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Thursday, 5 December 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version Chapter 13: Stowage
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The stowage comes from multiple sources including Miniart, Eureka, Sol Models and AK to name a few. They were all base coated with Valle...
Monday, 30 September 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version Chapter 12: Constructing a base part 2
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Before I could add the AK Asphalt texture paste to the raised road section the piece required framing. I had purchased some oak veneer but t...
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version Chapter 11: Constructing a base part 1
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My intention was always to display the sWS on a small vignette. I had made some rough drawings before vehicle construction began and had a...
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version. Chapter 10: More mud, dust, and rust
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I first started this session by adding volume to the chipped areas of paintwork. To simulate the source of the original damage. S ticking w...
Saturday, 10 August 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version. Chapter 9: Pin wash and adding initial weathering effects to the exterior
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With the majority of the running gear weathering complete it was time to work on the cab and cargo platform. To start things off a pin wash ...
Friday, 19 July 2024
Mercedes L4500A (Zvezda) Chapter 11: Creating a diorama
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Previous chapter I starting to build and paint some accessories to be placed in the truck but then I got side tracked, as I often do. So, ...
Saturday, 6 July 2024
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) armoured cargo version. Chapter 8: Exhaust muffler
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I have completed the visible portion of the exhaust muffler with the excellent Lifecolor acrylic rust set. I started with a pinky hot tone...
Saturday, 29 June 2024
Tiger I Late production Dragon 6253 Chapter 5: Gun mantlet and metal barrel
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Previous chapter The gun breech, mantlet, and barrel assembly are instructed to be constructed first. The mantlet and muzzle brake opt...
Saturday, 15 June 2024
Tiger I Dragon 6253 Late production Chapter 4: Applying ATAK Zimmerit
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Previous chapter Skipping ahead of fitting the few engine components, I mulled over how best to approach adding the hull zimmerit. The ...
Saturday, 8 June 2024
Tiger I Dragon 6253 Late production. Chapter 3: Construction
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Previous chapter The first step before construction can commence is to decipher the infamous Dragon instructions. Credit is due on this...
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