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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on March 29, 2013, 09:30:51 AM

Title: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Chris Johnson on March 29, 2013, 09:30:51 AM

After finishing my recent Bristol Fighter, I decided to take a bit of a break and build a tank model. The model is painted with Tamiya acrylics and I employed the hairspray technique to get a chipped paint effect in heavily traveled areas. The tow rope is nylon kite flying string. All in all, a fun little project which allowed me time to re-charge my WWI aviation battery.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/PzKpfwIVAusfH12SS-001_zps2da166dc.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4965_zpsbf632e0e.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4964_zps1ab0444f.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4961-Schurtzen_zpsb9326c80.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4943-Rear_zps70575bd1.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4954_zps79ccafba.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4948-Turret_zps2557840f.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4895_zps2e58ad24.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4963_zps4236c41d.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4961_zps5d235f4b.jpg)

Thanks for looking at something a long ways removed from WWI aircraft!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: lawman56 on March 29, 2013, 10:21:03 AM

Looks really good! I have yet to employ the hairspray technique, but I think I'll have to give it try at some point. I really like the "spotted rust" effect you've managed to achieve.  :)

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Des on March 29, 2013, 11:02:08 AM

A brilliant build Chris, very well painted and weathered and the tracks look very realistic. Your chipped paint result is perfect and a technique that could be used on WW1 aircraft especially around the engine cowls and wing leading edges, maybe you could give us a few hints on how you achived this result.

Des.

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: rhallinger on March 29, 2013, 11:20:50 AM

Great looking Panzer Chris! ;D  Whets my appetite to return to tanks for a change of pace. ;)

Regards,

Bob 

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: LindsayT on March 29, 2013, 01:11:56 PM

Wow, Chris. That. Is. Awesome. Really beautiful paint job. One to be proud of.

Well done,

Lindsay

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: IanB on March 29, 2013, 01:41:44 PM

Very nice indeed, especially the paintwork and tracks.

Ian

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Edo on March 29, 2013, 03:54:18 PM

Hey Chris!
I am happy to discover that I am not the only one to take some detours on wwii subjects sometimes!  ;) at present I am working at a 88 cannond dio...
But your panzer does look really good,weathering is top notch!
Vry well done indeed!
Ciao
Edo

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Andi Little on March 29, 2013, 06:26:45 PM

Great project - turned out very well. The weathering is up there with some of the best and the overall finish is particularly well executed.
A good solid job ... and very cleanly mucky !!!?

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: michael on March 29, 2013, 07:27:21 PM

Fantastic work there Chris ! Fantastic build and finish  :)

michael

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Chris Johnson on March 29, 2013, 10:43:23 PM

Thanks guys for all of your kind comments.

As for the hairspray technique, this was something new for me and both Des and Lance Carroll have indicated that it has application in WWI modelling too, particularly with cowls and leading edges. That being the case, I'm tempted to give it a whirl on the cowl of my Sopwith Triplane, which I hope to start soon. I think it could be particularly effective on the corrugated skin of the WnW Junkers J.1, a kit which I had absolutely no interest in until now. Guess what I'm buying next.  ;D

All I did was lay down a sturdy base coat of red primer which was Tamiya Hull Red thinned with lacquer thinner. Then I applied two light misty coats of aerosol hairspray.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4797-72_zpscaf89561.jpg)

The camouflage colours were also Tamiya acrylics but thinned with tap water so they'd be easier to remove. When they were dry, I brushed water on the areas where I wanted to remove paint, leaving it for a minute or two to soak through to the hairspray. Then I used a flat, stiff bristle brush and gently scrubbed away at the paint until it started to chip. The hardest part is to restrain oneself from getting carried away with the effect! Click on the image below for an enlargement to see what I mean.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/PzKpfw%20Ausf%20H%20Late/DSCN4812-200_zps15f0621d.jpg)

If you compare the image above with one below, you can see how the application of filters and washes tones down the effect though.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: rhallinger on March 30, 2013, 01:19:01 AM

That looks great Chris! Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Epeeman on March 30, 2013, 06:48:34 AM

Hello, Chris -

Model armour not really my thing, but what great workmanship on your part - looks very realistic!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: lcarroll on March 30, 2013, 09:24:09 AM

Chris, that is one beautiful Model, even if it is of a "Target"! I hope you do use the hairspray method on your future WWI Builds as this example is perfect in my eyes, spectacular effect!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: GAJouette on March 31, 2013, 03:12:18 AM

  Chris,
I can surely appreciate any Master Level work from any modeling genre, this latest project of yours is just that a Master Level project. Congratulations my old friend not only for this project but for all your Outstanding skill and craftsmanship.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Dave W on April 04, 2013, 05:20:43 PM

Chris

That is world class armour modelling on show and worth the highest accolades. The weathering is outstanding and you should post this on some of the WW2 armour forums too. Fantastic work!

kind regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: pepperman42 on April 05, 2013, 07:27:01 AM

Great looking H. Well built painted and weathered. Lethal looking version!!

Steve

Title: Re: Way Off Topic - Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 06, 2013, 09:16:56 AM

Thanks again guys for dropping by and leaving your comments. I appreciate your support!

Cheers,

Chris