Thank you sir. I have only done a few white wash paint jobs. But I like to use a small brush to get the rough look of those schemes. I use flat white over the base color and it can be applied that way to give a realistic scale finish. If you use enamel over an acrylic base, you can go back with thinner to age it to your liking within a day or two.

Did I mention that your work is really stunning and very inspiring?

I hope I can finish my Kingtiger in time. I got distracted by other projects, but I am working on it again. I'll post some pics when the upper hull is finished (about 40 parts and the PE grills are left). I'm going to paint my Tiger 2 with a 3-tone color scheme and apply a whitewash over it. I want the white paint to be worn down a lot. Any tipps on how to achieve that? I thought about using Vallejo'S chipping medium...

Thank you guys- I am calling this one done... and quite pleased to do so... 

1st Kompanie, 3rd Platoon, 1st Tank, 501st Heavy Tank Battalion, Tunisia, Spring 1943.

I agree with Cliff. Truly amazing work!

Wow, she looks fantastic SP!!!

final update before last bit of weathering and calling this one done...

the remaining crew figures- I have since tacked down the TCs goggle strap that I added from lead foil strip

and a couple views of it mounted on the base, gunner glued in place in the TC hatch and most weathering complete

As this is being typed, the glue should be dry after gluing the TC and Loader to the top deck and I want to give one more airbrushed "dusting coat on to tie it all together. I should be finished here later this evening with completed pics.

Dan-I concur with Stik & Eric-your Tiger is looking great.

A86, yours is looking very sweet! I think between the two of us, we have 1st company 3rd platoon covered nicely ;-)

Stik and Dan, coming along very nicely gentlemen.

Coming along great Stikpusher - some more Tunisian Tiger I photos - finished streaking ... dusting next. Armor86

Yes, I made sure that was covered... even though the tank will be glued to the base...

Stik-I just realized that you have weathered the underside of the Tiger-well done!....that's an area that I don't focus on knowing that no one is ever going to pick it up and look at the bottom of the chassis.

Thank you guys. This base thing is all new to me and I am figuring it out as I go...

Dan: Nice work there again! I'd like to point something out but I just like the whole darn thing, everything looks good!

MD: Not sure why you didn't like the zimmerit, looks good to me!

SP: Ohhhh, nice work there on the base. Love those prickly pears!

Marvellous work, Stik! I really like the contrast between the bse and that unusual green camo scheme!

Thank you Sparten- I can finally see the finish line with this project!!! Banzai!!!

So today I did more work on the base and began weathering on the tank itself. Fist a coat of Humbrol Matt Clear on the tank- my favorite topcoat. Then a light heavily thinned coat of Model Master Acrylic Raw Sienna overall on the tank and on the fine dirt areas of the base. Followed by a heavy coat of Model Master Acrylic Raw Umber on the muddy areas of the tank and on the churned up mud areas.

After that I began adding the natural "Flora" to the base- some prickly pear cactus that I obtained and a few areas of grass

I will do another airbrushed lightening coat of dirt tomorrow to the base and add some mud around the track edges

It's looking better with every update, Stik!

Dan, lovely work on the Tiger. I really like the paint scheme and the cam nets are a great touch.

Malone, that's looking good.

Sorry,  but does anyone know which page is Shawker's KT? Sorry, I'm tired. 

A little more work on the base this afternoon- another layer of fine sifter dirt, and coarse sifted dirt added in a few areas

overall

and some close ups

Me too... as much as I have enjoyed and learned on this project, I am ready to be done with it and move on...

Dan: Your tiger is looking gorgeous!

Malone: Really nice camo work! Is that freehand or masked?

Stik: That base looks very nice to me. I can't wait to see it all finished!

This is my first base since a couple of dioramas done for high school over 30 years ago. I have very little idea of what I am doing here and am learning as I go... I hear you loud and clear about skills... time is a bit of an issue right now as well. Everything needs to be done by Saturday afternoon.

Thanks Malone-I have two Tamiya Tigers that will be in need of zimmert (one of these days) and the Tamiya product looks good.  Regarding the issues building a specific tank (or plane....or car)....drives me crazy....there is always some little detail that I can't replicate and it bugs me to no end...

Stik-great looking Tiger and the base adds to the build....I really need to make a base for one of my builds....but for me, it's not only the space but the time & skills...lacking in both categories....

Thanks MD. Yes, I think modeling a specific tank is not easy, especially when it is well documented, because then there is more and more material for the critics to say, this or that is not correct. Not a simple task at all because of all the small things, plus those speed bumps you mention.

This making a base thing is growing on me now... oh no! they take up more display space!

stik, it looks really cool man, and thanks...  the zimm is from tamiya...  and it does look pretty good now...  i think i just looked at it the wrong way when i first put on the primer...  but i will pay closer attention to the edges next time i use it...  have a question...  anyone else have problems modeling a specific tank...  everytime i fall victim to circumstance...  between losing pieces, ruining pieces, ascewing the paint...etc...  i just cant get it...

Agreed on the three color camo MD. You are off to an excellent start there.

Well, one can only think and fuss for so long on problems encountered, and then either has to proceed or the project will not get finished. So here is my base so far- The base itself is some sort of plastic sheeting provided to all of the AMPS Chapter GB participants in a standard size for the GB. Based on the advice of some members, I used wall spackle for the basic stuff on top to create some contoured terrain. Then I painted it with some earth tone, covered it with Future, and then a layer of sifted dirt on top. I still am going to add another layer of fine sifted dirt, some areas of coarse sifted dirt, and then a few appropriate foliage items that I have selected. But here is the rough appearance so far.

the base itself

and with the tank in a basic approximation of how it will all look in the end. I still have a bit more weathering to add to the tank, and of course add the figures, over the next few days.

Malone D-Nice job on the camo...and from here, the zim looks good.  Please refresh my memory-is that the Tamiya zimmert?

Hasenpfeffer

Hey MaloneD - she's looking pretty sweet to me. What is it specifically you don't like about Tamiya's zimm?

Eric, don't forget to post Shawker's well done KT on the front page. If you feel like it you could add my 2nd build to the list too. 1:35 Italeri Panther A.

Thank for the reminder. I knew that I forgot someone.

Dan great job that is one tough looking cat.

Duke don't take this the wrong way but that is one pretty kitty.