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

[JR]

Nice paint, I can see your point about coats, great for doing modulation, where most paints just cover the whole thing.
John.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

Si, I'd highly recommend this kit, it goes together so well and has been a pleasure to build.

[Mr Bowcat]

Getting there now, tools and ammo painted. Just got the figures left to paint, but I think I will crack on and finish the vehicle first.

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[Mini Me]

Way To go Bob! Loving it and learning lots. I will be trying your technique in 1/87 scale at some
point in the future.:thumb2:
Cheers, Rick H.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Rick.

[spanner570]

Bob, I've been quietly watching from the circles.
I approve of your thin coats approach. I adopt the same with my brush painting.
As you show, layers of thin paint allow the previous coat(s) to come through, thus producing a nice variation in shades - and as a bonus I find it gives a kick start to the weathering process too.

Looking good......:thumb2:
Ron

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Ron.

[Steve Jones]

Nice work on the small stuff Bob I echo Ron's comments about the paint work.

I do have concerns about the soldiers though. They are obviously in some pain now that you have chopped off their hands. I am sure you have your reasons but to leave them on the pole! Yuk! Are they recovering in hospital okay??

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Steve,

The pole comes with the hands moulded on, I guess easier to attach wrists to hands rather than hands to pole. I'm sure a spot of glue and a plaster will see them back in the action in due course.

[Steve Jones]

:smiling3::thumb2:

[Guest]

Bob,
I second the comments about the paint, that is really very well done. I think I will steal your idea and try it on my build.
Cheers, Mike.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Mike, although not my idea (I stole it from someone else )

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
The paint job is very nice indeed. Your method is one to remember.
Jim

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Jim.

[Guest]

Cheers Mike, although not my idea (I stole it from someone else :smiling3: )

It will be our secret.
Mike.