Tamiya 1/35 Nashorn

[geegad]

well done on the rescue the barrel look spot on now...and love the action with the figures in the fighting compartment

[Guest]

Something I thought of the order day, but forgot to post: you aren’t going to put brass-coloured shell cases in the model, are you? By this stage of the war, most German cases were made from brownish, varnished steel, so a steel metallic colour with a brown wash over it will be more historically accurate than bare turned brass cases.

[JR]

Jack.
Great, you've got it. Nice work mate.:thumb2:
Looking fwd to seeing more of this, I've a couple of open topped SPG, ( fun to do the weathering on ). in my stash .
John.

[Jack L]

Thanks all...certainly a very enjoyable build so far. Next step is some green/brown cammo, light weathering on that, and then a winter cammo whitewash (never attempted that before), so looking forward to it.

Something I thought of the order day, but forgot to post: you aren’t going to put brass-coloured shell cases in the model, are you? By this stage of the war, most German cases were made from brownish, varnished steel, so a steel metallic colour with a brown wash over it will be more historically accurate than bare turned brass cases.

Thanks Jakko...hadn't considered that. I initially wanted brass to add a bit of colour (call it artistic license), especially with the detail of the crew holding them, but the shells I ordered don't quite fit in the racks...so need to have a bit of a re-think there anyway.

[Jack L]

Some more detail on the figures...pretty happy with these, apart from the faces. Need a bit more practice there. Thoughts or critique welcome as always.

[Guest]

Hello Jack,
This is coming along nicely. For the figures i would say have a look in our figure section or on YT loads of tips about.
Cheers,
Mike.

[Steve Jones]

Figure painting is a difficult skill to master and at 1 35 scale its even harder. From what I can see you are certainly heading in the right direction. Keep at it Jack!

[JR]

Jack .
Agree with both Mike and Steve.
I think figures are by far the hardest thing in a build to get right. As for yours I'd be over the moon producing something as good. Every one will say practice and practice, the no of times I've cleaned up a face because of a brush slip !
Keep going and enjoy it .
John .

[geegad]

Well top marks on the figures and I wouldn't worry to much about them they look spot on marr mate

[Jack L]

Thanks all...away with work for a couple of weeks, but will keep updating on the build when I get back.

[Jack L]

Airbrush sorted so finally been able to progress with this. Base cammo done and whitewash cover. First attempt at chipping...pretty happy with the results. I think the streaking might be little bit too stark for realism, but with license I am pretty happy with the effect. C&C welcome. Need to paint in some detail, weather the tracks and then matt varnish N

[minitnkr]

Left side streaks could be more vertical, unless it's the photo. Otherwise looks darn good IMHO. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

Terrific work Jack.Nice work on the winter camo

[JR]

Great, to see this back Jack, think you should be pleased with the effects you have achieved.

[Jack L]

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2. Left side streaks could be more vertical, unless it's the photo. Otherwise looks darn good IMHO. PaulE

   No I think you are right looking at it this morning!
   

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   Thank's very much, Yeah I am pleased...just need to get the tracks right now.