discussion 1/72 King Tiger (later model)

[Guest]

Thanks, Joe!

Francesco, I'm delighted you think so! Thank you

Cheers, Colin. Hopefully I'll have some more soon!

 

[Guest]

Here's a few more pics of my WIP............I have added a filter over the camo, and then rain and rust streaks. I also managed to create a ghosting effect where the side skirts have been pulled away from the hull. I haven't touched the tracks yet.

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On the engine deck I added some armoured panels, and have tried to make them look like rusty metal plates that have been replaced in the field. Hopefully

you can just about see the texture of my 'rust.'

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This last photo was the worst of the bunch and the only way I could make it view-able was to turn it b&w. Anyhow, at least I can show you my attempt at rain/rust streaks and chipping.

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More soon.........

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[papa 695]

Looking very good Alex

 

[eddiesolo]

Super job Alex, really like this.

Si

 

[Guest]

Thanks chaps, glad you like it. I might even get it finished within 1 year!

 

[Guest]

This is superb Alex.

The rusty metal plates are terrific!! You did this texture with pigments? The colour is perfect...

Keep the pics coming.

Polux

 

[Guest]

Brilliant detail for such a small scale Hats off to you Alex

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Terry!

 

[Guest]

Polux, thanks mate!

For the rusting:

1) I painted some rust coloured oil paint onto the panels and exhausts, then stippled/dabbed dark brown pastel dust that I'd scraped from a pastel stick.

2) While still damp I then dropped some diluted rust oil colour onto the panels, especially around the bolts, and this spreads out on its own, just like a pin wash, and helps change the colour of certain areas.

3) I then dabbed some black Mig pigments into the brown (but you can use black pastel just as successfully).

 

[Ian M]

Hello stranger!

You are doing a fantastic job on that KT. The detail you are putting into it is worthy of a 1/35 !! I take my hat off to you!

Good luck with the new venture.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Thank you, Ian, I appreciate your comments

 

[Guest]

Incredible work.

Rust effect is spectacular.

Francesco

 

[Guest]

Marvellous !!!

 

[Guest]

Good Job. As said before the rust effect is really commendable and so is the actual weathering in general

 

[Guest]

Francesco, Colin and John, thanks for the great comments!

 

[bazers]

Nice weathering at 1/72

 

[Alan 45]

This is looking awesome I was thinking it would have been a real challenge to get the camo right but you've pulled it off brilliantly and the weathering is top notch

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Alan!

 

[monica]

fantastic, Stunning work on a 1,72 , Alex, just lov all the added detail, that makes such a difference , real like the paint and weathering, ever down to the

ghosting were the plates are removed

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Monica! I'm glad you noticed the ghosting effect! I'd forgotten how much work went into this build until I look at the photos again. I'm not sure I could put myself through it for another one, so I better take care of this build....keeping it well away from the six cats!