Ma.K Hover Tank is nearing completion.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gIvTune2m3w/VvvuvCLFw5I/AAAAAAAAQJA/dwOABpJV-FQ8fkc0F-msJR_-p4g3hHqhA/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B001.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-69ontnj2owE/VvvuxeLc5_I/AAAAAAAAQJE/ZF7T_lf1jGUvH5v6Suhvt9Us3DQxjxscw/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B008.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrIeqjXspiA/VvvuzROY6gI/AAAAAAAAQJI/-SuMbhzQTQoFGuhf1-eM98OzB9X0E3QCg/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B009.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6qoiNR-OBhA/Vvvu1H4maSI/AAAAAAAAQJM/sVzJF10hnu0f2LW8g5BfOMMJUzZsOrEOQ/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B012.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wq3TN0lbkEA/Vvvu4CBj5mI/AAAAAAAAQJU/upMn2sRP29oOAaJh9e4B1bjSCd8D5YaoA/s1600/Ma.K%2Bproject%2B11.03.16%2B024.JPG)
Enjoy.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/mak-hover-tank-part-twelve.html
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Wow :o I didn't know how a toy bath boat would become a hovertank.
That is how! 8) 8) 8) 8)
Nice details Tony.
Cheers
Matt
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stunning
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The painting (well the undercoating) at long last.....
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6kI_AND_XHw/VwDFtNuzxoI/AAAAAAAAQKU/ZJBuY4cybN8lSIDboyM5p0BclxJMsxv4A/s1600/Ma.K%2Bundercoated%2B001.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uHvXULL57T4/VwDFxvzouuI/AAAAAAAAQKc/-YQUOJoKKrsYHr8QPFbbYGHjAeVpcnedA/s1600/Ma.K%2Bundercoated%2B007.JPG)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8y_w6LYZV7Q/VwDF0DikroI/AAAAAAAAQKg/VXQ110bfHrYdvKCQGlfxosJn6D1BzspjA/s1600/Ma.K%2Bundercoated%2B010.JPG)
More images and details on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-painting-part-thirteen.html
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It's always impressive how even a well designed acratchbuilt model like thi still manages to look so much better undercoated. 8) 8) 8)
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Ok I need to ask, what's up with that undercoat? It looks pre-weathered pretty nicely. did you use some special kind of spray or just two colours together or what?
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Ok I need to ask, what's up with that undercoat? It looks pre-weathered pretty nicely. did you use some special kind of spray or just two colours together or what?
It was a mistake.....
I sprayed on a grey undercoat and then tried to match the grey colour when adding some cast effect to the hull.
When the paint dried it was a slightly different colour.
See
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-painting-part-thirteen.html
For more details.
Tony
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I have added some cast numbers to the rear of the hull.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spUcFKlXBus/VwIYPDIJh2I/AAAAAAAAQK8/1_h_xtgK8f0mtN92Ia5uhvuj5inc1KSCg/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B004.JPG)
And some more pronounced cast hull texture to the tank.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hpjf4ERjV_o/VwIYRxF5VpI/AAAAAAAAQLA/3_BBGC65cScoYDbnnNoAzLps8QAJuRh4Q/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B001.JPG)
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-fourteen.html
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Great idea, those numbers. 8) 8) 8)
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The painting proper.....
First the base colour.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBrEPE26PlQ/Vwde2IuFiQI/AAAAAAAAQMI/-2TMFB_LN9UwfkGQlD0HefzeCsJuGBtMQ/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B017.JPG)
and then the first wash.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3wLMtr26fI0/Vwde83c152I/AAAAAAAAQMU/IHfIrUgUKN0T6DgWNRJdOxICBos5BkxkA/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B033.JPG)
More images on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-fifteen.html
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Oooh that's coming along very nicely Tony! 8) 8) 8)
Cheers
Matt
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Going back to the primer, I just picked up some Valspar plastic primer at lunchtime from B&Q. No idea if it's any good, but I'll give it a try on some spare plastic at the weekend. They also do a direct "paint on plastic" spray, but they only had black and dark green.
The tank is shaping up nicely. Will be interesting to see the camouflage effect on it
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Looks great. Are you going to do the salt and hairspray weathering/rust effect on it?
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Looks great. Are you going to do the salt and hairspray weathering/rust effect on it?
No - at this moment the plan is to use a sponge effect as see here;
http://www.wwpd.net/2016/03/bolt-action-review-painting-guide-long.html
Tony
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The painting continued.....
Fisrt a laver of Leather Brown applied with a broken sponge
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-1_AP-hGA4/Vwn6GD6QFKI/AAAAAAAAQM8/wYMSXEXJbj4LseYNlBAmyUWwn3s905w_w/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B051.JPG)
Then a highlight of White and Brown from Vallejo. Also applied with a broken sponge.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-61UQmQeZuV0/Vwn6NOrHyQI/AAAAAAAAQNI/hwUbwgRw0uwXgfX_84Hw37kUqsDEVXd5w/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B064.JPG)
More images on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-sixteen.html
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Nice. I'm also glad I'm not the only one to write month/year on my pots of paint.
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Nice. I'm also glad I'm not the only one to write month/year on my pots of paint.
No - you are not alone in dating your paints!
Tony
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Nice build!!
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Great progress on the paintjob; looking better and better! 8)
Nice. I'm also glad I'm not the only one to write month/year on my pots of paint.
And this is an excellent idea. Why didn't I think of this before? I'll be adopting this practice with my next paint purchase for sure... :D
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The painting of the camouflage colours was also done with a broken sponge.....
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dzcmSAmrAqQ/VwypJbsDpkI/AAAAAAAAQN8/lW4QVLqvlWc8nlfHPHRSRiN0eKlYrrmgwCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B080.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fK9GmXif3ow/VwypMuboinI/AAAAAAAAQOA/FRo8H_TGQs0ivZFAW86iD0mDJ4p70mSwgCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B081.JPG)
The chipping used the same technique.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sRN7IEWY8x4/VwypQ52varI/AAAAAAAAQOE/zU1zbXNg3x8tlDBTkWz0gas0TJwa-z5WACLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B087.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w57gO_AfFXg/VwypTvl6kQI/AAAAAAAAQOI/1vTNWS3R5uMa7EuYx63Q-pudRIc_-tsaQCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B089.JPG)
Tony
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very nice indeed :-*
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No - at this moment the plan is to use a sponge effect as see here;
http://www.wwpd.net/2016/03/bolt-action-review-painting-guide-long.html
Tony
Great little tutorial that. Thanks for highlighting it. I don't generally like the MaK aesthetic, but that's a really impressive build nonetheless!
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Realy nice ideia and effect
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I'm not sure I like the Green on Brown camouflage - so I've re-basecoated the hull and turret. My plan now is for a sand coloured hull and a green turret.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x00I-uak7H0/VxOwMbJSpqI/AAAAAAAAQQE/nYvHBICttR42Dd7aREurm_kCxfd93yADwCLcB/s1600/232m_04.jpg)
I'm using this model (image found on the Internet) as inspiration.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bvo3kysy5BI/VxOvdLqz8WI/AAAAAAAAQP0/AhOG46xJNV4a__de7DrjUq2d9uOdEbWMwCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B095.JPG)
and
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QEh6LVPAGJI/VxOvl4XKLhI/AAAAAAAAQQA/itR2tcIntBYln_TF4f9pW4CKRizrypv1gCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B101.JPG)
More details on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-eighteen.html
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I didn't really want to say anything but I thought that colour combination didn't work at all so I'm glad you changed your mind!
Also, the sponged edges for the camo pattern were not the best choice, I think. Better to paint the camo as a pattern with a defined edge, otherwise it blends too much with your chipping and wear, making it visually confusing.
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The sponged edges for the camo pattern were not the best choice, I think. Better to paint the camo as a pattern with a defined edge, otherwise it blends too much with your chipping and wear, making it visually confusing.
I had come to pretty much the same conclusion. I thought that is would work, but for some reason the aircraft camo just didn't work on the tank.
Stay tuned there's more.....
Tony
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Couple more nice builds at Commiesfest yesterday.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6gZ3HnkzwJY/VxLmLbRaI8I/AAAAAAABsmI/mx3d5GT_w6A_pEOCh5f82AwCp8Me9BDbACCo/s1000-Ic42/_DSC9790.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCsuYJVSf88/VxLmOD0xxTI/AAAAAAABsmE/9oFt5L2cxu8LynimeGYe7UIBijmOqacAgCCo/s1000-Ic42/_DSC9797.JPG)
Both in 1/20th scale.
Yours is coming along.
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Couple more nice builds at Commiesfest yesterday.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6gZ3HnkzwJY/VxLmLbRaI8I/AAAAAAABsmI/mx3d5GT_w6A_pEOCh5f82AwCp8Me9BDbACCo/s1000-Ic42/_DSC9790.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bCsuYJVSf88/VxLmOD0xxTI/AAAAAAABsmE/9oFt5L2cxu8LynimeGYe7UIBijmOqacAgCCo/s1000-Ic42/_DSC9797.JPG)
Both in 1/20th scale.
Yours is coming along.
Thank you.
I would have liked to have added some Gerry Cans (as seen in these images) but I couldn't find any in the right scale. I even thought about scratch building a couple!
Tony
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The re-painted hull and turret.....
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sVh0YgTtvfI/VxSNSIdefyI/AAAAAAAAQQk/ljg7qSpV1TEb4gJnksmUDnh7xkijZdV4ACLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B103.JPG)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qCWARB3JBF0/VxSNWUD8OsI/AAAAAAAAQQo/-KQ78PMRQ9g6eLMtW3s1AeftC7fjdxyPQCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B105.JPG)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YIkNlTFqQBQ/VxSNfrYk4pI/AAAAAAAAQQs/SOVjsSKme4saaj8KyQV9NQpc7zbVQjXLgCLcB/s1600/Ma.K.%2BPainting%2Bpart%2Bone%2B106.JPG)
As usual, more details on the Blog.
And thanks for all the encouragement and comments.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-ninteen.html
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Thank you.
I would have liked to have added some Gerry Cans (as seen in these images) but I couldn't find any in the right scale. I even thought about scratch building a couple!
Tony
I've been assuming that this is 28mm, as what other scale is there (ducks and runs for cover ;D). If you have chosen the one true scale, Dixons do a pack of 20 for £3.75 - link (http://www.dixon-minis.com/shop/28mm-wwII/WWP1/)
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I'm liking the new scheme.
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I've been assuming that this is 28mm, as what other scale is there (ducks and runs for cover ;D). If you have chosen the one true scale, Dixons do a pack of 20 for £3.75 - link (http://www.dixon-minis.com/shop/28mm-wwII/WWP1/)
What scale is it?
It's FREE FORM!
No, seriously, I had expected it to fit in with (large) 28mm/32mm wargame figures, but this is too large for these figures. I have tried 40mm (Graven Images) and these are too bulky. So I believe it is 1/48th scale and have some Revel Luftwaffe ground crew that I have been converting as crew.
So in answer to your question - I believe it is 1/48th, but it might be 1/43rd!
Tony
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Well if its 1/48, Tamiya does a rather good tank extras kit with fabic rolls, jerry and allies containers, barrels etc.
(http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/details/tam/images/tam_32510_title.jpg)
Img via cybermodeler
I've used lots of bits from that set, infact, I may need to get another. All sorts of nice set dressings in there - bags, rucksacks, etc.
Lots of nice fiddly details for you to add, and id say 1:48 is the true scale for 28*...
Cheers
Matt
*i'll go get my hat.
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Painting of the new colour scheme continues. I have used the same sponge technique as the earlier example, but I think the new colour combination works better.
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Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-20.html
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The painting (take two) continues.
First another 'sponged-on' highlight.
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Then a couple of washes.
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For full details of today's update see the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-21.html
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I like the sponge technique but not sold on the turret and hull being different colors. Have you thought about continuing one of the colors? Either bring the green from the turret down to the upper part of the hull or the sand of the hull up to the lower part of the turret? You could use a wavy demarcation which would help break up the profile.
One other thing, I would bring the turret down so the bottom is on the hull like tracked tanks today. That gap would be a huge shot trap in combat.
Again, just my ideas. It is your model and you should do it how you want.
By the way, I really like the look of the engine deck area. Might borrow some of the look for my conversion.
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I like the sponge technique but not sold on the turret and hull being different colors. Have you thought about continuing one of the colors? Either bring the green from the turret down to the upper part of the hull or the sand of the hull up to the lower part of the turret? You could use a wavy demarcation which would help break up the profile.
One other thing, I would bring the turret down so the bottom is on the hull like tracked tanks today. That gap would be a huge shot trap in combat.
Again, just my ideas. It is your model and you should do it how you want.
By the way, I really like the look of the engine deck area. Might borrow some of the look for my conversion.
I think I'll keep the green turret and brown hull - I like the effect.
The turret will sit on the hull. It is like this for now as there is an additional magnet between the turret and the hull I find it easier to paint the two parts with this spacer. When the painting is finished the turret will sit on the hull (as a conventional turret/tank).
Thanks for the comments - we'll see how it progresses when I start decalling.
Tony
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I like the sponge technique but not sold on the turret and hull being different colors. Have you thought about continuing one of the colors? Either bring the green from the turret down to the upper part of the hull or the sand of the hull up to the lower part of the turret? You could use a wavy demarcation which would help break up the profile.
One other thing, I would bring the turret down so the bottom is on the hull like tracked tanks today. That gap would be a huge shot trap in combat.
Again, just my ideas. It is your model and you should do it how you want.
By the way, I really like the look of the engine deck area. Might borrow some of the look for my conversion.
OK now you've got me questioning if I'm doing the right thing with the green turret and the brown hull!
When I first read your comment I was certain I wanted to continue with the original theme. Now I'm not so certain - Damn it!
I like the 'lizard scheme' seen on some Ma.K's and this could work as either the green continuing down the hull or the brown around the bottom of the turret.
I think I'll stay with the original them and add the decals. Then (although this may be too late by then) I will review the scheme.
I have been lucky enough to have received a number of very constructive comments during this built, all have helped and although this is (obviously) a flight if fantasy the technical questions and comments have been hugely beneficial - keep them coming.
Thanks again.
Tony
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No problem Tony. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
I have the same issue when I make sci-fi vehicles. It is all fun until I get to the painting stage and then I become stuck. Have an Armored car from Battletech that I am thinking of doing something along the tire track camo line. Something like this (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yFxw8_gFd5c/VHUGoyi67dI/AAAAAAAADyY/W9OVcXLU1Dk/s1600/DSCF1347.JPG) only with a dark grey main color and maybe another lighter splinter color along with the track camo (going to use screen to help make the look). Still stuck on how to paint my hover tank. The British tri color desert scheme gets overused as does the German ambush scheme. But just painting it straight desert tan lacks interest. Did find this one (http://gasmaskjournal.blogspot.com/2014/03/tanked.html) which I think must have been done using chicken wire to help mask but could be wrong.
Have the same problem with Mechs. I have several Battlemechs in 72nd but unless I am doing a specific one (like from the books) trying to come up with a finish really stymies me.
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I quite like the colour tones of both hull and turret, but I agree that a straight-edge demarcation might be a bit jarring.
I assume that the pic you showed as the inspiration shows a Sandstalker in Mercenary colours, not SDF colours. I once did a Sandstalker-type vehicle in a mottled bluegrey camo scheme, using a dark top and light bottom:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/Christian_S_1979/Modelling%20and%20Miniatures/Sharkit%20Alterra%201/sphschweber_painted_right.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/Christian_S_1979/Modelling%20and%20Miniatures/Sharkit%20Alterra%201/sphschweber_painted_sizecopy.jpg)
While I am not as happy with the scheme as I used to be back then, I still think that breaking up the demarcation area with smaller blots of the dark top tone might work. Alternatively, you could use the Stuka Snake decals you mentioned earlier to cover up the joint, although that might require adding an underpaint of white, depending on the decal quality.
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Painting's coming along nicely.
I think the constrast is quite strong now, but once decals and final weathering is applied the two halves will be tied together. Your initial inspiration for the scheme had a green wave on the hull, you may just need something green on the hull of yours (green decal, painting 1-2 elements green, etc).
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We will have to wait and see.....
Tony
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Firstly, four images of the newly applied transfers - for details of just how difficult they were to apply - please see my Blog.
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Then two images of the modified and repaired transfers.
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I have also included on the Blog, some comments and images showing that there are others who have decided that a green turret on a brown hull is OK!
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-22.html
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Lovely - saving the snake was worth it. The white decals also ties the two halves together.
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Looks good but I would still get rid of that shot trap ;)
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Nice Tony! The washed down turret looks better already. I wasn't aware of axis camo colours like that at the end of wwII. Thanks for sharing!
Applying your oil/dust/dirt weathering will really blend them together well.
Cheers
Matt
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Once the decals were sealed, I varnished the whole model with Galleria Matt Varnish, then added weathering by first drybrushing and then applying powdered artists pastels.
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As usual, more details on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-23.html
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Looks good to me.
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Nice one.
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very nice indeed
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Today's post is all about the choice of scale and figures to man my scratch-built Ma.K Hover Tank.
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Graven Images 40mm and 1/48th scale Tamiya Tanker.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e3bmEByCmQU/VyG95OsoTtI/AAAAAAAAQU0/FZ8hTpRZJHMsNUBYe4rYLkm2b-pxi0sgQCLcB/s1600/Snail%2BWalls%252C%2BHover%2BTank%2Band%2BRussian%2BWindmill%2B063.JPG)
Graven Images 40mm Tanker and modified Revell Soldier.
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz_6KL4luUg/VyG98q98J8I/AAAAAAAAQU4/DYkYLrzVDmkdbXd7Uf10W22os0zR2r4AgCLcB/s1600/Snail%2BWalls%252C%2BHover%2BTank%2Band%2BRussian%2BWindmill%2B075.JPG)
Finally, a 40mm Graven Images Tanker in the Ma.K turret.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-24.html
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Just found this thread. Great what you have done with a plastic baby toy!
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Just found this thread. Great what you have done with a plastic baby toy!
Thank you. It's been a lot of fun.
Tony
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At long last the Ma.K Hover Tank Ju87s - The Viper is now finished.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the project with comments and critique - I hope you like the finished model.
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Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-25-finished.html
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Great. I love it!
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Looks awesome Tony, some cool scratching skills there lad. 8) 8) 8)
Cheers
Matt
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Looks awesome Tony, some cool scratching skills there lad. 8) 8) 8)
Cheers
Matt
Thank you.
Tony
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The Ma.K Hover Tank - The Viper has been featured on Aircraft Resource Centre or ARC. For details see this link for 31.05.2016;
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/
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(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UTZMgwMHAoI/V06OsqBH--I/AAAAAAAAQdA/QX2LfyyMXCA12cnVjoibqxUjML9D265sgCLcB/s1600/Snail%2BWalls%252C%2BHover%2BTank%2Band%2BRussian%2BWindmill%2B136.JPG)
More information can be found on the Blog.
Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/
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Excellent work. Looks great in the diorama setting!
Definitely deserves any press and accolades it gets.
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It's a nice setting, she looks right at home.