Painting tank accessories

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Re: Painting tank accessories

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Well, I am no pro painter at all. Furthermore, this was my second tank when I started in the hobby, so there are some mistakes that I would not do today, and I would add more things like the casted steel textures.

All what I can say is, unlike what Mr Kackzor said, I had nothing but bad experience with Ammo-Mig paints. All of them shine, even the oxid colours. It was a disaster every time I used them. The AMMO varnish was also horrible, and accumulates mold. His pigments/washes are all right though, and I enjoyed experimenting with them.

This tank was painted with an airbrush and tamiya paints. Of course I used my stencils. this was the first vehicle I painted with them back in the day. All the accesories were painted with the cheapest paints I found in a local hobby shop, called "Revell aqua" but Vallejo, or Citadel paints are much better. I'd say whatever you do, use acryls. Enamels are something from the past. I'd not waste a second looking for what was used, or for historicaly accurate paints. In fact it is said all the tools were painted in the same colour as the tank, but is us, modellers, the ones who want them to pop. I'd focus in doing what it looks good to my eye.

Once everything was painted, I sprayed some colour simulating dust. It blended everything together.
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Oh, and of course I keep adding new details and parts to this tank. Last thing I added was a new confederate flag, because the older one was too small and with the wrong colours, and a spring in the antenna. I can never finish my toys. That articulable soldier will be replaced with a resin figure soon.

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Thank you very much to all of you for your excellent advice, which I will try to follow as best I can? Since I have quite a few different copies, I will be able to practice, and start again, until I try to match you? not won, but at least get closer :thumbup:
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Here are the Vallejo colors I use for US uniforms from D-Day to the war's end. Does this help at all?
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Here's a useful book that will likely help you as it has helped me:

Rottman, Gordon L. Adam Hook, Illus. World War II US Army Combat Equipments. Elite 210. Osprey, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4728-1424-1.

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The book is currently out of stock from Osprey Publishing, but I found it instantly on Amazon, so it likely will be available from other sources, too.
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:D Good evening Mr. Professor, and many thanks for your response, I will look at this very carefully :thumbup:
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Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:38 am Here's a useful book that will likely help you as it has helped me:

Rottman, Gordon L. Adam Hook, Illus. World War II US Army Combat Equipments. Elite 210. Osprey, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4728-1424-1.


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The book is currently out of stock from Osprey Publishing, but I found it instantly on Amazon, so it likely will be available from other sources, too.
Thanks Herr Doctor, I found a nice PDF
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Where is the articulated figure from??? Nice work out there!
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The articulated figures are 1/18 scale and are made by brands like 21st century toys or ultimate soldier, you can usually find some on eBay but the prices can be high, hope this helps :thumbup:

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Speaking of exact color matches, remember that colors change quickly when exposed to weather, dust, sun and explosions. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
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