AlanG's 1/35 Tamiya Stug IV (StuG Group Build)

[Steven000]

Looking good Alan, the camo is indeed toned down a bit.
I like to add some pin wash or dry-brushing at this stage to pop up the smaller details, but that's a personal choice oop: .


PS: Oh and a bit late but I always use this dremel bit (26150125JA) to clean-up barrel holes, I turn it around with my fingers.

Cheers,
Steven

[AlanG]

Cheers Steven.

[stillp]

That filter gives a nice 'faded' effect Alan.
Pete

[BattleshipBob]

Looking very good Al

as Pete says nice worn and tired look, for a first armour build you are doing a great job, well done

[AlanG]

Cheers Pete & Bob.

Will definitely build another armour kit after this (not a StuG though Bob, sorry). Been looking at Jagdpanthers, Panther Gs and King Tigers on Scalemates this afternoon. So much choice and so little finances lol

[BattleshipBob]

Cheers Pete & Bob.

Will definitely build another armour kit after this (not a StuG though Bob, sorry). Been looking at Jagdpanthers, Panther Gs and King Tigers on Scalemates this afternoon. So much choice and so little finances lol

WHAT!!!! i need to work harder on you Al

[AlanG]

The kit came with a set of the famous Tamiya vinyl tank tracks. I've just about got my head around how to paint them. My question is, do i connect them together before i put them on the tank or do i add the wheels to the tank and then connect the tracks together?

[Steven000]

I always connected them when they were on, but that's more difficult. I think most instructions will tell you to connect them first and them put them on the tank, but sometimes those tracks don't stretch enough...

I would leave the back-wheel off, mount the tracks and get the last wheel in.

[AlanG]

Ok sealed the tracks together and did a little dry fitting. The wheels and tracks still need work done to them but at least i can now see roughly what they'll look like.

[Steven000]

Looks great Alan :thumb2:
The tracks seem to fit nice around the wheels too.
Steven

[Guest]

The kit came with a set of the famous Tamiya vinyl tank tracks. I've just about got my head around how to paint them. My question is, do i connect them together before i put them on the tank or do i add the wheels to the tank and then connect the tracks together?

With these kinds of tracks and Tamiya-style poly caps in the wheels, this is real easy. First connect the tracks (before or after painting, though you may need to touch them up if you paint first), then add all the wheels except the idlers to the vehicle. Hook the track over the drive sprocket so the teeth engage in the holes, then put the idler wheel in the track and bring it back to its axle, where you can now push it on. Repeat on the other side.

[AlanG]

Well i sprayed the tank with Vallejo Matt varnish this morning and it had a reaction and went a milky white all over. Maybe i didn't shake the bottle enough. I've heard this happening with Humbrol varnishes before but never Vallejo. Anyway i recovered the tank straight away with Hannants Flat varnish and it seems to have got rid of most of the white.

Next question is though. I have lost my little bit of paper with the Vallejo Model Color numbers on it for Dot 44 uniform camo pattern. Does anyone have the numbers i need?

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Al

I am having problems with Vallejo varnish myself, it needs to shaked for about a week, ordered another make from John to see how that works, not a clue about the paint sorry

[AlanG]

First track added now. Also put some staining around the muzzle and exhaust. Just waiting for the other set of wheels to dry so i can add the remaining track. Then it's time to paint the figure and it's done.

[AlanG]

Made a start on the tank commander today. Cannot paint faces for the life of me so not even trying to make it look great.I'm wanting to give the commander a Dot44 (Pea Dot) sort of camo scheme. Here's my efforts so far. Base colour of brown, then added two greens. Final colour is a flesh colour. Will be applying all the dots once this has dried.