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Sherman Jumbo & oil wash

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    November 2005
Sherman Jumbo & oil wash
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 23, 2004 9:03 PM
OK...... 2 part question. I am building Tamiya's M4A3E2 Jumbo and i want to incorporate it into Verlindan's "The Farm" for a Normandy Diorama..... I only know the Jumbo's were produced in '44 but were they at Normandy? I want to be accurate.....

Also, I am wondering the best thinning agent for artist oils 'cause I've only washed with acrylic and I hear oils give better details.

Thanks.Smile [:)]
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  • From: Central Wisconsin
Posted by Spamicus on Saturday, October 23, 2004 9:43 PM
I use a low odor white mineral spirit for my oil based washes. I bought it at the hardware store in a 16 once can. I don't think I'll ever use it up. As to the Sherman, it's my understanding that only M4's and M4A1's were deployed on D day because of similar power plants making supply easier. But other models were brought ashore as the beachhead expanded. I don't have any photos in my ref material (which is by no means exhaustive) showing a Jumbo in Normandy.

Steve

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    February 2003
  • From: Racing capital of the world- Indy
Posted by kaleu on Saturday, October 23, 2004 11:33 PM
I use acrylic washes over enamel paints and haven't had any problem bringing out detail. Oil and acrylic paints will both work, just don't put it on too heavily. After I put on a glosscote, I use a very fine brush and only put the wash in the seams and around raised detail. I think this way shows off the detail better than washing the entire vehicle. However you decide to wash the vehicle, just remember to use a different wash medium. For example, oil wash over acrylic paints and an acrylic wash over enamel paints. The thinner for an oil was (I use Turpenoid) will eat away enamel paint, but won't have an effect on acrylic paint. This is from my experience.
Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.
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    July 2003
  • From: Ozarks of Arkansas
Posted by diggeraone on Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:39 AM
Tankergeoff,Most jumbos did not show untill Dec OF 1944 and only then there were only 25 of them with the thrid army under Patton.There first battle was at the bulge of that year.Digger
Put all your trust in the Lord,do not put confidence in man.PSALM 118:8 We are in the buisness to do the impossible..G.S.Patton
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 24, 2004 5:56 AM
thanx for the info everyone
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 24, 2004 10:06 AM
've gotten beautiful results with oils. They're worth the extra effort. Check out http://www.missing-lynx.com/articles/other/awpaint/awpaint.htm for a lot of tips on oil painting and weathering for tanks.

Also, although FSM recommended Dullcote as a base for oil weathering, I tried airbrushing Future and it worked just fine.


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