Chieftain tank finished.

[geegad]

Great weathering really like the mud effect works a treat..

[Guest]

Very nice for your 1st go Dave! The foliage works well & it looks properly worn.


Might I suggest trying sponge chipping next time with a slightly darker green? The shade you have there seems too much of a contrast to the camo colour.


The sponge effect will also give a finer, more natural look.


Looking forward to your next one


Patrick

[Dave Jay]

This is really really really really really really really really really really really glorious! You have a natural talent to produce outstandingly beautiful and realistic models, thank goodness you've discovered model making, this is your niche and we are very happy that you are sharing your ability with us.


Looking forward to seeing a lot more of your builds.

[Guest]

Great job.

[monica]

I do like this one,very nice dark camo,the weathering really like the mud effect,looks great


very well done,

[colin m]

Looks great. The mud is very effective. I like it lots.

[tanktrack]

well finished I have 1 in my stash , might get it out for a look

[Lee W]

Looks bloody great to me!!! A ma-hoo-sive thumbs up from me


Lee

[Guest]

Well, all I can say is I'm shocked to be honest, I know everyone here is kind, and will always say nice things, but to get the responses I've had, I'm over the moon.


I've a long way to come, with many things yet to learn, and many more to try (and screw up, as we all are human....I think...)


But then this is why this forum and its members is a wonderful place to be! Helpful people, with great attitudes, always willing to impart advice, and always always encouraging for new model builders like me!


Thank you everyone,

[Guest]

NICE......very nice indeed what a cracker.


Scott

[Steve Brodie]

looking good

[Guest]

Great job, looks very good

[Guest]

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Ok, took the hint and have started making my very first dio base.

I got a corner shelf for Hayden's room, and stained it with wood stain.


Then I masked of the edges, and test fit the tank.


Then, on went the tile grout, and smoothed round to the desired area, then a little artistic stippling to look like ground.


Outside found a few rocks and bits, and placed them in the grout, along with some foliage kit, to make some bushes.


Then once this is dry, I'm going to airbrush the base, with ground colours, and add some grass flecks.


I hope it comes out ok,

[Guest]

Ok, now it really IS finished!


My first attempt at a diorama! Be gentle!


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[Guest]

Well done Dave, nicely weathered and mud looks good.