Zvezda 1/35 T-35

[Steven000]

This one is turning out very nice Andy, such a large vehicle too. I like the paintwork so far :thumb2:
Steven

[Guest]

Andy,
Just caught up - cracking build.
Mike.

[Guest]

Thanks Steven & Mike

[Guest]

Very nice indeed, well done you, top job :thumb2:.
Pete.

[wotan]

Andy

Really nice result on this build. I am taking notes for my Su 122. I do like your paint job.

John

[JR]

There we all approve Andy, I think it's really good, just the right amount of chipping, so easy to over do. Looking fwd to the weathering.

[Guest]

Thanks for the comments and support everyone.

I've just watched the latest video by Scale War Machines and counted 19 different steps in his weathering process :anguished: I doubt I'll be going that far, and don't have half of the products he used anyway, but will hopefully fudge something together that looks ok.

[Dave Ward]

Andy,
I've seen similar 'tutorial' videos, and I wonder how many are sponsored by the makers - like with free samples. When you analyse the products, you probably have most of the components sitting on your bench, or already in your kitchen/garage/garden. The only advantage would be that they are ready made in a bottle. Do a bit of 'home brew', and I bet you can duplicate 99% of the effects!
Dave

[Guest]

Yes, some people seem to be getting all excited about the new MIG shaders for example. When you get down to it they are just paints with less pigment, making them translucent. Why not just add a drop of paint to some matt medium and save yourself the bother?

[papa 695]

Just caught up Andy, some really great work there, love the chipping. Spot on.

[JR]

Yes, some people seem to be getting all excited about the new MIG shaders for example. When you get down to it they are just paints with less pigment, making them translucent. Why not just add a drop of paint to some matt medium and save yourself the bother?

Bit like those oilers Andy, I bought a few, seem ok but could have stuck with the W&N oils.

[scottie3158]

All my builds are completed with no aftermarket products just home made.

[Guest]

If I make it on Sunday you'll have to let me look at your recipe book Paul :smiling3:

I agree John. I figured they'd be more convenient and less messy, but the more I use them the less of each I find them. I don't use the included brush as it's too big for most things, and they get gummed up around the lid quickly too.

[Guest]

I started off the weathering work with a dark brown enamel wash. Surprisingly for me nothing fell off so I must have been more cautious than usual lol. I streaked, cleaned up and blended it before it was fully dry.

I also did some splattering with the AB turned down really low, and added a bit of extra shading/shadows around the rivet lines and panel joints. Seems a bit over-done right now, especially on camera, but I'm hoping it'll tone down once I start splashing oils & mud around. Did some work on the tools too, then it had a good coat of matt varnish to seal it all in.

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Shortly after these pictures as I was moving it into the house to dry in the warm, I dropped the main turret, breaking the antenna and damaging the barrel. Smashing!

[Steve Jones]

I hope you manage to sort out the damage Andy as this is a cracking build. We have all done it and have some sorry tales to tell.

It really have done some nice work on the tools. Let us know how you get on