Nice clean construction and start on the base + figure. Ought to look the part once you've got it finished!

It looks good!  Looking forward to see it completed.

That's a cool setup/ Is this the Dragon or Tristar Pz 38? Digging the figure too.

Pz. 38 is from DML

I modeled surface of the ground with plasticine

..then I covered it with Vallejo's Gray Pumice acrylic paste, and put on surface some soil..
Building of the tank is finished and it is ready to paint. I apply some pumice paste on its lower surfaces

Looks good so far. Can't wait to see more.

basecoat of black paint on the suspension, and german gray on whole vehicle

Interesting techniques!

Most would never think of using plasticine for modeling bases. Its the right density to hold yet will remain malleable long enough to be re-sculpted if required. Also any pins can be simply pressed in with no need to drill, a issue I had using tile grout for a diorama. (after it hardened had to drill a few holes destroying the drill bits)

The black base coat is something I have been doing last few builds. Instead of coating the entire model I use a enamel wash to highlight details. Under fenders and side hulls are painted black to help darken the shadow areas.  

Looking forward to the finish!

some highlights and shadows with airbrush..
first i applied some highligts on surfaces, with neutral gray. next was shadows with very thinned dark blue. last I paint some more higlights on some edges and details with white strongly thinned with mr. thiner

I colored all details with valejo acrylics. Next were decals. no it is ready for wash

Slightly washed, as usual with van *** oil paint. Thinned with thinner for washes from MIG.
At the same time I started to paint figure. Firs skinny tones on the face

An AWESOME finish on that tank, honestly---your work reminds me strongly of Tony Greenland's models. I can see his spirit in that finish. Is he an influence?

Nice figure and base as well; the tank is so well done that I was almost tempted to overlook those, but the whole presentation is just superb!

How do you paint the model with the tracks assembled, like you have? I saw this technique before, but I dont get it. Very nice model.

Thank you for your kind words

to be honest, i don't know Tony Greenland's works..

Tracks are just airbrushed. In this case precision is not really needed, because the details are disappearing under wash, mud, dustt etc..

paintwork on the figure is finished..

SUPERB!

Rust on muffler is panted with rusty tones from Lifecolor's Dust&rust set

Paintchips. Applied with piece of sponge and tiny brush. First light gray, then smoke and mix of smoke, glossy black and gunmetal at last

rusty patches are panted with Dark rust oil paint from 502Abteilung

Thanks
Before some final touches on the tank I mounted in on the base.

Next I retouched suspencion and lower parts of the hull with some more pigments and soil. Oily patches are made with Dark wash from MIG, Oil from Lifecolor and smoke from tamiya

Gallery pictures soon

Finished!

Beautifully done!!

A first class build.

If I may ask how do you do the paint chipping?

Scott

Oops... Must of hit post twice.

Sorry.

Scott

Wow. I'm a big 38(t) fan, and this one is right near the top of the list for finished builds I've seen.

Beautiful build and finish!  Love the Czech Panzers and it's nice to see one in a different scheme.

Excellent finish on the 38(t)!

This is a good example of color modulation, paint chipping, weathering and scale effect all in one build.

Just read the thread regarding 'Scale effect by Steve Z' and must say your technique for color modulation is on the cutting edge of what is current in the hobby.

The blue tint was risky yet the finished product speaks for itself.

Tanks for posting your professional work, many appreciate viewing & learning from your style.

Jason

Thanks for the show!!Brilliant!!!

Beautifully done KFS! The base, tank and figure are all beautiful!

Thank you for your kind words

@Scott- paintchpis are painted with a small piece of sponge and tiny brush. there is notice about that (and used colors) in this thread

Regards

~kamil