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Pugsley

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From the moment I saw this picture:

http://gallery6801.f.../p61948874.html

 

I knew I wanted to model it. Admittedly, I've not gone down the 100% fidelity route, so the details are still that of the Bachmann tank, representing a Met-Camm built example, but it's close enough, I feel. It certainly captures the essence of the prototype, in my opinion.

 

The first stage was to mix up a wash of white spirit and grimy black powder, and give the barrel a good coat of that. Once dry, any excess powder was brushed off with a large flat brush.

 

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The whole tank was then covered with gouache, mixed up from raw umber, burnt umber and black. Liberally applied with a flat brush, it was left to dry before work with the powders started.

 

Powders mixed from grimy black (which could be approximated with Mig Black Smoke and Europe Dust) and Mig Europe Dust were applied to give the matt, grubby look.

 

After grubbing, the clean patches were created by removing the gouache and powders with a stiff flat brush and cotton buds, moistened with diluted screenwash. As the decals are laser printed, it didn't affect these, even without varnish sealing.

 

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The ends and other side now need finishing, before the whole wagon is given a coat of Vallejo matt varnish to seal everything in place.

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Captain Kernow
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That's superb Martin (and even better in real life!)....

 

One question - I've heard of thie Vallejo matt varnish, but last time I tried, I couldn't find any, where does a poor old sea dog pick a can or two of the stuff up, please? ;)

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Steadfast

Absolutely cracking! It really conveys the grungy look of the prototype :good_mini:

I'll have to remember this method for when I get round to my bogie tanks

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Mikkel
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That looks great Pugsley. I was thinking that the clean patches were too clean, until I saw the prototype photo. Good stuff!

 

Of course, in reality this is just your subconsciousness yearning to model a kettle. Go on, give in! ;)

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Pugsley

That looks great Pugsley. I was thinking that the clean patches were too clean, until I saw the prototype photo. Good stuff!Of course, in reality this is just your subconsciousness yearning to model a kettle. Go on, give in! ;)

Already done. It's very overrated... ;)

 

Thanks everyone B) More pics to come when it's actually finished! :D

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James Hilton

Not just the colours, but the texture and subtlety of the finish are lovely Martin. It'll be a shame to loose some of the variation under a coat of varnish but it has to be done to protect the finish.

 

 

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Pugsley

Unfortunately it does, the powder and gouache is just too fragile a finish for exhibition conditions otherwise. However, now I've proven the concept with familiar materials, I'm going to use oils on the other side, which would be a lot less fragile.

 

Wish me luck!

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