discussion Bowcat's 1/35 Tamiya M40 155mm Self Propelled Gun

[Mr Bowcat]

Hey guys.

Haven't posted on this build for a while, mainly because I haven't done anything for a while.

Got everything gloss coated yesterday, so cracked on with the decals tonight. Only 10 for the SPG, but another 24 for the ammo and the propellant cases.

Quick tip for anyone building this kit, the ammo decal comes as one piece, but because of the odd shape they don't conform very well. I cut off the lower part of the decal and applied it separately, they go down perfectly like this.

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[Mini Me]

Really neat! That's awesome Bob.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick.

 

[scottie3158]

Some great work on the ammunition and I like the mottled finish on the vehicle.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Paul.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looks great Bob I’m thinking of getting one in 1/72 scale I like the decals on the shells also

 

[minitnkr]

Never realized they had so much printing. Top job Bob! I'll have to rethink some of my finishes. PaulE

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

 

[Steve Jones]

You poor bugger Bob. All those decals must have a been a nightmare. Well at least you didnt have to paint the detail on:smiling5: Terrific stuff mate:thumb2:

 

[Ian M]

Well done with detailing those shells!
Great job on the paintwork on the spg as well looks great,

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
The decals on the shells were worth all the effort.
Jim

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

 

[Guest]

Hello Bob,
Looking so much better as it progresses.
Mike.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Mike.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Hey guys, small update.

I've started the weathering with a pin wash. I'm not going for a completely battered look as I think these vehicles would of been fairly well maintained, and back from the front line, so I'm trying to keep it subtle and grimy.

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[Guest]

That's some beautifully done paint work, and some neat decals on those shells. I did some mini art ammo boxes some time ago,like those very small, but so satisfying when you sit back and look .
John.

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Beautifully done pin wash

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

 

[Mini Me]

Looking good Bob, Cheers Rick H.:thumb2:

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick.