Here is the final scene with the model and figures in place. All I needed to do was add a little bit of dust effects to the figures boots to tie them into the scene. Very happy with how this came out and the kit itself is an absolute beauty. Although this has been a rather protracted project I have enjoyed it when once I managed to get back into the modelling groove.
After a very productive weekend I've now got the base almost finished and have also added some tarps, a wooden crate and a couple of wine bottles to the scene. Not much more to do now before I finally add the figures to the base.
I have now moved onto the base and as usual I'm using a picture frame with plaster groundwork then sand and small stones added. Followed by static grass and then some stretched sprue plants to finish it off. It's all had a coat of Mr mahogany surfacer as a base coat before I start spraying the grass and earth effects.
With the model and figures in place I think the scene although compact tells the story very well.
The model has now had a base layer of mud effects added before a couple of rounds of dust effects went on. I only have a little more in the way of weathering to complete then I can move onto the base to finish the project off.
With the matt coat all cured I've started adding some more pin washes to the model specifically around all those lovely rivets and bolts. Some mud effects have also been started on the bottom of the hull Starting with a dark earth colour blended with odorless thinners.
The model has now had a couple of filter washes then a matt coat to seal the decals in. I've also fitted the wheels now rather than later so I can also work on the composition of the base whilst adding pin washes and dust effects to the model.
Here is the model after some detail painting, gloss and decals. Very happy with the look of the model now especially with those nice bright decals.
The camo patches have now gone onto the model using tamiya Xf 26 deep green followed by flat black brush painted to finish it all off. There is just a little touching up to do now before a gloss coat goes on.
