Author Topic: Scratch Built Ma.K. Hover Tank updated 01.06.16 (UPDATED) (Read 21478 times)

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #60 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:26:15 AM »

very nice indeed

Commander Roj · « **Reply #61 on:** April 12, 2016, 08:21:51 PM »

Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on April 09, 2016, 08:21:08 AM

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!

Cambra · « **Reply #62 on:** April 16, 2016, 10:46:10 PM »

Realy nice ideia and effect

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #63 on:** April 17, 2016, 04:56:31 PM »

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.

I'm using this model (image found on the Internet) as inspiration.

and

More details on the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/mak-hover-tank-part-eighteen.html

FramFramson · « **Reply #64 on:** April 17, 2016, 06:58:37 PM »

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.

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #65 on:** April 17, 2016, 07:37:58 PM »

Quote from: FramFramson on April 17, 2016, 06:58:37 PM

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

philp · « **Reply #66 on:** April 18, 2016, 04:01:59 AM »

Couple more nice builds at Commiesfest yesterday.

Both in 1/20th scale.

Yours is coming along.

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #67 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:03:37 AM »

Quote from: philp on April 18, 2016, 04:01:59 AM

Couple more nice builds at Commiesfest yesterday.

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

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #68 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:41:36 AM »

The re-painted hull and turret.....

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

zemjw · « **Reply #69 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:48:28 AM »

Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on April 18, 2016, 08:03:37 AM

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

). If you have chosen the one true scale, Dixons do a pack of 20 for £3.75 - link

von Lucky · « **Reply #70 on:** April 18, 2016, 08:53:28 AM »

I'm liking the new scheme.

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #71 on:** April 18, 2016, 09:07:46 AM »

Quote from: zemjw on April 18, 2016, 08:48:28 AM

I've been assuming that this is 28mm, as what other scale is there (ducks and runs for cover ). If you have chosen the one true scale, Dixons do a pack of 20 for £3.75 - link

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

Constable Bertrand · « **Reply #72 on:** April 18, 2016, 09:43:45 AM »

Well if its 1/48, Tamiya does a rather good tank extras kit with fabic rolls, jerry and allies containers, barrels etc.

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.

dampfpanzerwagon · « **Reply #73 on:** April 20, 2016, 08:03:28 AM »

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.