Airfix 1:72 Willys MB Jeep

[pjgtech]

Ok final update on this one I think.....
Sort of recovered the paint job (a bit) after ending up with a very shiny / glossy finish, by adding some more flat varnish.
Still not anywhere near perfect, but at least it has the dirty, weathered, beaten up look I was after.

Still lots of stupid mistakes though, did not get the wheels perfectly straight, the front bumper is a bit skew-whiff, bodged the painting around the wind shield, the little shovel on the side of the jeep was broken, or I broke it taking it off, can't remember, I sort of tried to straighten it out, but these things are so tiny! So that looks a bit wonky.

But..... still only my second build and I'm still learning as I go.... so happy with it overall.
I think I've got the general paint sequence down now, which will help with the next one....
Some pics of how it looks now.....

[stillp]

That's very good for your 2nd model. These got knocked about in service so don't worry about things not being straight.
Pete

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Well done Peter. You have thrown yourself in at the deep end by attempting weathering on your models. I have been at this for years and still struggle with weathering techniques. Make no doubt about it, many of the modellers that you see on this site produce work of such a high standard that I consider them extremely talented artists. This hobby is an art. Keep at it and enjoy the journey.

[Jim R]

Well done Peter. You've ended up with a nice model, had fun and learned a lot.

[Steven000]

Nice one Peter ?

[Richard48]

Nice Peter.A good Matt Varnish that seems to work always is Winsor and Newton "Galleria" varnish.
Richard