First foray into 15mm WWII - US & German tanks finished 11/6/16

[Ballardian]

 Picked up Battlefronts 'Tanks' at Salute this year (fun little game) & have finally got around to slapping some paint onto the models. They're at about the half way stage awaiting weathering but good enough to get a few games in.
 These is the first 15mm stuff I've painted & the speed at which you can do it compared to 28mm made the whole project much less daunting than the usual 'I've got a load of vehicles to paint'.
 As you can see, I've had a minor issue with the decals on the M4's & M26 - any suggested remedies other than start again would be welcome.

[von Lucky]

Looking good.

Regarding the decals - have you sealed them? If not, I'd seal them with a matt varnish, then re-weather the area.

[Ballardian]

Thanks Von Lucky, the decals have had a couple of coats of Vallejo matt varnish without curing the issue. I wondered if it may have happened because I neglected to put a layer of varnish down before the transfer, I usually do & haven't had this problem prior to this.
 I'll give the whole models coat of Windsor & Newton & see if that fixes it, if not I suppose I'll blend a little paint in around them & hope to obscure it during the weathering phase.

[Truscott Trotter]

I wondered if it may have happened because I neglected to put a layer of varnish down before the transfer,

Yup thats it alright

[Ballardian]

Yeah, thought as much, bugger...
 Many thanks.

[grant]

There is also decal softener, which melts the decal into the surface.

Always put down a gloss coat where a decal goes!

[Ballardian]

Have managed to finish the US tanks I picked up for Battlefront's 'Tanks' at Salute. It was enjoyable - I used pretty much the same techniques that I use ono 28mm stuff & they seemed to have turned out ok (though never having painted anything on this scale before I think the weathering may have been overdone - these tanks have clearly had it hard!)
 All advice from those with greater experience at this (or any other scale) greatly appreciated! Ok, now on to the Panthers - hopefully by the end of the week.

[Oldgamer]

Looking very nice indeed, the weathering looks most effective.

[Vermis]

Brilliant.

[moiterei_1984]

Wow! These tanks do look awesome! The weathering does look spot on to me.

[Ballardian]

Cheers! They've been fun to do, hopefully have the Panthers finished soon.

[Ballardian]

Managed to finish the Panthers this afternoon.

[von Lucky]

Very nice.

I'm reminded when I first painted 15mm with your speed - wait til you try infantry at this size!