Thanks Bill. Perhaps my using oils and no future over the base has something to do with it. Sometimes it shows up pretty convincingly and other times not so.

wBill,,   awesome weathering on that baby,,  very nice!

Today's efforts focused on the pigment treatment for the lower hull and suspension. I used Mig Dark Mud pigment converted to a wet mixture using ordinary tap water with a drop of liquid dish soap added to break the surface tension and make the application easier.

After that had air dried, I used some stiff bristled brushes to remove excess pigment and then set to work with both wet and dry ends of a Q-tip to remove more pigment and adjust the finish.

This was done to both sides and this is where things stand as of now.

Then to provide some layering and tone down the reddish effect a bit of the Dark Mud, I applied some Mig Dry Mud as dry powder with a stiff bristled brush to round things out.

Next up will be working with the tracks and then installing them as the final weathering step.

geez Bill you're a tough act to follow ... again excellent work!

tread

This is the last time you will see this Char this  ' clean '..she still needs matte coat, but weathering will begin this weekend

thanks for looking ,

tread

Nice work on the decals Tread! I'm pushing hard to get this one done between now and Sunday and the next round of the playoffs!

Love the blue heart Tread. Really adds a bit of zing.

Tread ..................

Wbill: Very nice! Pastels, hmmmm that's another thing I need more practice with.

Tread: Wow, love the showroom fresh look, almost a shame to dirty her up. 

Today's efforts were all about the tracks. I applied a wet mix of Mig Dry Mud pigments and let it air dry, then went to work with round and square stiff bristled brushes.

Tracks were installed and the sprockets fixed into position.

Will see if some adjustments need to be made tomorrow after it's had a chance to sit overnight.

So close you can taste it, eh Bill. Nice sag on the tracks.

Thanks Eric both for the comments and hosting the GB. I started this one back on 9/23 so it's taken almost 4 months to get it across the finish line but I am officially calling this one done.

I made some final adjustments using more of the Mig Dried Mud pigments on the road wheels to get a better match with the finish on the tracks. Then it was off to the photo booth for the finished walk-around shots.

Wbill: Fantastic! All around great job!  

Bill, I think Panzergrey is the toughest to weather MHO. You pulled it off nicely. I really like how you do the wood. If you share, I'd be most enlightened.

Thank you for participating and as always, look forward to your next build log.

Congrats,Bill on a beautiful and most outstanding build....I am so glad I was along for the ride !

Kudos my friend :  )

tread

Thank you kindly sir tread! Now it's your turn to get that Char done, looking forward to seeing it cross the finish line as well.

TREAD - Man thats looking great!  Decals and paint job is very nicely done.  Cant wait to see the weathering and the pictures of your Char from all angles

WBILL - Beautiful finish  Still really like the contrast and interest the open hatches gives to the overall look.  The disruptive camouflage and weathering is brilliantly done.  Was a pleasure to watch this one come together.

Thanks Rob, glad you like the outcome and enjoyed following along.

Thank you,Rob...I'm working on it... trying to do do the figure, never did one before and finding it difficult with acrylic ... would rather have enamel or oil base for the face..the rest of him is not a problem.It is the factory figure and not to detailed so it is a good practice run.

the decals laid  down real nice ... I can see every bump and line...used A LOT of micro sol !

thanks man for the kind words

tread

Will that Mk.IV is brilliant I agree with everybody that you have really pulled off the panzer grey, brilliant.

Bill the Char is a beauty I love the paint and the decals really have sat down.

Prim the Pz. II looks great, love the preshading.

Terry

WBill ...............definitly well done weathering .

Thanks Terry and Carl, appreciate the comments. I enjoyed sharing the build here and participating in the GB along with the gang.

WBill , ive enjoyed your historical info on these vehicles and it a pleasure watching you build your model here .

Tread-very nice job on the Char-love the heart.  Looking forward to more progress pics

Bill-Outstanding work and attention to detail. 

Canopy has been painted since Monday but I haven't found the time (really, the desire) to remove the masking....maybe next weekend....sigh....

Come on Bob, painting the canopy was the hard part. Get her off.

Bill, that really is some Hotel Sierra work there.

Tread, I am really looking forward tot he weathering.  You are starting with an exceptional canvas.

Thanks Bob and Marc, appreciate the comments!

Thanks guys for the nice words ...greatly appreciated.  I am a really slow builder and painter but I will try to have something for this weekend  ( not finished, but progress )     thank you all

tread

treadwell

Thanks guys for the nice words ...greatly appreciated.  I am a really slow builder and painter but I will try to have something for this weekend  ( not finished, but progress )     thank you all

tread

Sounds good Tread ............................

tread@ Shell.....   I know   I know.... seems like forever.... never said I was fast.....why do you think the GB runs so long?    it's just for me... LOL

yer slow pal,

tread