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Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:43 pm
by HERMAN BIX
They offer Hull Red which is too dark and not a true primer.
Is odd they don't do a genuine oxide primer in a pressure pack.

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:19 pm
by hotte8487
After dark yellow was painted, could now follow the camouflage stains. For all color tones I’ve used Tamiya acryl paintings, dark yellow (XF 60), olive green (XF 58) and red brown (XF 64); though was all color tones a bit changed.
Here I’ve started to apply with green camouflage stains; I don’t use a stencil, brushed was free hand with the assistance of a few reference pictures. Basically, not much changes; because the unit and also the camouflage is the same. But over time you get other ideas about the camouflage pattern.

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All parts which will not receive a paint coat was masked or partly dismounted.

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After the green stains now the brown camouflage stains…

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Good to see; that the road wheels compared to predecessor were not camouflaged.

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A picture from behind, unfortunately a bit too bright by my basement light…

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…better; a bit more from top…

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…and here now in top view.

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So far for today.

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:26 pm
by Ad Lav
That's one good looking King tiger. Nice job.

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:46 am
by hotte8487
Ad Lav wrote:That's one good looking King tiger. Nice job.
Thank you Sir. Unfortunately are some pics a bit too yellow... :{
...my camera makes what she wants. :lolno:

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:24 am
by HERMAN BIX
Camo's perfect, just like the rest of it !
Airbrushed with no masking ?

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 5:40 am
by hotte8487
HERMAN BIX wrote:Camo's perfect, just like the rest of it !
Thank you Mr. Bix. :thumbup:
HERMAN BIX wrote:Airbrushed with no masking ?
nearly...
...masked were only the MG barrel and the cat eye; the camouflage pattern was sprayed freehand.

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 8:25 am
by Tiggr
Excellent work.
I can't wait to see the finished tank.

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:19 pm
by Jussek
Good work mate!

A question.. do you say that the camo is free hsnd brushed.. this meant with a brush or with an airbrush?

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:02 am
by hotte8487
Jussek wrote:Good work mate!

A question.. do you say that the camo is free hand brushed.. this meant with a brush or with an airbrush?
Thank you Jussek; a short answer to your question: of course with my airbrush... :)

Re: Torro Heavy Metal King Tiger

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:05 am
by hotte8487
Tiggr wrote:Excellent work.
I can't wait to see the finished tank.
Thank you Sir. Unfortunately it will take some time... :/
...but the next part will follow soon. :silent: