discussion Tamiya Schwimmwagen 1/35

[Andy T]

I'm off to the Lake District on Monday so wanted a quickie that I could finish before then. What better than a Tamiya.

A great kit that fits together very well indeed, even if the wheels are a bit weird with the tyres made out of 5 sections.

There are a couple of figures in the box too. I might make a base for it, including those, when I get back from my jollies.

















And a picture with the Kubelwagen that it was based on, in a previous diorama.



Thanks for looking, I hope you like it.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely job Andy, with your usual quality finishing. Of particular note (to me) is the wood effect on the paddle. That’s excellent work, and a minor SBS on how you did it would be most enlightening…..

 

[scottie3158]

very nicely done Andy up to your normal high standard the woodwork looks the nuts.

 

[Andy T]

Thank you both very much.

@Tim Marlow The wood is surprisingly simple, with only 3 steps. Four if you want a final gloss varnish as I did here.

I start by basing the item in a "woody" colour. Here I used AK's Cork, but go lighter or darker as required.

I then use a very coarse brush that came in some cheap multipack. With Burnt Umber or similar, having the brush almost dry, I'll put in some lines for the grain. I sometimes take a few attempts but as you know, being acrylic it just wipes off and I can try again.

Once I'm happy with that it'll get a couple of coats of Citadel Sepia shade (/wash) paint until it's where I want it to be. By putting it on lightly, following the previous grain direction, it can add a bit of variation itself rather than just flowing around as it normally would.

 

[yak face]

Fantastic job andy , paintwork is superb , wonder how this compares to the old 1970 tooling Tamiya schwimmwagen ?

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Tony.

Looking at the instructions on scalemates this version has quite a few more parts.

I might look out for an older one and do a side by side.

 

[Steven000]

Turned out great Andy, love the camo on these vehicles, cheers

 

[pjgtech]

Lovely looking result that mate, cheers

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Steve and Peter.

The camo took a bit of time, backwards & forwards between the three colours to clean up the lines.

If I ever do another I'll leave the seats out until after spraying. I didn't mask the interior so they needed touching up afterwards.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks for the SBS. It was the graining that got me….very effective. Looks like your technique is a modern take on oil scumble then. Nice one . I always struggle with graining using acrylic paint so have always left it off. The sepia wash is a nice touch. When I do wood props or struts on WW1 aircraft I use Tamiya clear orange for a similar effect. Gives the parts a lovely varnished wood glow, and being glossy it eliminates the need for the varnish . Swapping hints and tips like this is the best part of being on the forum

 

[langy71]

Excellent little build Andy, I'll second the comment about the paddle, it just looks spot on, as does the rest of it..

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Chris.

Tim, I have tried graining with oil paints before now but you know me, far too impatient to wait for them to dry

I didn't mention it but you can probably tell from the picture that I chopped the brush down, giving random length bristles.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Excellent Andy. That really came out well.

 

[Andy T]

Cheers Steve, I'm glad you like it.