First attempt!

[Mark1]

This was my first attempt at any weathering, and It wasn't long ago

[Guest]

Nice work you certainly have an artistic ability Mark.

Laurie

[boatman]

VERY NICE work there Mark
chris

[Mini Me]

That is an excellent first attempt Mark. Rick H.

[Tim Marlow]

Very good work. The cupola in particular is excellent. If this is your first, your stuff is going to be spectacular when you have a couple more under your belt.

[AlanG]

Looks great to me Mark. I'm no armour expert by a long shot but i like it.

[adt70hk]

Nowt wedding with that from my perspective!

ATB

Andrew

[Mark1]

Thanks for the comments guys,my kids are about the only people really see my models and until I make a model of something with a touch screen they got no interest lol

[scottie3158]

Mark,
That is a great result and especially given it's a first attempt. If I can offer some advice use a soft flat brush slightly dampened almost dry with oil turps and brush back towards the bolt heads to remove the tide line this will leave just the shadow at the joint HTH.

[Guest]

Thanks for the comments guys,my kids are about the only people really see my models and until I make a model of something with a touch screen they got no interest lol

Think this & next generation will have lossed the hands on Mark. Sad as it is so rewarding to use your imagination & hand skills to produce not only models but also all the DIY persuits. It has been a joy in life to do all of this. I have passed on to my eldest son, 55, & he has followed in my foot steps.

Low & behold my youngest son, 42, who I thought computer bound for ever (he is a film editor) has, he married late, begun to renovate their house. amazed completly. Can this be happening. Strengthen floors decor shelves. Whoops there we are Mark. Time yet

Laurie

[BattleshipBob]

Nice work Mark, plus a StuG IV to boot :thumb2:

Bob

[Mini Me]

I thought you'd be around Bob!! :thumb2: Rick H.

[Mark1]

Mark,
That is a great result and especially given it's a first attempt. If I can offer some advice use a soft flat brush slightly dampened almost dry with oil turps and brush back towards the bolt heads to remove the tide line this will leave just the shadow at the joint HTH.

Thanks, I was quite pleased with rust but not so much with the wash as not really having a clue what I was doing at the time I used an acrylic wash over acrylic paint! Still, live and learn.

[JR]

Thanks, I was quite pleased with rust but not so much with the wash as not really having a clue what I was doing at the time I used an acrylic wash over acrylic paint! Still, live and learn.

I would'nt worry to much Mark, that applies to many of us as well !

[dalej2014]

This was my first attempt at any weathering, and It wasn't long ago

This is very nice work. Can I ask how you got the effect on the cupola? Is that weathered with pencil? Sponge chipping? Look forward to seeing your future builds. Real talent.