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It's finally on the right track!
🕑 Added 2024-12-02 21:01:18 +0000 UTCMy friends, these were some of the scariest weathering steps I've done, but I think the almost-finished side of the running gear shows some promising results in the end.
An overturned tank showing its belly is a completely different weathering subject than we're normally used to, as the part that stays completely out of sight is displayed in all its glory. And it's also the dirtiest part of the vehicle, not to mention, least documented in reference images.
The rest of the tank has the basic mud textures, pre-dusting, and dry earth tones applied. The nearly finished test section has darker earth tones and some streaks. This is pretty much the finished result except for some fresh leaks of oil which I'll be applying once the model is attached to the diorama.
What really helped me were the new gouache paints from AK, and creating the dry earth tones with them was really fun. They brought me back to those years when Wilder was still in business with his truly revolutionary Aqua Line. I wasn't able to recreate such earth effects ever since, and although the new AK paints behave a bit differently, I think they'll be a good successor.
I also have the remaining wheels, turret, and tracks, which are mostly finished. The tracks need some metallic effects and they'll be ready to be glued to the model.
Honestly, I was almost scared to post some updates before I saw the finished result in a small area! It shows how you can lose a lot of your muscle memory and confidence when it comes to weathering on a specific subject. I remembered how confident I was in the past to post a video with an unfinished model that looked terrible (Tiger F13 with the base coat applied) and have zero doubts about the finished result. One thing is certain - more armor models are on the menu in 2025!
Comments
Paul Garrity
Gotta love a dead kitty cat. Dude, this is sublime. Really enjoying the dusty muddy underbelly but loving the running gear. Really like the grease/oil spillage on the rear of the wheels and the small hole! Oh, and the idler wheel just starting to corroded. Fantastic stuff Martin.
Midnight Modeler
So awesome! Always a pleasure to see your work.
Carlos Gómez Urban
Looks awesome! 👌🏻👌🏻
Tedi
I can't wait to see more armour! Perhaps you would want to consider something like a Sd Kfz 234, whichever variant you'd like more!
Night Shift
The AK ones take a bit longer to reactivate compared to Aqualine, but all the essential properties are there :)
N.Kagnito
Oh! I'm so happy Mr. Wilder is back to help! I had such a difficult time finding a few remaining bottles of Aqualine online
Devin Lapointe
Can’t wait to see it!!
Night Shift
Yeah, AK has released two sets of Gouache paints in collab with Adam Wilder. I used two earth tones for the dry mud.
Night Shift
Gotta agree, it's a sweet kit! I've got one more, but it'll be built in a more "normal" way :)
N.Kagnito
Uncle Night Shift, What AK paints are you using? Is it a new line of there's or no?
Devin Lapointe
We’re building the same kit haha das werk and takom really did a good job with this kit, yours looks great!!
