Andy's Tamiya 1/48 SdKfz 232

[JR]

Good for you Andy.
Nice photos and work to boot.
Headless figures are best for painting, but not from a viewing point:flushed:

[Guest]

Thanks John. Headless is a good idea, or maybe I'll drape some heavy camo netting over the area to disguise him a bit. :smiling5:

[Guest]

It's been a couple of weeks so I pulled this one back to the bench for some paint. I'm having another go with Vallejo and was pleasantly surprised at how well it sprayed after switching to the 0.4mm nozzle set.

I've had a go at modulating the colour but as always for me it seems too subtle. I'll get there with practice I'm sure :smiling3:

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Really need to do something with the tyres though. The MrC tyre black is so similar to model air RLM66 that there's no contrast, even under my dodgy lighting.

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[Steve Jones]

Modulation is noticeable so I would say it's worked well. I use Vallejo Model Colour Dark Rubber for my tyres which gives a nice look compared to Black. Nice work all round with the wet stuff

[Guest]

Thanks Steve, I'm yet to find a colour I like for tyres and usually end up mixing something, so will give that a try.

My only issue now with using Vallejo is waiting for it to dry before I can go any further. I'm used to doing everything really quickly, ask my poor, frustrated wife! :smiling5:

[Dave Ward]

For Tyres, I use Vallejo Model Color 862 Black Grey - I either airbrush it, if I have a lot of vinyl tyres, or hand paint for plastic tyres. It dries quickly - If I'm hand painting, the first one is usually touch dry by the time I do the last
Dave

[minitnkr]

A scale black for tread wear, some local soil color wash for cleats, a little pencil lead around rim, nuts/bolts, and dark rust on the brake drum behind the rim visible through the wheel openings should break up the gray. Just a thought during first cuppa. PaulE

[Guest]

Thanks for the suggestions. For previous models I've mixed MrC tyre black with semi-gloss black to get something I like, but a single pot would make life much easier.

[Tim Marlow]

I have another approach for tyre colour worth a trial....
I’ve used a drybrush and wash over dark grey for ages. Block in dark grey. Mix the dark grey with about ten percent flesh colour for a nice warm grey drybrush highlight....if you need more definition then wash with dilute black to redefine the texture...

[Steve Jones]

This may help a little Andy

Weathering Tyres

[Guest]

Thanks Tim. I've since gone over them with a darker grey which looks much better. Model Air black to RLM66 2:1

I was reading through that just the other day Steve, but thanks for the link so I can find it again! They look great, and although I can't go the whole hog as I'm still bereft of any pigments (pre-made or DIY) there are still some very handy tips there and I guess I can carry on using sandy (or muddy) coloured washes to give a hint of the effect.

[Guest]

Got the decals on today and sealed everything in with a couple of thin coats of MrC GX gloss clear.

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And while the picture doesn't do it justice I made a start on the wheels. The very dark grey on the tyres adds a bit of contrast and a brown/rust mixture wash is starting to pick out the details. More work to do but much better than my last picture of these!

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[Peter Gillson]

Coming along nicely.

Peter

[Guest]

Thanks Peter.

Sorry I haven't responded before now but I've been a little unwell. Seems there's lot of it about right now.

Currently waiting for a lift to Surgical Assessment after my blood test results came back "deranged" (doctors words). Looks like they may be chopping some more parts out of me!

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Great work on the build. hope the assessment goes well.