Pete's Stummel

[stillp]

After a busy few days with 1:1 stuff, I've done a bit more. I don't think I'll ever get the hang of airbrushing small mottles - whatever I do I seem to get spidering and splatter. :disappointed:



Oh well, it'll look OK from a distance, if you squint a bit.
Added a few more sticky-out bits, and the second fire extinguisher that I'd forgotten:

A bit more hairy stick work needed and then I can put the wheels on.
Pete

[scottie3158]

Pete,
Looks good mate the odd blemish can be lost with weathering and washes.

[Guest]

Pete,
Get a hole punch and randomly punch holes around a pre drawn pattern on thin card, I use the card that comes with Eduard etch sets. You cab then euther hold the card or double up some masking tape to hold the card away from the model - gives you a soft edge.
Remember these vehicles were painted in the field as well as the factory, and the ordinary squaddie was not Picaso...
Cheers, Mike.

[BattleshipBob]

What a good idea Mike, wonder if that can used for the He 219's camo??

[stillp]

Pete,
Get a hole punch and randomly punch holes around a pre drawn pattern on thin card, I use the card that comes with Eduard etch sets. You cab then euther hold the card or double up some masking tape to hold the card away from the model - gives you a soft edge.
Remember these vehicles were painted in the field as well as the factory, and the ordinary squaddie was not Picaso...
Cheers, Mike.

Thanks Mike, I'll try that.
Pete

[JR]

Handy Tip No 126 from Mike.
That should do it Pete if your still not happy, I'm with Paul on this, once you have a bit off weathering mud etc it will look perfect .

[stillp]

Well, decals are on, and I've started getting it dirty:

Pete

[stillp]

"Stummel, Stummel, spoil and struggle", as Shakespeare almost said! Now finished.

I'll put up a 'completed' thread in a few minutes.
Pete

[scottie3158]

Pete,
That is a great result and hard to believe it's not a bigger scale.

[stillp]

Thanks Paul!
Pete

[Steve Jones]

Great work Peter. I have enjoyed seeing this one come together. I will pop over and have a look at the finished article. Well done sir :thumb2: