Author Topic: 1/35 Articulated tank (Read 1940 times)

LemonJello · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2024, 02:05:11 AM »

That is seven flavors of awesomeness right there. The camo looks even better to my eye with the slight offset from vertical.

Kerick · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2024, 10:38:57 AM »

It looks like three different vehicles

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2024, 11:06:24 AM »

I am struck by the similarity in effect between this cammo and the lozenge cammo used by the German Air Force in World War One. Excellent work, Frank.

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2024, 11:33:14 AM »

Quote from: Frank3k on March 07, 2024, 01:02:07 PM

I may have gone a bit overboard with the digital-ish camo... it's also not very straight, but most of the sins will vanish with the weathering:

Well it is working, even against the build surface the shape is difficult to define... which is the entire point of camouflage

Frank3k · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2024, 12:42:31 PM »

Thanks, guys. I think I'm about 80% done. I probably won't correct some of the paint errors, since they'll be under decals or toned down by weathering.

I took some pictures in indirect sunlight and one in direct sunlight, before the model was taken apart for a gloss coat. The Middlestone looks better in these pictures:

Story · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2024, 09:38:53 PM »

Next time you do that pattern, take progress pics and post with guidance?

Old Wombat · « **Reply #31 on:** March 08, 2024, 10:04:06 PM »

I wouldn't be worrying about the slight off-sets, if anything they improve the effect.

Frank3k · « **Reply #32 on:** March 09, 2024, 01:35:09 AM »

Thanks, guys. @Story, I used an Infiniti cutting mat which is the easiest way to cut straight patterns in tape. I just put down some wide Tamiya tape (or Washi tape). It works best with a very sharp blade (I used a surgical blade and handle for most, but an OLFA H-1 utility knife with a brand new blade segment works well, too.

I put on some music or an MST3K marathon and cut away.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #33 on:** March 09, 2024, 02:12:53 AM »

Quote from: Story on March 08, 2024, 09:38:53 PM

Next time you do that pattern, take progress pics and post with guidance?

Agreed

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #34 on:** March 09, 2024, 02:13:34 AM »

That paint job is outstanding.

Frank3k · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2024, 10:45:34 AM »

I'm done with this one - I forgot to paint and add the coaxial .50 cal, so assume the barrel is internal.

The articulation point between the two tanks (and where the exhausts would be - I assume - since I didn't add any) would probably be an RPG magnet, so I added a shield in the form of Tamiya tape with some tulle cloth stuck to it, then painted:

The anti-reflection coatings on the two imagers/targeting pods on the turret are Tamiya interference material. The coatings on the viewports are just clear red over Molotow chrome:

Our French mechanic friend is pleased that the RPG shield is not pulled taut even when the two bodies are at their maximum deflection:

Thanks for all the comments!

Story · « **Reply #36 on:** March 11, 2024, 02:41:24 PM »

LemonJello · « **Reply #37 on:** March 11, 2024, 08:17:43 PM »

Very well done.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2024, 02:34:18 AM »

Claymore · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2024, 03:48:09 AM »

Very cool!

Frank3k · « **Reply #40 on:** March 12, 2024, 04:05:50 AM »

Thanks, guys. It sort of scratched a whif itch that I had: could no-scale/deformed tanks for kids be turned into a realistic 1/35 vehicle? I think the answer is a qualified yes: only the largest kits can be used, and they'll require a lot of wok.

finsrin · « **Reply #41 on:** March 12, 2024, 10:44:04 PM »

Late commenting on build. Impressive in all ways in pushing kitbash frontiers. Articulated configuration, turret placement, amazing camo

Has a certain illegitimate legitimacy.

apophenia · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2024, 03:32:29 AM »

Gorgeous build Frank! And I love your flexible RPG shields

Kerick · « **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2024, 04:32:34 PM »

Awesome!! I say that a lot but this is awesome!

Buzzbomb · « **Reply #44 on:** March 14, 2024, 04:47:46 AM »

Great finish Frank.

I love the concept and the finish is superb

Frank3k · « **Reply #45 on:** March 15, 2024, 09:35:03 AM »

Thanks, guys!

Frank3k · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2024, 12:53:47 PM »

I added a figure from the Miniart 1/35 Israeli Tank Crew from the Yom Kippur war. I modified the uniform slightly to make him more generic and tested a different painting method that I either need to practice more or abandon:

Dr. YoKai · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2024, 12:00:02 AM »

I don't know what's different about the technique, but he looks pretty good to my eye.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2024, 02:56:32 AM »

The figure bears a slight resemblance to an actor by the name of James Purefoy when he was a bit younger.


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Author Topic: 1/35 Articulated tank (Read 1940 times)