1:72 M48A3 Vietnam DONE!

warshipguy

Pawel,

I had tried to purchase the OKB Grigorov set but they never responded with a price quote.  That is why I purchased 10 M60 kits.  I also used the "U" shaped lifting brackets from the M60 kit to add a little more detail to the ESCI M48.  The first model is almost finished except for the tracks, so I will study what you accomplished very closely.  Anyway, in many ways, 1/35 scale is much easier!

Bill

 

Rob,

Thanks for that link!  I just bought that M-48 suspension correction set for the ESCI M-48 kits.

Also, I see a lot of references here to color modulation. However, I do not really understand it.  Could someone please explain it simply to me?

Thanks!

Bill

Hello!

Now I have also tried to buy something from OKB Grigorov - let's see how that works out.

As for the colour modulation, I'm not sure what exactly is meant or how to do it - one thing for sure you want some shading, especially on one colour finishes, and it doesn't have to be only in the black-white continuum, but the colour of the dirt, for example, can also affect the shading. I do it with the airbrush and with washes, but some people also do the wash a bit differently, by putting oil paint on the model and then cleaning it off with solvent - some of the oil paint stays, changing the base colour slightly.

Good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

Pawel,

Thanks!  Please note that I am not as proficient in armor modeling as with ships. Tanks are a new-found interest.

Bill

Color modulation is simply lightening the base color a little to simulate either fading and/or natural lighting. It can help to add extra dimension to a build.

The natural lighting, or shading, side of modulation is also referred to as chromatic painting. If used subtly enough it can help trick the eyes into seeing more definition in your builds.

Sometimes it can be lost under weathering if too subtle. So it takes some practice until you get results you like.

However, it is a simple technique.

I sometimes start with a darker color than needed and lighten it as I go until I get a good base tonal value to work from. That way I don't lose the original color with too much lightening.

It's a balance, but one that you get to choose as your own preference. There are some really spectacular examples in here to follow. Lol I do.

Mike,

Thanks!  I'll have to work out a technique.

Bill

No problem, Bill. 

warshipguy

Rob,

Thanks for that link!  I just bought that M-48 suspension correction set for the ESCI M-48 kits.

Also, I see a lot of references here to color modulation. However, I do not really understand it.  Could someone please explain it simply to me?

Thanks!

Bill

 

Bill, don't get to hung up on this idea of modulation. Unfortunatly its been pushed as the only way to finish armour and as a way of producing realistic results. It is however purely artistic. If you want artistic, then that is the way to go and it does look very nice when done right. If you want realisim however, it is best avoided.

Hello!

Cool thing - my OKB Grigorov order just came in. Here's what the M48 tracks look like:

A little soft on the edges. Lots of sinkholes, and on both sides of the tracks. But I think those could be useful, still the best M48 track around and not very expensive - a set costs less than 10$ plus shipping.

Have a nice day

Paweł

Pawel,

That OKB Grigorov set looks great!  Mine hasn't arrived yet, but I have another M48 awaiting!

Bill

Holy crap, I can't believe that you started this project in 2011!!! Oh my god, I am amazed that you have ressurected this without losing half the parts! :)

Hello Karl!

Time flies, when you havin' fun, eh?

It was actually Bill who resurected this thread, because my tank is completed for a long time now (the photos are there, check 'em out!), but Bill wants to try something similar.

Now with those OKB Grigorov tracks you could build something like that a bit easier and a bit better, too.

Thanks a lot for your comment and have a nice day

Paweł

Pawel,

I had actually started my project before I found this thread, but it has helped me immensely!  I had completed the road wheels, the upper hull and turret, and was thinking about how to tackle the treads when I found your build. It helped me on some details on both the upper hull and turret and gave me an idea about approaching the treads.  That is why I resurrected your outstanding achievement!

Bill