tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20916179185728645122024-03-13T23:45:53.786+03:00Amateur Scale ModellerI’m completely into modeling as an amateur. It is suggested not to evaluate my works in professional terms.Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-74049921729939264532024-01-16T22:20:00.001+03:002024-01-16T22:20:53.109+03:00Sd.Kfz. 184 Elefant | Trumpeter | 1/72<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IcXb8DSlrD4/WkV8GIFhfDI/AAAAAAAAEuw/7rp9L3UMUIkwxvAShSmAEfj0abGdme8RgCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="640" height="257" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IcXb8DSlrD4/WkV8GIFhfDI/AAAAAAAAEuw/7rp9L3UMUIkwxvAShSmAEfj0abGdme8RgCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Trumpeter produces models that are very suitable for modification, thanks to the softness of the plastic used in the kits. I recently took the Elefant kit, which I've been wanting to build for a long time, and started assembling it on the workbench. Like all the models I've made lately, this kit is in 1/72 scale. I plan to do a two-tone camouflage paint job for the tank.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ1NmL4UqU4/WqRheo6q-WI/AAAAAAAAFJs/Np9iBh8_XpYjIUg_3gHM5emfEcn4uLqggCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="983" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ1NmL4UqU4/WqRheo6q-WI/AAAAAAAAFJs/Np9iBh8_XpYjIUg_3gHM5emfEcn4uLqggCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Firstly, I started assembling the model. The tank has a peculiar setup; the panel with the engine doesn't fit in its place properly. I had to join and putty that part as best as I could.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhqRE8jGri0/WqRirFR_K9I/AAAAAAAAFKo/xV818-5-DJwoiXMExDrM6mOtOCFspEkjwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhqRE8jGri0/WqRirFR_K9I/AAAAAAAAFKo/xV818-5-DJwoiXMExDrM6mOtOCFspEkjwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the most distinctive feature of this tank is the sagging of its tracks, I wanted to make this part realistic. The tracks looked quite bad in their original state, so modification was necessary.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjHVsfKhQ3g/WqRkYrWLLwI/AAAAAAAAFLo/fwlqAsmQEKsjpkHrU8R61qghDgK7F4ioQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjHVsfKhQ3g/WqRkYrWLLwI/AAAAAAAAFLo/fwlqAsmQEKsjpkHrU8R61qghDgK7F4ioQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I first placed longitudinal plastic rods inside the tank's body. This provided support for the needles I would add later.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zt7ELMhf2jA/WqRl0u7_5uI/AAAAAAAAFM0/unXOXq9xRIQ89r5eH3jXGPIfCGZ6QY2DACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zt7ELMhf2jA/WqRl0u7_5uI/AAAAAAAAFM0/unXOXq9xRIQ89r5eH3jXGPIfCGZ6QY2DACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the next step, I passed the needles through the plastic by drilling holes and created a sagging effect on the tracks. I secured the needles to the body and plastic rods with super glue [CA].</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oWFWSzmqkvM/WqRmKJ0iI7I/AAAAAAAAFNA/KdmhEIi00JwGFR3nemC2vAB9tzJTSdBagCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oWFWSzmqkvM/WqRmKJ0iI7I/AAAAAAAAFNA/KdmhEIi00JwGFR3nemC2vAB9tzJTSdBagCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the tank's fixed turret is a single piece, the assembly stage finished as soon as the tracks were done. To reveal any errors made during the tank's construction, I primed it. I waited for the primer to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yRj_Y2mipgk/WqRmhO1QQKI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/_TjTcEK4Vdoa_sm-5xldBL8YVWFvTsF9ACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yRj_Y2mipgk/WqRmhO1QQKI/AAAAAAAAFNQ/_TjTcEK4Vdoa_sm-5xldBL8YVWFvTsF9ACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25288%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the primer dried, I fixed any noticeable errors. Before painting, I added a soot effect to the tank's barrel using black spray paint. I might have exaggerated the effect a bit, but I corrected it during the painting stage.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k028gBDsS_Q/WqRmj2zjY_I/AAAAAAAAFNU/pufus1CNqNEgj_AKNGQqnryBqJvkOcHwACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k028gBDsS_Q/WqRmj2zjY_I/AAAAAAAAFNU/pufus1CNqNEgj_AKNGQqnryBqJvkOcHwACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%25289%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I applied the base color, yellow, to the tank. I actually thinned the color before painting, but when all the paint was done, the main color seemed a bit too dark for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OklmpiP9k4/WqRgQt4q0iI/AAAAAAAAFIs/DRuxCs4WU8UeUbF4Zc2I51esXYKC0NCkQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OklmpiP9k4/WqRgQt4q0iI/AAAAAAAAFIs/DRuxCs4WU8UeUbF4Zc2I51esXYKC0NCkQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252811%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used a reddish-brown color as the secondary color. Due to overspray from the airbrush I used, the paint spread onto the yellow parts and darkened that color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8UMB-oBThQ4/WqRgQ3w5DkI/AAAAAAAAFIw/eITpAJsFot8JG-QS59r0Sk1Fxd5zaMjmwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8UMB-oBThQ4/WqRgQ3w5DkI/AAAAAAAAFIw/eITpAJsFot8JG-QS59r0Sk1Fxd5zaMjmwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To conceal the seams of the tank's vinyl tracks, I hung canvas strips down from the sides. I made these canvases from white tapes used for faucet insulation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wDvuNF8XZeQ/WqRgoDK1iAI/AAAAAAAAFI8/7G2ovLDrnaM5tcigvOlu3uLSRwrQWXZZACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wDvuNF8XZeQ/WqRgoDK1iAI/AAAAAAAAFI8/7G2ovLDrnaM5tcigvOlu3uLSRwrQWXZZACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the hanging canvases on the sides with Vallejo Canvas color and then dry-brushed them with khaki brown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R-MNos-Mb6w/WqRgsi5gcvI/AAAAAAAAFJA/MzHtys1RuZsnlajdB-KBfq__ZMscAOU4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R-MNos-Mb6w/WqRgsi5gcvI/AAAAAAAAFJA/MzHtys1RuZsnlajdB-KBfq__ZMscAOU4ACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted and completed the equipment and tracks on the tank. Since the tank didn't have a lot of equipment, this stage went quickly.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FomTxAqYlU/WqRg4vG_J4I/AAAAAAAAFJM/WPDR8vxHnTodZbPIyJXIUOwg4CCx8a_-QCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FomTxAqYlU/WqRg4vG_J4I/AAAAAAAAFJM/WPDR8vxHnTodZbPIyJXIUOwg4CCx8a_-QCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252816%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the main painting, I started dry-brushing. Normally, I do quite a bit of dry-brushing, but due to the dark color of the tank, I overemphasized this application a bit. However, it didn't bother the eyes too much once the tank was completed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-btkCsDgbtIM/WqRhKanb2fI/AAAAAAAAFJk/XbWoZZMENA4lQpSsKY0LX_uDPGNBcEb4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-btkCsDgbtIM/WqRhKanb2fI/AAAAAAAAFJk/XbWoZZMENA4lQpSsKY0LX_uDPGNBcEb4ACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Along with dry-brushing, I also applied light-colored paint to the protruding parts on the tank. This gives a sunlit effect to the protruding parts, adding depth to the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KjCBGjex4kU/WqRhJEo7rPI/AAAAAAAAFJg/H_TbXrxJICAj0ddDja3nga5bqYxptiJfwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KjCBGjex4kU/WqRhJEo7rPI/AAAAAAAAFJg/H_TbXrxJICAj0ddDja3nga5bqYxptiJfwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At this stage, I added radio antennas to the tank. Although they didn't look bad to the eye, I noticed they were a bit too long when looking at the pictures.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tRSzDM7tYo8/WqRhhPnp9wI/AAAAAAAAFJw/MYUGQ2WAZWsf510mgeUrzZTO1B4YFcR4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tRSzDM7tYo8/WqRhhPnp9wI/AAAAAAAAFJw/MYUGQ2WAZWsf510mgeUrzZTO1B4YFcR4ACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once all the painting applications were done, I applied a glossy varnish to the tank. After the varnish, the colors sit well and blend nicely. Once the varnish dried, the paint started to look very good.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RvL1cgYIJlo/WqRhkfnds9I/AAAAAAAAFJ0/cd_8hsiZsiYoXRa3EDf1cQKiFKgm_lATQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RvL1cgYIJlo/WqRhkfnds9I/AAAAAAAAFJ0/cd_8hsiZsiYoXRa3EDf1cQKiFKgm_lATQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the varnish dried, I placed the decals on the tank. It was challenging to fit the decal on the protruding part at the back, but other than that, the decals settled nicely. Decals from new kits generally don't pose many problems. I think the decals in old kits become difficult to adhere due to aging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tkLSx3RakXI/WqRh4bc7cII/AAAAAAAAFKE/tdKHyU3azEktztjtsuOJTmMljPWI270RQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tkLSx3RakXI/WqRh4bc7cII/AAAAAAAAFKE/tdKHyU3azEktztjtsuOJTmMljPWI270RQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252824%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the decals dried, I applied a layer of glossy varnish once again and waited for it to dry. As mentioned in my previous models, trapping the decal between two layers of glossy varnish prevents it from shining excessively.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_kdTZXW_ONs/WqRiMw9EYqI/AAAAAAAAFKY/9ie0z9VRZVsVGONyMZ5WgsOks6nPuhnPQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_kdTZXW_ONs/WqRiMw9EYqI/AAAAAAAAFKY/9ie0z9VRZVsVGONyMZ5WgsOks6nPuhnPQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252827%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the glossy varnish dried, I started playing with the tank's color using oil paint. First, I filtered the tank using white, yellow, and burnt sienna colors. Filtering not only blends the colors but also fades and brings them closer to reality.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGa5b8w0AhA/WqRiZ96qnZI/AAAAAAAAFKg/F69b50SoHucq5w8_SDJ2dI8I8HeHdJ7qgCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MGa5b8w0AhA/WqRiZ96qnZI/AAAAAAAAFKg/F69b50SoHucq5w8_SDJ2dI8I8HeHdJ7qgCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252828%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the filter dried, I applied small dots of different colors of oil paint with a toothpick to the flat surfaces of the tank. I spread these paints with a brush dipped in turpentine using circular motions, creating different tones.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ry5gpmv13rA/WqRiso9AU_I/AAAAAAAAFK0/fJWw4390CCAQu1aHEHFqponTPGuvQQyXQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ry5gpmv13rA/WqRiso9AU_I/AAAAAAAAFK0/fJWw4390CCAQu1aHEHFqponTPGuvQQyXQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252830%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the vertical surfaces of the tank, I made dots with different colors of paints again. This time, I pulled the paint downward with a flat brush dipped in turpentine, breaking the monotony and creating streak-like patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fPjasxPXKbs/WqRjDrRw8YI/AAAAAAAAFK8/hMuhxifFyNwm6JSIj5CLsbJ68kuhib1AwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252832%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1600" height="278" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fPjasxPXKbs/WqRjDrRw8YI/AAAAAAAAFK8/hMuhxifFyNwm6JSIj5CLsbJ68kuhib1AwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252832%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the oil paint stage was finished, I moved on to washing the tank. I washed the tank with a mixture of turpentine and oil paint that I prepared myself. Using a ready-made solution would have been better, but I chose this method once, and I had to stick with it. I had to redo the pin-wash on some areas that didn't satisfy me.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n54NQ5lgTFU/WqRjNsIfjyI/AAAAAAAAFLE/cj4Yoe3SSgQRpADXLCFpASm1sa2BqC_JQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252833%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="1600" height="286" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n54NQ5lgTFU/WqRjNsIfjyI/AAAAAAAAFLE/cj4Yoe3SSgQRpADXLCFpASm1sa2BqC_JQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252833%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the wash, when the tank dried, I applied a matte varnish to it. As always, matte varnish creates a textured surface, making weathering processes easier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BCqRhSQ-3Pg/WqRjrsNiKqI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/JL5oubdBNT4U5AEud_ChMyvNBEOyld5nwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252835%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1600" height="298" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BCqRhSQ-3Pg/WqRjrsNiKqI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/JL5oubdBNT4U5AEud_ChMyvNBEOyld5nwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252835%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the matte varnish dried, I started weathering. I usually start weathering from the bottom and work my way up. Therefore, I first worked on the tracks. I dry-brushed the entire tracks with metallic paint.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6STHaAVIexA/WqRkRxjsu2I/AAAAAAAAFLg/CdwZeiW-VWESOra5vX9dTorpYh2ha_44gCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252838%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="282" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6STHaAVIexA/WqRkRxjsu2I/AAAAAAAAFLg/CdwZeiW-VWESOra5vX9dTorpYh2ha_44gCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252838%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After dry-brushing, I weathered the side surfaces and wheels with different dust solutions. Now, I no longer do heavy weathering; I opt for light dusting. Finally, I filled the spaces between the tracks' surfaces that touch the ground with dust and dirt.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IdJjVrsSvwg/WqRkXa0lg_I/AAAAAAAAFLk/_U9pkq5zoeE4KTQJnDGewPhPlAiq2hYxwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252839%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="1600" height="291" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IdJjVrsSvwg/WqRkXa0lg_I/AAAAAAAAFLk/_U9pkq5zoeE4KTQJnDGewPhPlAiq2hYxwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252839%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I washed the front and rear surfaces of the tank in a similar way with dust solutions. After the washing process, I added pigments to some hidden areas.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ujR_Ujlt4rc/WqRkzM7yDdI/AAAAAAAAFL4/C1g7lR4TnjMIWbjvjb73mwL29uGyZe8OgCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252840%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1600" height="295" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ujR_Ujlt4rc/WqRkzM7yDdI/AAAAAAAAFL4/C1g7lR4TnjMIWbjvjb73mwL29uGyZe8OgCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252840%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made rusty streaks downward on the large side surfaces of the tank. In some places, these streaks became dominant. I tried to thin them out, but before causing damage to the white spirit varnish layer, I stopped without going too far.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D7yjIVlSBrg/WqRkydSUREI/AAAAAAAAFL0/aTK4fjioIgIfKMCm7BHAeHgnnKG2eU3dgCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252841%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1239" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D7yjIVlSBrg/WqRkydSUREI/AAAAAAAAFL0/aTK4fjioIgIfKMCm7BHAeHgnnKG2eU3dgCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252841%2529.JPG" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I added accumulations of dust to the fenders and streaks. Since I thought these areas were heavily worn, I dry-brushed them with metallic paint to create friction marks.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcDBoIOfxtE/WqRksiN5Q1I/AAAAAAAAFLw/UyOkz-2SJ5Mn8Yy-n7NYArnAJ20puDOKQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252842%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bcDBoIOfxtE/WqRksiN5Q1I/AAAAAAAAFLw/UyOkz-2SJ5Mn8Yy-n7NYArnAJ20puDOKQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252842%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created friction marks on all the sharp edges of the tank with a lead pencil and graphite pencil. This way, the wear looks very natural. When two different colors of shine appear, the tank achieves a more natural look.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKKbxro57wk/WqRk4grxkKI/AAAAAAAAFMA/DmqgWMS-PLUi88bZbNVZ8JiFXwndpuCigCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252843%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1523" height="391" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKKbxro57wk/WqRk4grxkKI/AAAAAAAAFMA/DmqgWMS-PLUi88bZbNVZ8JiFXwndpuCigCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252843%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the grilles on the tank to look natural, I created smoke traces with black pigment, starting from the middle and gradually decreasing towards the sides. Blowing from the middle is the most accurate way to apply this technique. It doesn't look very natural if we make the entire thing pitch black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCvXyU8y6Q0/WqRlJibIx7I/AAAAAAAAFMM/aCr6QkCYyxcFfBLH0AKGFj6UG5ZX0DcTwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252846%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1472" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCvXyU8y6Q0/WqRlJibIx7I/AAAAAAAAFMM/aCr6QkCYyxcFfBLH0AKGFj6UG5ZX0DcTwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252846%2529.JPG" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I did weathering with a sponge on the parts where crew members could leave marks, making it look natural. It's necessary to be careful when applying this technique in 1/72 scale; otherwise, it can distort the perception of size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IdjW7rTTJCI/WqRlkdTp-xI/AAAAAAAAFMc/KcPGB7qyexY4XuSqJ21HruKUoD0sCdG5ACLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252848%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1600" height="287" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IdjW7rTTJCI/WqRlkdTp-xI/AAAAAAAAFMc/KcPGB7qyexY4XuSqJ21HruKUoD0sCdG5ACLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252848%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While adding dust, since I erased the effect of the wash, although it's technically incorrect, I had to do pin-wash again. Especially, the wheels had deviated a lot from realism. With this application, they became more pronounced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ucm5EP7GCPU/WqRlqLiSZ3I/AAAAAAAAFMo/ODY98TGwyNkuMAy2BwQaN89RWcWtrM4LgCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252849%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1600" height="305" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ucm5EP7GCPU/WqRlqLiSZ3I/AAAAAAAAFMo/ODY98TGwyNkuMAy2BwQaN89RWcWtrM4LgCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252849%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made rusting on the spare tracks at the back and the track parts at the front. The rust on the back didn't turn out well, especially the front ones ended up too distant.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qmysbS6Gn1w/WqRmKQ084kI/AAAAAAAAFNE/I3jhfhRGEAoz62FkIVSr-r0Tu1ebjb2fwCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252850%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1232" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qmysbS6Gn1w/WqRmKQ084kI/AAAAAAAAFNE/I3jhfhRGEAoz62FkIVSr-r0Tu1ebjb2fwCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252850%2529.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I finished the tank by creating a metallic polishing effect on the sides of the hammer at the back. Trumpeter is already a brand I like, and the construction of this tank was very enjoyable. Another 1/72 scale is up next.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1IL7foC7aE/WqRmLYiliKI/AAAAAAAAFNI/GwbyfygeJPcAg_teLDDWISytP7v5b9aRQCLcBGAs/s1600/Elefant%2B%252851%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1519" data-original-width="1600" height="378" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1IL7foC7aE/WqRmLYiliKI/AAAAAAAAFNI/GwbyfygeJPcAg_teLDDWISytP7v5b9aRQCLcBGAs/s400/Elefant%2B%252851%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After completely finishing the tank and taking pictures, I put it in the showcase and took another kit to the workbench. If you're interested, I recommend this kit I just built.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitE7hONJQMmd9OrsVOSQ_juN2HEok5re3Gu4N2Nt64QIwW5ILrtCcJVyEtuRcSOZ2iXTpWDk7RrXxKE2ORBoTOHF9_pEiJAh6C0V3C8daiouaH6SC4cQkvWtj8NBNPueRNt-RbNb0vLZLOH3ASZl8ly3tWh_hv9SCrnruY0TD5xZF9MuEMvnEIAWG-blNm/s253/253250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitE7hONJQMmd9OrsVOSQ_juN2HEok5re3Gu4N2Nt64QIwW5ILrtCcJVyEtuRcSOZ2iXTpWDk7RrXxKE2ORBoTOHF9_pEiJAh6C0V3C8daiouaH6SC4cQkvWtj8NBNPueRNt-RbNb0vLZLOH3ASZl8ly3tWh_hv9SCrnruY0TD5xZF9MuEMvnEIAWG-blNm/w200-h198/253250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-37064984763768377522024-01-12T21:18:00.000+03:002024-01-12T21:18:02.975+03:00Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf. C I S-Model I 1/72<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mrNfo1M-3ik/WX21ctu19pI/AAAAAAAAEdM/Cf4RYQa9_y0qRu3UQFMp789TfB_m4HNigCLcBGAs/s1600/225652-14238-83-pristine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="640" height="302" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mrNfo1M-3ik/WX21ctu19pI/AAAAAAAAEdM/Cf4RYQa9_y0qRu3UQFMp789TfB_m4HNigCLcBGAs/s400/225652-14238-83-pristine.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had previously shared the Panzer 1 model from the S-Model company that I made. Along with the Panzer 1 model, I started working on another model that came from Erhan Atalay. Initially, I intended to build both kits together. However, I had to repaint the Panzer 2 model once, which extended the completion time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HtqMjat8w1c/WcQulbFbeuI/AAAAAAAAEgE/Bwym6buikgsX2bNaPfAk2PTMwI5a-tS7QCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HtqMjat8w1c/WcQulbFbeuI/AAAAAAAAEgE/Bwym6buikgsX2bNaPfAk2PTMwI5a-tS7QCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Similar to the Panzer 1 I made before, this kit was quite detailed for its size and included many etched details. The assembly process went smoothly, except for a mistake I made at the front by not aligning two plates end to end, which became noticeable when I painted the model.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPEtJ44RRZ8/WcQul6_hbVI/AAAAAAAAEgI/GbOJeVav6rckQvBrAToCPJhhb7PRPjF0ACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPEtJ44RRZ8/WcQul6_hbVI/AAAAAAAAEgI/GbOJeVav6rckQvBrAToCPJhhb7PRPjF0ACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B29.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The details on the tank were raised from the surface, so they didn't get lost during the painting process. In some kits, these details are embedded into the surface and disappear during the primer stage. I wish both barrels were made of metal; it would have looked much better.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dSAfoh8WtU/WcQunMh6uZI/AAAAAAAAEgM/PwmnL1dQ7Lg0ZqzNbMdESR1bnBY4kb-0QCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dSAfoh8WtU/WcQunMh6uZI/AAAAAAAAEgM/PwmnL1dQ7Lg0ZqzNbMdESR1bnBY4kb-0QCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B19%2B56%2B35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The assembly of the tank was completed quickly, and along with its sibling, the Panzer 1, I moved on to the priming stage. Initially, I had planned to paint both tanks in panzer gray. However, later on, I decided to paint this model in desert yellow to avoid them looking too similar.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QvWl8wkTElM/WcQu4wr0QvI/AAAAAAAAEgU/xauZyWIwhsIkv0buOKxbzm8CtVtoQjyfACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QvWl8wkTElM/WcQu4wr0QvI/AAAAAAAAEgU/xauZyWIwhsIkv0buOKxbzm8CtVtoQjyfACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B04.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's easy to correct mistakes that emerge during the priming stage, making priming essential. I usually prefer gray primer because tanks tend to darken during the painting process. Therefore, I don't like black primer. Some modelers use black primer and then highlight with white to create shading. It's an application that can be tried if you are experienced.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MIczC4V29z4/WcQu1Ctq9EI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/BJB6mTFet8I96PQasFt_NDMrPOyKSM4MwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MIczC4V29z4/WcQu1Ctq9EI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/BJB6mTFet8I96PQasFt_NDMrPOyKSM4MwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's interesting that I didn't notice the mismatch at the front during the priming stage as well. I guess I thought the assembly of that part was correct while building the model, and it became impossible to fix later.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PAhpeNlr8gg/WcQu7ZqAQgI/AAAAAAAAEgY/DCC-1JgNATQezUof3edxFAUCFrdVXzZ9ACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PAhpeNlr8gg/WcQu7ZqAQgI/AAAAAAAAEgY/DCC-1JgNATQezUof3edxFAUCFrdVXzZ9ACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the primer completely dried, I applied panzer gray paint, similar to what I did with the Panzer 1. However, this color is too dark, so proper modulation is necessary; otherwise, the tank becomes both monotonous and dark.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqc4p_7d-j8/WcQvG0DT1kI/AAAAAAAAEgc/F1cRtIffF7ohRBr2-wkRQi15tdcjgzwfQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqc4p_7d-j8/WcQvG0DT1kI/AAAAAAAAEgc/F1cRtIffF7ohRBr2-wkRQi15tdcjgzwfQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B27.07.2017%2B23%2B20%2B28.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After painting the tank with panzer gray, I started lightening the color using blue-gray paint. Dark panzer gray was applied to recessed areas, and light blue-gray was used on flat surfaces. This helped break the monotony.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0g2ztUNNOEY/WcQvLnvCiCI/AAAAAAAAEgg/Wl36jdQC9DwdJh6hgp8zOOx_-umUhZczACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B27%2B59.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0g2ztUNNOEY/WcQvLnvCiCI/AAAAAAAAEgg/Wl36jdQC9DwdJh6hgp8zOOx_-umUhZczACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B27%2B59.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I performed dry brushing by lightening the protruding parts of the tank with white. Dry brushing truly adds dimension to the model. I consider dry brushing and washing to be the two most important stages in modeling. This way, the tank's boundaries become clear, and the tank gains volume.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO7OIgjmDwk/WcQvOH9nuKI/AAAAAAAAEgk/uw_1hrJFdAQQtJ4X71iypsAzEEOTwN9FwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B28%2B08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FO7OIgjmDwk/WcQvOH9nuKI/AAAAAAAAEgk/uw_1hrJFdAQQtJ4X71iypsAzEEOTwN9FwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B28%2B08.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After finishing the body painting, I started working on the details. I rusted the exhaust located at the rear, painted the tools on the sides in appropriate colors, and finally painted the tank's main gun and machine guns in anthracite color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5A3SldJOSc/WcQvZsk0GjI/AAAAAAAAEgo/DroNTSiBgdQwaRO466eDsYXP0oDmOQtWwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B28%2B33.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H5A3SldJOSc/WcQvZsk0GjI/AAAAAAAAEgo/DroNTSiBgdQwaRO466eDsYXP0oDmOQtWwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B28%2B33.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At this point, when it was time to paint the tracks, I decided that making two tanks of the same color would be boring. So, I erased the paint I applied. Actually, I regret doing this now. Since these tanks are generally panzer gray, and the Germans didn't bother with camouflage during that period, leaving them in this state would have been more accurate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4j3Vewq7T8/WcQva0hoe6I/AAAAAAAAEgs/mIG1LQ1ewU0oJo71i8z7ygYIII6JO2bzgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B29%2B02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4j3Vewq7T8/WcQva0hoe6I/AAAAAAAAEgs/mIG1LQ1ewU0oJo71i8z7ygYIII6JO2bzgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.09.2017%2B23%2B29%2B02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After completely erasing the paint, I decided to create a desert camouflage for the tank. I started by painting the tank entirely with the yellow color called dunkelgelb. Then, I went over it with white to lighten the color. In the end, I performed dry brushing using white mixed with African brown to open up the color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeJ5HUsZOiE/WkV9bog_wmI/AAAAAAAAEvM/dGJ6OCoVhvsI7Bv04_mo_iAEc_P7XaR-gCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B2%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeJ5HUsZOiE/WkV9bog_wmI/AAAAAAAAEvM/dGJ6OCoVhvsI7Bv04_mo_iAEc_P7XaR-gCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B2%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All details, weapons, and tracks were repainted. I struggled a lot while painting the wheels, and there were spills. However, since the wheels are the most weathered parts of the tank, I didn't put much effort into fixing it, thinking I would take care of it later.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pvmNNAe9ncE/WkV9WpYVM7I/AAAAAAAAEvI/3pc4v7KY7aksz-i1EI7qyQCAtLkRAUhBACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B2%2B%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pvmNNAe9ncE/WkV9WpYVM7I/AAAAAAAAEvI/3pc4v7KY7aksz-i1EI7qyQCAtLkRAUhBACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B2%2B%252813%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the painting stage was completed, I applied the classic glossy varnish. Afterward, I waited for the varnish to dry and placed the decals. I used my own decals instead of the ones that came with the kit. I thought a blue decal would look better on a yellow background. Then I applied glossy varnish again.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD_iHPM-ocs/WkV9QMMr2CI/AAAAAAAAEvE/lvRg5s2ktZcYwcp5oBBeOBXyvVRHPhqUACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B2%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hD_iHPM-ocs/WkV9QMMr2CI/AAAAAAAAEvE/lvRg5s2ktZcYwcp5oBBeOBXyvVRHPhqUACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B2%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After finishing the decal stage, I turned to oil paint to further modulate the tank's color. However, the application I did at this stage darkened the tank rather than modulating its color. I tried to modulate the color with green and blue, and finally, I tried to lighten it with white.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOH7NRoyTcc/WkV-Dhavl3I/AAAAAAAAEvg/c6RNWeymzD4THMihLdv97fxWH2PvelnNwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="1600" height="251" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lOH7NRoyTcc/WkV-Dhavl3I/AAAAAAAAEvg/c6RNWeymzD4THMihLdv97fxWH2PvelnNwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9791.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the oil paint stage was completed, I started washing the tank. This time, I washed the tank with mixtures prepared from oil paint rather than ready-made solutions. However, the oil paint was too strong. I tried to wipe it off afterward, but I couldn't do it very well.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g6FBE-U9l1Q/WkV-Btlx9JI/AAAAAAAAEvc/t3hfOX6MglYxoV4gu5XchI3wSb9KqWmkgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9792.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1600" height="231" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g6FBE-U9l1Q/WkV-Btlx9JI/AAAAAAAAEvc/t3hfOX6MglYxoV4gu5XchI3wSb9KqWmkgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9792.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After finishing the washing stage, I applied matte varnish to the tank. After varnishing, the colors and processes settle, blending well with each other. Therefore, using varnish is an important part of modeling.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BlkjK3oFkZM/WkV92uLgPSI/AAAAAAAAEvY/Hd0dGZ_afQQT0BAP7Dt3_r0vl4wounf6gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9793.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BlkjK3oFkZM/WkV92uLgPSI/AAAAAAAAEvY/Hd0dGZ_afQQT0BAP7Dt3_r0vl4wounf6gCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9793.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For weathering, I started with the wheels. I did weathering with a sponge to hide the faulty areas and made them look worn. If you're making a military land vehicle, being able to hide mistakes with weathering is your biggest advantage. Don't tell this to those who make civilian or aircraft models; they would get mad.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MQVLGj4lSMc/WkV-Ihu4eyI/AAAAAAAAEvk/ip8hRkw0ZDQa3krIRofcV7hVz5adXrTOQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9794.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1600" height="223" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MQVLGj4lSMc/WkV-Ihu4eyI/AAAAAAAAEvk/ip8hRkw0ZDQa3krIRofcV7hVz5adXrTOQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9794.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After weathering with a sponge, I lightly washed the entire tank with a desert dust solution. I wanted the tank to have a dusty appearance overall. If you wash too much, it fills in the gaps and makes the dark areas shine. So, it's necessary to wash very lightly.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fsYV_zk1ZF8/WkV-UokQ6dI/AAAAAAAAEvo/PdBs7OpsVSgmDflt8BKSPSTatEgzlX8uQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9795.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1600" height="208" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fsYV_zk1ZF8/WkV-UokQ6dI/AAAAAAAAEvo/PdBs7OpsVSgmDflt8BKSPSTatEgzlX8uQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9795.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the side surface where the tracks are located, I filled it with desert sand first. Then, I fixed it using pigment fixer. Finally, I washed it again with a desert dust solution. The particles in that area turned out a bit large compared to the scale. However, it doesn't attract much attention.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRhfhwi8bU/WkV-Z98XrEI/AAAAAAAAEvs/lqJlb3mmUIMAVefoLUFx2iHWYy74M6M6QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9796.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1600" height="232" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRhfhwi8bU/WkV-Z98XrEI/AAAAAAAAEvs/lqJlb3mmUIMAVefoLUFx2iHWYy74M6M6QCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9796.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created rust on the tank's tracks and exhaust using the rust solutions I had. Making these parts rusty adds realism and creates a nice contrast. I filled the gaps between the tracks with dust again.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhBE_q-4kWw/WkV-cCEsrsI/AAAAAAAAEv4/IQDSRiHI00M8dxj6O3B1-o5ZQpuDzzvVQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9798.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="1600" height="208" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhBE_q-4kWw/WkV-cCEsrsI/AAAAAAAAEv4/IQDSRiHI00M8dxj6O3B1-o5ZQpuDzzvVQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9798.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created shine and wear on all edges of the tank by rubbing them with a pencil and graphite pencil. This application adds a metallic appearance to the tank and enhances realism. If you don't do this, getting rid of the plastic look is also challenging.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XlEIPXgtdUc/WkV-natDbQI/AAAAAAAAEv8/V0UjxbKdzSI4NXQktXqdyJrp5lNhCahWwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9799.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="1600" height="197" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XlEIPXgtdUc/WkV-natDbQI/AAAAAAAAEv8/V0UjxbKdzSI4NXQktXqdyJrp5lNhCahWwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9799.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made some small adjustments on the tank and completed the model. S-Model has truly made a beautiful model. I recommend buying it if you can find it from this brand. I shared the finished model and put it in the display case. Next up is another 1/72 scale tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OGQbLNtb6pc/WkV-pLNvM3I/AAAAAAAAEwA/DR0uHRqmxJQfFZPuxYimjv9bARflGbq0QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1600" height="207" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OGQbLNtb6pc/WkV-pLNvM3I/AAAAAAAAEwA/DR0uHRqmxJQfFZPuxYimjv9bARflGbq0QCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the front of the tank, where I made a mistake, black oil paint accumulated, making it look like a gap. Of course, this also received criticism. But there's no gap there; it's paint accumulation. This was a lesson for me not to make this kind of mistake again in the future.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0w7UPIA_EXz8jcvXWfsvaG9l2bNf50FqGSFFnWeZm7KvkN0vzTwbs8tZSBsQLpUe5Xc-kTTrbCzZ6azj95b7_sLnVuBZjHmnP4KLKhE8wjBUg-fHjD4R4a2zUZ69lbkwpGML3DhmsSlfrqngDM_bc7XXEIGZQT7HoIvhE6VT257W8PXezlKFKOmGS_aa/s253/253250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0w7UPIA_EXz8jcvXWfsvaG9l2bNf50FqGSFFnWeZm7KvkN0vzTwbs8tZSBsQLpUe5Xc-kTTrbCzZ6azj95b7_sLnVuBZjHmnP4KLKhE8wjBUg-fHjD4R4a2zUZ69lbkwpGML3DhmsSlfrqngDM_bc7XXEIGZQT7HoIvhE6VT257W8PXezlKFKOmGS_aa/w200-h198/253250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-38460230207103017032023-12-19T22:04:00.001+03:002023-12-19T22:04:36.910+03:00Panzer Jaeger IV L/70 | Matchbox | 1/76<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YHyifw5sU8M/WkV74NuGTQI/AAAAAAAAEuo/AWixBgfh3aES26F8_nfrLb8QNyosj71EwCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="666" height="253" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YHyifw5sU8M/WkV74NuGTQI/AAAAAAAAEuo/AWixBgfh3aES26F8_nfrLb8QNyosj71EwCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While browsing the internet, I came across a very old Matchbox kit. Succumbing to my curiosity, I bought the kit. I had previously made another Jagdpanzer IV kit, but it turned out poorly. So, I decided to make another one and placed the kit on the workbench. This time, the kit we made is a Panzer Jaeger IV L/70 tank in 1/76 scale.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-moVOlX1497g/WkYLqkjN7NI/AAAAAAAAE2U/0RQhD1Aw6S0isqgKHefTzYxJJ9AuFEJiACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="1600" height="181" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-moVOlX1497g/WkYLqkjN7NI/AAAAAAAAE2U/0RQhD1Aw6S0isqgKHefTzYxJJ9AuFEJiACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Firstly, during the assembly of the tank, the thickness of the plastic caught my attention. The model industry has advanced significantly over time. Models are now made from much thinner plastic, making the construction more enjoyable.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Of45oufPKSU/WkYMvQ65FTI/AAAAAAAAE3E/i6l_rq5RO6Y4aVfIQuM6L8ZyHJ3kMyxcQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="1600" height="170" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Of45oufPKSU/WkYMvQ65FTI/AAAAAAAAE3E/i6l_rq5RO6Y4aVfIQuM6L8ZyHJ3kMyxcQCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tank's tracks were quite thick and did not look realistic. Since I didn't have alternative tracks, I had to use the original ones. There were also fitting issues with many parts, especially the side guards, which caused some difficulties. I was relieved when the assembly was finally completed.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EaK3RqlQCdo/WkYNghgGpiI/AAAAAAAAE3g/KajRuL8RwDEXEf9C-ndXzJ-ncd_91K1QACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="1600" height="250" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EaK3RqlQCdo/WkYNghgGpiI/AAAAAAAAE3g/KajRuL8RwDEXEf9C-ndXzJ-ncd_91K1QACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With a three-color camouflage in mind, I started painting the colors one by one. I first applied the red oxide color and, after it dried, masked it for the next layer.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlrrLnQUR0s/WkYNpsxOpkI/AAAAAAAAE3k/5wSoIMokCVweXHJ1El0NQozf_8nlOqqLgCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1600" height="246" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OlrrLnQUR0s/WkYNpsxOpkI/AAAAAAAAE3k/5wSoIMokCVweXHJ1El0NQozf_8nlOqqLgCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After masking, I applied the dunkelgelb, a yellow color, and waited for it to dry. With this color, I created the spots on the tank. In retrospect, I should have used a thinner and lighter color, as there was a noticeable difference in layers. Applying the paint thinly creates subtle boundaries, resulting in a more pleasing appearance.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9qxCRtdzQgA/WkYNxI1LEXI/AAAAAAAAE3o/iThpLpjTFAo1NM3RlsjzACbwZBO2XU5JwCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="1600" height="247" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9qxCRtdzQgA/WkYNxI1LEXI/AAAAAAAAE3o/iThpLpjTFAo1NM3RlsjzACbwZBO2XU5JwCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, I applied the green color, and the painting stage was completed. The green color, however, made the tank look very dark. I didn't expect it to be so dark, and I should have lightened the color.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PD0f01yqJhc/WkYN0ykDETI/AAAAAAAAE3s/vcjw1Uiu9MQb59CEv7NFm1Ro4sAY6xzXQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1600" height="258" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PD0f01yqJhc/WkYN0ykDETI/AAAAAAAAE3s/vcjw1Uiu9MQb59CEv7NFm1Ro4sAY6xzXQCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25287%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the painting phase was completely finished, I removed the tapes on the tank one by one. The resulting image was exactly what I wanted. The only thing that bothered me was the differences in paint layers.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fttiLffQbI0/WkYN-gHhOTI/AAAAAAAAE3w/vVBS_dAffwUZCdvDFc4B-koKWu54C9QqgCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fttiLffQbI0/WkYN-gHhOTI/AAAAAAAAE3w/vVBS_dAffwUZCdvDFc4B-koKWu54C9QqgCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25288%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the camouflage painting was done, I moved on to painting the details, such as the tracks and rear wheel parts. I painted the spare wheels in a suitable color. Painting small parts like shovels and picks, which are almost embedded in the base, was challenging.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J-HsN5oVY40/WkYOB3zsbUI/AAAAAAAAE38/YcJ7_zFWk2IWzeJIP7xYH-CjVU5SoIYQACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J-HsN5oVY40/WkYOB3zsbUI/AAAAAAAAE38/YcJ7_zFWk2IWzeJIP7xYH-CjVU5SoIYQACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%25289%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After finishing all painting processes, I applied a glossy varnish. I don't want to use too much gloss varnish anymore, but it makes the weathering process much easier.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xr_r8xrgyNw/WkYKtkD8SkI/AAAAAAAAE1o/lUndn0iAbD01ZWDNxC-ZpIp1NN_mqLNzACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xr_r8xrgyNw/WkYKtkD8SkI/AAAAAAAAE1o/lUndn0iAbD01ZWDNxC-ZpIp1NN_mqLNzACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252810%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the gloss varnish completely dried, I applied the decals to the tank. Since the decals included in the kit were damaged, I used miscellaneous decals from my collection. I had plenty of German decals, so I didn't encounter any issues.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btICh__TaVo/WkYLAr_O4xI/AAAAAAAAE10/_VJsupT6dO8Z3fc2ozIzftfEltgz0mqfACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btICh__TaVo/WkYLAr_O4xI/AAAAAAAAE10/_VJsupT6dO8Z3fc2ozIzftfEltgz0mqfACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the decals were in place, I applied another layer of glossy varnish. Applying varnish in layers helps protect the decals between two varnish layers and prevents them from shining too much. Preventing the decals from shining is crucial, as fixing this mistake later is challenging.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np-RQTNYNQE/WkYLO3TAjPI/AAAAAAAAE2A/izHyyMbPTPEzs_ANRrpkoWquCO8xNaBowCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-np-RQTNYNQE/WkYLO3TAjPI/AAAAAAAAE2A/izHyyMbPTPEzs_ANRrpkoWquCO8xNaBowCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the glossy varnish was completely dry, I moved on to my favorite stage. For some reason, weathering with oil paints has become my favorite. Oil paint removes the glossiness of the tank and beautifully blends the colors. </div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsWeN-PXDK0/WkYLUSSReLI/AAAAAAAAE2E/Fq7qiV-wh6A1pJfEtamPFdnT-YF6CKoiACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsWeN-PXDK0/WkYLUSSReLI/AAAAAAAAE2E/Fq7qiV-wh6A1pJfEtamPFdnT-YF6CKoiACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Using burnt sienna oil paint, I started with a filter on the entire surface of the tank. The filter helps blend the tones of different colors and textures of our paints. This stage is crucial.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jRFV2gvB6M/WkYLb4FQdjI/AAAAAAAAE2I/vbZvpD32DukvPyhmrPJFzcHNMdOELJJLACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jRFV2gvB6M/WkYLb4FQdjI/AAAAAAAAE2I/vbZvpD32DukvPyhmrPJFzcHNMdOELJJLACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next, I applied a filter with a yellow color. I chose light tones for this stage because I needed to lighten the color a bit. Finally, I used white paint to create filters. I let the tank dry. Oil paint takes a very long time to dry.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-e81qNSdY4/WkYLjB6Fx4I/AAAAAAAAE2M/aIJ_p_G-lTYwCaiHIdUFpVnG1PeqzluKQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-e81qNSdY4/WkYLjB6Fx4I/AAAAAAAAE2M/aIJ_p_G-lTYwCaiHIdUFpVnG1PeqzluKQCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once the filter was completely dry, I touched different colors of oil paints with a toothpick on the side surfaces of the tank. Then, using a brush dipped in white spirit, I pulled down, allowing the paint to spread. This way, I achieved contrasting tones and broke the monotony.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jLAY_UsLoU/WkYLlStW5sI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/5qBB2v9-S7cAT9anFp9yq64cKtYLh2gJACLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jLAY_UsLoU/WkYLlStW5sI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/5qBB2v9-S7cAT9anFp9yq64cKtYLh2gJACLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After finishing with the side surfaces, I moved on to the flat parts of the tank. Here, I used a toothpick to touch different colors of paints. Unlike previous processes on flat surfaces, I spread the paint by drawing circles with a brush. This way, I created contrast again.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhv4y6nKrFg/WkYL1JAXCzI/AAAAAAAAE2g/d4m4TAbxczsFIc1bWGXVkNEWiIbsBvQDwCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhv4y6nKrFg/WkYL1JAXCzI/AAAAAAAAE2g/d4m4TAbxczsFIc1bWGXVkNEWiIbsBvQDwCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After completing the oil paint processes and letting the paint dry, it was time for washing. I could have applied varnish again before washing, but I chose not to. I washed the tank very lightly and only in areas where dirt would accumulate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daGffY4UlgU/WkYMHbG63cI/AAAAAAAAE2o/lQteako3f80T-N9llw8zefQymZokNr50QCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-daGffY4UlgU/WkYMHbG63cI/AAAAAAAAE2o/lQteako3f80T-N9llw8zefQymZokNr50QCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252823%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, the washing part pleased me a lot. The tank didn't get too dark, and the corners and edges of the tank became nicely pronounced. I used panel liner in some places because it flows well and looks good on the model.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PGMXfHeIIJs/WkYMQeGix7I/AAAAAAAAE2w/BOTxBTt9UsAQx6V_8MIZQSe4qnNzjxJswCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PGMXfHeIIJs/WkYMQeGix7I/AAAAAAAAE2w/BOTxBTt9UsAQx6V_8MIZQSe4qnNzjxJswCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252825%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the wash, once the tank was completely dry, I began my next step: applying a matte varnish to the tank. Applying matte varnish before weathering creates a rough surface, making it easier for particles to adhere. Therefore, applying matte varnish is essential.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bpGyOZ6Qols/WkYMe2v4kHI/AAAAAAAAE28/Uww8WHnndZE8PadO4bxDkcItGlNzQffNQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bpGyOZ6Qols/WkYMe2v4kHI/AAAAAAAAE28/Uww8WHnndZE8PadO4bxDkcItGlNzQffNQCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252827%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the matte varnish completely dried, I first applied Vallejo Rainmarks to the tank. However, no matter what I did, I couldn't dilute this solution on the tank. Almost all the applications I made on the tank were erased at once. I wish I had tried it somewhere else first. This was a lesson for me.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-JqEksIwP8/WkYMm7rGi_I/AAAAAAAAE3A/6zvzgzPLg6cj0eQ3zMeTmYJ0NpwRz6IQQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-JqEksIwP8/WkYMm7rGi_I/AAAAAAAAE3A/6zvzgzPLg6cj0eQ3zMeTmYJ0NpwRz6IQQCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252828%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After recovering from the disaster, I returned to the model. First, I applied various dust solutions to the wheels. Actually, if I had done some pinwash, the wheels might have looked better, but I didn't anticipate that at the time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S7sxkywecpU/WkYNB2fD9xI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/UGiu4RuJOi8Z7664j59_8KqPstQtYz6DwCLcBGAs/s1600/Jagdpanzer%2B%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S7sxkywecpU/WkYNB2fD9xI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/UGiu4RuJOi8Z7664j59_8KqPstQtYz6DwCLcBGAs/s400/Jagdpanzer%2B%252830%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also applied dust to the front and back of the tank, touching the brush wherever dust could stick. I added some dust to the lower parts of the side guards as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jpLzTFUzqYQ/WkYJxho_eLI/AAAAAAAAE1I/EF1J9jpRl8c4nmNMHSyRo8As-QEanKsYgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1600" height="215" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jpLzTFUzqYQ/WkYJxho_eLI/AAAAAAAAE1I/EF1J9jpRl8c4nmNMHSyRo8As-QEanKsYgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9801.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the dusting stage, I created downward streaks on the vertical surfaces of the tank. The thickness of such streaks is crucial, and they shouldn't be too prominent; otherwise, a non-realistic appearance is created.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJOuH4XiR0E/WkYJrFE1wxI/AAAAAAAAE1E/CT2gtjgUn4841h5gB7bHILiiqsaq88p7wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="1600" height="227" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJOuH4XiR0E/WkYJrFE1wxI/AAAAAAAAE1E/CT2gtjgUn4841h5gB7bHILiiqsaq88p7wCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9802.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I tried to give a rust effect to the spare tracks and exhaust outlets at the back. Lately, I've been trying a lot of these rust effects, but I still haven't achieved the desired look. I need to work more on this aspect.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-166X8XZsaSo/WkYJk6DaN7I/AAAAAAAAE1A/ZfjYExu4VMwrPW3UtELSIIeSfzNeC-IrQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1600" height="285" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-166X8XZsaSo/WkYJk6DaN7I/AAAAAAAAE1A/ZfjYExu4VMwrPW3UtELSIIeSfzNeC-IrQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9803.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To give a metallic effect to the parts of the tracks that touch the ground, I dry-brushed them with suitable paints. I added both rust and dust to the spaces in between. In the final step, I applied pigments to finish the tracks.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaBXL7yOz9I/WkYJ8cMrsyI/AAAAAAAAE1M/U2iPA0BJKAcIDoXw6SxEb6CtbTPl4vIGACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1600" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaBXL7yOz9I/WkYJ8cMrsyI/AAAAAAAAE1M/U2iPA0BJKAcIDoXw6SxEb6CtbTPl4vIGACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9804.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I tried to depict the residue of the post-firing on the tip of the tank barrel and the exhaust outlets at the back using the soot pigment I had. But, I think I applied too little fixing agent, and it practically all came off the barrel tip. I filled the inside of the exhaust and barrel with the panel liner.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IFdoBkRqhb8/WkYKJXYoadI/AAAAAAAAE1U/qinyLenyOJAe5ov6SoEavRge2ZFBY0SxwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9805.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1600" height="190" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IFdoBkRqhb8/WkYKJXYoadI/AAAAAAAAE1U/qinyLenyOJAe5ov6SoEavRge2ZFBY0SxwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9805.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To make the tank corners shine and give a metallic effect, I used a lead pencil and graphite pencil to create reflections. This application is crucial. It helps move your tank away from a plastic appearance and gives it a metallic look. I try to create abrasion with two different pencils to achieve different tones. Metallic colors can also be applied if desired.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hV1brql74Ds/WkYK1o5Uq_I/AAAAAAAAE1s/QVIbXLxjQ8E6DksfkemeN-bjRD3J0nohwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hV1brql74Ds/WkYK1o5Uq_I/AAAAAAAAE1s/QVIbXLxjQ8E6DksfkemeN-bjRD3J0nohwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9809.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I weathered the top of the tank with sponges in rust and anthracite colors. I aimed to polish the areas where the crew would touch. I tried to be careful not to exaggerate it as it seemed a bit excessive.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRZvtD_vDlM/WkYKn7IZYXI/AAAAAAAAE1g/zmFWdH7ro84iq_EMYG2DtJU-2OnkTA0ogCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1600" height="210" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRZvtD_vDlM/WkYKn7IZYXI/AAAAAAAAE1g/zmFWdH7ro84iq_EMYG2DtJU-2OnkTA0ogCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9808.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, I dusted the top of the tank and completed the model. Actually, it wasn't the quality I wanted, but the finished model is the best model after all.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i519I4g0lg4/WkYKVAVHtPI/AAAAAAAAE1c/oA5jm7yCIT0ZTdq4M03n8KpFJwfdyXf9gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9807.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1600" height="277" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i519I4g0lg4/WkYKVAVHtPI/AAAAAAAAE1c/oA5jm7yCIT0ZTdq4M03n8KpFJwfdyXf9gCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9807.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In fact, this kit has some problems. First of all, it's an old kit, and the plastic is very thick. Therefore, you can't bend it as you wish. The side guards constantly break. In the end, I had to fix them to the wheels. Generally, building the kit was not enjoyable.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-teHEG_KGzwk/WkYKRwl1qKI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/VnF6LbFpPkMN_9MVPGqCxQ3eMG0kh8kFwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-teHEG_KGzwk/WkYKRwl1qKI/AAAAAAAAE1Y/VnF6LbFpPkMN_9MVPGqCxQ3eMG0kh8kFwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_9806.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the end, I finished another model and put it in the display case. It didn't turn out to be the quality I wanted, but I don't plan to try this camouflage motif again. I plan to continue making models with a new tank. This time, I aim to make another German tank.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkTlA3aHHO8x1kvYN4sLyMnMeOBhVnUw6reica5a1ypAP_N90s9G3H_P3wdtM3xf_rMQZT_gfAaJihdv2IPQeaKOYuKWj9ihu_XD6ixsad4mGg7QRNWNQuDnR5xfkTtHNRpv9xdXoT1XNgVk5l2hvn_9vqRDVxyOfVZQWtDdWihVrpk-G8A_Z-k4BYIXX/s253/253250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkTlA3aHHO8x1kvYN4sLyMnMeOBhVnUw6reica5a1ypAP_N90s9G3H_P3wdtM3xf_rMQZT_gfAaJihdv2IPQeaKOYuKWj9ihu_XD6ixsad4mGg7QRNWNQuDnR5xfkTtHNRpv9xdXoT1XNgVk5l2hvn_9vqRDVxyOfVZQWtDdWihVrpk-G8A_Z-k4BYIXX/w200-h198/253250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-22212746148742546942023-12-11T20:31:00.000+03:002023-12-11T20:31:03.598+03:00IS-7 I Trumpeter I 1/72<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxsQJ2U6jWQ/WX23ItDklzI/AAAAAAAAEdU/CEagucG2bgECH_zpJ1v_dIR8MkuJtHZ6ACLcBGAs/s1600/743256.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cxsQJ2U6jWQ/WX23ItDklzI/AAAAAAAAEdU/CEagucG2bgECH_zpJ1v_dIR8MkuJtHZ6ACLcBGAs/s400/743256.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">One of my favorite tanks is the IS-7 and I have kits for this tank in both 1/35 and 1/72 sizes. I can't find time to make 1/35 size kits. So I got the 1/72 size Trumpeter kit on the counter. I plan to finish this kit right out of the box without any additions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSakRWOGhkI/WcQtP1njHzI/AAAAAAAAEfg/0BWkrKjtyEweqDrku6vZR4sE5xDTPDkcgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pSakRWOGhkI/WcQtP1njHzI/AAAAAAAAEfg/0BWkrKjtyEweqDrku6vZR4sE5xDTPDkcgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The construction phase of the kit was pretty easy. The most important reason for this was that the tracks and wheels came out of the box in one piece. Not dealing with tracks saved me time.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PqUfb_sHEtI/WcQtT714MZI/AAAAAAAAEfo/WZ5rJU1p_YQwjLxJYzBhzcxlcpIe6izFACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PqUfb_sHEtI/WcQtT714MZI/AAAAAAAAEfo/WZ5rJU1p_YQwjLxJYzBhzcxlcpIe6izFACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I placed the machine gun on the tank in an upright position. In fact, it can also be put in a horizontal position folded. I wanted the machine gun to be in a combat position.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W69bRCE71aM/WcQtQx8yHvI/AAAAAAAAEfk/B4mtTUFLhag3Oa2HbM0otFd0qUksiEktgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W69bRCE71aM/WcQtQx8yHvI/AAAAAAAAEfk/B4mtTUFLhag3Oa2HbM0otFd0qUksiEktgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were no holes at the tip of the tank barrel that came out of the model box. I didn't want it to stay that way and started drilling the holes.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlWcfT1E_38/WcQtjWBs9bI/AAAAAAAAEfs/l4Sjf9W20XIaLbAfPcZs9WllE2DXMIgCACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OlWcfT1E_38/WcQtjWBs9bI/AAAAAAAAEfs/l4Sjf9W20XIaLbAfPcZs9WllE2DXMIgCACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When all the holes were drilled, the barrel looked quite realistic. In fact, some kits come out with etched pieces that look like this. But Trumpeter didn't want to use such a piece.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRhI4FWUoBk/WcQtjouR1PI/AAAAAAAAEfw/PVOpegR9pDAC7h2Hb0IM4k2SOtNysL0XgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B16%2B49.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1600" height="277" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRhI4FWUoBk/WcQtjouR1PI/AAAAAAAAEfw/PVOpegR9pDAC7h2Hb0IM4k2SOtNysL0XgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B16%2B49.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I decided to make a casting effect on the turret of the tank to give the tank a more realistic look. For this I mixed glue into Tamiya liquid putty.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y7bdYG-Okrw/WcQtnOAPZYI/AAAAAAAAEf0/joXYq2CP9TwqD-NVwqrNo-1FllllHwYGACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B17%2B08.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1600" height="248" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y7bdYG-Okrw/WcQtnOAPZYI/AAAAAAAAEf0/joXYq2CP9TwqD-NVwqrNo-1FllllHwYGACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B17%2B08.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I applied the mixture randomly on the turret of the tank using a sponge. After the putty I applied dried, a very nice casting effect occurred.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BuqVzt7ffuc/WcQtw_AqB7I/AAAAAAAAEf4/vzJh_VfZ8EAjrT1pTxuTIDrI3fI2Pt7cACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B20%2B46.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="1600" height="258" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BuqVzt7ffuc/WcQtw_AqB7I/AAAAAAAAEf4/vzJh_VfZ8EAjrT1pTxuTIDrI3fI2Pt7cACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B20%2B46.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the tank was finished, I primed the entire hull and turret using a gray primer. Primer is a must do application as it reveals errors during construction.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vv3OtFvEqk/WcQtz5ORMgI/AAAAAAAAEf8/udnAu7AmIUAIGQVYk9kRYLoO5EZc34BngCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B20%2B55.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1600" height="277" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_vv3OtFvEqk/WcQtz5ORMgI/AAAAAAAAEf8/udnAu7AmIUAIGQVYk9kRYLoO5EZc34BngCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B9.08.2017%2B00%2B20%2B55.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I fixed the mistakes I saw after the primer. Then I moved on to painting the tank. I did not pre-shade as I will be using ready-made sets for painting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0GBZB4065vk/WkV_2aSGsEI/AAAAAAAAEwU/Cb9brOrOUuElHOuAVQaa7OffeqLYtIYBwCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0GBZB4065vk/WkV_2aSGsEI/AAAAAAAAEwU/Cb9brOrOUuElHOuAVQaa7OffeqLYtIYBwCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252810%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For painting, I first applied the dark green color to the tank using an airbrush. In fact, it is very important to break the monotony while painting, especially if you are going to make a single color tank. Therefore, it is very important to paint in different tones on different surfaces.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pKdHmJF6PQM/WkV_57iChuI/AAAAAAAAEwY/T61npBpFy18Q_kT_F6WR1LjPvpS8rjEpwCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pKdHmJF6PQM/WkV_57iChuI/AAAAAAAAEwY/T61npBpFy18Q_kT_F6WR1LjPvpS8rjEpwCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252811%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I preferred to use Vallejo brand paints. It dries fast and I love the paint tone. The only problem is that sometimes the colors and the paint names do not match. For example, when you buy a soot color and wait for black, you may encounter a brown paint.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--8OL5h2qI3w/WkV_7dGBkMI/AAAAAAAAEwc/eqHyoCYF6lU-96wSxsD8GKoOBr2btvAtACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--8OL5h2qI3w/WkV_7dGBkMI/AAAAAAAAEwc/eqHyoCYF6lU-96wSxsD8GKoOBr2btvAtACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the next stage of painting the tank, I painted the large flat surfaces using the light green color. In this way, the superficial parts appeared light-colored. Such color modulations are very important in breaking the monotony.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P8qN7pXiWus/WkWASIDKJJI/AAAAAAAAEwk/aE16oPGVzdc4W2w7D4FzLVjKkUJXr_NVgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P8qN7pXiWus/WkWASIDKJJI/AAAAAAAAEwk/aE16oPGVzdc4W2w7D4FzLVjKkUJXr_NVgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the next step I painted the protruding parts of the tank a very light green. Since these parts are at the top, they reflect more sunlight. Therefore, it is important that they are light in color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8d-Vp2drvE/WkWAR6a_PpI/AAAAAAAAEwg/knnTTLTEb205Z9lsR2HsMIlZ1QlmUbR9wCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F8d-Vp2drvE/WkWAR6a_PpI/AAAAAAAAEwg/knnTTLTEb205Z9lsR2HsMIlZ1QlmUbR9wCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After painting the hull of the tank, I started to paint the details. First of all, I painted the barrel of the tank with soot color. After the painting was finished, I dry brushed in metallic color. I like the paint on the barrel.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNcb8HMFikM/WkWAmh-wSkI/AAAAAAAAEww/GUiXc-SCV9sE85d9MoKji9f41vYjSZ1nACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNcb8HMFikM/WkWAmh-wSkI/AAAAAAAAEww/GUiXc-SCV9sE85d9MoKji9f41vYjSZ1nACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252816%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After the barrel, I moved on to the tracks of the tank. I painted the tracks in rust color from Revell's Aqua range. After the paint dries, I dry brushed the parts in contact with the ground in metallic color.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TnauMciwlUw/WkWAnY0rSDI/AAAAAAAAEw0/kmO3wCkVKrYnn5Ow1btZp37xUQVE1GGWACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TnauMciwlUw/WkWAnY0rSDI/AAAAAAAAEw0/kmO3wCkVKrYnn5Ow1btZp37xUQVE1GGWACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First, I painted the machine gun on the turrret of the tank in anthracite. I painted the attachments, such as the bullet box next to the machine gun, green. Then I dry brushed the machine gun in metallic color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7STM4qWiVnk/WkWAzbCQS6I/AAAAAAAAEw4/K4ZUJ3tDXdc8FI9RQ-E3J7ZloJH8_FYzgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7STM4qWiVnk/WkWAzbCQS6I/AAAAAAAAEw4/K4ZUJ3tDXdc8FI9RQ-E3J7ZloJH8_FYzgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the sticks used to clean the barrel of the tank in wood color. I used Vallejo's old wood paint to give these sticks a wooden look. Then I made scratches on it using oil paint, but they were not very clear on this scale.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UotxMIA7seo/WkWA9pXjI7I/AAAAAAAAEw8/rffv08CJYi08BWkFJNgn4qbDw5mGGZvgwCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UotxMIA7seo/WkWA9pXjI7I/AAAAAAAAEw8/rffv08CJYi08BWkFJNgn4qbDw5mGGZvgwCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are machine guns facing forward or rearward in several different places on the tank. I painted these machine guns, which I thought were very unnecessary in terms of use, in anthracite. They were so thin that they were broken several times. I finally fixed them and did a metallic dry brush.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7G7r9zbObFQ/WkWA-JFxTUI/AAAAAAAAExA/EmkMa3Yrw-IY0cUh2wq6d5IJBFjzfbFuACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7G7r9zbObFQ/WkWA-JFxTUI/AAAAAAAAExA/EmkMa3Yrw-IY0cUh2wq6d5IJBFjzfbFuACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted details such as shovel and saw on both sides of the tank. I painted the handles of these tools in wood color and the metallic parts in anthracite. Finally, I did dry brushing and the painting phase of the tank was completely finished.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3WLGPUpUTk/WkWBQAwnLxI/AAAAAAAAExI/IzVohuI6Jw0p4kZE5etvcxPZv-z6m4a6ACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q3WLGPUpUTk/WkWBQAwnLxI/AAAAAAAAExI/IzVohuI6Jw0p4kZE5etvcxPZv-z6m4a6ACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the painting phase was completely finished, it was necessary to varnish the tank to protect the paint. Normally I prefer glossy varnish at this stage. But I wanted to use a semi-matt varnish for the IS-7.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BXJKuOi2vlo/WkWBjPlGi7I/AAAAAAAAExQ/Fwhh6JF8HlspgzPSvQHaXh36Teuib0OlwCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BXJKuOi2vlo/WkWBjPlGi7I/AAAAAAAAExQ/Fwhh6JF8HlspgzPSvQHaXh36Teuib0OlwCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252822%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In fact, there are two reasons why glossy varnish is preferred. The first reason is to keep the decals between two coats of glossy varnish and prevent them from shining. The second reason is that the glossy varnish makes our work easier by creating a slippery surface during the washing phase.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QeDehkkw2EA/WkWBbn5rCAI/AAAAAAAAExM/EdlHygdrv7gobZ4qJ3KfnqjD4myWMlgOQCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QeDehkkw2EA/WkWBbn5rCAI/AAAAAAAAExM/EdlHygdrv7gobZ4qJ3KfnqjD4myWMlgOQCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252823%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used semi-matt varnish for the IS-7. Then I waited for the varnish to dry completely. It is very important that the varnish is completely dry. If the varnish does not dry, it may interact with the white spirit used during washing. As a result, the varnish can be removed from the model.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xmi2vUHhm-c/WkWBnmVdiZI/AAAAAAAAExU/8zSrVkFcEzoHxykXN2HRwUj2bgJxdaPsgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xmi2vUHhm-c/WkWBnmVdiZI/AAAAAAAAExU/8zSrVkFcEzoHxykXN2HRwUj2bgJxdaPsgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252824%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the matte varnish was completely dry, I realized that I forgot to paint the periscope glasses on the tank. I painted the periscopes on the turret and the hull with the blue-green paints I had.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRu9FDy9lSI/WkWB1iMM4_I/AAAAAAAAExc/0cGiJWWLGasiqLxB10-0lsurpNZXBuZ-gCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wRu9FDy9lSI/WkWB1iMM4_I/AAAAAAAAExc/0cGiJWWLGasiqLxB10-0lsurpNZXBuZ-gCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252825%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the paint of the periscopes dried, I placed the decals on the tank. In fact, the only made example of this tank has no markings or emblems on it. Since the tank I built is operational, I thought there should be markings on it.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OWIgQoSef30/WkWB8ew3RGI/AAAAAAAAExg/NPY3pWAlVOsK2_UCkALj3zQeyhZeU8DdgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OWIgQoSef30/WkWB8ew3RGI/AAAAAAAAExg/NPY3pWAlVOsK2_UCkALj3zQeyhZeU8DdgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252826%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I chose the number 980 as the mark on the tank. Actually, I don't know by what criteria these numbers are given. I chose this number myself. I also placed a flag decal on the front of the turret.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nNNQkYKUlM/WkWCAfwCyDI/AAAAAAAAExk/Gonc2d_u5nIgPK8KEcna7S35DrCfY3H8gCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nNNQkYKUlM/WkWCAfwCyDI/AAAAAAAAExk/Gonc2d_u5nIgPK8KEcna7S35DrCfY3H8gCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252827%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At this stage, it is necessary to protect the decals as well. Although glossy varnish was used for this purpose, I continued with the semi-matt varnish that I used at first. I protected the decals between two coats of varnish and continued to wait for the varnish to dry.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eefgptrRCfg/WkWCI7RF_FI/AAAAAAAAExo/W3C09flX7MkmGz6VmhucnANKOgamhGroACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eefgptrRCfg/WkWCI7RF_FI/AAAAAAAAExo/W3C09flX7MkmGz6VmhucnANKOgamhGroACLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252828%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was planning to move on to the washing phase after the varnish had dried. But I saw on the internet that a few modelers made this tank incredibly rusty. So I decided to build a neglected Russian tank. I ordered rust effects online.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lrFodmkdDZE/WkWCanc6AEI/AAAAAAAAEx4/0sMY9BgBeBko2cZ79DpBMd7APrgIuoQAQCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-7%2B%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lrFodmkdDZE/WkWCanc6AEI/AAAAAAAAEx4/0sMY9BgBeBko2cZ79DpBMd7APrgIuoQAQCLcBGAs/s400/IS-7%2B%252829%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The places I originally planned to get rusty were the front and rear fenders and the area above the engine grille. Later, I decided to rust the area where the turret and hull meet. I was going to rust a few places on the turret as well. But I wanted the rust on the turret not to be as much as the hull.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bebUGkDDoPw/WkWCSlu7gwI/AAAAAAAAExs/KmjSrJbDM4EaDEYC4AHYaOJMMTtt1dEwgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B09%2B50.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bebUGkDDoPw/WkWCSlu7gwI/AAAAAAAAExs/KmjSrJbDM4EaDEYC4AHYaOJMMTtt1dEwgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B09%2B50.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First, I started with the body part where the turret sits. I started with a dark color rust effect and used lighter ones towards the edges. Then Mustafa warned me. Tankers apply oil to these areas so that there is no friction. I also added an oil texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ-XmvUIf9s/WkWCZzvhmAI/AAAAAAAAEx0/IgXSosmH9PsDR-7J4ND8XmAvnhlMoXjtwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B10%2B06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZ-XmvUIf9s/WkWCZzvhmAI/AAAAAAAAEx0/IgXSosmH9PsDR-7J4ND8XmAvnhlMoXjtwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B10%2B06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the next step, I moved on to the front and rear fenders. I followed the same sequence in these areas as well. I started with dark-colored rust and gradually lightened the color as I progressed towards the edges. There were sharp lines between the rusty and non-rusty areas in these areas. To prevent this, I did a light wash with rusty washing solutions.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obMFYWZsVdg/WkWCjJH3wOI/AAAAAAAAEx8/iopqimnEuUAaklpHC0VZO64guiIuCP8XACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B10%2B17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obMFYWZsVdg/WkWCjJH3wOI/AAAAAAAAEx8/iopqimnEuUAaklpHC0VZO64guiIuCP8XACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B1.12.2017%2B21%2B10%2B17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the parts where the grills are, I wanted rust around the covers and around the grill frames. After applying rust to these areas, I dry brushed the sharp parts of the covers and frames with metallic color. This made the texture look more realistic.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j5BXELdA_wA/WkWCqKRQo0I/AAAAAAAAEyA/wqX8CcKq6owhphB-l-BCoCyyWXozm9l_wCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B19%2B32%2B17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j5BXELdA_wA/WkWCqKRQo0I/AAAAAAAAEyA/wqX8CcKq6owhphB-l-BCoCyyWXozm9l_wCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B19%2B32%2B17.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the turret, I applied rust effect around the covers, around the part where the machine gun is located, and behind the mantlet in front. Again, I washed these areas to blur the boundaries.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XpEFcpzJh-c/WkWCrKU93nI/AAAAAAAAEyE/sXHk9BvNC2EnbwzZ1I-lSbe2RQK8EmNbQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B48%2B51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XpEFcpzJh-c/WkWCrKU93nI/AAAAAAAAEyE/sXHk9BvNC2EnbwzZ1I-lSbe2RQK8EmNbQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B48%2B51.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the rust stage was completely finished, it was time for washing. Instead of washing the tank completely, I preferred to do regional washing called pin wash. Because I didn’t want the tank to darken. I did not apply oil paint on this tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_GvCAwaQvo/WkWC0gawq7I/AAAAAAAAEyI/JodRSIgxGeA5XmukCeuI15uTOdg8xq-QwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B49%2B03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z_GvCAwaQvo/WkWC0gawq7I/AAAAAAAAEyI/JodRSIgxGeA5XmukCeuI15uTOdg8xq-QwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B49%2B03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After washing was done, I applied semi-matte varnish to the tank once again. I did not want to use matte varnish. Because I did not want the tank to be generally dark. So I continued with semi-matte varnish.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ys2qXBnsU4s/WkWC68l7z_I/AAAAAAAAEyQ/EXrj54Te2nM2c3Y2luHyc6xniPzT6dWrwCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B49%2B13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ys2qXBnsU4s/WkWC68l7z_I/AAAAAAAAEyQ/EXrj54Te2nM2c3Y2luHyc6xniPzT6dWrwCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B22%2B49%2B13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the varnish, my rusty washes were erased. So I had to wash the areas where I applied rust effect again. I did not want sharp transitions in these areas.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-77j8x-hd7bw/WkWC9Fb3GFI/AAAAAAAAEyU/FrhJ8A6dHxshE0DBBO_cgiYXjz1FWUQjQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B23%2B23%2B07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-77j8x-hd7bw/WkWC9Fb3GFI/AAAAAAAAEyU/FrhJ8A6dHxshE0DBBO_cgiYXjz1FWUQjQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B23%2B23%2B07.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the varnish and rusty wash were dry, I started weathering. First, I started weathering from the turret and started weathering with a sponge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aqywi8XKcqA/WkWDFaYdXxI/AAAAAAAAEyc/3pDvOVlufekxBw6uXMNlTeTMX8OGvTmQACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B23%2B23%2B34.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aqywi8XKcqA/WkWDFaYdXxI/AAAAAAAAEyc/3pDvOVlufekxBw6uXMNlTeTMX8OGvTmQACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B3.12.2017%2B23%2B23%2B34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While weathering with a sponge, I tried to erode the places where the tank crew stepped. If you exaggerate too much, especially in 72 scales, things can get out of hand. Therefore, I did a small amount of weathering with a sponge.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3OpK3MHTuZo/WkXsDuuv-PI/AAAAAAAAEys/-3wUzATrNbIb3_WvQ_GwkxgmG-YMJf6EQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8512.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3OpK3MHTuZo/WkXsDuuv-PI/AAAAAAAAEys/-3wUzATrNbIb3_WvQ_GwkxgmG-YMJf6EQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8512.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After weathering the turret with a sponge, I dry brushed the metallic areas around the rusty parts with metallic color and polished them with a pencil. Using a pencil really gives a nice look to the tank. It brings out the metal effect that appears on worn-out areas.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pp7CHurWdJc/WkXsElNFrEI/AAAAAAAAEyw/0oD3YG2GnUg8TCfLa2Pp1UURtxDQ3KMfwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8513.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1093" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pp7CHurWdJc/WkXsElNFrEI/AAAAAAAAEyw/0oD3YG2GnUg8TCfLa2Pp1UURtxDQ3KMfwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8513.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Next, I created rusty streaks around the areas where I applied rust effect on the turret. When it rains, the rust flows down. I tried to make these streaks thin according to the scale. They looked good in the end.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzQftiQnuc4/WkXsR1j-8CI/AAAAAAAAEy4/Yc1YUQDNcaUvBSS0Sylbdm3Yj35Nn3LhACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8514.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1600" height="271" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HzQftiQnuc4/WkXsR1j-8CI/AAAAAAAAEy4/Yc1YUQDNcaUvBSS0Sylbdm3Yj35Nn3LhACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8514.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created streaks using ready-made solutions on the parts with protrusions such as periscopes. The streaks I made on these parts were slightly more prominent than the rusty ones. Actually, it would have been better if I weathered them a little more.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty1VaMCMYeQ/WkXtheaBz_I/AAAAAAAAEzI/TZnJ2iYDsO0KiZOAl0H2W77ZBIBP6HZvwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8515.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="1600" height="255" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty1VaMCMYeQ/WkXtheaBz_I/AAAAAAAAEzI/TZnJ2iYDsO0KiZOAl0H2W77ZBIBP6HZvwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8515.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I finished my work on this part by washing the entire turret with dust solutions. The color of the turret remained one tone lighter than the body. But I left the turret aside, attributing it to being under the sun.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9km7nbj49CQ/WkXtvsQ_d0I/AAAAAAAAEzQ/_EN9cvbbrYcIWx3LQ8TcdILWFXLfotjOQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8516.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1600" height="218" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9km7nbj49CQ/WkXtvsQ_d0I/AAAAAAAAEzQ/_EN9cvbbrYcIWx3LQ8TcdILWFXLfotjOQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8516.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I started weathering with the grille part of the body. I created soot and dust effects on the parts that allow air to pass through the grille. Again, to prevent details from being lost, I dry brushed these parts with metallic color and polished them with a pencil.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3dgSzOHEZpw/WkXtuBZGI8I/AAAAAAAAEzM/iEBCM-XU6KolbnmBMUJVQpsS8csfILUGACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3dgSzOHEZpw/WkXtuBZGI8I/AAAAAAAAEzM/iEBCM-XU6KolbnmBMUJVQpsS8csfILUGACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8517.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the exhaust outlets at the back of the next tank in rust color. I created soot effects on the tips of the rust-colored paint. Then, I finished the corner parts by dry brushing them with metallic color and polishing them with a pencil.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYPoho3yFEU/WkXun1jrp5I/AAAAAAAAEzY/U2B0Px5hBZAAzk46B6lJ-kFR52AiqobOwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8518.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="1600" height="238" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYPoho3yFEU/WkXun1jrp5I/AAAAAAAAEzY/U2B0Px5hBZAAzk46B6lJ-kFR52AiqobOwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8518.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created soot effects where the exhaust fumes come into contact with the body. You need to be very careful when creating soot effects. Because if you overdo it, the black color will erase everything underneath. Therefore, I tried to use very little black color and create streaks over it.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Jq2CK2kh1c/WkXvMMQ_U2I/AAAAAAAAEzg/97VN0svPa2QMEGr6S-h_8kJxiQl6enEWwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1600" height="238" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Jq2CK2kh1c/WkXvMMQ_U2I/AAAAAAAAEzg/97VN0svPa2QMEGr6S-h_8kJxiQl6enEWwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8521.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I washed the bottom parts of the two gasoline cans at the back with dust solutions. Then, I created oily streaks downwards from the parts where gasoline was filled. Finally, I polished the corner parts with a pencil and finished my work on the cans.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUsQntCEA4o/WkXvbwSS5kI/AAAAAAAAEzo/D-xQdZ6aMAosXz8K3xljLIIN34SsTav5ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8527.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="1600" height="280" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aUsQntCEA4o/WkXvbwSS5kI/AAAAAAAAEzo/D-xQdZ6aMAosXz8K3xljLIIN34SsTav5ACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8527.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created dust and mud effects on the inside of the rear fenders of the tank. I also applied dusty washing and streaks to the upper parts. I completed this part by creating mud and dust on the back side facing the ground.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FY76PpShxL8/WkXvVdLVVoI/AAAAAAAAEzk/aV4reHSZCjM2lJCmQsXS877bvRmNOtgQQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8530.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1600" height="316" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FY76PpShxL8/WkXvVdLVVoI/AAAAAAAAEzk/aV4reHSZCjM2lJCmQsXS877bvRmNOtgQQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8530.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I created streaks from the bottom of the periscopes and protruding parts at the front of the tank. I used both streak solutions and rusty liquids here. I also painted the inside of the front lights in bright colors.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3w2M6JV3JEU/WkXvzXJAT3I/AAAAAAAAEzw/tjGycTQbaE09Nq6opdGDWHLOEAH_xesDQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8531.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1600" height="252" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3w2M6JV3JEU/WkXvzXJAT3I/AAAAAAAAEzw/tjGycTQbaE09Nq6opdGDWHLOEAH_xesDQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8531.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the front part is made to extend forward like an arrow, I dry brushed the metallic edges. I also polished the parts where I dry brushed with a pencil. I applied the same process to the front fenders where I created rusty streaks.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-32abwzQlNKQ/WkXwL89JWdI/AAAAAAAAEz0/HkeZTOzJtCUgD331eZCOkHx2YiLBPn0OACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8533.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-32abwzQlNKQ/WkXwL89JWdI/AAAAAAAAEz0/HkeZTOzJtCUgD331eZCOkHx2YiLBPn0OACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8533.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I first applied mud effect to the parts of the front facing the ground. Actually, I think I overdid it a bit. It looked too muddy compared to the rest of the tank. Finally, I did a dusty wash and finished the weathering work on the front.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GzmhFBQ6VAE/WkXw-fNJW_I/AAAAAAAAE0E/l7-qDCJBYso1AQaxL_5B0WmunH48J-hLwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8543.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GzmhFBQ6VAE/WkXw-fNJW_I/AAAAAAAAE0E/l7-qDCJBYso1AQaxL_5B0WmunH48J-hLwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8543.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had already painted the tracks and wheels of the tank in rust color and dry brushed them. I polished around the tracks a little more with a pencil. I also polished the surfaces of the wheels that come into contact with the tracks, but the green color remained prominent because I didn’t do enough.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OmQGeeo7fr4/WkXweiebx7I/AAAAAAAAEz8/epitrBqRrjwtcwnVf6LyTvlYoFr8at6RQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OmQGeeo7fr4/WkXweiebx7I/AAAAAAAAEz8/epitrBqRrjwtcwnVf6LyTvlYoFr8at6RQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8534.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I don’t like to do heavy weathering, I created dust around the surfaces where the wheels come into contact with the tracks. I poured pigment on the body part that remained inside the wheels and dripped turpentine over it to fix the pigment in place.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrjMhPkBiu8/WkXxXLbypKI/AAAAAAAAE0I/wjljN7DfchozOLqobztMj9L-kPBhyNoYQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8544.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="1600" height="250" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IrjMhPkBiu8/WkXxXLbypKI/AAAAAAAAE0I/wjljN7DfchozOLqobztMj9L-kPBhyNoYQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8544.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I first did a dusty wash on the outer surfaces of the tracks. Then I applied both dusty and rusty pigments to the inside. I fixed them in place by passing turpentine over them.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sOMxmNeMwHM/WkXxzylyPKI/AAAAAAAAE0Q/WZi_310POdIDkYUKM9gSa01Pr309FQdlgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8545.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1600" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sOMxmNeMwHM/WkXxzylyPKI/AAAAAAAAE0Q/WZi_310POdIDkYUKM9gSa01Pr309FQdlgCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8545.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the washing and pigment application, the wheels started to look too uniform. So, I did another very light black wash. When it became more pronounced, I tried to balance it by doing another dusty wash over it.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YxVz6YQ4BR8/WkXx7Vr9xdI/AAAAAAAAE0U/95SWzbuEB90BtboWEMPE85CNDHWL8vrCACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8546.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YxVz6YQ4BR8/WkXx7Vr9xdI/AAAAAAAAE0U/95SWzbuEB90BtboWEMPE85CNDHWL8vrCACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8546.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I first made rusty streaks on the side surfaces of the tank’s body. Later, I added more streaks with ready-made streak solutions. I also aged these parts by doing a dusty wash.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrV4CGeu2xQ/WkXyo82_E5I/AAAAAAAAE0k/aX8Di4k--6sAi_E-mMdSe2QkjbgcjD9HACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8547.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1600" height="281" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrV4CGeu2xQ/WkXyo82_E5I/AAAAAAAAE0k/aX8Di4k--6sAi_E-mMdSe2QkjbgcjD9HACLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8547.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I thought dust would accumulate around the tools on the body, so I did a dusty wash on those parts too. I polished the corners of the metal tools with a lead pencil.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Qa2ea4l1FM/WkXyfwdM6jI/AAAAAAAAE0g/tqf3xZK4fpAc9eYgf9peZErouDOTO-IqgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8549.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="1600" height="246" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Qa2ea4l1FM/WkXyfwdM6jI/AAAAAAAAE0g/tqf3xZK4fpAc9eYgf9peZErouDOTO-IqgCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8549.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the final stage of weathering, I airbrushed mud effects on the sides of the tank that I took with a brush. If you don’t do this application carefully, the whole tank can become muddy. Therefore, I tried to blow it slowly and from a distance.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rxi7-YidNdc/WkXyyug26WI/AAAAAAAAE0o/FBhbSAxt1AAdewgKc8Q3Qb6TS0d3KXxgwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8550.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1600" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rxi7-YidNdc/WkXyyug26WI/AAAAAAAAE0o/FBhbSAxt1AAdewgKc8Q3Qb6TS0d3KXxgwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8550.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the last stage, I checked the tank overall and corrected the places that caught my eye. I did a little more washing on the rusty parts. When I decided it was completely finished, I took pictures of it and finished the model.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odBwmrEX9Z8/WkYISpORAsI/AAAAAAAAE04/i5ekqSS74VEzhIwneEXnkbmdPoYfK2ZQwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_8548.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="1600" height="247" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odBwmrEX9Z8/WkYISpORAsI/AAAAAAAAE04/i5ekqSS74VEzhIwneEXnkbmdPoYfK2ZQwCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_8548.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don’t know if it’s because I love the IS-7 tank so much, but this model has been my favorite so far. I put it in the showcase after finishing it and continued my hobby with another 72-scale model.</div></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4qfBlSmiclGtYVbFTc0BpsEJsoQfwCBAUHPmjrGAq-YbTk4-sFnTFsd3-tb5qJbH3-Kj2qxMijAxTf_x3bdlLVM3yve4u8ueod7Np91MeZ039K3JY-fmFTGsOT4hONUn3FsgGOQEiwjzemgbgFzrgewKN9Px_B1Y092M5X_VNjITFLdPbaOeMZsQ7Q/s253/253250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4qfBlSmiclGtYVbFTc0BpsEJsoQfwCBAUHPmjrGAq-YbTk4-sFnTFsd3-tb5qJbH3-Kj2qxMijAxTf_x3bdlLVM3yve4u8ueod7Np91MeZ039K3JY-fmFTGsOT4hONUn3FsgGOQEiwjzemgbgFzrgewKN9Px_B1Y092M5X_VNjITFLdPbaOeMZsQ7Q/w200-h198/253250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-6559071385762511052023-04-27T21:47:00.007+03:002023-04-27T21:47:55.707+03:00Opel Blitzbus Ludewig "Aero" [1937] I Roden I 1/72<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irlEna3GWI8/WfMQi28k8II/AAAAAAAAEj8/UMn5aO2AtIQb3nUVBiWNbJBEIPNGgIjfQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="724" height="253" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irlEna3GWI8/WfMQi28k8II/AAAAAAAAEj8/UMn5aO2AtIQb3nUVBiWNbJBEIPNGgIjfQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="text-align: justify;">I was actually a little cold towards this Roden kit as I struggled with the assembly phase of Roden's latest IS-3 kit. I was also a little nervous since I had never made a wheeled model before. I started the construction of the 1/72 size bus kit Opel Blitzbus Ludewig Aero. These buses were built on the Opel Blitz chassis and were used as sightseeing buses.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uVcE9GRds-I/WfMR1W4zQ5I/AAAAAAAAEkw/Zk2qqgFpeTQ06Z4P-XIr56f-QeBuUnXxgCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="1600" height="233" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uVcE9GRds-I/WfMR1W4zQ5I/AAAAAAAAEkw/Zk2qqgFpeTQ06Z4P-XIr56f-QeBuUnXxgCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I started the construction of the bus from the inside. First of all, I painted the floor of the interior and painted the seats and placed them on the floor. Then I fixed the steering wheel and front plate in place. At the end of these processes, I am done with the interior for now.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ok5F4bLvle4/WfMUFTQpPyI/AAAAAAAAEls/Fq6kSkfNcIwRbjoWuFxIcBshccDGYQABgCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ok5F4bLvle4/WfMUFTQpPyI/AAAAAAAAEls/Fq6kSkfNcIwRbjoWuFxIcBshccDGYQABgCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then I painted the bus with the white color given in the manual. But I don't like this color. In the end, I decided to turn the bus into a combat vehicle, as I was constantly making armored vehicles. After doing some research, I learned that these buses were painted gray and carried high-ranking soldiers. So I decided to paint the bus panzer gray.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yu7IZ7OtIY/WfMUGDSB3BI/AAAAAAAAElw/3ABy2hIR9MUMM9QX6-DHk4puCl6o9JMdQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="1600" height="191" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yu7IZ7OtIY/WfMUGDSB3BI/AAAAAAAAElw/3ABy2hIR9MUMM9QX6-DHk4puCl6o9JMdQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the bus completely in panzer gray. I made a canvas awning by stretching parafilm on it. I also painted the awning in khaki color. But in this state, the vehicle was very dark. The color had to be modulated.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-evTArlX7UFQ/WfMULwf9QCI/AAAAAAAAEl0/rP_nLNrB-gQ89PHGUa4RS_eCUiyprTk2ACLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1600" height="205" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-evTArlX7UFQ/WfMULwf9QCI/AAAAAAAAEl0/rP_nLNrB-gQ89PHGUa4RS_eCUiyprTk2ACLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I combined the chassis, interior and exterior of the bus before modulating the gray color. The parts of the car fell into place perfectly. There is a great difference in quality between this kit IS-3, which is produced by the same company. I had no problems except for the lights on the top of the bus.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MinmsFVIZxY/WfMUV963QRI/AAAAAAAAEl8/7qni-pZpqgMZkYh-0bWpg3N9RU1VwfjVgCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="838" data-original-width="1600" height="208" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MinmsFVIZxY/WfMUV963QRI/AAAAAAAAEl8/7qni-pZpqgMZkYh-0bWpg3N9RU1VwfjVgCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I lightened the very dark panzer gray with a blue-gray color. In this way, the surface of the vehicle became like casting. In fact, the surface should have been as flat as a razor. But this was still very nice.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GxNd5s9QdRM/WfMUX82TnRI/AAAAAAAAEmA/MvN6VtWTy2I8eMRJsPjlf00IGKGnOLj4wCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1600" height="202" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GxNd5s9QdRM/WfMUX82TnRI/AAAAAAAAEmA/MvN6VtWTy2I8eMRJsPjlf00IGKGnOLj4wCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25287%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I dry brushed the protruding parts of the bus with white color. Dry brushing is very important as the model gains volume in this way. It is necessary to do this application in every model.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wZlTeswC3c8/WfMUZsITDlI/AAAAAAAAEmE/dGIp20dvQZoAWAvdYv3UU1uByp4VQ2OdQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="1600" height="186" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wZlTeswC3c8/WfMUZsITDlI/AAAAAAAAEmE/dGIp20dvQZoAWAvdYv3UU1uByp4VQ2OdQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25288%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I dry brushed the canvas on the top of the bus in khaki color. Since some parts of this canvas were very sensitive, it was torn immediately and I had to patch it. I painted the headlights of the car red.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C2-1Zsf0C2M/WfMUdmvG0sI/AAAAAAAAEmI/2BbLWo9NejU3U92WLzPxp8Wf7ZACFb65gCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C2-1Zsf0C2M/WfMUdmvG0sI/AAAAAAAAEmI/2BbLWo9NejU3U92WLzPxp8Wf7ZACFb65gCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%25289%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After I was done with the body, I painted the only unpainted part of the car, the wheels. I wish I had painted the wheels separately and then mounted them on the car. The joints of the wheels were so thin that they kept breaking off and I had to glue them back.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--E3G2YYoP0Y/WfMQ4-eT2yI/AAAAAAAAEkA/StBXCkw5MqUP_WgtJ4RG_NJgDQ4Q924aQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--E3G2YYoP0Y/WfMQ4-eT2yI/AAAAAAAAEkA/StBXCkw5MqUP_WgtJ4RG_NJgDQ4Q924aQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252810%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After all the painting processes were finished, I applied glossy varnish to the bus. Since I converted the bus from a civilian vehicle to a military vehicle myself, I did not have a suitable decal for this vehicle. After protecting the paint with glossy varnish, I also had to find a decal for the bus.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdhNkNESYwY/WfMQ6hSRqfI/AAAAAAAAEkE/mk-oov1lWEQIyt9rkKQO8FsGy2SqqHidgCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdhNkNESYwY/WfMQ6hSRqfI/AAAAAAAAEkE/mk-oov1lWEQIyt9rkKQO8FsGy2SqqHidgCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252811%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I arranged something out of other kits for the decals. I had German decals from old kits. I used them in this model. On the sides of the bus, I added company markings from the tanks I had modeled before. When I placed the numbers on the sides, the decal work was also done.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZk6LpgCl5A/WfMQ8mH6GKI/AAAAAAAAEkI/mKkwKpzQelIhiEH1MGa2DENcrwmPogW6QCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZk6LpgCl5A/WfMQ8mH6GKI/AAAAAAAAEkI/mKkwKpzQelIhiEH1MGa2DENcrwmPogW6QCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the decals dried, I applied glossy varnish again on the model to protect the decals. It is necessary to protect the model with varnish before completing one stage and moving on to the next. Otherwise, the underlying paint layer is damaged. Again, if you do not dry the varnish before proceeding to the next step, the varnish will also peel off. It is necessary to be careful against such dangers.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0O2VC5IA7as/WfMREp3kH0I/AAAAAAAAEkQ/aljswTLWM7Eut--eSLtSUPsC7-BEX3iOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="1600" height="252" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0O2VC5IA7as/WfMREp3kH0I/AAAAAAAAEkQ/aljswTLWM7Eut--eSLtSUPsC7-BEX3iOwCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252813%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the decals were finished, it was time for the oil painting stage, which is my favorite. First of all, I applied a filter on the outer surface of the bus in white, blue and brown colors. In this way, both the shine has gone and the ground has become ready for the weathering we will do later.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9h8F1OxloA/WfMRH6IQV4I/AAAAAAAAEkU/CkXcNNx9BFsgJW5wzHSt79MOB0cngKOjwCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="1600" height="237" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9h8F1OxloA/WfMRH6IQV4I/AAAAAAAAEkU/CkXcNNx9BFsgJW5wzHSt79MOB0cngKOjwCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the filter, I used oil paints to create contrast between the layers of the bus. It is important to wait for the underlying filter layer to dry completely before doing this. Otherwise, you will completely delete the filter when painting with oil.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQTulINr_Pw/WfMRTFh0NTI/AAAAAAAAEkY/rKoWzt8DkEgVdZyYzQydiNV6EF1S_8oIQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQTulINr_Pw/WfMRTFh0NTI/AAAAAAAAEkY/rKoWzt8DkEgVdZyYzQydiNV6EF1S_8oIQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bus had a body made by combining different plates. I tried to achieve contrast by painting each plate in a different color. Unfortunately, I noticed from the pictures that there were oil paint residues left in some places.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1uqcEm5YmRQ/WfMRVpnTSmI/AAAAAAAAEkc/Pg5JZeWj4Ho8AVSgcLOAjldKV2Hfz4-fACLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1uqcEm5YmRQ/WfMRVpnTSmI/AAAAAAAAEkc/Pg5JZeWj4Ho8AVSgcLOAjldKV2Hfz4-fACLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252816%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the oil painting phase was finished, it was time to apply washes the bus. Since I didn't want to darken the color too much, I tried to do a light wash with black color.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FQGdmLY_MHw/WfMRZsKCtBI/AAAAAAAAEkg/l2fwz5DdCmkixE3i4OXCHwe86QQ20bAVQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FQGdmLY_MHw/WfMRZsKCtBI/AAAAAAAAEkg/l2fwz5DdCmkixE3i4OXCHwe86QQ20bAVQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, I could not reach my goal and the color darkened compared to its original state. I wanted to remove the wash solution using turpentine. But still it was not possible to lighten the darkened color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SpcU08dbcd0/WfMRlaougnI/AAAAAAAAEko/y5YIBlwwFxIGlmMefUp6bNWBrXvd6yXOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SpcU08dbcd0/WfMRlaougnI/AAAAAAAAEko/y5YIBlwwFxIGlmMefUp6bNWBrXvd6yXOwCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the washing phase was over, I covered the vehicle with matte varnish. Since the matte varnish creates a rough surface, it makes the weathering process very easy. But it is very important to wait for it to completely dry and harden. Otherwise, turpentine or white spirit may damage the varnish layer.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3rwpwnklHIU/WfMRpNpGh8I/AAAAAAAAEks/x7KK-oLMAZsEiIZUI-X6j3VUmAa7h6J7QCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3rwpwnklHIU/WfMRpNpGh8I/AAAAAAAAEks/x7KK-oLMAZsEiIZUI-X6j3VUmAa7h6J7QCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The windows of the bus looked very bright. I wanted to age the windows by dusting them. But I was worried that if I dusted too much, it would lose its transparency. I applied the raindrop solution that I had diluted too much on the windows. When I got the blur I wanted, I ended the process.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwZ9yjAV_9I/WfMR29gUyrI/AAAAAAAAEk0/tWbefJwR6xYVQq0utu3XpJqiw-m5hWNIQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwZ9yjAV_9I/WfMR29gUyrI/AAAAAAAAEk0/tWbefJwR6xYVQq0utu3XpJqiw-m5hWNIQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In fact, the side plates of the bus were ideal for streamlining. But I didn't want to make too much streaks in this vehicle. I made dust and mud on the chassis of the bus. I also dusted the fender part behind the wheels.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3igk-VFX8Y/WfMSRZSTIjI/AAAAAAAAEk8/m_lC7AbgA_MLh3hmXWY6sdL84K0i7NSOwCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3igk-VFX8Y/WfMSRZSTIjI/AAAAAAAAEk8/m_lC7AbgA_MLh3hmXWY6sdL84K0i7NSOwCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I dusted the wheels to look realistic. I did some puddle of dust between the rims. I wiped the parts of the wheels that contacted the ground with my hand to keep them shiny. This way I got a more realistic look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UXdYoE-2qI4/WfMSXZ6ck1I/AAAAAAAAElE/wzvKGasbUAwFjrV6a4HR5G0FlfO-SOACACLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UXdYoE-2qI4/WfMSXZ6ck1I/AAAAAAAAElE/wzvKGasbUAwFjrV6a4HR5G0FlfO-SOACACLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252822%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tarpaulin on the vehicle started to tear as soon as I touched it with a brush for weathering. I took parafilm over the torn areas and painted again. But this tearing problem recurred often.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dbjn8PVTMQ/WfMSXP957KI/AAAAAAAAElA/EWOChKZHUNEA0kmC7mmtzSXLEtMeFe83ACLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dbjn8PVTMQ/WfMSXP957KI/AAAAAAAAElA/EWOChKZHUNEA0kmC7mmtzSXLEtMeFe83ACLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252823%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've had constant problems with the front wheel. The left front wheel broke off frequently. As I glued the broken wheel, the plastic started to melt. I solved this problem by adding extra part in between. Those who want to make this kit better pay attention to the front wheels.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBx25dT_5_c/WfMTMUzRfBI/AAAAAAAAElY/DZL5qUc8Qvw67nuMMgQOT7hBQeBeC2x7QCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1600" height="210" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBx25dT_5_c/WfMTMUzRfBI/AAAAAAAAElY/DZL5qUc8Qvw67nuMMgQOT7hBQeBeC2x7QCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252824%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used washing liquids to create a dust and mud effect on the skirts of the vehicle's body. I applied these liquids to some places with a brush tip and to some places with a sponge. I applied it lightly as I didn't want it to be too powdery.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-69YtASWwOGI/WfMTLb6Z-dI/AAAAAAAAElU/Kh6vPmyVoR8AgKV-YXrdzI5dAqbwKcBggCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1600" height="258" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-69YtASWwOGI/WfMTLb6Z-dI/AAAAAAAAElU/Kh6vPmyVoR8AgKV-YXrdzI5dAqbwKcBggCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252825%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After dusting the edges, I tried softening the edges with washing liquids. Since I wanted it not to be too dusty in general, I reduced the excess parts by using white spirit.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CwjgEydo8MQ/WfMTDQxPA4I/AAAAAAAAElQ/gcLv6glyPoMYSYEE3Nlp2lKXoKaYayWnQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1600" height="312" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CwjgEydo8MQ/WfMTDQxPA4I/AAAAAAAAElQ/gcLv6glyPoMYSYEE3Nlp2lKXoKaYayWnQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252826%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After all the weathering stages of the bus were finished, I made a final check. When I saw that the decals were very erased, I went over the decals with turpentine and tried to reveal them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cMCGks_SBfA/WfMTxXKcWmI/AAAAAAAAElg/nPTt-vX5mXIPJPPPhy-9efHCWLrIUexnACLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="1600" height="246" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cMCGks_SBfA/WfMTxXKcWmI/AAAAAAAAElg/nPTt-vX5mXIPJPPPhy-9efHCWLrIUexnACLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252827%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Part of the tarpaulin on the bus was torn again. I drew parafilm and painted the torn part again, but it still tore again. I decided to leave it as it is.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g79l3zdkprA/WfMT20wLdzI/AAAAAAAAElk/qIRYhV8MtWEdTgLe2EFMOQGbPreqCGcdQCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1600" height="272" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g79l3zdkprA/WfMT20wLdzI/AAAAAAAAElk/qIRYhV8MtWEdTgLe2EFMOQGbPreqCGcdQCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252828%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've never made a model of a wheeled vehicle before. This was the first time and it was really beautiful and fun to make. While this kit has a few issues, overall it's a nice and easy combination. I would recommend it if you are considering buying it.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOHLmIack0w/WfMT358xeoI/AAAAAAAAElo/MnGJYbJ4FPgmAGtm41-9piMOgoN7atf8gCLcBGAs/s1600/Blitzbus%2B%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="781" data-original-width="1600" height="195" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOHLmIack0w/WfMT358xeoI/AAAAAAAAElo/MnGJYbJ4FPgmAGtm41-9piMOgoN7atf8gCLcBGAs/s400/Blitzbus%2B%252829%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After a long period of construction, I finished the bus and put it on display. While Roden's tanks had problems in the construction phase, such errors were rare in this bus. I put the model on display, planning to buy another bus in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=s253" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=w200-h198" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-88750738411208871072023-01-15T15:53:00.004+03:002023-01-15T15:53:50.484+03:00IS-3 I Roden I 1/72<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p5jnLZSnB0U/WcQrMkpJMFI/AAAAAAAAEfU/2OoPGaDI_0M3xJi3VK3lYZNymEn3_BNrQCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="1600" height="257" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p5jnLZSnB0U/WcQrMkpJMFI/AAAAAAAAEfU/2OoPGaDI_0M3xJi3VK3lYZNymEn3_BNrQCLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had never heard of the Roden brand before. If you've even taken a look at my blog, you know how much I love to try new brands. I bought two Roden kits even though I hadn't heard good things about this brand before. One of them was a 1/72 scale IS-3 tank. I quickly started to assemble the tank.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpoSx2P4E4E/WcQo6hJnIwI/AAAAAAAAEek/PeuBww7NB4450jmDrk8U_qzID3zNX-QxQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B1.08.2017%2B09%2B54%2B26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpoSx2P4E4E/WcQo6hJnIwI/AAAAAAAAEek/PeuBww7NB4450jmDrk8U_qzID3zNX-QxQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B1.08.2017%2B09%2B54%2B26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This model kit is obviously a kit that can turn people off from this hobby. There is burr and residue all over the tree. The parts are incompatible with each other. The plastic used in the kit is of very poor quality. Assembling this kit takes a lot of work. If you're thinking about buying it, keep that in mind.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ljDLJQFY-xU/WcQo5kx4c6I/AAAAAAAAEeg/usTihfuGH0g_0FFxv7n3QTDPODljY0R-ACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B1.08.2017%2B09%2B54%2B35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ljDLJQFY-xU/WcQo5kx4c6I/AAAAAAAAEeg/usTihfuGH0g_0FFxv7n3QTDPODljY0R-ACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B1.08.2017%2B09%2B54%2B35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The details on the tank are adequate and deep. Having deep details is a huge advantage. Thus, they do not get lost while dyeing and it is easy to fill them after washing. I like the details of this kit.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRGzyNsPrrY/WcQqBPMTPEI/AAAAAAAAEfA/a5_M9z5CNDsO07SjdkbiFTEp49h1nM2ZgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B48%2B54.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1600" height="227" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRGzyNsPrrY/WcQqBPMTPEI/AAAAAAAAEfA/a5_M9z5CNDsO07SjdkbiFTEp49h1nM2ZgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B48%2B54.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The IS-3 tank is famous for its cast oval turret. But the turret from the kit turns out smooth, not like casting. So I mixed wood glue and Tamiya glue to get a slurry-like mixture. I drove this randomly into the turret.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S7GzN5K5WiM/WcQqH6CcHDI/AAAAAAAAEfE/khDvCsiOrjY9_YfQsL5JZauZXRYEnC-1gCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B49%2B02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1600" height="278" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S7GzN5K5WiM/WcQqH6CcHDI/AAAAAAAAEfE/khDvCsiOrjY9_YfQsL5JZauZXRYEnC-1gCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B49%2B02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The result is a casting effect close to the original. If you buy this kit, do not forget to do the application I described. Although it seems a bit exaggerated at first, its beauty comes out with painting later on.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4hIxkP-nAA/WcQqJSkcOcI/AAAAAAAAEfI/xFvwHv6OStcLHedfEnvhiQT4sz0anm3KgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B56%2B44.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1600" height="262" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4hIxkP-nAA/WcQqJSkcOcI/AAAAAAAAEfI/xFvwHv6OStcLHedfEnvhiQT4sz0anm3KgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B56%2B44.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I primed it with gray primer to see the faults on the tank. The gray primer reveals the faults on the model in great detail. Primer is very important for such a difficult to assemble kit.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8caRez-_OnM/WcQqRFILeaI/AAAAAAAAEfM/cDU_Ygeg8yIs8eRMhU5tMGAsxxSL7g86wCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B56%2B58.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1600" height="252" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8caRez-_OnM/WcQqRFILeaI/AAAAAAAAEfM/cDU_Ygeg8yIs8eRMhU5tMGAsxxSL7g86wCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B8.08.2017%2B21%2B56%2B58.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another benefit of the primer is that it facilitates the adhesion of the paint. If you are painting a primed model, you can thin the paint as much as you want. In this way, the paint sticks to the model very easily without flowing.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HVOhdwctevM/WcQo3ZtZigI/AAAAAAAAEec/jsgbrrDg5-Qfxz5oMqBv0fKsdd6SG21IgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B22%2B37%2B34.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HVOhdwctevM/WcQo3ZtZigI/AAAAAAAAEec/jsgbrrDg5-Qfxz5oMqBv0fKsdd6SG21IgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B22%2B37%2B34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After priming, I painted the tank in Italeri brand Russian green. It was dark as usual. To lighten the dark color of the model, I mixed the yellow color with the green color and corrected the main paint of the tank with the mixture.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ll0tKlFe1Y/WcQpMUaXCMI/AAAAAAAAEes/IB45PnZCeEMcgys0xCwSJcrwyrlTPkRdgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B23%2B07%2B02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ll0tKlFe1Y/WcQpMUaXCMI/AAAAAAAAEes/IB45PnZCeEMcgys0xCwSJcrwyrlTPkRdgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B23%2B07%2B02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I took the yellow paint on the sponge and applied it directly on the tank. If you play with the color of a model a lot, it wears out. Therefore, after the model came to the color I wanted, I did not touch it any more.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HyZAvvVpr-E/WcQpMFpetHI/AAAAAAAAEeo/1g1M6Wd1e-E_aYQbezcGf99WSTFHkXwuQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B23%2B07%2B25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HyZAvvVpr-E/WcQpMFpetHI/AAAAAAAAEeo/1g1M6Wd1e-E_aYQbezcGf99WSTFHkXwuQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B14.09.2017%2B23%2B07%2B25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, I dry brushed the protruding parts on the tank. I exaggerate dry brushing a bit on some tanks. But this time I did a small amount of dry brushing without exaggerating too much.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60q3hFgfa8Q/WcQpTfNBUTI/AAAAAAAAEew/6SGh30SI9BQE4rx7cbp10yflGxpEvJ2MACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B44%2B45.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1600" height="235" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60q3hFgfa8Q/WcQpTfNBUTI/AAAAAAAAEew/6SGh30SI9BQE4rx7cbp10yflGxpEvJ2MACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B44%2B45.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the painting of the hull of the tank was finished, I moved on to the details. I painted the machine gun on the turret in anthracite. I've already done soot on the barrel of the tank. I wanted to paint the four fuel tanks in different colors to break the monotony.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-goWcCzTWkJA/WcQpvbdhbKI/AAAAAAAAEe0/4HW71km9Zn0n3zMJpdsy9mn7sUcVNc11gCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B44%2B51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="1600" height="256" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-goWcCzTWkJA/WcQpvbdhbKI/AAAAAAAAEe0/4HW71km9Zn0n3zMJpdsy9mn7sUcVNc11gCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B44%2B51.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted two of the gas cans in anthracite, one in yellow and the other in rust. Yellow turned out to be a little too bright, but I left it as it is since I will be playing with oil and rust in the future.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oDDUnyXtGXk/WcQpw_GziaI/AAAAAAAAEe4/NRXKQURZ2nchPh4W9zl7UDQnsJ6RSkMCQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B45%2B02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oDDUnyXtGXk/WcQpw_GziaI/AAAAAAAAEe4/NRXKQURZ2nchPh4W9zl7UDQnsJ6RSkMCQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B45%2B02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, I painted the tracks and the front track parts in rust color. In fact, there are those who paint these pieces in metallic or anthracite, but I prefer to paint them in rust color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-eqfB_NovY/WcQpygmxekI/AAAAAAAAEe8/ochRVwk43E40YMABr-NN0RZw8bLFaNTjgCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B45%2B07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-eqfB_NovY/WcQpygmxekI/AAAAAAAAEe8/ochRVwk43E40YMABr-NN0RZw8bLFaNTjgCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B15%2B45%2B07.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the painting was completely finished, I covered the tank with glossy varnish. In this way, I have protected the paint. Then I chose the one with stars among the decals and waited for the varnish to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tHd2FOT6kgY/WfMWwk4FuYI/AAAAAAAAEmg/1CTaAajXkk8EmpaKO-u8EtzzbvQBJApXgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tHd2FOT6kgY/WfMWwk4FuYI/AAAAAAAAEmg/1CTaAajXkk8EmpaKO-u8EtzzbvQBJApXgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were few decals on the model anyway, and after placing it in place, I varnished it once more. If you protect the decals between 2 layers of glossy varnish, it will not shine.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACquCMrx6KI/WfMWxb78OXI/AAAAAAAAEmk/2j9c8ai79bY2kNcpQIy2eTwYYadLDIILACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ACquCMrx6KI/WfMWxb78OXI/AAAAAAAAEmk/2j9c8ai79bY2kNcpQIy2eTwYYadLDIILACLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the gloss varnish was completely dry, I washed the tank in black. I think I kept the washer fluid setting a little darker and the color of the tank lost its initial shine. At this scale, it is very important that the tanks remain light in color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ8VGRB4OCk/WfMXZqpmjeI/AAAAAAAAEmw/8iIYd85G8hESSu4figSZU9k5uCDeM23PQCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1600" height="268" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ8VGRB4OCk/WfMXZqpmjeI/AAAAAAAAEmw/8iIYd85G8hESSu4figSZU9k5uCDeM23PQCLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252816%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>After washing, I made streaks down the turret of the tank. Since the paint of this tank is very worn, I decided to apply the weathering lightly. I washed the joints of the handles on the turret in rust color.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sKOWPiDP2dE/WfMXw1lWc6I/AAAAAAAAEm4/GNfGIhtiev4Nh_pPS81ttiD33JNFa9GtgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1600" height="238" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sKOWPiDP2dE/WfMXw1lWc6I/AAAAAAAAEm4/GNfGIhtiev4Nh_pPS81ttiD33JNFa9GtgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I modulated with white and yellow oil paint to lighten the color of the tank a bit. I applied black color to the lower parts. Again, I applied brown oil paint to the shallow parts.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rzEWQ8z3F-s/WfMXh_ADjeI/AAAAAAAAEm0/YxVhFSYW__ATrOR_-WhxNphPHjvg-bLWgCLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="1600" height="263" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rzEWQ8z3F-s/WfMXh_ADjeI/AAAAAAAAEm0/YxVhFSYW__ATrOR_-WhxNphPHjvg-bLWgCLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also made streaks and rust effect on the body of the tank. I rusted the track parts in the front. I finished my work with the hull by making soot effect and rusting on the back of the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YR81FeQMgd0/WfMYYxgfMPI/AAAAAAAAEnA/8-wdjLgy5WIYIbIql5gVRsA8DEPz04eCACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1600" height="217" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YR81FeQMgd0/WfMYYxgfMPI/AAAAAAAAEnA/8-wdjLgy5WIYIbIql5gVRsA8DEPz04eCACLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I dusted the tracks and wheels and made mud effects on the hull. I didn't want to wear too thick. I think it spoils the overall beauty of the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uD1m2dW8C90/WfMYfim_9cI/AAAAAAAAEnE/DF8dg1BttOEThF6yM2yf4GxdjJEOiLPpACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="1600" height="238" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uD1m2dW8C90/WfMYfim_9cI/AAAAAAAAEnE/DF8dg1BttOEThF6yM2yf4GxdjJEOiLPpACLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In order to break the monotony of the tank, I painted the gas cans in different colors, first I washed them with rust and then aged them with a sponge. Since I use the sponge technique very little in this tank, I exaggerated when weathering on the barrels. Finally, I finished the tank by making oily streams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gka7VDYDmYg/WfMYkVdkBGI/AAAAAAAAEnI/z3q_X0MS1KMpZjLjzBPzjMOzQLPgS4k_ACLcBGAs/s1600/IS-3%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="1600" height="241" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gka7VDYDmYg/WfMYkVdkBGI/AAAAAAAAEnI/z3q_X0MS1KMpZjLjzBPzjMOzQLPgS4k_ACLcBGAs/s400/IS-3%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although the construction phase was very difficult, the IS-3 was a model that I enjoyed in the painting part. I would not recommend buying this kit, but I would say you should make an IS-3 of this size. Another Roden is next.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=s253" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=w200-h198" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-7792916978448145372022-11-27T00:21:00.003+03:002022-11-27T00:21:17.689+03:00Panzer Kampfwagen I Ausf. A I S-Model I 1/72<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlreiF23Z_g/WX20srwsliI/AAAAAAAAEdI/_6DVYjIiVqQFlfg_RtFSk82PX5G7SeeKwCLcBGAs/s1600/S-model-1-72-PS720090-font-b-Pz-b-font-kpfw-I-Ausf-A-Early-Production.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="719" height="301" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlreiF23Z_g/WX20srwsliI/AAAAAAAAEdI/_6DVYjIiVqQFlfg_RtFSk82PX5G7SeeKwCLcBGAs/s400/S-model-1-72-PS720090-font-b-Pz-b-font-kpfw-I-Ausf-A-Early-Production.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> <span style="text-align: justify;">When a box full of kits came from Erhan Atalay, I opened it with excitement and saw 2 tiny Panzers. One of them was this tiny Panzer 1 and the other was a Panzer 2. Since I've never made an S-Model kit before, I excitedly took the two together on the bench and started to assembly them.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7BuIcdbm6g/WcQwmvogMQI/AAAAAAAAEhE/CO6khLN7esENGddM41ZMcDuM2JXX6B1GACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1600" height="276" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l7BuIcdbm6g/WcQwmvogMQI/AAAAAAAAEhE/CO6khLN7esENGddM41ZMcDuM2JXX6B1GACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The kit is very tiny, but they put etched pieces inside. When these parts are added, the model looks really nice. Would I be exaggerating if I said that the barrels were also metal?</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_OyroS15vs/WcQwkuB820I/AAAAAAAAEhA/ycz5tNCpDTM8a-0XTXuzXdz_YJw2-XVTQCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1600" height="248" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o_OyroS15vs/WcQwkuB820I/AAAAAAAAEhA/ycz5tNCpDTM8a-0XTXuzXdz_YJw2-XVTQCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tracks of the kit are given as one piece. These kind of tracks are my favorite kind. But there were mold marks on the tracks that were very hard to reach. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't completely scrape it off.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyPd2GOgLz4/WcQwpwXV4wI/AAAAAAAAEhI/V0Zilf5yrTo90i02k2sTsmgVoZT0QTsXwCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1600" height="263" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyPd2GOgLz4/WcQwpwXV4wI/AAAAAAAAEhI/V0Zilf5yrTo90i02k2sTsmgVoZT0QTsXwCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted to find and add a bucket to the etched part on the back of the tank, but unfortunately, such parts are impossible to find at this scale. I didn't make a bucket at this scale since it's too small and left the piece as it is.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LDjBaIhYqg8/WcQwyVZWClI/AAAAAAAAEhM/1dTQ3J1ha-MZl-vync62Wd1uQb9cwS6HACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LDjBaIhYqg8/WcQwyVZWClI/AAAAAAAAEhM/1dTQ3J1ha-MZl-vync62Wd1uQb9cwS6HACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was a very easy kit to assemble and I completed it quickly. I also assembled and primed the Panzer 2 at the same time. The primer actually slightly overshadowed the beauty on the etched pieces. But these parts do not hold paint without primer. That's why I had to prime.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ugb2ojDDS8/WcQw88o6FxI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/lZaqmQwqZwAEjoUuFjuzqRas9IAJ4OjLQCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1600" height="278" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ugb2ojDDS8/WcQw88o6FxI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/lZaqmQwqZwAEjoUuFjuzqRas9IAJ4OjLQCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The primer immediately reveals the mistakes you made on the model. Especially the gray primer is very good in this regard. I fixed the faulty parts that appeared after the primer. In general, I did not see any assembly errors on the kit. I really liked the S-Model in this regard.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kBvTdB32yXE/WcQw9YOj0xI/AAAAAAAAEhU/bGTRcqbLsCsLMX-iKr7jchWzQTh8viG9wCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kBvTdB32yXE/WcQw9YOj0xI/AAAAAAAAEhU/bGTRcqbLsCsLMX-iKr7jchWzQTh8viG9wCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25287%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since these tanks were used in the early stages of the Second World War, it is necessary to paint them with either African camouflage or panzer gray. I preferred panzer gray, as I often do lately.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXRmNf4kJx0/WcQxDZcfW6I/AAAAAAAAEhY/VlAHwIN8wKEBqC6ZhODytWI4SvPd0E9IwCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="1600" height="236" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nXRmNf4kJx0/WcQxDZcfW6I/AAAAAAAAEhY/VlAHwIN8wKEBqC6ZhODytWI4SvPd0E9IwCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25288%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First, I painted the entire model with panzer gray. Since this color seems too dark to me, I applied blue gray paint with a sponge. Then I dry brushed the protruding parts by lightening the gray with white.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-U7wk-p7ak/WcQxPbId-oI/AAAAAAAAEhc/6cGaCiEbwm8pxbZh4kb5YtAvSYaFum05gCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-U7wk-p7ak/WcQxPbId-oI/AAAAAAAAEhc/6cGaCiEbwm8pxbZh4kb5YtAvSYaFum05gCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%25289%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I wonder how I used to make models without dry brushing. It is a good feeling to improve one's self by making models. After the dry brushing was finished, I painted the items on the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QI-WWfy18H0/WcQwSaHAJYI/AAAAAAAAEg0/3BStYYxYhHwixe9XPCph7z51tVU9cAwSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QI-WWfy18H0/WcQwSaHAJYI/AAAAAAAAEg0/3BStYYxYhHwixe9XPCph7z51tVU9cAwSgCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252810%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was not much detail on the tank that needed extra paint. I painted the tracks and the exhaust in rust color and the tools on the tank in anthracite. I also painted the barrels in anthracite color. The painting of the tank is finished as it is.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rwwi6osRY9M/WcQwWT_wm1I/AAAAAAAAEg4/cZ1cHsDtS1siLgza8RCQJbl6gdn97DpigCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="1600" height="245" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rwwi6osRY9M/WcQwWT_wm1I/AAAAAAAAEg4/cZ1cHsDtS1siLgza8RCQJbl6gdn97DpigCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252811%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For this model, I used decals from other kits since I did not have decals at hand. In fact, I wish I had the signs on which panzer division this tank belongs to. But this time, unfortunately, I didn't have any decals for it.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xr6aM_09fsE/WcQwXQEfHAI/AAAAAAAAEg8/wGBe2-wMM_stg0zbrwLviBmd8RW0QQDkQCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="282" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xr6aM_09fsE/WcQwXQEfHAI/AAAAAAAAEg8/wGBe2-wMM_stg0zbrwLviBmd8RW0QQDkQCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I fixed the decals between 2 coats of glossy varnish. If we do not want the decals to shine, we need to do this application. Otherwise, the decals look like they are glued onto the tank rather than painted.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uQZESoW2n5c/WcQxY7a9bzI/AAAAAAAAEhg/B09D_rtkYQ4LRYd-w6IJG9Oy8jwHETpYACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uQZESoW2n5c/WcQxY7a9bzI/AAAAAAAAEhg/B09D_rtkYQ4LRYd-w6IJG9Oy8jwHETpYACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recently, I have been applying oil paint on models. Oil paint application beautifies and naturalizes the appearance of tanks. I am very happy to learn these methods. This is the part that I have enjoyed the most while modeling lately.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OxVih43YgcU/WcQxfG62GWI/AAAAAAAAEhk/yFEjovZUV3MDFbd4pUljPtCNF7B2825ugCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B09.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OxVih43YgcU/WcQxfG62GWI/AAAAAAAAEhk/yFEjovZUV3MDFbd4pUljPtCNF7B2825ugCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B09.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First, I applied a filter on the tank using 3 different colors. This application takes the shine of the paint and fades the color. It mattifies the tank but does not darken the color if you use the right colors. That's why the filter is so important. The only thing to be careful about is not to fill the hollow parts completely. Otherwise, our dye cannot enter these areas while washing.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LN04Hbxs1FY/WcQxnUzqxVI/AAAAAAAAEho/h3NfXr7gWOECuzwcDLD2AyLJPTnpmq3hQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LN04Hbxs1FY/WcQxnUzqxVI/AAAAAAAAEho/h3NfXr7gWOECuzwcDLD2AyLJPTnpmq3hQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the filter, I put dots in green, yellow and brown colors, with white being dominant on the tank. Then I spread these paints over the entire surface of the tank using white spirit. With this application, different colors appear at different points and the model comes out of monotony. It is very important to break the monotony in monochrome tanks.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6M40NBGNhZ4/WcQxyCRQk2I/AAAAAAAAEhs/qaF7sYpvK5A93IIIYLzFr_KdyWP1wyYhQCLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1600" height="286" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6M40NBGNhZ4/WcQxyCRQk2I/AAAAAAAAEhs/qaF7sYpvK5A93IIIYLzFr_KdyWP1wyYhQCLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B43%2B20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is very important to dry the tank after oil paint application. Otherwise, at each stage, you will delete what you did in the previous stage. After the entire application was finished, I once again covered the tank with gloss varnish.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zC9rT2UU_0/WcQxzxYOmyI/AAAAAAAAEhw/Rlilk6d4obgfVPmDIwdGqvt-Af1jkwfGACLcBGAs/s1600/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B44%2B35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3zC9rT2UU_0/WcQxzxYOmyI/AAAAAAAAEhw/Rlilk6d4obgfVPmDIwdGqvt-Af1jkwfGACLcBGAs/s400/Photo%2B15.09.2017%2B14%2B44%2B35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After applying glossy varnish, I washed the tank with black oil paint. Washing is an application that adds volume to the tank, but you need to be careful while doing it. Otherwise you will paint the whole tank black. I love the washing application part.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nPl_N3QODU/WhHHlOWTUeI/AAAAAAAAEtE/UgifU8iq-4EVRW1fVyzre8Id93KiaauNwCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="948" data-original-width="1600" height="236" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nPl_N3QODU/WhHHlOWTUeI/AAAAAAAAEtE/UgifU8iq-4EVRW1fVyzre8Id93KiaauNwCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the washing was finished and the tank was dry, I applied a matte varnish on it. Since the matte varnish is grainy, it facilitates the aging process. It also prevents the underlying paint from being damaged. But if you apply too much, the tank can look like a toy.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LS1wldBb_L0/WhHHgLHceoI/AAAAAAAAEtA/gU1eJSqZSHwiVV3Jvxa4kB0UK0EmE2x-ACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="993" data-original-width="1600" height="247" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LS1wldBb_L0/WhHHgLHceoI/AAAAAAAAEtA/gU1eJSqZSHwiVV3Jvxa4kB0UK0EmE2x-ACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I first applied mud and dust to the tracks, front and rear surfaces of the tank. I painted the parts of the tracks that touched the ground with a metallic color. Finally, I applied pigments and finished with the tracks.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahov8t0j_6M/WhHHfBuWMHI/AAAAAAAAEs8/aJIiEqhWorM2ogIWhTtSZleAUjR0EPyMgCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahov8t0j_6M/WhHHfBuWMHI/AAAAAAAAEs8/aJIiEqhWorM2ogIWhTtSZleAUjR0EPyMgCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made streaks to the top of the tank first. I made the streaks with rust color and streaking grime. At this scale, one has to be very careful. Because if you don't thin them well, they can be very thick according to the scale.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Js7zo6rppOM/WhHH2iUmZQI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/1tawRA9ZYGA4vCqd7D2mpHO2I2t6lLJmwCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1600" height="232" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Js7zo6rppOM/WhHH2iUmZQI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/1tawRA9ZYGA4vCqd7D2mpHO2I2t6lLJmwCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252821%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made a rust effect on the handles on the tank. I also aged a few corners with a sponge. This application provides a natural look on the tank. I made a metallic wear effect by rubbing a pencil on the sides of the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YgB_y1hziEE/WhHHznrl02I/AAAAAAAAEtM/cV12MhKTht0j7qsufG4uhaDEcp5e3xCugCLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252822%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1600" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YgB_y1hziEE/WhHHznrl02I/AAAAAAAAEtM/cV12MhKTht0j7qsufG4uhaDEcp5e3xCugCLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252822%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I weathered the vehicle's exhausts with rust pigments. This rust application completely breaks the monotonous appearance on the tank. But since the sizes are small, the pigments smudged a little.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6l_pFL9RYkc/WhHH38HN59I/AAAAAAAAEtU/GhG6Bc8NzXk08gaR6hN7dVqeyxvYLT2AACLcBGAs/s1600/Panzer%2B1%2B%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="1600" height="217" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6l_pFL9RYkc/WhHH38HN59I/AAAAAAAAEtU/GhG6Bc8NzXk08gaR6hN7dVqeyxvYLT2AACLcBGAs/s400/Panzer%2B1%2B%252823%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had my brother take pictures of the tank and then put the model on display. It was a model that I had a lot of fun making. If you have it in mind, I recommend getting it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=s253" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=w200-h198" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-1443888373860013592022-10-02T00:35:00.000+03:002022-10-02T11:48:16.961+03:00Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf. 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The cheap and old mold Panzer 2 kit made by Tamiya has been waiting for me for a long time. So I started to assemble this kit to try out different techniques. The result went to a place I never expected. The kit is 1/35 scale but about the size of a 1/48 scale tank. There are 5 figures in the kit, but I set the figures aside because I don't like to build them.<div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">First, I started by assembling the model. Since it is an old mold and a less detailed kit, I did not have any problems while assembling. I did not need to use putty when assembling the kit. This phase is over very quickly.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I've been priming the tanks with a light color lately. I used gray primer in this tank as well. Actually, my first goal was to make a classic three-color German camouflage. But since I couldn't find a picture of these tanks being painted in that camouflage, I switched to panzer gray.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, I painted the parts of the tank that were not exposed in black. Then I painted the superficial parts with panzer gray. It is necessary to use such techniques in order to break the monotony in single color models.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After this stage, I dry brushed the protruding parts of the tank with a gray color that I lightened a lot. I'm used to using this technique now. While it was very obvious in the models I made before, a natural look emerged in this model.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After the main painting of the model was finished, I started to paint the details. First of all, I painted the exhaust of the tank and the tracks in rust color.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the box on the tank in wood color to create contrast. I actually painted the box in two different shades of brown. But because one of the dyes was dominant, it looked like a single color.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the gun barrels on the front of the tank in anthracite. I dry brushed in metallic color over anthracite. After dry brushing, a very realistic appearance occurred.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the jack on the body of the tank in anthracite color and dry brushed it in metallic color. I painted the metal parts of the tools on the body in anthracite and the wooden parts in brown. I also painted the rubber parts of the wheels in tar black and finished the painting phase completely.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As in the previous tank I made, I decided to add a lot of items to the Panzer 2 model. I collected the materials that need to be assembled on the figures that came out of the kit. I also made additions to these tools from the materials I had at my disposal.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted to open the lid of the tool box in the back left. Thus, I would have a chance to place materials in it. I thought it would be a thin plastic in that part. But as I started to dig holes, I realized that I was wrong.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After pretty hard effort, I opened the hole completely. I cut a plastic sheet inside and glued it right over the pallets to make the base.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I added wooden boxes, fuel cans and blankets on the body of the tank. There is a protection plate around the exhaust of these tanks. I created it by cutting the nets I have. I added a bucket to the back.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I added 2 helmets to the front of the turret. In addition, I added 2 canisters on the turret. I tried to make these additions in accordance with the reference pictures I have.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I glued a few blankets to the right side of the tank. I also added backpacks to this area. Again, I added blankets to the turret sides. I painted some of these items in desert camo for contrast.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">There were pictures on internet showing helmets and canisters attached to the turret of this tank. Again, I found reference pictures showing the bucket swinging in the back. Reference pictures were available with items stuffed into the rear of the tank hull. I made additions to the model accordingly.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted to create contrast by painting the canisters that I mounted on the front of the turret different from the main color of the model. For this purpose, I searched for references and chose 2 colors that I liked from the pictures I found on the internet. I painted the cans in the colors I chose.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I set a lid from a metal piece on the box I opened. I cut the cover to the appropriate size and primed it. It is impossible to paint these metal sheets without a primer.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I couldn't decide how the cover should stand. There wasn't enough space to keep it completely open. I thought I'd put a stick in and keep it open. But that would not be realistic either.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I took a gun holster and made a support from it under the cover of the stowage. By the way, I completely filled this stowage box. For some reason, instead of stuffing a napkin or something like that, I actually stuffed it.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I cut hinges from transparent parts on the cover to make it look realistic. They were so tiny that I lost them many times but found them again each time. After gluing these details, I painted and weathered the cover.</div></div><div>
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When the weathering process of the cover was finished, I replaced the cover. In fact, it is not very realistic for the lid to remain open like this. But otherwise, it was not possible for me to show the inside of the box.</div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">When I finished everything to do on the tank, I moved on to the weathering phase. I had already placed the decals on the tank before. I started to naturalize the tank, which is also varnished, with oil paint.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This is the first time I have applied such an intense oil paint in a tank and I loved it. First of all, I filtered the entire tank with white, light blue and burnt umber. This application broke the brightness of the color unbelievably.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Then I put yellow, brown, white and blue dots on the vertical surfaces and pulled them down with white spirit. I dotted the horizontal surfaces with the same colors and spread it in circular motions by adding white spirit with a brush. I applied black oil paint to the corners and made shadows.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After the oil paint application was finished, I washed the tank with the Humbrol black washing solution that I had on hand. I didn't wash very heavily. I didn't want it to be covered with oil paint. When it dried after washing, I protected the model by applying mat varnish.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I did not want to make exaggerated weathering applications since it is a model that is already very well detailed with oil paint. First of all, I did a very light chipping with a sponge. If you exaggerate this application, it draws a lot of attention in the negative direction. So I didn't want to exaggerate.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Making rust and dust streaks on the tank provides very realistic aging. I made traces of flow with rust and streaking grime on the vertical surfaces of the tank. I made thick streaks to make it a little more obvious on the front.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After I finished the streaks, I moved on to the wheels. I did not wear this model with a brush. I used the mud and dust solutions I had on hand and blasted the wheels and side surfaces by blowing air from the airbrush. In this way, mud contamination looks more natural.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Before I finished the tank, the items on it were scarce and I added a few more green blankets. This made the rear part of the hull look a little fuller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, it's time to wear the tracks. I painted the tracks in rust color first and then washed them. I applied pigment fixer on it and applied many different pigments. Finally, I painted the places that touched the ground in bright color and completely finished the tank.</div></div><div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This old kit was going to be just a trial and learning model for me. But this model was almost the most beautiful tank I've ever made. From now on, I plan to try to improve the methods I learned while making this tank.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=s253" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKCq864ADftPmtzNdgjw5fwpObhQGpdrz3w9yMQ64wnw0b93VJPCfhdMUfrKu2QRBXhPMoeLN8ol9_nGdVz6mTinMtb2mdvfkhvN0XCEXnuPfkG8P5BS7vWEN5l5pVnM6Kz3fj5pBDp1FQA1XvZjit1tKBpY75S4CV1lgBEIniDEh8ntrewdRwO9GS=w200-h198" width="200" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091617918572864512.post-42595406652908513922022-09-19T18:55:00.000+03:002022-09-19T18:55:02.669+03:00M48A3 Patton I Tamiya I 1/35<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rzJvFm0DUsE/WGlZ4wsFI3I/AAAAAAAADz8/ow8rj-DDgb4iVuT2MPqr-ljJkqx9Bdb7gCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rzJvFm0DUsE/WGlZ4wsFI3I/AAAAAAAADz8/ow8rj-DDgb4iVuT2MPqr-ljJkqx9Bdb7gCLcB/w400-h227/M48A3%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I had a few old mold Tamiya kits and I decided to finish these kits by combining them. For this purpose, I started the construction of the 1/35 size M48A3 Patton tank. Old mold Tamiyas are highly preferred due to their low price. But the patterns are old and the details are scarce. However, I started to assemble the kit I had.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SfjvTlBA7lE/WGlaah8bsKI/AAAAAAAAD0E/eo2Y-_KrsI0beLequXXFua8_Pip58wntwCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SfjvTlBA7lE/WGlaah8bsKI/AAAAAAAAD0E/eo2Y-_KrsI0beLequXXFua8_Pip58wntwCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although the building phase of the model was not troublesome, there were some snapping errors in some places due to the old mold. There was a problem with the tank commander's cupola in the turret snapping into place. There were gaps in the body, since it was actually a kit that could be made mobile. Since the barrel is given as 2 pieces, it caused trouble during assembly. Apart from these problems, we have an easy-to-assemble kit.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p6RdxeXdUM/WGlbA75KZqI/AAAAAAAAD0U/uFMnVlrJlggwBg2JqZOf6F51tTstN8_rgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p6RdxeXdUM/WGlbA75KZqI/AAAAAAAAD0U/uFMnVlrJlggwBg2JqZOf6F51tTstN8_rgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After the assembly phase of the model was finished, I primed the tank with gray color. While I used to prime the models with black color, now I plan to prime them with lighter colors. If a dark primer is used, the color of the tank will also be in a dark tone. It becomes impossible to lighten this dark color later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9jGBPd5NGEk/WPz3M4lAFUI/AAAAAAAAEOs/d6w4ddlYxtQJmY2eIfn9SDeQyCc0UzukgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9jGBPd5NGEk/WPz3M4lAFUI/AAAAAAAAEOs/d6w4ddlYxtQJmY2eIfn9SDeQyCc0UzukgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25284%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the tank with olive drab as the main color. Since I will be using this tank to gain experience, I wanted to try different techniques. I lightened the color a little more and sprayed it on flat surfaces. Finally, I lightened the color a little more and sprayed it on the protruding points of the model.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZekxPcxNNc/WPz4-vy6vZI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/uVLDP27n7QkPSRvhQXBRcNOvu407UfTrgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZekxPcxNNc/WPz4-vy6vZI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/uVLDP27n7QkPSRvhQXBRcNOvu407UfTrgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25285%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The biggest problem of monochrome tanks is that the paint looks monotonous. I think that the applications I made in the previous stage are the solution to this problem. It looks very nice when black soot is sprayed on the grilles on the back of these tanks. I also used this technique.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PpIiBrPw-qI/WPz5pIImJoI/AAAAAAAAEPo/mnOFBIqrPBYaygEYeh-Q5U0u_jkxplX7gCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PpIiBrPw-qI/WPz5pIImJoI/AAAAAAAAEPo/mnOFBIqrPBYaygEYeh-Q5U0u_jkxplX7gCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25286%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I made black soot spots on the muzzle of the tank. After this stage, I was actually satisfied with the main color and moved on to painting the details. First of all, I painted the spare track parts on the side. I painted the machine gun and the rubber parts of the spare wheels mounted on the turret with anthracite.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2_KHcSgsxIE/WPz5Wf7exyI/AAAAAAAAEPg/rFSk9SMkT8YOrmgbPcdhQJwQRUGqOJZSwCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2_KHcSgsxIE/WPz5Wf7exyI/AAAAAAAAEPg/rFSk9SMkT8YOrmgbPcdhQJwQRUGqOJZSwCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25287%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the tracks of the tank in tar black and the wheels in anthracite. I painted the front lights in transparent white and silver. I painted the transparent part of the light source attached to the top barrel with crystal black and finished painting the tank. Actually, how would I know that painting phase wasn't over.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bpYAn17O92Q/WPz5kRSEHRI/AAAAAAAAEPk/_uQPlGk5dxosAd1CVVwaddaiops7CfSwACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bpYAn17O92Q/WPz5kRSEHRI/AAAAAAAAEPk/_uQPlGk5dxosAd1CVVwaddaiops7CfSwACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25288%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">At this stage, I sent the picture of the tank to my friend Mustafa, who is engaged in modeling hobby. He told me that I had painted wrong and that I had to paint by changing the green color with yellow. Again, he suggested that I should highlight the protruding parts with a very, very light green color.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q-r6Y-CPcso/WPz5p15eJSI/AAAAAAAAEPs/atXNOV47avYuvJtYu1bEHTZpBedGSqVYgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%25289%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q-r6Y-CPcso/WPz5p15eJSI/AAAAAAAAEPs/atXNOV47avYuvJtYu1bEHTZpBedGSqVYgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%25289%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Painting works got out of hand after this stage. I did as Mustafa said and mixed yellow paint with green and painted the tank once again. Then, I lightened the green color more and painted the protruding parts with this light color paint once more. This is how the main painting phase is really finished.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXVGmocol20/WPz0oSeXHoI/AAAAAAAAEMw/DeReuTB2M-0_tlfVdKDcIUBTSlzoZ_zjwCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252810%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wXVGmocol20/WPz0oSeXHoI/AAAAAAAAEMw/DeReuTB2M-0_tlfVdKDcIUBTSlzoZ_zjwCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252810%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After the tank was repainted, I had to fix the paint of different colored parts that got green paint on them. So I went over these pieces again with the colors I had originally painted. Now it's time to clarify the paint I made.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J_NC-rMjxqA/WPz0powK4dI/AAAAAAAAEM4/gG7vZR0g9Y4zH5Mt0xCtI-59gOr1UvsTACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J_NC-rMjxqA/WPz0powK4dI/AAAAAAAAEM4/gG7vZR0g9Y4zH5Mt0xCtI-59gOr1UvsTACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252811%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">At this stage, I had to lighten the green color that I painted the model more and apply it to the protruding parts. I lightened the color well and applied it to these parts with a brush. But I think I misunderstood this light color part. The color was like phosphorescent. I needed to fix this.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDtBN-kvsJE/WPz0pOsahrI/AAAAAAAAEM0/l6m4PYuA--Y_yyedJxBEX7DvfVwr9-0fACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDtBN-kvsJE/WPz0pOsahrI/AAAAAAAAEM0/l6m4PYuA--Y_yyedJxBEX7DvfVwr9-0fACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252812%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Since this phosphorescent green color was incompatible with the main paint of the model, I lightened the green paint with yellow and white and repainted the protruding parts. But for some reason, the color in the lower layer became very dominant and I could not make this color invisible.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PWEtLhipZ70/WPz03kAfmQI/AAAAAAAAEM8/6E98w9Ub5rAdNKSh9iqDLoRg-dWcRcvXgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PWEtLhipZ70/WPz03kAfmQI/AAAAAAAAEM8/6E98w9Ub5rAdNKSh9iqDLoRg-dWcRcvXgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252813%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In order to solve this problem, I applied the main color directly to the parts that I highlighted. At first though, this bright color did not fade, but as the paint dried, I applied another coat and finally got rid of this bright color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cg4VLyMDlpQ/WPz05qnt_OI/AAAAAAAAENE/sAjQ2BEa6ccOesiNgX8BApV2IbsnqD0UgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cg4VLyMDlpQ/WPz05qnt_OI/AAAAAAAAENE/sAjQ2BEa6ccOesiNgX8BApV2IbsnqD0UgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252814%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After correcting the mistakes of the painting, I varnished the tank with glossy varnish and waited for it to dry. It is very important to apply glossy varnish before and after applying decals. Thanks to this process, we protect the decals between two layers of varnish and prevent them from shining and being artificial.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-riTsFsNEf8Y/WPz05Yu2M4I/AAAAAAAAENA/AHFzw9-6iew6OX1BU-xCEnYaHTSEVv4pQCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-riTsFsNEf8Y/WPz05Yu2M4I/AAAAAAAAENA/AHFzw9-6iew6OX1BU-xCEnYaHTSEVv4pQCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I preferred the yellow ones from the decal sets that came out of the box. I decided this way because I thought they would contrast nicely with the green color. It was difficult to apply the C23 decals on the sides of the turret. The handles and track pieces on the turret edge prevented me from placing the decals. So I had to cut the decals and then glue them.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YaFryrtKk58/WPz1EkbAgPI/AAAAAAAAENI/AA8O8SDmLDUTxy3eF7c0BAtRSCBkqfOzgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YaFryrtKk58/WPz1EkbAgPI/AAAAAAAAENI/AA8O8SDmLDUTxy3eF7c0BAtRSCBkqfOzgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252816%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I placed the playboy bunny decal from the kit on the front of the turret of the tank. Actually, using this decal is historically unrealistic. In my opinion, changes can be made in this way while modeling, even if it does not comply with historical references.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FpCrGhhlgg/WPz1FDkiQZI/AAAAAAAAENM/cGV0mDxXGGYUGmAwRQEG6_OhWsFu9JgDACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252817%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FpCrGhhlgg/WPz1FDkiQZI/AAAAAAAAENM/cGV0mDxXGGYUGmAwRQEG6_OhWsFu9JgDACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, I placed the lip and eyes decals on the front of the tank's hull. Naturally, these decals are the most distinctive feature of the tank. The upper and lower parts of the lips did not match. I painted the gaps in between with red color.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lqxJUMRu_Ic/WPz1ISnWocI/AAAAAAAAENQ/py2xZ5yn6dgqRrmYtCIv6bRLckVmYc2swCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lqxJUMRu_Ic/WPz1ISnWocI/AAAAAAAAENQ/py2xZ5yn6dgqRrmYtCIv6bRLckVmYc2swCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252818%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After the decal application phase were finished, I applied glossy varnish again and left it to dry. In the meantime, I also painted the tow ropes that I forgot to paint. After the varnish dried, the colors completely found their shades. The varnishing part is a step that truly reveals the paint of the tank. After varnishing, the models begin to be pleasing to the eye.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C4HjibeL9tM/WPz1StsjPeI/AAAAAAAAENU/EKfmAc_7G38kx00B5Y2E5ac17EVBEvtOgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252819%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C4HjibeL9tM/WPz1StsjPeI/AAAAAAAAENU/EKfmAc_7G38kx00B5Y2E5ac17EVBEvtOgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252819%2529.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The parts of the tank that I painted transparent became matt after varnishing. I painted the light mechanism on the barrel with crystal black. I had to repaint this piece after varnishing because the glass of the lamp became dull.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXGhrCLJ7rE/WPz1W9Gk9yI/AAAAAAAAENg/00COB_OD-G4-yhAtZJZGlze9TlV1d7EdQCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252824%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXGhrCLJ7rE/WPz1W9Gk9yI/AAAAAAAAENg/00COB_OD-G4-yhAtZJZGlze9TlV1d7EdQCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252824%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There were too many periscope lenses on the tank. These parts had to be painted in accordance with the original. First, I made lenses out of clear plastic for 3 periscopes on the front. Then I made a lens from transparent plastic and glued it to the periscope in the turret.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuyvSgZ55zA/WPz1ZmESRRI/AAAAAAAAENk/FsKEkDeMeXsc5jdZAX4YcS4ANTyCDDISQCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuyvSgZ55zA/WPz1ZmESRRI/AAAAAAAAENk/FsKEkDeMeXsc5jdZAX4YcS4ANTyCDDISQCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252825%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I painted the periscope lenses on the turret and hull with crystal green. I painted the lenses on the commander's cupola with crystal blue and crystal green paints. The realistic painting of these lenses adds realism to the tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5vjF9hvcGU/WPz1cX9rVEI/AAAAAAAAENo/BL9CeGr7rvYM4jr94ieMjg7vUvysa7C5ACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252826%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5vjF9hvcGU/WPz1cX9rVEI/AAAAAAAAENo/BL9CeGr7rvYM4jr94ieMjg7vUvysa7C5ACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252826%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There was no part left to paint on the tank. After the varnish was completely dry, I proceeded to the washing process of the tank. I didn't want the tank to get too dark. That's why I didn't do the washing process very intensively.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xg0gwf8v-WY/WPz1e6TT-NI/AAAAAAAAENw/a4_ro2u6jnk0yXcsSxmGhFkfzUiK7bSFwCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252827%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xg0gwf8v-WY/WPz1e6TT-NI/AAAAAAAAENw/a4_ro2u6jnk0yXcsSxmGhFkfzUiK7bSFwCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252827%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I used a ready to use Humbrol black wash for washing. Humbrol's wash solutions are very thin and do not leave much residue. I preferred these solutions as I did not want to make the tank dirty excessively.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9yqG4LV3b8/WPz1gslHijI/AAAAAAAAEN4/XqhKce1eEzcXjZkMEcrqbTwRetW8_yhOgCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252828%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9yqG4LV3b8/WPz1gslHijI/AAAAAAAAEN4/XqhKce1eEzcXjZkMEcrqbTwRetW8_yhOgCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252828%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After the model was washed and dried, I varnished the tank with matt varnish. Matt varnish provides ease in the weathering phase and makes the tank look more realistic. That's why I prefer matt instead of semi-matt as a varnish in the final stage.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GJXclQwjJLk/WPz1rjBVtJI/AAAAAAAAEOA/DVmIpIY43-cwX2t8N8p-GKUUnUAsZKLwACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252829%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GJXclQwjJLk/WPz1rjBVtJI/AAAAAAAAEOA/DVmIpIY43-cwX2t8N8p-GKUUnUAsZKLwACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252829%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">While I was waiting for the varnish of the tank to dry, I started to prepare the items that I would place on it. First of all, I started to paint 2 magazines, 2 drums and 3 bags included in the kit. I reused a blanket from another model for this tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJ060C_m6wM/WPz1ptqYH6I/AAAAAAAAEN8/0so7NQawWMos-2D4KkObHASuKZqCVWQ3QCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252830%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJ060C_m6wM/WPz1ptqYH6I/AAAAAAAAEN8/0so7NQawWMos-2D4KkObHASuKZqCVWQ3QCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252830%2529.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I used green tea for the camouflage net that I would place on the tank. First I wet the piece of paper well with glue. Then I poured green tea on it. When it dried, I painted and washed it. In this way, I have a camouflage net to use on the model.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lZd_5Q-yGEc/WPz1sQcGn-I/AAAAAAAAEOE/rxLBGfRWbk8eT4Wm5HLxRfVdZ9e6Mfi9QCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252831%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lZd_5Q-yGEc/WPz1sQcGn-I/AAAAAAAAEOE/rxLBGfRWbk8eT4Wm5HLxRfVdZ9e6Mfi9QCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252831%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I dipped a napkin in a mixture of water and glue for the tarpaulins I would place on the tank. Then I gave it the shape I wanted and dried it. After it dried, I painted it with khaki color and washed it.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKwnUz8GtMA/WPz2BH7RN0I/AAAAAAAAEOI/V2Y6dGvfNOE_E_w6pvQg7e_7So1iQYO-gCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKwnUz8GtMA/WPz2BH7RN0I/AAAAAAAAEOI/V2Y6dGvfNOE_E_w6pvQg7e_7So1iQYO-gCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252832%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I placed 3 flasks from different kits, 2 backpacks, a wooden saddle, a chest, a binocular, 2 rifles and 4 helmets on the tank. I tried to break the monotonous image by painting these materials in different colors.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-71TMWXXFbV8/WPz2KfgB5hI/AAAAAAAAEOM/mZjGO0Us6Ww5cmXgrX6ZszpIi2nLFvaUQCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252834%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-71TMWXXFbV8/WPz2KfgB5hI/AAAAAAAAEOM/mZjGO0Us6Ww5cmXgrX6ZszpIi2nLFvaUQCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252834%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I added some of the materials I prepared to the saddle and the rest to the rear of the tank's body. I also tied the materials in the body with a rope. It is important to place and connect these materials realistically. Otherwise, the image spoils the naturalness.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABzJVt948nY/WPz2WXnelcI/AAAAAAAAEOU/Fto_v4JXKtgb66Cy7RdWcq2vEnwFdaEuQCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252835%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABzJVt948nY/WPz2WXnelcI/AAAAAAAAEOU/Fto_v4JXKtgb66Cy7RdWcq2vEnwFdaEuQCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252835%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After adding the items I prepared, I started the weathering phase of the tank. Normally I start from the trunk and work my way down, but this time I tried a different method and started from the tracks. First of all, I washed the pet part of the tracks with earth color. I also washed the iron parts in rust color. Finally, I did dry brushing on the pets. I applied the same processes to the track parts in the turret.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jtpMk20pEXw/WPz2v3q-RnI/AAAAAAAAEOg/7bwJy5utkdEcYPomRwzddXrGVnTErZY_QCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252838%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jtpMk20pEXw/WPz2v3q-RnI/AAAAAAAAEOg/7bwJy5utkdEcYPomRwzddXrGVnTErZY_QCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252838%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">While I was wearing the wheels and both sides of the model, I took the mud, dust and rust effects to the brush. Then I sprayed these effects on the tank by blowing the brush with the airbrush. Instead of applying such weathering products directly to the model, spraying with the help of airbrush created a more natural look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-85kDhhly56c/WPz3JULW95I/AAAAAAAAEOo/gSna2P33oY4u4dMfUmNIERQ7ioHzpdI2gCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252840%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-85kDhhly56c/WPz3JULW95I/AAAAAAAAEOo/gSna2P33oY4u4dMfUmNIERQ7ioHzpdI2gCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252840%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I also aged the back and front of the tank in the same way. Dust and soil must be splashed on a tank with such mud on the sides. Thinking this way, I sprayed the mud and soil on the sides and the top as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q-_Sq7XHKw/WPz3_RjDLVI/AAAAAAAAEPA/TSLGQaiAAXwVa8jv0OpRU9N-BO69BQJewCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252844%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q-_Sq7XHKw/WPz3_RjDLVI/AAAAAAAAEPA/TSLGQaiAAXwVa8jv0OpRU9N-BO69BQJewCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252844%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I started to wear the body part of the tank with sponge and black paint. This time, I did not exaggerate the chipping with a sponge. Generally, once you start chipping with a sponge, you can't stop yourself. But this time I restrained myself and stopped chipping without exaggerating.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bz_0A76IFAE/WPz4Ytw-W1I/AAAAAAAAEPE/zUAcm3gi9TMqQp-K4rZzT19jdLHtdrMXACLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252845%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bz_0A76IFAE/WPz4Ytw-W1I/AAAAAAAAEPE/zUAcm3gi9TMqQp-K4rZzT19jdLHtdrMXACLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252845%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was time to make the dust and rust streaks. First I did the streaks with streaking grime starting from the turret and then with the rust effects. These streaks are really important. Because the tanks are not constantly cleaned and over time, traces form on them. These traces add realism to the model.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCOmcJpdQ84/WPz5CCkHKvI/AAAAAAAAEPU/bEVD4OyWNsQaWrWgWMmQg5l90_vsDUN2wCLcB/s1600/M48A3%2B%252849%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCOmcJpdQ84/WPz5CCkHKvI/AAAAAAAAEPU/bEVD4OyWNsQaWrWgWMmQg5l90_vsDUN2wCLcB/s400/M48A3%2B%252849%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As I always do, I completely covered the tank with white spirit and got a wet surface. I took a small amount of rust and dust washing liquids and applied it to the wet surface. In this way, instead of accumulating in one place, rust and dirt spread and remain in a fine texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AjacM5kGE5c/WQmBacVo2KI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/mxWFb8pq2DwN-h4a5YeSaAxWWBH1Muw3ACLcB/s1600/18318108_1270694363045578_781542959_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AjacM5kGE5c/WQmBacVo2KI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/mxWFb8pq2DwN-h4a5YeSaAxWWBH1Muw3ACLcB/s400/18318108_1270694363045578_781542959_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you apply dust on a wet surface, dust also accumulates in parts such as the springs of the covers. In this way, we prevent it from remaining in the form of sediment and the model get dirty naturally. Dust and dirt texture has accumulated too much in some places in this tank.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZD4tLVmpxfY/WQmBaIOs2ZI/AAAAAAAAEQM/ljs_D21D53M83qM9x1C7M8pDyGm0JOemQCLcB/s1600/18318167_1270694156378932_1544829146_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZD4tLVmpxfY/WQmBaIOs2ZI/AAAAAAAAEQM/ljs_D21D53M83qM9x1C7M8pDyGm0JOemQCLcB/s400/18318167_1270694156378932_1544829146_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tools on the tank looked very clean compared to the tank's body. So I added some dirt and dust on the tools as well. After all, it is natural for them to get dirty because they are left in the open. I also ran mud on the rope holding these tools. In this way, I ensured that those ropes were also dirty.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-955sSv4tlgw/WQmBaO4V3FI/AAAAAAAAEQI/Zr4LtPRIz3I-LdipCAB5n4_uERENRlT6wCLcB/s1600/18318193_1270692029712478_1776390502_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-955sSv4tlgw/WQmBaO4V3FI/AAAAAAAAEQI/Zr4LtPRIz3I-LdipCAB5n4_uERENRlT6wCLcB/s400/18318193_1270692029712478_1776390502_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used this tank for testing purposes. The construction phase was like a lesson that taught me a lot in terms of model making. Although it is not a very high-level model, it was a work that took me one step higher as an experience.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9pYHPA75lvg/WQmBbXMRM_I/AAAAAAAAEQU/PjdU-kH_rcEjxd9UOiWjjHOZdg8YZesbACLcB/s1600/18318706_1270694249712256_958580607_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9pYHPA75lvg/WQmBbXMRM_I/AAAAAAAAEQU/PjdU-kH_rcEjxd9UOiWjjHOZdg8YZesbACLcB/s400/18318706_1270694249712256_958580607_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I put it on display with the model's finish and proceeded with the making of another Tamiya's inexpensive kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2lO8zXpNKs/YPvFaKRx4kI/AAAAAAAAMPI/_CfFy2DHqJA14SUhUbyVqcBrw1NM9dWdwCPcBGAYYCw/s253/253250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="253" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2lO8zXpNKs/YPvFaKRx4kI/AAAAAAAAMPI/_CfFy2DHqJA14SUhUbyVqcBrw1NM9dWdwCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h198/253250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div>Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01704881875974767651noreply@blogger.com0