Painting with the base color RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau using AMIG-0008. After applying the pure base color, I lightened it with a few drops of white (AMIG-0050) and applied it to the centers of the panels and flatter parts, trying to break the monotony of the Dunkelgrau a bit.
The metal tracks were placed in Ammo’s darkening fluid (A.MIG-2020 METALLIC TRACKS BURNISHING FLUID).
Great work detailing the old Tamyia kit.
You did a fantastic job !!
First, I applied the Heavy Chipping Effects (a.mig-2011), let it dry for about 20 minutes, and then applied white (a.mig-050 - Matt White). The idea was not to give a 100% homogeneous coverage.
Afterward, with water to activate, I was wearing out.
Here we have the conveyor belts, only with chemical treatment.
Painted markings.
I applied Pin Wash with Africa Korps Wash (a.mig-1001).
Now it’s time to paint the tools, tarps, and small details.
Your work proves an adage I have preached for years, that being based on an old family saying, for you sir show “it’s not the kit, but the builder”. GREAT WORK on a kit that was first released in 1975
Update…
This is looking very nice! Zoomed in on the shovel, for example, and it is just beautifully done!
Applied the white camouflage run-off and other effects. I used Oilbrusher White (AMIG-3501), Streaking Grime for Winter Vehicles (AMIG-1205), and Matt White (AMIG-0050).
To dust, I used the Rubble tone (AMIG-3013) and fixed it with enamel thinner.
Wrapping up… Better late than never!
Remembering that he will be composing a diorama soon.
Ricardo you’ve done excellent work with this vintage kit, the finish is coming along beautifully. Great job!
I agree. Super work on weathering this old Tamyia kit.
Thank you, @metalhead85 and @Nito74. Every now and then I pick up some old ones to improve, but often the upgrades end up being more expensive than the kit itself, or even a more modern version like the Dragon or Academy. Tamiya could have taken advantage of the new Panzer II A/B/C and upgraded the F/G.
Well done
A truly remarkable restoration job
Restoring old kits has always given me great satisfaction
I really like the after market gun barrels - I wish they had been available years ago when I built mine!
