Jnewboy Customs ~ HL Jagdpanther

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Jnewboy
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Soeren wrote:Hey Jon, thanks for putting that straight. I just misread that. Still the washable colur Looks reaslly interesting. I should have a look into that as well.
It is cool, it's best use IMO is doing desert camo. They now make a substance that can be added to any acrylic color which makes it washable but I have not played with it yet. Take care my friend!
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Looking awesome, Jon. Weathered whitewash over camouflage is always a winner, and you've perfected it. You wouldn't recognise it from the toy you started with!
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Raminator wrote:Looking awesome, Jon. Weathered whitewash over camouflage is always a winner, and you've perfected it. You wouldn't recognise it from the toy you started with!
Thanks!!
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Painted the rubber wheels

Image20180528_213314 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Painted the interior

Image20180528_220246 by jon newsom, on Flickr


I did the final detail paint to the front fenders, damage and rust is hard to get just right.

Image20180528_224613 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180528_225050 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Also did some light chipping to the top and engine deck.

Image20180528_224847 by jon newsom, on Flickr


Time to start the wash/filter process which really makes the model look "real".

I use my own product Magic Grime, here you can see the sprocket partially applied with an old tooth brush to show the original finish, then there is a pic of the final product after the grime has been gently wiped away giving it a nice filtered look with the detail highlighted.

Image20180528_220604 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180528_221241 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180528_221738 by jon newsom, on Flickr
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Time to do the whole tank in Magic Grime. Scrub it on then wipe it off, wipe it off in the direction water would flow, similar to the white wash removal, the wiping will further the appearance of streaking and run off. So Magic Grime does three major weathering features (filters, washes and streaking)

Image20180601_100441 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180601_103708 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180601_104036 by jon newsom, on Flickr

It is always good to do one elevation at a time, moving around the tank, dont get hasty, you have plenty of time to get each one right before moving on.

Image20180601_104706 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Here we go!

Image20180601_143916 by jon newsom, on Flickr

As you can see the colors are all blended perfectly which is difficult using normal filters, also you can see the detail is all highlighted by a nice wash look and we have nice subtle streaking showing run off. Once perfect spray with a coat of dullcoat to permanently fix it.

Image20180601_143933 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180601_143951 by jon newsom, on Flickr


Ok, we are almost done, lets make some mud for the underside and tracks. Plaster, Fresh Mud and Kursk Earth enamel paint along with some real dirt from the yard that has been sifted out. Mix it all together and apply two coats, the first lighter (kursk) and then another blotched with the darker (fresh mud) to show both dry and fresh mud. After each coat sift some actual dirt over it before it dries.

Image20180602_165900 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180602_171626 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180602_171636 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180602_171259 by jon newsom, on Flickr

The tracks are similar, primer then a very dark brown paint followed by the mud mix painted on then wiped off the surface that would impact the ground. Then dirt is sifted onto the tracks before the enamel paint could dry.

Image20180602_175220 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Now attach the tracks and we are done!

The Final Product

Image20180602_191104 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Image20180602_191306 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Many more pics in the "Show Off" Forum :)
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Great results with your Magic Grime there Jon, I'm impressed with how good it looks compared to how straightforward it is to apply. I remember seeing tubs of it up on eBay before, but they disappeared before I bought any.
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Raminator wrote:Great results with your Magic Grime there Jon, I'm impressed with how good it looks compared to how straightforward it is to apply. I remember seeing tubs of it up on eBay before, but they disappeared before I bought any.
I'm going to try to get my etsy store back up and running and list the Magic Grime on there. Much lower fees than eBay. PM me if you want some now, it took some time developing it but now it's my product of choice and is also kid friendly as it cleans up with water. Thanks for the kind words, I hope the step by step pics help others on their builds.
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The Video is done!!

https://youtu.be/BSEhXR2acEk 8)
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Fantastic worn / weathered look! :thumbup:

Barry
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BarryC wrote:Fantastic worn / weathered look! :thumbup:

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Thanks!! I appreciate all of your support! 8) :thumbup:
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