What did you do in your modeling workshop today?

[taylorrl]

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.

[steviecee]

I put the markings on the Shokaku’s air group

[flatfour]

Nice one, you’ve got the paint job spot on. The dusty appearance is really well done.

Watto

[fromSalekhard]

Hello!
Made M198 from Trumpeter.

I would love to paint it like in the picture.

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.

[Bomber14]

I remember my dad smoking the unfiltered camels and that was well after the war.

[HeavyArty]

@fromSalekhard

Made M198 from Trumpeter.
I would love to paint it like in the picture.
Tell me the color please.

US Modern CARC Tan. There is a good discussion on how to achieve it here:

Leaving Enamels Behind

With MM being bought and closed down, I have to find an alternative to the wonderful MM Sand enamel I’ve been using. Can anyone suggest a Tamiya acrylic (or blend) that best matches MM Sand? I’m working on US vehicles from the ODS era. TIA

[165thspc]

Same here! Dad smoked them all his life.

[golikell]

[Marco_Schaper]

No work today, really bad weather here. The paint-job comes closer, I think Ivwill have fun by painting this time.
Have a good time✌

[RougePilot]

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’ve begun the suspension. One side is complete, and 4/6 torsion rods are cut out on the other.

[BlackWidow]

Wings and fuselage are glued together and this is a big bird indeed …
B-26 Marauder from Monogram 1/48, wingspan 45 cm …

[Marco_Schaper]

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😂

[Armor_Buff]

Chipped the white wash on KV-1 1942 this morning.

Broke the rear MG but it’s fixable during process.

[flatfour]

Your winter camo is excellent .

Watto.

[Stickframe]

A while ago I built this truck as part of the Convoy group build, with the hood open:

And yesterday, well, the hood became only somewhat opened - that is, while trying to fix some TV connections, this got in the way:

So today, I closed it! - cut out the hinges and opening linkage:

Looks better now anyway! and yes, glued firmly in place!

Cheers
Nick

[golikell]

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…

[ayovtshev]

I’ve finished building my VOMAG May 1943 produced Bulgarian “Maybach” (Fgst.No. 84907, reg.No. B 60250) today:

Since May 5th I’ve built 4 Pz.IV’s( 2 Border and 2 MiniArt):

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:

Cheers,
Angel

[Armor_Buff]

Angel, fantastic collection of fantastic looking Pz IV builds! A+++

[steviecee]

Dug this out for the “Fire for Effect” campaign

[Armor_Buff]

Finished the detail painting, installed tracks, repaired machine gun.

Started playing around with positioning model etc