Tamiya 1/35 Willys Jeep

[shaun platts]

Very good idea! You can also make these filters easily with ordinary oil paints, or better still, enamels (better, because they dry quicker) and with odourless thinners, it's not so smelly as you'd think! Basically, what you're looking to achieve is one step up from dirty thinners - ie a lot of thinner and a small streak of paint. It will separate if you don't stir it regularly, but being so thin, the effect is really subtle, but as you add coats, you will see the difference. For a green vehicle, I'd use a burnt umber (brown!) and if it starts getting too rich, then a thin ochre will bring back the green. This is the part of modelling I love the best, I take ages on it and it is most absorbing!

Should I do this before or after applying decals?

 

[papa 695]

Hi Shaun just seen this looking good so far and some great advice for from the others

 

[shaun platts]

I would like to say a fond farewell to my little jeeps wing mirror. It pinged off my model to be consumed by the ever hungry carpet monster. Does anybody know where I can get a replacement?

 

[shaun platts]

So this is where I am with the jeep. Need to buy some matt varnish and then muddy her up a little. My figure painting needs some work and I need to master the art of applying decals. Practice hopefully will make perfect.

 

[demon]

Try Vallejo Matt acrylic varnish I use it on aircraft and armour and in my opinion it's the best whatever make you use make sure it's thoroughly mixed


PS looking good mate


Roger

 

[Dave Jay]

Looking very good mate, decals can be tricky, try some of the micro products ie microsol and microset, they do wonders for your decals, although saying that, you've done a fine job. A bit of shading in the creasing of the guys jacket and trousers wouldn't go amiss. A touch of deep red on the reflectors on the side rear is needed too.


And don't forget the steering wheel stowed behind the passenger seat, needs to be in front of the driver lol!


Glad to see you've found the mirror!


Great job done on a lovely model. Top notch

 

[shaun platts]

Try Vallejo Matt acrylic varnish I use it on aircraft and armour and in my opinion it's the best whatever make you use make sure it's thoroughly mixed
PS looking good mate


Roger

Thanks Roger. Not sure which company to go for yet. Money may dictate my choice.

 

[shaun platts]

Looking very good mate, decals can be tricky, try some of the micro products ie microsol and microset, they do wonders for your decals, although saying that, you've done a fine job. A bit of shading in the creasing of the guys jacket and trousers wouldn't go amiss. A touch of deep red on the reflectors on the side rear is needed too.
And don't forget the steering wheel stowed behind the passenger seat, needs to be in front of the driver lol!


Glad to see you've found the mirror!


Great job done on a lovely model. Top notch

I had to make a new mirror as kit one completely lost. Totally forgot about the side reflectors. Steering wheel will be fixed when I am happy with my figure. Thanks for your kind words.

 

[Dave Jay]

Thanks Roger. Not sure which company to go for yet. Money may dictate my choice.

Vallejo paints are about 2 quid for a 17ml, you get more for your money than humbrol, just make sure you shake the nuts out of it, the pigment sits in the bottom!

 

[Dave Jay]

I had to make a new mirror as kit one completely lost. Totally forgot about the side reflectors. Steering wheel will be fixed when I am happy with my figure. Thanks for your kind words.

Well you've done a fine job mate. Looking forward to seeing it all done.


I don't mean to come over as patronising, I apologise if I have done so, it's just that I'm a bit of a Jeep officianado as I used to own 1:1 scale '43 Willys, I've got a Dragon 1/6 one to strip and restore, it's a bit of a mess at the moment but fingers crossed it'll be OK!

 

[shaun platts]

Well you've done a fine job mate. Looking forward to seeing it all done.
I don't mean to come over as patronising, I apologise if I have done so, it's just that I'm a bit of a Jeep officianado as I used to own 1:1 scale '43 Willys, I've got a Dragon 1/6 one to strip and restore, it's a bit of a mess at the moment but fingers crossed it'll be OK!

You didn't sound patronising at all mate. Might order the vallejo. Good luck with your projects mate.

 

[noble]

This is looking real good.


Scott

 

[Dave Jay]

You didn't sound patronising at all mate. Might order the vallejo. Good luck with your projects mate.

Cheers bud.

 

[shaun platts]

I lost my steering wheel. I really am having a nightmare with this jeep. Does anybody know how or where I can get a replacement?

 

[shaun platts]

Put the jeep on a makeshift base. Just missing steering wheel, driver and gun. Going to call this finished, at least for now.

 

[shaun platts]

Went back to my little Jeep and did a little work as a break from my panzer. Had to hide the fact I broke a second steering wheel so added a map to cover it. Also added a bit of stowage. This was a fun little build and learned a lot. Will definitely be building a second one soon. Also I am no figure painter so will practice and come back to make this guy look good. Hope you all like.

 

[papa 695]

A great escape with the map covering the lost steering wheel Shaun and a great build

 

[noble]

Very nice.


Scott

 

[shaun platts]

A great escape with the map covering the lost steering wheel Shaun and a great build

Thanks. Glad you like it.

 

[shaun platts]

Very nice.
Scott

Thanks. Enjoyed this build.