Paint chipping

Your right - i spent time looking over reference photos and there really aren't any major chipped areas on the tanks from what i can see. The space where the crew walks might be a little worn but overall i couldn't find a picture of a tank that has really chipped areas. I think some subtle work with a pencil might actually be more than enugh. I've been told and i read that German crews would keep their tanks in best shape possible which makes sense - thousands of miles away from home you take care of the equipment that your life depends on.

Don't over do it. Think about the scale and the size of the chips. It is not likley to have a 1ft square section of chipped paint on a working vechile, and most crews will keep their vechile in good condition.

I hoped that helped and remember to ask, someone will always help you

Bud

Thanks alot for the links. Tons of great information there.

I'll post pics when i am done - considering this is my first serious project with shading, dry brushing, washing etc i actually it's not half bad. Stay tuned!

Phil

Here check this link out. Maybe something in here will help.

http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/629986/ShowPost.aspx

And remember to post some pics

Bud