Wednesday 30 August 2017

Takom M47 Detail Painting Begins

Today has been a fun day as I've been painting all the details on the model, yeah sad I know but I do enjoy this stage of a project. I started out with the tracks and instead of painting all the rubber pads I just re sprayed the runs with tyre black and then painted the metal connectors. Much easier and quicker. The exhaust covers were next and here I used some reference pictures to replicate the effect on the covers. Various vallejo colours were sponged on then they were finished off with a fine brush. 

The mantlet cover was next then the fuel cans and extinguishers on the rear hull followed by the tow rope & tools. Lastly I've added some light chipping to the hull with the turret still to do. So it's been a very productive day!









Here's a couple of pictures showing just how bright and rusty the exhaust shields could get.



2 comments:

  1. Good job Pete. The rust of the exhaust covers looks very bright but when we see the reference pictures it's very close to the reality. Conclusion : a good documentation is an important point to reach the acuracy of our dear models.
    I suppose you will do the washes with oil paints ;-)
    Happy modeling with this project my friend.

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  2. Hi Alain, Indeed the exhaust covers are very bright and as you say refs can show something unexpected. I was unsure at first when I painted them but now I think after weathering slightly they will be just right. Yes the model will get the usual washes and oil fading but I'll mix my own!

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