discussion My first tank - Tamiya M5A1

[Guest]

Hi


Just a few shots of my first tanky model, a Tamiya M5A1


Very slow process. have some photo-etch*shudder* and after market tracks.


Wondering on how to finish it. should i paint the wheels separate or put them all on with the track then paint it all as one?


Then again have to finish the damn thing first!


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[eddiesolo]

Most folk paint the wheels while off the vehicle, makes life a lot easier, impossible when the tracks are in place.


Nice start Adrian.


Si

 

[PaulTRose]

personally i paint them seperate....sometimes add before giving the whole thing a wash, sometimes dont.....tracks are one of the last things to get added

 

[grumpa]

Great work so far for your first tank, agree with the above, same method for other bits as well, especially small tools and what - nots on hull and turret, they only get in the way of weathering and such so best to do them separately ..................Jim

 

[monica]

nice start Adrian,looks like nice progress,


could not add more than what the lads have said,


keep up the good work,

 

[james pithouse]

i agree with every one

 

[papa 695]

Nice start Adrian, and some great tips from the others for you.