S model 1/72 3.7 cm PaK 36 Auf Renault UE build (Simon T tribute group build)

[Tim Marlow]

Breathtakingly good Tim.

Thanks Peter. From you that’s an outstanding and humbling compliment.

[JR]

Thanks for the compliment John. The only wash coats were on the face. Everything else is paint....I do play with the mixes and dilutions a bit, but the palette shots should show by how much. I think the secret is using a damp brush so the paint fades in as you use it.

Tim, your welcome.
Since I have used a wet palette shading is much easier so agree.

[Tim Marlow]

It also uses far less paint

[Steve Jones]

Lovely work Tim. Learning a lot still :thumb2:

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely work Tim. Learning a lot still :thumb2:

Hi Steve. Glad you’re still enjoying this. I have a couple more tricks to pass on when I do the piping on the shoulder tabs. Nothing world beating, but the do help....

[Mini Me]

I'm still a little mystified by the wet pallet, but can certainly see its value........when the time comes I will have to review this thread to reacquaint myself on how to build and use it properly. Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

I'm still a little mystified by the wet pallet, but can certainly see its value........when the time comes I will have to review this thread to reacquaint myself on how to build and use it properly. Rick H.

Hi Rick
I don’t always use it, but do find it indispensable for getting variations into small batches of figures. They are a tool used by real artists so there is plenty on the net about them. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if there was a “how to” on YouTube either. They only work with acrylic paint of course.

[Mini Me]

Hi Tim, I am a newbie to water based model paints......have always used Testor's Enamels.....I guess that's why I have never had a clogged A/B. LOL :smiling2: . I have tried using enamels to paint my "little" people in the past with varying degrees of success. I like your way of using thin layers to get the results I like so much, but this means I will have to invest in a lot of the acrylic components that I currently lack. You have done a great job of showing the SBS process you use and the various components that help to get those results. I am looking forward to my next trip to the Hobby Shop so I can stock up and get started. Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Great stuff Rick. I used to paint these chaps with enamels, so had to relearn when I came back to it about ten years ago. Bill Horan is one of my painting heroes, and he used basic humbrol enamels when I first came across him. The only real way to learn though is to get some figures and push paint about on them....

[Lee Drennen]

Tim. Great job your doing. I like the paper clip idea I’ll have to try that

[Tim Marlow]

Tim. Great job your doing. I like the paper clip idea I’ll have to try that

Glad you like it Lee. Yep, the simplest ideas are often the best. Hope you feel better soon.

[Jim R]

Hi Tim
Taking notes :thumb2: Figures looking great.
Happy Christmas.
Jim

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Tim
Taking notes :thumb2: Figures looking great.
Happy Christmas.
Jim

Note away Jim. If you need more info just shout! Glad you like them. Have a great Xmas yourself.

[Peter Gillson]

Tim

I'm late getting to this one, but very nice. I built on of these in 1/35 and thought it was samll in that scale, in 1/72, minute!!!

have a great Christmas

Peter

[Tim Marlow]

Tim

I'm late getting to this one, but very nice. I built on of these in 1/35 and thought it was samll in that scale, in 1/72, minute!!!

have a great Christmas

Peter

Thanks Peter. Glad you like it. Have a great one as well.