Modeling Armor of Operation "Iron Swords"

This is a vidcap of a May 2023 video…

H.P.

H.P.

5 Likes

H.P.

4 Likes

Puma with Drakonit RWS - available from Blast. Thank you, H.P.

H.P.

2 Likes

To be technical, resin cast, instead of 3D printed b/c 3D prints are in resin, too (UV light cured instead of 2 part mixing causing polymerization).

2 Likes

Jame, when looking at a given 3D printed part, is it possible to identify if it will get brittle when exposed to light over time?

I’ve noticed a lot TREX, 3D printed parts become very brittle over time. If exposed to light it’s even worse.

Thank you

1 Like

My local shop has all three Meng kits available (Mk3D Early and Late, plus Mk-4M), but they’re in the $99-$103 price range :confounded:)

Gotta find me a cheaper source. :pensive:

1 Like

Hi Wade,
I personally do not know how. I’m sorry to hear about those pricey TRex prints. I guess avoiding UV light for those would be the best and painting… 3D printing is a relatively new territory so everyone is learning as we go…

Kind regards,
James

3 Likes

Thank you, James.

1 Like

You can see now what I mean when I say that when modelling an IDF AFV, anything from a light sand colour to a dark Sinai Grey can be considered accurate.

4 Likes

Yes indeed, amazing range of colors.

1 Like

I use Sinai Grey as a base colour, modulate with a faded sinai Grey, use a black panel line wash as necessary and then pigment the life out of it, works for me.

3 Likes

I hope to do something along those lines.

Given the latitude involved a base of RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau, highlights of RAL 7016 Anthracite grey and fog of RAL 7027 Sandgrau etc will probably my test colors since they seem in the ballpark and I have them on hand.

1 Like

H.P.

5 Likes

Look at all that kit…Somebody is going to get a good kicking…

5 Likes

Wow yeah. Lots of hardware there!

2 Likes

Exactly this, look at what colour this looks in the light!

3 Likes

whats that rack on your turret, Mr?

3 Likes

More…

Some tac markings look like dominos…

H.P.

2 Likes