M2A1

[scottie3158]

Hi All,

Not a lot of progress, but I have managed to put some paint on. The base colour was Tamyia Olive Drab, This was then lightened with some flesh. It appears a bit stark at the moment but the next processes should blend it in. The seats have been blocked in with dark leather brown. The whole lot has been sprayed with clear ready for the next stage. I have also done a little work on the base.

 

[BigGreg]

 

[minitnkr]

Looking good Scottie. PaulE

 

[JR]

Paul .
Love it, the pre shading looks great, the paint work looks up to your normal high standard.
Is the kettle back on yet ?
John .

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks mate glad you like it so far.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good Scottie. PaulE

Thanks Paul

 

[scottie3158]

Paul .
Love it, the pre shading looks great, the paint work looks up to your normal high standard.
Is the kettle back on yet ?
John .

Thanks John,
Hopefully the mojo is back and the tea is on.

 

[scottie3158]

A little bit more done on the weathering using the dot technique. It looks a little garish under the light but it will be blended back by further processes. Also picked out the details on the radio.

 

[BigGreg]

WELL WELL WELL... Paul is back... lovely detailing... keep it coming..

 

[Steve Jones]

Great to see you back at the bench mate. Send some of your mojo my way was I havnt looked at my Quad tractor for about a month

 

[scottie3158]

WELL WELL WELL... Paul is back... lovely detailing... keep it coming..

Great to see you back at the bench mate. Send some of your mojo my way was I havnt looked at my Quad tractor for about a month

Greg, Thanks mate.
Steve, I have put some mojo in an envelope so when you get it get the quad out.

 

[RM6239]

Paul
Nice work so far mate, especially that radio.

cheers
Ross

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers Ross, Good to see you.

 

[BigGreg]

are you going to make a diorama with your halftrack?

 

[scottie3158]

are you going to make a diorama with your halftrack?

Yes mate I have made a start will post some pictures later.

 

[scottie3158]

Another small update,
Decals have been applied, the pioneer tools have had the colours blocked in and the first pin wash has been applied. This has now been put to one side. The next job will be to work on the chassis and to make the stowage. The finish looks a bit rough but still lots to do. Chipping and weathering to come.


also plodding on slowly with the base it has been covered in plaster and have started on the shop window and shutters. Please ignore the bad fit and gaps the sections have not been attached yet they are just resting against each other.
Ant tips or suggestions will be very welcome.


cheers
Scottie

 

[Fernando N]

So sorry for not commenting sooner Scottie, and it's one of my favorite vehicles....
All the etch work looks great, so neat and clean.
Paintjob and weathering is great too, very smart to keep all the major parts separated for the painting, will keep it in mind.

 

[scottie3158]

So sorry for not commenting sooner Scottie, and it's one of my favorite vehicles....
All the etch work looks great, so neat and clean.
Paintjob and weathering is great too, very smart to keep all the major parts separated for the painting, will keep it in mind.

Fernando, No worries there are a lot of excellent builds on here to keep up with, but glad your here now.

 

[scottie3158]

The process continues slowly. I have added another pin wash and highlights also some light chipping . I have added accumulated dirt to the chassis and the underside of the body work. I was hoping to achieve a dryish look not actual mud. The weathering will be inished when it is assembled. The next stage will be to make some stowage. et me know what you think warts and all
.
I have noticed a few things I have missed from the pictures so I will put them right. I have left the decal of the fire extinguisher and I need to touch up one of the seat backs.

 

[Si Benson]

Hiya Scottie,
Good to see some progress on the halftrack. Like what you’ve done with the weathering....coming along nicely mate