M48A2 Patton Tank by Loracs - Revell/Monogram - 1/35 - PLASTIC

[Loracs]

Stand and diorama: I'm looking at something very simple... A wooden stand with a couple of earth/rock patches.  The figures will fill the remaining space.  Easy to build: plaster cloth forms the base, dirt/wood from the backyard and a touch of Vietnamese earth pigment.  I drilled a hole in the bottom of the tank (and glued a nut inside), so it could be held later in place with a 1/4 inch bolt.

 

Edited yesterday at 03:47 AM by Loracs

[Loracs]

Oil pin wash:  I give a second try to pin wash.  This time, I used a few variations of olive drab, focusing on raised and flat panels.  I think it is better... it brings more shades and makes everything pop a little. The yellow will be tone down later when I start weathering.

 

[Loracs]

Burnishing (metallic steel): Edges, rivets and other details are burnished as an initial step to weathering and chipping.  It brings even more contrast overall.  It starts to give a more metallic look to the tanks.

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Loracs

[Ronald-V]

Gets more depth with every layer 👍

[Loracs]

Weathering (Chipping): Chipping with a sponge is relatively easy.  Not my best work... but it definitely brings a batter-up look.  As a bonus, it is further defined panel edges.  Overall, not too bad.  Will seal the work with varnish, ready for the next step.