Making realistic tank hulls

This is a technique I picked up from Fine Scale Modeler Magazine.

US armor during WWII has a rough cast texture to anything that was not flat plates such as the body and turret.

Using the thin Testors Plastic Cement(the one with little nail polish brush inside)coat the area you want to have texture.

Using the little brush on the cap start stippling where you put the layer of glue.

After a couple of passes you get a really authentic looking turrets and chassis.

This will look really good on a Leman Russ and of course any of the DUST Bots.

A Couple of Recon Rangers

I am in the process of finishing my Dust Tactics models using the real Dust water slide decals.

I changed from winter white to a more authentic brown-violet overcoat.

I am going to give everybody the star in circle with the Sarges getting their stripes.

The US Ranger Tab is hand painted however

WW2 Historical M26 Pershing Pt 2

Here is the finale of the M26 Pershing.

Do not tell me why but I felt the need to work on my water slide technique which I think I got down.

I think WW2 models work better when you use real decals as opposed to paint,but Micro Sol and Set are a must.

Since putting a gloss layer is part of the regular painting process anyhow, the transfers fit right in.

A layer of gloss to hide the decal seams and the Dullcote to bring it back to a matte finish.

I used a 80/20 mix of Tamiya X-20 thinner and Tamiya Buff for a dusting of the lower chassis followed by a light dusting of Europe dust and Industrial Dirt

WW2 Historical M26 Pershing Pt 1

Here is a M26 Pershing tank I am making to go along with some homegrown rules I am making for Dust Tactics.

Basically add regular non mech units,I have a Tiger I and a Sherman to do as well.

I used Procreate to replicate the canvas mantlet cover,using a mechanical pencil to add the fasteners

The Bottom chassis is completed and weathered the top has the base coat and oil filters.

I have painted the barrel in a camo style Shermans used to use to give the impression of a

smaller barrel.

The filters should be completely dry by tomorrow so I can start the varnish and decal layer.

Anyone know if the finish should be shiny gloss or satin for water slide transfers?

Either way after the decals I will add rain marks and pin washes

Kilroy Close Up shots

I added some weathering to him with oil paint,dot filtering and weathering powders.

A bit more work and he'll be perfect

Selling quite a bit on E-bay,good deals for all

I have decided to cut back on the sheer amont of stuff in my collection.
I have decided to start selling some of it on E-bay
There are pieces off of my IG force such as the well painted Valkyrie.
A really cool Ultramarine High Command consisting of Both Calgars,and just about every brass in the Ultramarines
Space Wolf Box Sets
Land Raider
Bikes
Deathwatch Killteam(The founders from the early days of this blog)

Check it out everything has a very low starting bid,not $1 but the bear minimum I could let it go with hitting myself in the head.

http://shop.ebay.com/wilis1/m.html

Dust " My name is KILROY"

I finished the main paint job on him,removed the mask and added an Archer dry rub stencil to his chest.

He is a work of art.

I am now going to be going through the fun process of weathering him.