SimonT - ICM 1/48 Sdkfz. 222

[SimonT]

That Mig stuff is like throwing battery acid at the decals

[SimonT]

Done some more details today plus shading on various bit and pieces

It has now had a coat of gloss varnish as it is meant to protect the acrylic from the Ammo enamel weathering potions

Once the varnish has dried the experimentation can begin

[BattleshipBob]

Up to your usual work Simon !

2016, thought i was slow lol

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Will watch with interest as you try out the techniques.

[SimonT]

Morning all,

Varnish is still as sticky as it was yesterday - not a good sign

Also not totally convinced by the Mig system before I start - reading the books again there are inconsistencies
For instance it tells you to gloss varnish it to protect the paint then says the filter should be applied over matt paint :rolling: Also other inconsistencies about when to do what

If the varnish doesn’t set though then it is a total non starter

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Shame about the varnish. Could it be due to the high humidity? The last couple of days here have not been as hot as some recent days but humidity has been really uncomfortable. Hope it cures.
Jim

[SimonT]

Could be Jim - will just have to leave it alone and see what happens

[Guest]

Simon,
That looks better. I can remember you starting it, but looks a lot better now it is in paint.
Cheers, Mike.

[Steve Jones]

Probably too late now Mr T but I do all the acrylic work first; before adding decals I add a coat of Gloss Varnish where the decals go, add decals, once dry cover the whole model in Matt varnish; then start annihilating it with weathering oils and pigments. There have been many discussions on the forums about varnishes but it seems Klear and Windsor Newton work the best. The hand painted DAK insignia is sublime. You must have a very steady hand. Lets hope you have some better success soon with the new fangled weathering substances

[JR]

Missed the start, middle , all the build , sorry Simon. :cold-sweat: looking good despite the attack of the MIG !
The only decal stuff I've used it the Vallejo.
As for buying those packs of paints, think there just another sales gimmick to grab a sale .

[SimonT]

Thanks Mike

Steve - thanks. Trying to follow the process set out in the Mig Ammo books to see if I can get anything that looks roughly similar - the vague bits and/or the contradictions add to the general confusion

John - you could be right. The main thing they add is consistency. The various washes etc stay the same each time they are used whereas home mixed ones don't tend to. Remains to be seen whether this will help me achieve a better finish in the end


The stickiness was finally gone so last night I gave it a coat of ochre for light sand filter, which is just a really thin wash
Day off work again today - another medical appointment - so should be able to try the next step this afternoon

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Glad the varnish has dried. All the best for the medical appointment.
Jim

[SimonT]

Cheers Jim - diabetes thing this time. Blood sugars are too high. Having previously been told stuff to eat have now been told it is all bad for my levels and have to stop eating it all. Then given a leaflet of what to eat/not to eat and it lists all the stuff I was eating as ok!
Totally confused now so that was time well spent - NOT!

Anyway, haven’t keeled over just yet so on with the painting....

It has now had a wash of enamel dark grime around the details and in all the nooks and crannies

[scottie3158]

Simon,
Looking good mate. what do you think of the product I must admit I think for now I will stick with my cheapskate versions

[SimonT]

Scottie - It seems ok but whether it is any better than making your own, probably not really. What it does have on its side is consistency - the effect should be pretty much the same each time. The fact that it is enamel based and can be moistened with thinner and removed to tidy up the edges is useful as well.
As with most modelling products it is not cheap, especially to get a good selection but now I have it it should last for quite some time

Still have a few other things to try such as the oilbrusher and pigments, engine oil stains, wet effects, streaking stuff - may not throw them all at this build but it will be getting dust and fading