US 6” gun by RGL - FINISHED - Panzer Concepts

[RGL]

Base coat down 

[wefalck]

A lot of masking, I suppose, or painting with a brush?

[RGL]

Liquid mask, so much easier 

[RGL]

Mid and dust next 

[RGL]

Plus dust 

[wefalck]

Nice work indeed. I just wondered, whether this rather yellow camouflage wouldn't stick out like a canary in the greenish-brownish landscape of France (unless it were autumn). May be the dust is a bit too yellowish for Eastern France?

Edited April 28, 2023 by wefalck

[RGL]

No idea, it’s just the US camo Colours for that period. I imagine they would be covered in mud or dust anyways as the Poms gave up on it for their tanks due to the. Filth 

[RGL]

https://www.lovettartillery.com/US M 1918 Limber.html

[Egilman]

6 hours ago, wefalck said:

Nice work indeed. I just wondered, whether this rather yellow camouflage wouldn't stick out like a canary in the greenish-brownish landscape of France (unless it were autumn). May be the dust is a bit too yellowish for Eastern France?

The camo pattern is derived from the early '17 French three color camo as used on the FT'17's and Schnieders... Splotches of Green, Khaki and Brown separated by black stripes,,, it was deemed the most effective camo used... After the breakout from the trenches, it was agreed by the allies to use camo again, and they decided on Green, Khaki and an off white ivory color... Primarily it was hand applied and it shows on the black stripes used to separate the blotches... Those troops who had time generally did a better job of painting, those in action did a lot sloppier job of it...

 

It was a green based camo pattern and green should dominate the pattern, (but a Khaki dominated pattern was not out of the question) The mud of the trenches gave way to a yellower dust as the drier summer & autumn months came around... Yes, even in eastern France... By the summer of '18 it was again a maneuver war, mud would be less prevalent and, dusty conditions would dominate...

 

The model "T" staff car, could easily appear that way, a tad too Khaki for my taste, but very appropriate, and one of many possible looks if the troops that hand painted it were in a hurry and were looking to just get it done...

 

This three color camo pattern was adopted as standard by the US Army and is seen on many preserved WWI pieces in museums, although by '20 they adopted a distinctive five color pattern as standard....

 

The paint job is great, nice application and completely period in my opinion... (entirely possible as well Brother)

 

EG

Edited April 28, 2023 by Egilman

[RGL]

And the last vehicle done, thought I’d get this painted with the lorry 

[RGL]

Last one for the camo. 

[RGL]

Tricolour done 

[RGL]

Weathering begins. Undercarriage thick mud and grass added to the lowest points. Once it dries I’ll add dust effects 

[RGL]

Wheels are on. Nowhere near finished but progress at least 

[RGL]

[RGL]

Another dust coat and I’m done 

[RGL]

So this will be the concept for my artillery convoy 

[RGL]

That’ll do 

[RGL]

So this is where we are up to so far 

[Egilman]

5 hours ago, RGL said:

So this is where we are up to so far 

Gorgeous... Well done sir...

 

If I may make a suggestion, for historical accuracy, a properly organized Gun Train would have the command car in front, the Liberty "B" truck following that, then the gun sections and the repair truck following the gun....

 

The gun can be barrel first or carriage first doesn't matter, when they got to the site the tractors were detached and the gun crew man-handled the pieces into position for assembly... (if they didn't have a crane available)

 

Brother, This is going to be absolutely spectacular!!!!

[RGL]

Thanks, that makes sense! The base was made by my local men’s shed for the price of 2 packets of Tim Tams. Then cut in 2 for practical purposes. 

[RGL]

Second last part, equipment 

[RGL]

So the extras (dandyfunk) to add interest 

[Canute]

Nice, the dandyfunk adds a lot to the vehicle. 👍

[popeye the sailor]

WOW Greg!  this is one awesome project   very well done indeed!  are you going to add canvas to the truck?

[Egilman]

Good to see you back Dennis.... WE missed ya...

[RGL]

8 hours ago, popeye the sailor said:

WOW Greg!  this is one awesome project   very well done indeed!  are you going to add canvas to the truck?

No mate, it’s like being a little bit pregnant with this one, it would either cover the whole thing or nothing. 

[RGL]

So nearly there. I have to fix up the lights on the lorry and learn how to do figures but if the are not good enough I won’t use them. 

[RGL]

No I haven’t forgotten, the little motorbike painted up, then covered in dust. I’ll add some oil leaks and that will do. 

[Haliburton]

Love that motorbike -a wonderful presentation of a very unique item.  A great addition to your convoy. 

Scott