Getting to the bottom of the pile, Tamiya StuG Ausf B

[BattleshipBob]

Another one finished:upside:

However after doing a good modulation attempt i tried using VMS 2 in 1 decal solution for the first time, it went pear shaped:sad: i totally ignored that you apply the decals directly onto the paint without using gloss varnish first!!

I was left with a horrible tide mark after using varnish to seal which would involve stripping the paint to remove, so i thought bugger that, so reached for oils and pigments.

It has metal tracks







Think i may have over cooked it folks!! I had not planned this StuG to look like this, bugger!!

Have since used the decal solution on a practice kit and it worked perfectly, so it sure pays to pay attension to the video on how to use!!

All feedback good or bad, appreciated.

Have the same problem on the Hummel but worse, ouch!!

[Steven000]

Nice one Bob :thumb2:

[Steve Jones]

Great contrast with the pigments. Very impressed with the running gear and exhausts. I have always liked the L shaped markings on the fenders so that was nice to see. Despite all the issues Bob you have done a great job.

[BattleshipBob]

Nice one Bob :thumb2:

Thank you Steve

Great contrast with the pigments. Very impressed with the running gear and exhausts. I have always liked the L shaped markings on the fenders so that was nice to see. Despite all the issues Bob you have done a great job.

Many thanks Steve, well i hope!

Think i just about saved this one Steve, really like using pigments. On the superstucture they are not fixed just lightly brushed on.

The L.markings on the fender mudflaps were for following StuG's at night only on B i think
Next the Hummel

[Tim Marlow]

Looks great to me....like it’s gone through a hard Russian summer and is now in the even worse Russian autumn.....
I’ve had similar issues with Microsol in the past but a second coat of varnish over the decal cured the tidemar. Might be worth trying a spot of varnish on an inconspicuous place on the Hummel before repainting.....

[Mark1]

Looks good :thumb2:

[BattleshipBob]

Looks great to me....like it’s gone through a hard Russian summer and is now in the even worse Russian autumn.....
I’ve had similar issues with Microsol in the past but a second coat of varnish over the decal cured the tidemar. Might be worth trying a spot of varnish on an inconspicuous place on the Hummel before repainting.....

Much apprecated Tim, tried that no change

Might try using oils to fade the area, the Hummel has large side panels so it looks much worse

Ah well all my fault :angry:

[Tim Marlow]

What about painting the whole side with the decal softener? Might at least give the same stain to all of it....

[BattleshipBob]

What about painting the whole side with the decal softener? Might at least give the same stain to all of it....

Ummmm good point Tim, pic of Hummel

[GerryW]

See what you mean, looks bad!

[BattleshipBob]

See what you mean, looks bad!

Big shock i can tell you!

[boatman]

Bob FOR the life of me i cant see any thing wrong on that stug in fact to me it all looks right as its had a hard time in russia so in my opinion its a bueatifull build an very realistic
chris

[CarolsHusband]

Bob, I think the Stug looks mint and not even slightly "overcooked" .

Good save from my point of view.

[BattleshipBob]

Bob FOR the life of me i cant see any thing wrong on that stug in fact to me it all looks right as its had a hard time in russia so in my opinion its a bueatifull build an very realistic
chris

Very kind of you, always worried about how my stuff turns out

Bob, I think the Stug looks mint and not even slightly "overcooked" .

Good save from my point of view.

Many thanks, much appreciated

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Love the stug mate, very nicely done indeed. It's a bummer about the decal liquid but I'm sure a man of your skills will salvage it.