SimonT - ICM 1/48 Sdkfz. 222

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Cracking work mate as always

[Steve Jones]

It shall be named - Military Modelling website and yes I remember this one . Stunning detailing as always. I am amazed you managed to get a coat of primer on in this heat. Are you going to leave us in suspense?? Is it going to be Panzergrau, Dunkelgelb, Gelbraun or Sandgelb??

[SimonT]

Probably


Some kind of generic sand colour - I have an AK modulation set to try out and all kinds of new weathering potions

It will more than likely still turn out crap as I suspect a huge dollop of talent is also required and that appears to be about the only thing AK/Ammo/MIG don’t sell

[SimonT]

Morning all, got some paint on it last night

The AK modulation set consists of six bottles graduated from a dark brown to almost white and isn't really any different to how I usually paint except of course the shades are pre-mixed so it should be easier to get consistent results

It sprayed quite well just straight from the bottle with no dilution needed - sprayed better than VJ but not as good as Tamiya I would say but of course there was less messing about due to not having to mix my own shades

Colours in the photos are a bit off as the lighting was not the best but the weathering will change things anyway

I think the next step is to varnish the lot and leave to set before trying the filters, washes, oil brushers, powders and all the other new fangled potions that I am trying out for the first time

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Looking good you can just see the modulation in the pictures. I still prefer to make my own but there again I am a tight arse :tongue-out3:

[SimonT]

Hi Scottie,
Normally so am I :smiling2:

I wouldn’t usually do six different shades, maybe three or four when mixing my own

Would like to get better finishes so decided to try out the ‘professional’ approach and see if it makes any difference.

I do rather expect that I will find that it is the idiot behind the airbrush that hampers things but we shall see......

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Looks good. I suspect 6 colours is maybe to justify the price although perhaps a nice result can be had using just 3 or 4. Difficult to judge at an early stage as weathering can change things.
Jim

[SimonT]

Anything could happen Jim - exciting isn't it :smiling5:

It is currently a lot paler than the pics would suggest but all the other crap that will get thrown at it will change it a fair bit I reckon

Filters for instance - I have some but why? You paint the vehicle in chosen colour then cover it in a watery substance that changes the colour. Why not just paint it that colour in the first place?? :thinking::rolling:

Old dog, new tricks - should be a laugh if nothing else.

Will it turn out better than the usual Verlinden black/brown wash and dry brush it to hell and back method or will it have been a total waste of time and money.....















oo, the suspense........

[Guest]

Paint job is great so far. Looking forward to the following stages, whichever way you go.

[Si Benson]

Morning Simon,
Well I’m shocked to read you’ve not only purchased......but are going to use all these new fancy products!

I suppose sometimes it’s good to try new stuff....it’s how we evolved as a species:nerd:

[Steve Jones]

For me Mr T a filter is a way of blending everything together especially on a camo pattern. The other time I use it is as a dust layer before doing the oil work. It's all about building up layers and depth. If you breathe in hard enough you will be able to smell the b******t from here LOL

[papa 695]

Just seen this one Simon. Some very nice additions and looking very good indeed.

[SimonT]

Thanks all,
Took the day off as had a medical appointment for most of the afternoon but managed to block in more colours and make a stab a grey wear through using small bits of sponge

The number plate decals were a nightmare - sheet gives you four options and I used them all as they kept disintegrating
The Mig decal solutions also dissolves them so that was a waste of money - brilliant

Here are some pics of where it is at now

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Hope appointment was ok - no worries. Paint work is looking rather good. As for the decal setting stuff some is so strong it's useless. I have tried a couple but now stick to MicroSol. Ok it sometimes takes a few applications to get the decal to snuggle down but at least it doesn't disintegrate.
Jim

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Looking good. I'm with Jim I just use microsol.