T90 'Z' TWEETY-BIRD

[HERMAN BIX]

Thanks lads, the Nightsift method works I can state that.
Here’s my go at the VSR 93 camo which is highly likely to be in use in limited numbers until the Ratnik system is fully deployed across all arms.
Plus it breaks up the sea of green !!

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[HERMAN BIX]

And here they are in position.
The gunner has a clear reliance on beverages to get on with his life by the looks !
I still need to tie off a few stowage items but it’s pretty much done.
This vehicle is set outside Makiivka on the approach to Donetsk in September 22 and is already showing signs of wear & reduced discipline .
Not much left to do now.

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[Aussie]

Brilliant.

[HERMAN BIX]

Cheers Mr Aussie, I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

As I cant help myself and having one to hand, I added a Bayan that the vehicle commander owns & uses to pass the time and lift the mood.
As hes a fairly sentimental young joker, he also bought along a Rushnyk that his Wife gave him so he remembers his love and brings him luck.
I just need to sit it on a base now and make a bit of a scene to give it context when not moving around. Not so easy as its a big Tank !

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[Jimster]

Museum quality painting in my humble opinion. The dark art of figure painting seems to pose no problems for you. The uniform pattern is stunningly realistic. The flesh tones are perfect to my eyes.

[tankme]

If a dude in my tank was playing that thing...he might succumb to friendly fire... "Hey Josef, what happened to Ivan?"..."Don't know Commander...one minute he was here, the next he wasn't."

[Meter rat]

Your figure painting is sublime, as is the rest of the model..

[Raminator]

11/10 work all over, Herman. The camo and skin tones turned out perfectly, and I'm glad to see the garmonica in action too! I love the worn brass corners on the bellows, that's a really nice touch

It'd be great to see some photos of the whole tank as it stands now, get a bit of an overview and see how the details all tie together.

[HERMAN BIX]

If a dude in my tank was playing that thing...he might succumb to friendly fire... "Hey Josef, what happened to Ivan?"..."Don't know Commander...one minute he was here, the next he wasn't."

I'd almost agree, but

https://www.rbth.com/arts/332113-russia ... yan-garmon

[HERMAN BIX]

Museum quality painting in my humble opinion. The dark art of figure painting seems to pose no problems for you. The uniform pattern is stunningly realistic. The flesh tones are perfect to my eyes.

Thank you Sir, its certainly not an enjoyable aspect of the hobby this figure painting caper, but it has to be treated like a necessary chore.
Well its not for me anyway.............