Wirbelwind---FINISHED PICS! pg 7

I think I've seen that photo? It may have been during prototype building? If I were doing one of these in a diorama, abandoned, I might do an interior, but like you said--you can't really see anything so I couldn't see putting the effort in it just to hide it. A lot of kits today with the interiors are like that.

I've got both the CMK and Italeri Ostwind kits and only the Italeri kit has a rudimentary interior. If I was going to build that one I'll need to get ahold of more 37mm ammo cans to line the sides of the bulkheads.

Actually, I have that CMK kit too--I got it years ago when it was the only game in town. I'll sell it ebay one of these days. Pretty chunky compared to the new DML kits.

Very nice finish on this one Karl! Best of luck over the next few months and hope you can squeeze in some bench time here and there in between!

Thanks, Bill! I hope to have an enjoyable time away and then come home to a great new house and life! I appreciate it!

I'm always learning new techs from your BLogs, Bro. 

Always subscribing 

sweet build karl.

good luck with the move etal.

Thank you for those sentiments, Wayne! :)

Schweet! I like the splattering, well executed.

Karl - As usual the Master of the Finish...love it and love the tips you give along the way....as usual

Fantastic

Rounds Complete!!

STUNNER!!!! You are constantly inspiring me to improve my own builds. I might not be to your level yet but I keep practicing. I also appreciate your willingness to share and teach. Thanks for that and I can't wait to see the next one. Cheers...

Regards the mud spattering, did you not do a blog where you blew thro' the bristles with an airbrush?

Had you forgotten?

Any how....................I'm Gobsmacked!!!!!...cheers....Kenny

Thanks so much, RBaer! And you too, Mike! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for the kind words!

enodaed

STUNNER!!!! You are constantly inspiring me to improve my own builds. I might not be to your level yet but I keep practicing. I also appreciate your willingness to share and teach. Thanks for that and I can't wait to see the next one. Cheers...

spacepacker

Regards the mud spattering, did you not do a blog where you blew thro' the bristles with an airbrush?

Had you forgotten?

Any how....................I'm Gobsmacked!!!!!...cheers....Kenny

Yes, I often change up my methods and am experimenting with ways to do different things. I guess I try not to follow too much of a "strict method", as it can make your models look rather "cookie cutter" if you don't change things up and experiment. You CAN blow "spatter" from a brush by using the airstream from your airbrush though. But always experiment first and practice against a sheet of paper so you can see the dispersion pattern and breadth of spray.

the doog

!I also teach guitar, and I think the "lemme show you how to do this" thing is just in my blood, lol. When you have that kind of "thing", there's nothing more rewarding than to hear that someone else is learning or taking something away from what you're trying to share---so thank you sincerely!

this quote was not directed at me but it fits. you turned into a oil wash junkie. just finished UN UNIMOG and weathered all of it with oils, even mixing colors, no powders or pastels just to try it. the weathering arsenal grows and 3 THE WEATHERING MAGAZINEs are due in this week.

and it all started with a suggestion (BRDM-2) which turned into a finishing disaster but with enough encouragement and patience and determination it came out rather nicely and certainly unique.

Wayne, thanks for relating your experiences---it's good to know that you're pushing your own boundaries and improving through bold steps where you're not fearing he possibility of potential failure---sometimes you have to risk big to get the best lessons and results! Can't wait to see your new build!