TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Got my first tank today. I have three more in the mail, should arrive on Tuesday. This one just needs some touch ups, but I don't have the right shade of grey until tomorrow. And it really needs some weathering powder on the hull especially but also on the treads, etc.. The heavy bolter in the hull mount is just a stand in until I get the drill to drill barrels out. I also started work on the barrel for the vanquisher cannon and a lascannon for the hull so I can outfit the Russ as a tankbuster when necessary. http://s14.postimg.org/4kcynyx40/DSC01481.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/duto58x7k/DSC01482.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/jf1k256ow/DSC01483.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/u4f8ueihs/DSC01484.jpg The plan is to use some gauze as camo netting to cover up the somewhat simplistic paint job. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Found a tutorial where a guy mudded up his tanks using a mixture of earth from the backyard. I thought his tanks looked great so I used the technique. This also has some Mournfang Brown mixed in to get it to match what I had used thus far. Camo netting for the barrel of the cannon and this sucker is done. http://s10.postimg.org/tvbbw6jrt/DSC01486.jpg http://s10.postimg.org/3pk2tn3bt/DSC01487.jpg http://s10.postimg.org/gi86tkexl/DSC01488.jpg http://s10.postimg.org/wqof31nrt/DSC01489.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3836948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Found some cheesecloth under the kitchen sink and went and put on that camo netting. This tank is done, bring on the next one. http://s9.postimg.org/66gwjo2kf/DSC01493.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3836967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Great to see your tanks taking form already Wittmann! It's a good scheme especially the mud which looks fantastic - could you link the tutorial you used for it please? Good use of the cheesecloth, your tanks will be done in no time at this rate! Will you be returning to them at some point to add more details once you've got the table ready? For example any transfers or painting the lenses? Unfortunately you first post's pictures don't seem to work - as a member of the B&C you get to have your own galleries too so you could use them instead? It's a good gallery feature, user friendly and reliable let me know if you need any pointers with it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 It's just earth from the back yard, some white glue, some water and some mournfang brown. Mix it all up until you have the consitency you like, then pile it on with a big ass brush. Once it's dry, hit it with a shot of dullcoat and it seems to be sticking pretty well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Looks like your tank has been churning up some serious battlefields. Great work :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'd be worried it'll come off, but we can only know how it'll fair once you've travelled to and played a few games. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrik Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 i'm liking what you've done with them although i think some things could really help these tanks to stand out more: -your mud is a bit too thick. here are some real life references of muddy tanks. it's usefull to look these up so as to get realistic mud effects on your armoured force! http://www.purepix.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/tank-driving.jpghttp://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/ebergerud/m4mud_zpsf171f3c7.jpg as you can see from the images all the "heavy" mud stays close to the tracks, while the rest of the tank just gets covered in "thin" watery-mud. -you seem to have forgotten to put on the sideskirts on your turret. was that on purpose? -these tanks deserve some love. get some decals on them, or even use stencils to give them all a lovely name/number! just my advice from a fellow threadhead, but i'm looking forward to see more of these! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Oh yeah, missed those pieces on the turrent. lol Thanks for the feedback going to put the Turan decals on those side skirts and then attach them. But I will have to get some 'ardcoat tomorrow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 http://s27.postimg.org/o0ix8sh43/DSC01498.jpg http://s3.postimg.org/xujkcxe0j/DSC01497.jpg Also since these pics were taken, I've taken the camo netting off. It just didn't look right on my urban table. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 A big difference, I like the weathering and transfers that's come up very nicely :) I'll be waiting for the next Russ :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3837872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankCommanderWittmann Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 So the 3 tanks arrived yesterday. Got them primed. These aren't fully glued together yet because I dry brush each piece individually before gluing together. The hull guns aren't in this picture, but they are primed black ready to go. http://s27.postimg.org/3rw1u0t8z/DSC01500.jpg Will start drybrushing tomorrow. I got a cheap Hellhound online and my next purchases are going to be a Demolisher and a Punisher, then a second Hellhound. That gets me up to 1250 pts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3841559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Keep up the good progress, you'll be hitting the table with them soon :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3841628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOrdGermany Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I like them!! You did very well on the mud-effect! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298116-tank-company-wip/#findComment-3841832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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