Bowcat's 1/35 Tamiya M40 155mm Self Propelled Gun

[JR]

That's some beautifully done paint work, and some neat decals on those shells. I did some mini art ammo boxes some time ago,like those very small, but so satisfying when you sit back and look .
John.

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Beautifully done pin wash

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

[Mini Me]

Looking good Bob, Cheers Rick H.:thumb2:

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick.

[Wouter]

Nice build you got yourself here Bob, and paintwork looks slick too. Great start on the weathering, perfect base for next couple of fun thingies ^^

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Wouter.

[Lee Drennen]

Nice work on the weathering Bob very convincing

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Lee.

[Si Benson]

Looking very nice Bob. Can I ask,what are you using to gloss coat?

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Si. I use Winsor and Newton Galleria for both gloss and matt varnish.

Moved on a bit more this week. As I think I mentioned previously I'm trying to keep the weathering light and subtle, so no chipping or rust, but some rain and dirt streaks.

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Also installed the tools, spare tracks, air filters, ammo racks and seats.

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Got the gun and shields attached to the mount.

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Wheels attached to bogies.

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And the ammo and crate put together.

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[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Love the subtle weathering. Tools etc look great. A first class build
Jim

[Si Benson]

Thanks for replying :thumb2:
That paint finish is just too nice and whatever camera your using is taking some lovely pictures!
Top stuff sir:smiling4:

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

Si, pics taken on my phone camera, Google Pixel 2.

[Mr Bowcat]

Hey guys,

I need some opinions. I started painting the figures tonight and I'm trying a technique I saw on you tube.

Basically the primed figures are pre shaded with an acrylic ink in the creases, then multiple coats of thinned top coat applied.

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This is the first one, what do you guys think?