Revell M113 A1

[Guest]

After my first attempt at modelling went slightly pear shaped and I sent the Tornado to a fiery death ( less said about that the better ) I decided to give it another bash.

Didn't want to tempt fate so haven't done a build thread ( apologies).

The kit went together OK but was quite 'gappy' , some of the parts on the instructions didn't exist but there were twice as many of other parts so used them instead.I'm glad I managed to pick it up very cheaply as the level of detail was slightly disapointing,that said I did really enjoy putting it together.

I was looking forward to painting it and having a go at weathering for the first time.I had a picture in my mind of a slightly muddied tank,unfortunately I have no self control and ended up throwing the kitchen sink at it,once I started I couldn't stop myself and it's ended up looking like a bit of a pig's ear.

Anyway,enough waffling - here it is.My first finished model in over 30 years,the first one I've painted and my first attempt at weathering ( think that's enough excuses )









Any criticisms or pointers for improvement are more than welcome although I do cry easily

Cheers, Mick

[PaulTRose]

nowt wrong with that

you have to start somewhere with this weathering lark and it is very easy to get carried away, i remember my first couple of go's ops: looked like they had been dropped in a bucket of mud lol lol

whats next on the bench?....more armour?

[Guest]

Lovely model Mick

Nice weathering!

Isn't a criticism, only a suggest, try a Brown wash or a dark green filter

Very nice model, and now, which one?

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies chaps. I did want to try a wash but have no idea how to do one ( not that it stopped me trying all the other effects ops: ),is a filter something similar?

And yes, more armour .

I've just made a start on a Tamiya kit,this time I'll do a build thread so I can hopefully get tips as I build it instead of making it up as I go along

Cheers,Mick

[Alan 45]

Thats great for a second build infact id go as far as saying excellent id be more than happy if my second build had turned out like that

Very well done indeed

[eddiesolo]

Superb look model, as said a tone down wash will help to soften the decals and also soften the weathering of the steel (slightly heavy handed, but it is all a learning curve). Apart from that a great build, honest, as Ian pointed out "Nowt wrong with it."

Si

[Guest]

'Slightly heavy handed' is putting it mildly

Even when I knew I had gone too far I couldn't stop and just carried on,it was like watching a car crash

Hopefully I'll learn from my mistakes on the next one,fingers crossed

[eddiesolo]

'Slightly heavy handed' is putting it mildly Even when I knew I had gone too far I couldn't stop and just carried on,it was like watching a car crash

Hopefully I'll learn from my mistakes on the next one,fingers crossed

LOL, I can be the same, even now I think...just a bit more. It is remembering the scale and also the scale of the men that would be clambering in and out and all over it and then work out boot and hand scuffs etc. Same with equipment look at the size and then work out the amount wear from taking on and off. Subtle weathering and pitting, try more dry brushing that may help in edges etc, just load the brush lightly and dab off and then flick around edging etc and see if that looks any better. This way is perfect to learn from and when you are feeling more confident then you can move up to chipping.

Si

[Guest]

Hate to say it but I tried dry brushing on the lower hull on the front - it looked that bad that I had to cover it in mud

I really am that rubbish

[eddiesolo]

Hate to say it but I tried dry brushing on the lower hull on the front - it looked that bad that I had to cover it in mud I really am that rubbish

No your not, we have all been there, I find a stiff brush helps in this field and not a lot of paint, you can add if you have to. You will get the hand of it and then you will wonder what all the fuss was about lol.

Si

[flyjoe180]

Well, I reckon this is a great build, not seen a M113 that isn't covered in mud or dust. Most wouldn't even attempt weathering on their first return builds. Top stuff, look forward to the next model now, you will only get better and better with more builds.

[Guest]

I like this it is a very good second attempt, never put yourself down like Eddie said we have all been there all of us. After the help and comments given here you will be surprised at how quickly you improve and learn new things. This is a cracker I like it well done.

scott

[Gern]

Don't put yourself down over this one Mike! I'd be pleased to have that on my shelf for sure.

Did you put a gloss coat on before your decals? It helps hide the clear film surrounding the decal. You can always cover the gloss with a matt coat afterwards and then some weathering will make the decals look painted on.

Gern

[Guest]

Thanks for the kind words,even though it looks nothing like how I wanted it I really enjoyed it.

If you want a laugh,here is the interior.A truly shocking display of how not to do it



@ Gern thanks for the tip with decals,never knew about that one

Cheers, Mick

[Gern]

You're welcome Mick.

Matt surfaces are quite rough and when you put decals on them you get tiny little bubbles of air trapped underneath. This is known as 'silvering'. If you want more info. type that into the search on here - you'll find lots of stuff.

Gern