Completed OD base paint job on the Commander Models WW2 M1918 GPF. I’ve been experimenting with a 4 color hairspray process. It gives it a scuffed worn appearance.
Here is my process on the OD.
Base coat of XF-62 OD (not lightened)
Sealed with Alclad Gloss Klear Kote
Tresemme hairspray
Very thin, uneven coat of XF-49 Khaki
Scrubbed off about half of the Kahki with a water dampened brush
Sealed with Alclad Gloss Klear Kote
Another coat of hairspray
Very light, uneven coat of XF-57 Buff
Scrubbed off about half of the Buff with a water dampened brush
It was still a bit darker than desired, so I misted it with a light transparent, uneven coat of XF-71 Cockpit Green.
It’s a long process; but it is the only method I’ve found that gives this distressed, ground in dirt look. Next step is a dot filter to provide some depth to the color and detail painting.
Tell me the color please. Better Mr. hobby. In my set, such a palette is not provided, although others, including those in 1/16 scale, have it, but I cannot see what paint is indicated there.
I am in Europe now, first to visit family and friends, but eventually for university. My uncle has let me choose a kit from his stash, and I have chosen a Takom Blitz 1:35 StuG III G (Late Prod.) (8006). This will be a great first model on the European Front, and hopefully wil also end up with 3D-printed tracks and a figure (or two?).
I had problems with the wheels and the rubber-parts on my jagdpanther, today I realized, that there are two different rubber-parts…sometimes it’s so easy😂
Not completely finished with the interior yet but I applied a Payne grey pin wash anyway. Next painting details and adding the rest of the interior. Engine is also underway, but not at hand…
Left to right:
Krupp March 1943 Ausf.G /Fgst. 83692, reg.No. B 60254/Border Model
VOMAG May 1943 Ausf.G/Fgst. 84907, reg.No. B 60250/MiniArt
VOMAG June 1943 Ausf.H/Fgst. 85014, reg.No. B 60266/MiniArt
VOMAG July 1943 Ausf.H/ Fgst. 85075, reg.No B 60293/Border Model
Next I’ll build Krupp’s June 1943 Pz.IV. Ausf.G/H (Fgst. 83946, Bulgarian reg. No. B 60263) from Border Models BT-001 kit: