discussion Tristar Marder III Ausf H

[Mickc1440]

Just caught up with this one Si, great build so far, looking forward to more.
Mick

 

[Si Benson]

Good evening fellow mogglers,
Well I’m not entirely sure what happened but I managed to get quite a way into the painting/weathering over the last day or so....


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As it stands, I’m not far from the finish line.
Got more weathering to do yet...Still needs dusting up and I have some stowage to add and some other bits and bobs too.
All comments/questions welcome
Si

 

[Lee Drennen]

That’s very sharp looking Si

 

[Steve O]

Really has turned out well Si, i think it's superb i like it very much.

Steve.

 

[papa 695]

That's looking great Si.

 

[Wouter]

Missa like this a lot! Keep at it mate! Can't wait to see it finished ^^

Cheers

 

[RonGlass]

I've been enjoying this build Si, chipping is nicely done. I really like your results of the heat discoloration on the muffler !

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi SiThis is a great build of an interesting vehicle, loving the finish.
Cheers
Tim

 

[Steve Jones]

Great base coat Si. Further weathering and dusting will make this something special. Looking forward to seeing the stowage and figures of course:smiling2:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Si
I like that a lot - looks good. Well done with the tracks - you managed to keep your sanity :smiling4:
Jim

 

[Guest]

You're a brave man Si, you're nailing this Tristar Marder ! Brave because the kit contains hundreds and hundreds of fragile parts.

 

[Si Benson]

Good afternoon all, Thank you all very much for looking in....glad that you all seem to like how it’s coming along:smiling4:
I’ve been waiting on some bits so I can carry on...so I should have some progress soon. Thanks again for your kind comments:thumb2:
Cheers
Si

 

[Si Benson]

Good evening,

My enjoyment of this subject has now dwindled and I want to call the Marder done. It wasn’t the easiest build...... but I enjoyed it.
I’m gathering some bits to make up a base for it.....might be a while as I got a dio in progress already......anyway, here’s some picture
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Thanks for looking....all comments and abuse welcome :smiling3:
Cheers
Si

 

[Guest]

Ooh er missus , that's a nice un .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:.
Si, extremely well done .
John

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Lovely Si.Can I ask what you used over the base dunkelgelb to get that finish?
Looks very effective.
Jon.

 

[Jim R]

Morning Si
A really great result. Love the little added details on the rear deck. Paint finish is excellent. As Guy says this is a real test of patience with so many tiny, fragile parts.
Jim

 

[Si Benson]

Ooh er missus , that's a nice un .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:.
Si, extremely well done .
John

Cheers Mr R....:thumb2:

Lovely Si.Can I ask what you used over the base dunkelgelb to get that finish?
Looks very effective.
Jon.

Hi Jon.....glad you like how it turned out. Was a first for me doing a Desert vehicle so a bit trial and error.
Over the base colour went a gloss varnish then the Mig dark wash...only a very thinned coat.
Once that dried I used the AK rainmarks for nato tanks...again only a thin application. This left it a little too pale so I used the middle filter to put some colour back.....hope that helps.
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Morning Si
A really great result. Love the little added details on the rear deck. Paint finish is excellent. As Guy says this is a real test of patience with so many tiny, fragile parts.
Jim

Cheers Jim:thumb2:....I was hoping it would turn out as well as yours did. You no doubt remember this intricate kit from when you built yours.... Brilliant blog that was too.....and the main reason I brought one:smiling3:

Si

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work Si. You must be pleased with your work. A base would set it off a treat but it does stand well on it's own Great stuff:thumb2:

 

[Si Benson]

Cheers Steve,

I’m relatively happy with it....but I lost focus with where I was going with the paint/weathering.
it was better to stop fiddling and box it up till I have time to make up a base.... it can be weathered more to blend in to the base at a later date then:thumb2:
Thanks for positive comment :smiling4:
Si

 

[SimonT]

Nice :thumb2:

very first 1/35 kit I made about 100yrs ago was one of these but of course it was the old Italeri version