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Tamiya Famo Sd Ah 116 trailer and DML Panzer 3
- Thread starter mike walsh
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mike walsh
Master at Arms
Guys , once again, thank you for your kind words.
It is a big model project and I still have a long way to go .
I think this is way bigger than the dragon wagon because the trailer is in 3 individual components and there is a lot more work on the famo trailer than the D/W trailer.
I was surprised to see so many decals on the tractor unit. This would be the hardest thing by far building the trailer .I suppose the easiest way would be to paint and mask it and I took the difficult way. :facepalm :laugh:
Here are the tools of the trade of what I use for decaling all my vehicles .
first : spray gloss on the area where the decal is to go and then use warm water , paintbrush to position the decal onto the model. use tissue paper to soak any water away from the decal so it sucks the decal flat onto the model . Then flat clear once done.I use Testers dullcote for most of my flat clearing.
Here is the final appearance .
the tractor unit was toned down from earlier washes .
blue tac had been placed over the headlamps for the paint and wash section.More work to be done to the tilt over the cab .
Upper deck painted with Mig Ammo Dark grey base and Humbrol 63 for the Timber appearance .
A dark pin wash by Mig (DARK WASH)was added to bring out the depth in the timber on the trailer bed.
On the underside of the trailer I used the Tamiya earth effects mixed with Tamiya thinners broken down .
Gives a really good soil appearance .This will be painted with Tamiya earth to bring out the detail.
I moved my attention on creating a better looking tarp for the Famo .
Here I painted with Mig Ammo Olive green to give like a worn canvas appearance .
Highlighling the ridges of the tarp with Olivegreen and a mix of dark yellow
I used Mig (Dark Wash)as a pin wash mixed and broken down with 502 Abetelung thinners.By doing this it flows quicker along the recess.
applied in the recesses and once dry I highlighted again with the mix of olive green and dark yellow to show a slightly worn appearance on the raised edges.
Slowly getting to the end of the tractor unit and I used black ink to seep into the tow cable .
Great for adding depth in detail once the cable is highlighted with a steel colour .
The driver had the neck area dremelled out and a hornet head test fitted .
The next stage is the figure painting .Wow , 6 months since last painting a figure.:pinch:
I think I can do it :hmmm
Till next time .
I hope you enjoy the pics ,happy modelling :v :cheer:
Michael :drinks
It is a big model project and I still have a long way to go .
I think this is way bigger than the dragon wagon because the trailer is in 3 individual components and there is a lot more work on the famo trailer than the D/W trailer.
I was surprised to see so many decals on the tractor unit. This would be the hardest thing by far building the trailer .I suppose the easiest way would be to paint and mask it and I took the difficult way. :facepalm :laugh:
Here are the tools of the trade of what I use for decaling all my vehicles .
first : spray gloss on the area where the decal is to go and then use warm water , paintbrush to position the decal onto the model. use tissue paper to soak any water away from the decal so it sucks the decal flat onto the model . Then flat clear once done.I use Testers dullcote for most of my flat clearing.
Here is the final appearance .
the tractor unit was toned down from earlier washes .
blue tac had been placed over the headlamps for the paint and wash section.More work to be done to the tilt over the cab .
Upper deck painted with Mig Ammo Dark grey base and Humbrol 63 for the Timber appearance .
A dark pin wash by Mig (DARK WASH)was added to bring out the depth in the timber on the trailer bed.
On the underside of the trailer I used the Tamiya earth effects mixed with Tamiya thinners broken down .
Gives a really good soil appearance .This will be painted with Tamiya earth to bring out the detail.
I moved my attention on creating a better looking tarp for the Famo .
Here I painted with Mig Ammo Olive green to give like a worn canvas appearance .
Highlighling the ridges of the tarp with Olivegreen and a mix of dark yellow
I used Mig (Dark Wash)as a pin wash mixed and broken down with 502 Abetelung thinners.By doing this it flows quicker along the recess.
applied in the recesses and once dry I highlighted again with the mix of olive green and dark yellow to show a slightly worn appearance on the raised edges.
Slowly getting to the end of the tractor unit and I used black ink to seep into the tow cable .
Great for adding depth in detail once the cable is highlighted with a steel colour .
The driver had the neck area dremelled out and a hornet head test fitted .
The next stage is the figure painting .Wow , 6 months since last painting a figure.:pinch:
I think I can do it :hmmm
Till next time .
I hope you enjoy the pics ,happy modelling :v :cheer:
Michael :drinks
Man that wood looks like it's been just soaked in oil and junk..outstanding effect. Making it look easy Mike. 
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks Ian and Bob
I will be glad to get the trailer done , 2 out of 3 and more images to follow .
Michael
I will be glad to get the trailer done , 2 out of 3 and more images to follow .
Michael
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
Nice work Mike, as MP said those wooden floor beams are sensational :drinks
Ian.
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Guys, Thanks for the kind words .
I appreciate the comments .
Sorry for the late reply I have been head down and into the chipping .
Still a WIP at the moment , trying to get the right look .
I appreciate the comments .
Sorry for the late reply I have been head down and into the chipping .
Still a WIP at the moment , trying to get the right look .
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks Bob , Tony and Luiz
Sorry for the late reply I have been head down with washes and chipping on the timber deck.
Here is a close up
Test fitted the cargo load and the famo tarp to make sure it all fits in place .
Also done some more work with the painting the trailer driver.
Airbrushed Andrea uniform colours for the first time
Humbrol flesh for the base coat for the face and arms .
Next stage is the oils to bring the flesh high lights
On holidays now so more to follow with the build .
Cheers
Michael
Sorry for the late reply I have been head down with washes and chipping on the timber deck.
Here is a close up
Test fitted the cargo load and the famo tarp to make sure it all fits in place .
Also done some more work with the painting the trailer driver.
Airbrushed Andrea uniform colours for the first time
Humbrol flesh for the base coat for the face and arms .
Next stage is the oils to bring the flesh high lights
On holidays now so more to follow with the build .
Cheers
Michael
Very nice Mike
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Guys again thanks for your words .
I thought I'd share a little more info on how we got the timber look .
First step
get your base colour of dark grey , be it colour of choice
Ak, Mig Humbrol Velleo...ect
I use a combination of paints so there is no set rule in painting.
Step 2
The timber appearance .Humbrol 63 was hand brushed on the trailer bed
Step 3
Testers dullcote matt varnish was airbrushed to seal the trailer bed. Used this way for 16 years and it's the way it works for me . Let it sit for a day to let the varnish dry
Step 4
Get a couple of drops of Abteilung thinners in a jar and then start mixing the Mig dark wash with a 4/0 brush and work this around the trailer deck .
Use it sparingly because if it is used in large amounts the subject area will go ell crapo .The wash can be severe in areas so work up in stages .
Note ; the thinners mixed with the dark wash helps the wash to flow across the subject easier
Step 5
Once the wash has dried go back over with the Humbrol 63 enamel in a dry brush motion using the side of the paint brush and not the tip of the brush .
use it in a backwards and forwards motion across the subject
make note the dry brushing works when there is very little paint on the brush, ie almost dry .
Step 6
use a HB pencil to highlight the steel sections .
I also like using small amounts of Testers Steel in high use areas .
Step 7
go over the deck with oils broken down with a couple of drops of Abteilung thinner , and use in small areas on your subject to bring out the highlights like bolt heads .
In this section you may want to go back and use some of the base coat colours to fix up any areas when you may have gone over a spot when the timber is not to show.
Step 8
Get some pigments and mix with methylated spirits and use a 4/0 brush and apply in small areas of the model. I have not got to this stage yet
here is what was used .
Hope this helps
Michael
I thought I'd share a little more info on how we got the timber look .
First step
get your base colour of dark grey , be it colour of choice
Ak, Mig Humbrol Velleo...ect
I use a combination of paints so there is no set rule in painting.
Step 2
The timber appearance .Humbrol 63 was hand brushed on the trailer bed
Step 3
Testers dullcote matt varnish was airbrushed to seal the trailer bed. Used this way for 16 years and it's the way it works for me . Let it sit for a day to let the varnish dry
Step 4
Get a couple of drops of Abteilung thinners in a jar and then start mixing the Mig dark wash with a 4/0 brush and work this around the trailer deck .
Use it sparingly because if it is used in large amounts the subject area will go ell crapo .The wash can be severe in areas so work up in stages .
Note ; the thinners mixed with the dark wash helps the wash to flow across the subject easier
Step 5
Once the wash has dried go back over with the Humbrol 63 enamel in a dry brush motion using the side of the paint brush and not the tip of the brush .
use it in a backwards and forwards motion across the subject
make note the dry brushing works when there is very little paint on the brush, ie almost dry .
Step 6
use a HB pencil to highlight the steel sections .
I also like using small amounts of Testers Steel in high use areas .
Step 7
go over the deck with oils broken down with a couple of drops of Abteilung thinner , and use in small areas on your subject to bring out the highlights like bolt heads .
In this section you may want to go back and use some of the base coat colours to fix up any areas when you may have gone over a spot when the timber is not to show.
Step 8
Get some pigments and mix with methylated spirits and use a 4/0 brush and apply in small areas of the model. I have not got to this stage yet
here is what was used .
Hope this helps
Michael
Excellent SBS Mike, thank you for that. 
"ell crapo" is that Spanish? :facepalm of course it is, you're using Migs stuff.
"ell crapo" is that Spanish? :facepalm of course it is, you're using Migs stuff.
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Ha ha Bob luv it , it was the polite way of saying the thing is going to S**t 
:v
:drinks
:v :drinks
Excellent SBS Mike, thank you for that.
"ell crapo" is that Spanish? :facepalm of course it is, you're using Migs stuff.
mike walsh
Master at Arms
Thanks Luiz,
Guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year .
It is near a year short a day since starting this thread and I cannot say I am halfway
:cheer:
Still more work to do on the front trailer section so here goes .
Seasons Greetings
Michael
Guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year .
It is near a year short a day since starting this thread and I cannot say I am halfway
:cheer: Still more work to do on the front trailer section so here goes .
Seasons Greetings
Michael
is all can say right now. Merry Christmas Mike :drinks