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HERMAN BIX wrote:Nice.........I'm doing a winter 'early now, and Im always looking to get the right look.
Any idea on the fate of 233 that was quite conveniently photographed for you !!?

It took some serious searching to find it knocked out. I don't know but looks like it took some damage to the track, maybe a mine? It's always sad when you see the crew all smiles and enthusiastic knowing what the fate was for many of them, but if they hit a mine they may have got out ok.

This is just terrific Jon!!!!! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Was the winter wash water based?
Best, Guy

jumpugly wrote:This is just terrific Jon!!!!! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Was the winter wash water based?
Best, Guy

White wash was hairspray method using Acrylic Tamiya white but it is brushed on, not airbrushed.

Some updates

Tracks painted, nothing to fancy, Dark brown mixed with gunmetal airbrushed on then drybrush the top with steel. After the snow goes on you wont see much anyway.

20180726_211720 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Magic Grime really makes it come alive after the white wash and tools are painted. Filter, wash and streak all at once!

20180726_211428 by jon newsom, on Flickr

20180726_210847 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Some detail shots, primer painted where Zimmerit has chipped off, impacts, engine deck, fractures, rust starting...

20180726_211446 by jon newsom, on Flickr

20180726_211547 by jon newsom, on Flickr

20180726_211510 by jon newsom, on Flickr

20180726_211639 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Next is final assembly and snow!

Awesome work with the camouflage and weathering Jon, the heavy grime looks great. A much more realistic take than a pristine white paintjob! Since I live in Australia I obviously don't know much about snow (it's been >20°C during the day the last couple weeks), except that it makes a hell of a mess. You've nailed that look perfectly.

Raminator wrote:Awesome work with the camouflage and weathering Jon, the heavy grime looks great. A much more realistic take than a pristine white paintjob! Since I live in Australia I obviously don't know much about snow (it's been >20°C during the day the last couple weeks), except that it makes a hell of a mess. You've nailed that look perfectly.

Thanks!

20180730_103240 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Several people have asked over the years about how I do my snow. It is fairly simple, mix artificial snow from woodland scenic with Elmers glue until it has the consistency of thin toothpaste then dab it on, the glue will dry up clear leaving the snow fixed, on the tracks do the same but also sprinkle the snow on after it is applied for the fresh snow texture and look. Add it to the top in logical places, flat surfaces, run off areas and avoid the engine deck due to heat.

20180731_125821 by jon newsom, on Flickr

Done.

20180731_125657 by jon newsom, on Flickr

20180731_130246 by jon newsom, on Flickr

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Ill post the whole set of pics to the Show Off Forum today.

Stay thirsty my friends

Beautifully realized Jon!!!!!! Just fantastic workmanship!!!

Thanks!