Shenanigans 3: Tamiya mate and Willys Jeep

[Deleted member 6559]

Hi Lee. Please do look after John - he's a real reprobate.

So here she is after the latest session:



The main part of the build and paint job is more-or-less complete - just the stowage to add now.

The basic wear was added by dry-brushing on layers of Vallejo Camo Olive Green mixed with increasing amounts of Flat Flesh. At about the half-way stage, I applied a wash of thinned black to the whole thing, then continued dry-brushing, adding more white to the mix. I then applied graphite with my finger to add a metallic and oily look to the panels and highlights, then dry-brushed on a little more of the lighter colours, adding silver, to achieve the final highlights. The last stage was to re-draw the lines and detail with thinned black, using a fine brush.

I next applied the decals, then weathered them in with graphite and very thin washes. The tools were then cleaned up and given a coat of matt black before mounting. The details were then picked out with the appropriate colours. The final stage was assembling and mounting the 50 cal.

I'll leave this alone now until tomorrow, when hopefully a fresh eye will help with any adjustments that are needed.

 

[Steve Jones]

Beautiful Peter. As I have said before I am a big fan of this type of finish. A very tidy build and an excellent finish. Looking forward to seeing the stowage, Jeep and figures. Good luck

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Very nice indeed. Interesting weathering process that has worked a treat.
Jim

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Steve - Thank you. Funny how we end up doing one type of finish despite ourselves. This looked a lot dirtier at a couple of points during weathering, but my natural instinct is to eventually even out the tones to give a subtler effect.

Jim - I've never used specialised weathering products, but I probably will at some point in the future once (if at all) I've gained confidence.

 

[minitnkr]

A real 'ting'o'buty Peter. Very subtle. PaulE

 

[Mickc1440]

Nothing wrong with that one Peter, looks really good.

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter
Super finish on the mate, you have turned an old girl into the Bell of the ball.
As for finish, its good enough to leave, or if you feel the need, to be blended into a base.
Then perhaps the new fangled pigments and pastes could be OK, but only if it is relevant!
Whats next, Jeep, Base, Figures?
I am sure it will be fun which ever one.
Its a winter wonderland here, a balmy -1 C and a layer of snow over everything.
We are apparently missing the worst of it!
Have a good day at the bench
Regards
Steve H

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Paul - A great compliment coming from 'the man'.

Mick - Cheers. Glad you like it so far.

Steve - We had snow overnight here, but the rain we've had all day has washed it away. Re, the weathering. I'll probably just leave it this time, as I quite like the finish.

The mate is probably finished:



Today was stowage day. I used a mix of stuff from the allied vehicles accessories set and the kit personal equipment sprue. I think there are nineteen items in all. The only way I could see to paint it was as I would a figure, so it ended up be very time-consuming, especially as the detail was so fine. The final act was to tie it all down with grey embroidery thread for rope.

On to the jeep (the figures will be last).

 

[Peter Gillson]

Peter

Very nice, I think you have a keeper,it look good to me.

 

[Si Benson]

Good evening Peter,
It’s always Great to see you model armour....you do it so well

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Cheers Peter and Si.

It's coming along.

 

[Steve Jones]

It always amazes me how stowage can take nearly as long to sort out as the main build. Beautifully done Peter. Top marks all round

 

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Lovely work on the stowage. And here's you saying your not an armour guy.

 

[BigGreg]

Very well executed...and the paint job on the equipment it's really you... very inspiring...

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Peter great work and terrific result you can certainly cross genre, I'm just please I'm not building armour anymore there so many good builders to watch and learn from.
Keep up the amazing work.
Cheers Pete.

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Well done on the finish with the mate, as already commented.

You have a figure painters eye for detail which has really enhanced the mate.

And done without an airbrush and within a week, just superb.

Looking forward to your rendition of the jeep over the next few days, then figures.

Looks like the weather is settling too.

Have a food day at the bench with your jeep.

Regards

Steve H

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Thank you everyone. Building armour is very intimidating when there are so many great modellers on the site.

On to the jeep today, and here is the sprue shot:



Not that much to it, and I won't bother with the engine, which will be hidden. There are a couple of things that will need scratching, namely some bonnet clasps and some extra pieces for the wire cutter.

 

[JR]

Beautifully done Peter, esp for me was the detailing on the stowage.
Oh thank you I'm touched that I'm a real reprobate. Made my day
John

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Looks a good in to me Peter.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Beautiful finish Peter