Here we go. It's been a long time since my last build. A little over 5 years ago and I have sold and lost all the equipments, additional parts and model kits. This is fresh start.
I went to the local hobby store looking for something easy to build and necessary paints, brushes and stuff. I bought the toon tank. I have never build or painted any military models or planes. I used to build cars. This kit felt easy to start with, it's not too serious or realistic and I could practise bushing skills again.
The very first I painted tracks. Its a semi gloss black rubber band.
Next step Tamiya Gun metal.
2 different shades of brown/rust. First normally painting and then darker wash.
Last drybrushing with flat silver
Turret painted Tamiya German grey. Painting was a problem without airbrush. I think painting from top to bottom motion creates more natural pattern of visible strokes. Like water and dirt dripping. I need to buy an airbrush.
First try weathering. Drybrushing flat silver with different sizes brushes. Started slowly and build it up
I does look a lot more alive and functional machine. I'm a little concerned painting rust effects, I don't wanna ruin it at this stage.