Tamiya StuG IV

Build a classic kit (first issued before 1990) without modern aftermarket additions. Any subject, any scale. Campaign runs from 20/05/16 - to 01/07/16. Campaign medals awarded for models completed within those dates.
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Yeah, the whole group build business starting tomorrow reminded me of some unfinished business of mine...should take care of that first :oops:

Among other reasons, this got stalled because I wasn't happy with the camo scheme. So I added a whitewash :roll:

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I used white pigments mixed with water, which have the advantage of coming off again whereever I don't want any. Once happy I fixed everything in place with a generous overspray of Tamiya thinner. On top of that came a simple dark oil wash.

I'll be doing a small vignette for it, which will, if you haven't guessed yet, involve snow :P

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Morning

too early and eyes not working very well :(

I REALLY did think this was the start of the retro GB and I had lost a day :o :roll: :lol:

The white wash does look good Philipp, and a solid reminder to get my $tu££ together ready for tomorrow :oops:

I have a victim, just need to get it introduced and built

You could always do another Tamiya Stug IV, as your retro GB too ;)

Time for more caffeine :roll:

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Morning Steve :lol:

Thanks a lot! I like this kit but I don't think I'll do another one in the near future. Still got my Dragon smart kit Stug IV to build some day :lol:

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Well, this could have gone a little faster, but here's another update:

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I'll use this as an opportunity to try out modelling ice and snow on a winter vehicle, I hope it goes slightly well :? :lol:

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So, here are the results...using baking soda and some weird ice gel by Noch.

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What do you think? Suggestions for improving this mess are more than welcome... :? :lol:

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Nice job Philipp!

The Noch ice ...mass, gell, protomolecule stuff looks surprisingly good as wet semi-melted snow! :D


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I like it Philipp. The ice looks very realistic. Good job. :)

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Thanks everyone :D

I'll add a few specks of dirt on top of the snow and ice.

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I'd agree with the other two. Looks fine to my eyes. The only thing is that the grain size is a bit large. Could you put a coat of gloss varnish over it and then a sprinkle of micro balloons the "soften" the look a bit?
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I'm afraid I don't have micro balloons, nor have I ever heard that term? :?

I could try to dissolve the baking soda with water and make a paste of sorts, might create a smoother surface :?:

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