2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Decals are on.
Reg said they didn't like the star on the turret because it gave the Germans a target to aim at, so the put it on the engine compartment.
Reg said they didn't like the star on the turret because it gave the Germans a target to aim at, so the put it on the engine compartment.
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Nearing the end of the build now.
Same with the Cromwell - on to weathering. I applied a wash of Mig Productions 00425 Filter 1508 - Green for Allied Vehicles. I was not very impressed with the effect. When this was dry, I used a torn piece of sponge to sparingly apply some chipping on edges and around hatches.
I then fixed the tools on the hull.
Same with the Cromwell - on to weathering. I applied a wash of Mig Productions 00425 Filter 1508 - Green for Allied Vehicles. I was not very impressed with the effect. When this was dry, I used a torn piece of sponge to sparingly apply some chipping on edges and around hatches.
I then fixed the tools on the hull.
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
I've had to take a break for a couple of days, having woken up with a stiff neck. it was really painful on Tuesday, but has eased a little each day since. It is still sore today, but a bit more mobile and I could get a couple of hours at the bench before I needed to rest it again. So a little more paint on the Oxfordshires.
A little tinkering on the Dutch base. I added grass scatters, fixed with PVA, then painted the front step. Some more natural scatter was used for moss growth on the roofs.
It is basically complete now, though I could tinker some more. Time for some reflection.
Same with the bocage base.
Can I do any more to improve the ground cover, or can I call it done now? Just the tree canopy to add, but I don't want to do that until I'm content with the undergrowth.
I got back on the Cromwell today. Looking again at the applied wash, I can see an uneven sort of patina over the tank. I sprayed an overall coat with Vallejo 28.518 Matt Acrylic Varnish. This was followed by various Mig Pigments sprinkled over white spirit. I then brushed a little Mig Pigments P234 Rubbed Dust over Mig Pigments P249 Fixer. Plastic rod made the aerial. A final wash was laid down using Vallejo Game Color 73202 Pale Grey Wash mixed with 73203 Umber Wash.
If I'm happy with this tomorrow, it will get a final matt varnish.
A little tinkering on the Dutch base. I added grass scatters, fixed with PVA, then painted the front step. Some more natural scatter was used for moss growth on the roofs.
It is basically complete now, though I could tinker some more. Time for some reflection.
Same with the bocage base.
Can I do any more to improve the ground cover, or can I call it done now? Just the tree canopy to add, but I don't want to do that until I'm content with the undergrowth.
I got back on the Cromwell today. Looking again at the applied wash, I can see an uneven sort of patina over the tank. I sprayed an overall coat with Vallejo 28.518 Matt Acrylic Varnish. This was followed by various Mig Pigments sprinkled over white spirit. I then brushed a little Mig Pigments P234 Rubbed Dust over Mig Pigments P249 Fixer. Plastic rod made the aerial. A final wash was laid down using Vallejo Game Color 73202 Pale Grey Wash mixed with 73203 Umber Wash.
If I'm happy with this tomorrow, it will get a final matt varnish.
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Ayup Ratch,
Lovely Dutch buildings.
Lovely Dutch buildings.
The best thing, is to keep on building. Clap your hands, stamp your feet, wiggle your fingers…
Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Ayup Ratch,
Lovely Dutch building base.
Lovely Dutch building base.
The best thing, is to keep on building. Clap your hands, stamp your feet, wiggle your fingers…
Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Cheers Stu.
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
I think I'm happy with it now. I airbrushed a final coat of matt varnish on her this morning.
I will be adding it to the diorama base I've made for it with a few figures, so look out for further developments
I will be adding it to the diorama base I've made for it with a few figures, so look out for further developments
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
The Oxfordshires are done.
I bought these recently. I sprayed Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner on them and left them overnight. This morning I washed off what I could.
I have started painting them.
I bought these recently. I sprayed Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner on them and left them overnight. This morning I washed off what I could.
I have started painting them.
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Nice Ratch. Are the Frenchmen 32nd scale?
Nigel
Nigel
Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Yes they are Nigel
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Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Nicely finished Cromwell, Ratch!
And excellent shading on the soldier's faces!
Cheers,
David
And excellent shading on the soldier's faces!
Cheers,
David
Re: 2024 bench butchering... by Ratch
Cheers David
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