Some extra work done!
Added 2024-07-25 11:46:22 +0000 UTCMy friends, here we are with a pin wash, some work on the chalk markings, and a few details painted.
In my very humble opinion, the best wash for oxide red is black or black-brown because it gives it a grimy, factory-like feeling. Funny enough, it didn't make such a huge impact here because of the intense pre-shading!
The decals were fun to integrate. I mixed an oxide red color very similar to the base coat using oil paints, diluted it down a little, and used speckling to apply this mixture over the chalk markings. This creates a subtle filter that makes them stand out less, but also adds a lot of fine texture, making them look like they were drawn with chalk over a rough surface. After letting this effect dry overnight I blended some diluted white oil paint, adding that dusty appearance. Finally, I went over each letter with diluted white acrylic and a very fine brush, enhancing that hand-drawn appearance and bringing some of that clean white look back.
I also decided to include a couple of details in a raw steel finish to enhance that unfinished factory look. These were base coated with blue-grey + red-brown acrylics with some rust oils blended on top.
There are still a few small details I need to paint and then the model will be ready for some dust effects! This time I'm going with no chipping (that No Chipping Challenge is finally happening!!!) as the photos show the real vehicle pretty unharmed (although the steel parts were often manipulated quite roughly in factories), but on the other hand, it's very dirty! Quite a lot of dust and oil can be seen in the historical pictures.
Comments
I really like the wrench on it it looks really good it adds a next level of realism ‼️
Devin Lapointe
2024-09-02 00:04:14 +0000 UTCThis is a great example of how painting a single colour (red oxide primer) actually involves painting multiple shades and tones etc to look realistic. 👍 As always you have done a superb job 🏆
Kevin SKB118
2024-07-25 22:01:50 +0000 UTCI think they could have made another Ferdinand for all that lettering work
douglas in da house!
2024-07-25 19:49:59 +0000 UTCThat's mainly because I added that white acrylic on top of the speckling, but it's mostly noticeable on the large markings such as the cow on the fender, the flower and the KV tank on the side, etc :)
Night Shift
2024-07-25 16:58:57 +0000 UTCI don't speak much German, but can understand a few words here and there :D
Night Shift
2024-07-25 16:58:15 +0000 UTCVery cool…it’s really coming together and it looks so awesome!
Quintin Paparella
2024-07-25 16:42:23 +0000 UTCThe transition from the photos below to the ones above illustrate your creative abilities. I can understand how the subtle filter integrated the decals, but I don't see the speckling so much.
Robert Hallack
2024-07-25 14:58:09 +0000 UTCFantastic work my friend
Enigma Models
2024-07-25 14:34:47 +0000 UTCThe chalk marks look really good!
Solomon Hollowell
2024-07-25 12:47:24 +0000 UTCBeen looking forward to how the decals looked but dude, no translation?? Looking really good. Great rendition of the photo of the actual vehicle
Paul Garrity
2024-07-25 12:42:14 +0000 UTCLoving this build ❤️
John Ratcliff
2024-07-25 12:20:09 +0000 UTCABSOLUTELY LOVING IT!
Christopher Obarski
2024-07-25 12:06:25 +0000 UTCI only just noticed the edelweiss decal on the side, awesome!
Joxar
2024-07-25 11:48:47 +0000 UTC
