My Panzerhaubitze 2000

[spanner570]

Yes, you are right, I start with the basic idea (obviously!) but it's only when the build starts that all sorts of variations and ideas spring to mind.

Then, as you rightly say these can be built in as you go.

Good luck.

Ron

[Guest]

Very nice indeed so far Dave and unusual as well don't think anyones done one of these so far, it would be nice in a dio when it's done.

scott

[Guest]

Interesting kit and a nice build, that ticks all my boxes.

Ade

[Guest]

Update

The paint is on now, had a coatof Klear, added the decals, and then Klear'd again. I've added a whippy aerial in place of the stubby one supplied in the kit.

The auxillery fuel tanks on the side, have straps that look to be leather (unless you know differently) so they'll be painted accordingly. Still not sure what to put in the rear stowage box. Seems like an odd place for an open box, especially betwwen the mufflers!!

So i'll just eait for the matt laquer to go off, and then i can start weathering etc.

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[Guest]

Disaster!!!

I began to add some shading to the Staghound. I diluted Model Color black grey with water, the same as always. As it was drying, it started to look a bit grey (maybe there was a clue in the colour on the bottle black GREY?) The left side made it look like the Stag had been captured by the Germans, and they had began to repaint it!! So i decided to use thinned matt black enamel. I must have rushed a bit, because that seemed to react and left lots of white patches. Oh dear!!

Normally at this point i would just say 'F......oh well' and slap a load of mud on in the hope of covering it up. But i decided to repaint it. Luckily, i managed to mask the area where the decals were, and give the rest a fairly light dusting with the original mid-green. It looks ok again......phew!!

I've painted the rucksacks etc in a matt tan. They are practically screaming at me where they are so bright. Can't wait for them to dry so that i can add some shading to them.

[Guest]

Hi all

Just finished my second model (itealeri scania) but iam not very happy with it,i found it a bit hard.Any way my next one is a tamiya 1/35 challenger 1 (mk3) the thing is iam confident with putting them together but its the painting of them i am s**t scared of :sobbing:

so here is the begining of my challenger,i dont no if i should fix the wheels first then spray them or would it be better practise to spray the chassis and wheels seperate then glue the wheels on?

Theese are resin us snipers in there hillie suits,they stil have a long way to go.

[spanner570]

Without a doubt I would do the wheels separate from the body 'cos it would be very difficult to A paint behind the wheels if fixed first and B although I know nothing about the Challenger I would think it has rubber 'wheels' so again these would be difficult to paint after.

I would advise painting all the other 'bits' first whilst still on the sprues, saves the fingers!

This is just my way of doing it, other people might have a different approach....bet we soon find out!

Main thing is take your time and have fun...

Ron

[stona]

I'm not an armour builder but I'd definitely second whst Ron said. Jeez that's a lot of wheels,most things I build only have three.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

I'll second (or is it 3rd?!) what the guys have said Mike & definitely paint the chassis first. Personally, I take roadwheels off the sprue to paint them, mainly because they always have a mould seam that runs around the edge. It's small but by the time you weather the wheels, you'll see this line clearly and it looks 'orrible!

If you do decide to remove them from the sprues, you can use double-sided tape to stick them to a piece of stiff cardboard & spray them quickly & easily. Then pop them onto toothpicks to paint the tyres.

Patrick

[Gern]

Mike,

I'd certainly paint the wheels separately. I think you'd have nightmares trying to paint the tyres when they're on the kit - it's bad enough when you can hold them where and how you like!

However, and more importantly, are you sure about those figures? I'm only askin' 'cos Ron lost a bucket from one of his dioramas not so long ago and we all reckon it was Yetis what nicked it!

Gern

[Guest]

Mike, good luck with the tank, I've always fancied picking up either one of them or an Abrams. I would agree with painting the wheels seperate!

These snipers look smart! what manufacturer are they?

Stuart

[Guest]

Mike, good luck with the tank, I've always fancied picking up either one of them or an Abrams. I would agree with painting the wheels seperate! These snipers look smart! what manufacturer are they?

Stuart

Hi staurt

The snipers are from plus model,i spotted them on evil bay one day.And thanks for the help guys i realy want to be able to weather the tank but after lots of research i think its beyond my capabilitys,specialt without a airbrush

[spanner570]

Hi staurtThe snipers are from plus model,i spotted them on evil bay one day.And thanks for the help guys i realy want to be able to weather the tank but after lots of research i think its beyond my capabilitys,specialt without a airbrush

Don't give up Mike, I don't use an airbrush and I'm reasonably happy with the weathering I obtain with a brush.

Why not have a practice on bits of things lying around first to get a feel for the technique. I suspect you have been looking at, and reading about too many examples of near perfect weathering. Remember, these people have been doing it for years, so they should be good at it!

Reading these things is, as you have found, the quickest way of loosing confidence there can be. Leave them alone for now, hands on is the way to go.

Everyone starts from last position on the grid but the only way to move up the field, as in anything, is to have a go and practice, practice....

So, my advise is make your model, any model. Have a go at weathering and post the result for us to see. We can then all give our help and opinion, and you know it will be friendly, constructive advise. This is the only way to improve.

So come on, no negative waves!!

Cheers,

Ron

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cheers ron!thats exactly what i have done,i have seen way too many superb models and put my self off

[spanner570]

cheers ron!thats exactly what i have done,i have seen way too many superb models and put my self off

So,wot ya gonna do my mate?