I don’t know how I missed this one but you’ve done a fantastic job there, well done indeed.
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thank you for your comment
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With the long distances to refuel the front, the troubles follow one another for the convoys. Mechanical breakdowns are frequent, most vehicle engines are not equipped with filters for sand dust and obstacles related to terrain difficulties are common… areas of soft sand ensable vehicles delaying their Stuck in the sand, my Blitz is going to have trouble reaching its diorama !!!
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Other photos of the Opel Blitz taken from different angles. I will talk to you soon about the loading of the truck.
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The loading consists of fuel drums, water jerrycans, a crate containing equipment and two wooden sleepers. Essential parts to be able to unload the fuel drums. Like the extra spare wheel.
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The main loading of our truck are barrels of fuel. Subjected to harsh tests with repeated loading and unloading, rolled on the ground, dragged they present a well-damaged paint! It is necessary to restore this aspect which reveals paint chips, various traces etc… For this I have already mentioned, I use a stamp to clean the pots. But before that, you need to paint the barrels… I chose two colors, a very dark green Humbrol 75 and Humbrol 93 sand with added Revell white matt 5. After painting the base, a black candle wash is applied (dilution with white spirit). Once dry, sand pigment is deposited, then the excess is removed with a second clean brush. The strapping of the barrel receives a mix of Lamp Black Winsor and Newton +Revell 78 + Burnt Sienna Winsor and Newton. For impacts and other traces, I used the same mixture in an aluminum container, further diluted with white spirit. The scotchbrite stamp piece is dipped in this mixture and applied to the desired parts. The center of the largest shards painted with a brush.. The metallic aspect of the straps is made with a pencil lead.
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Was the choice of a green base coat an artistic choice or the results of some archival research. They certainly came out looking great.
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These are examples of German barrels seen in renowned and very serious museums in Normandy during my numerous stays in this magnificent region.The residual traces on the preserved barrels are entirely original
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The main loading of our truck are barrels of fuel. Subjected to harsh tests with repeated loading and unloading, rolled on the ground, dragged they present a well-damaged paint! It is necessary to restore this aspect which reveals paint chips, various traces etc… For this I have already mentioned, I use a stamp to clean the pots. But before that, you need to paint the barrels… I chose two colors, a very dark green Humbrol 75 and Humbrol 93 sand with added Revell white matt 5. After painting the base, a black candle wash is applied (dilution with white spirit). Once dry, sand pigment is deposited, then the excess is removed with a second clean brush. The strapping of the barrel receives a mix of Lamp Black Winsor and Newton +Revell 78 + Burnt Sienna Winsor and Newton. For impacts and other traces, I used the same mixture in an aluminum container, further diluted with white spirit. The scotchbrite stamp piece is dipped in this mixture and applied to the desired parts. The center of the largest shards painted with a brush.. The metallic aspect of the straps is made with a pencil lead.
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With these last photos this thread ends. The crew of my Blitz consists of 2 figurines from MK35, the brand no longer exists today, the team has retired. The emblem of the D.A.K, the palm tree, was taken from a Verlinden board. I really appreciated our exchanges. See you soon for a new
thread.
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Merci beaucoup Gerard! C’etait formidable!
That was an excellent demonstration of how to put together all the little elements that made this such an excellent piece. Thank you again for sharing and we hope you’ll show us a new work soon!
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Thank you for your appreciations. I will be back soon with new kits.
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