Much better now!
Added 2024-02-11 17:01:36 +0000 UTCMy friends, let me present 3 shades of OD! 😁
I decided to play with different tones considering the tank had several components mounted at different times.
For the tank, I used the same OD combo from AK RC, so dark OD and Faded OD, and then lightened it with Tamiya Dark Yellow.
For the water drum, I used the same AK combo, but lightened with Buff. I made it very pale as it came from an older tank (possibly M3 Stuart?)
And for the chimney stacks I used light grey for the highlights.
OD is a wonderful paint because it really faded into all these colors, so there’s plenty to choose from! The yellow highlight on the tank will also play nicely with the sand-colored camouflage on the turret. That’s the most intimidating part for now, as I’ll probably apply it with a brush just like on the real tank and try to post-shade it afterwards.
Also, the model is very glossy right now, so it’s hard to properly capture all the color variation 😊
Comments
I do like the tonal variations you have recreated here on the OD, Martin. It looks really, really good. It’s at a good point for weathering. I’m really enjoying your King Kong project 👍😎 Cheers 🍻
Robert Burnside - Red Beach One Studios
2024-02-15 00:58:36 +0000 UTCIndeed. That's why I'm always happier with a pale base coat, even if it's inaccurate. The washes always tone it down to a reasonable finish.
Night Shift
2024-02-14 19:18:51 +0000 UTCVery pale indeed, but wait until the pin washes are applied :) It'll all get balanced out.
Night Shift
2024-02-14 19:18:00 +0000 UTCJust the dark OD from AK as a shadow base coat, then OD Faded from AK as the "actual" color and mixed that with Dark Yellow, Buff, Light Grey from Tamiya for post-shading :)
Night Shift
2024-02-14 19:17:14 +0000 UTCLooks really good. This defiantly has a different look to it.
mike garcia
2024-02-14 03:40:32 +0000 UTCYou are THE MASTER of the OD Green.
Dennis Meyers
2024-02-14 01:24:04 +0000 UTCLooks lovely Martin. Really different!
Dave Langmead
2024-02-12 20:16:03 +0000 UTCLooking real.
Jon-Stanley Wisowaty
2024-02-12 12:44:32 +0000 UTCBeautiful Work Uncle ☺️
Bob
2024-02-12 04:07:32 +0000 UTCVery nice sir! The base shades are the hardest for me. All the washes and pigments change the base colors so much!
Bob Yack
2024-02-11 22:23:54 +0000 UTCVery nice!
Stephen Winchell
2024-02-11 21:06:59 +0000 UTCMaster am I allowed to say seems very pale ? Think I prefer your tried and trusted darker primer . Just saying
John Ratcliff
2024-02-11 19:32:34 +0000 UTCLooking good! Post shading OD is so much fun. Did you use AKs modulation set or craft your own this go?
RelentlesStorm
2024-02-11 17:30:19 +0000 UTCNoice!
Ed Breder
2024-02-11 17:11:02 +0000 UTCNicely done sir!
Sablehawk
2024-02-11 17:09:53 +0000 UTCWhatever you think… you are a master of modelling! Looking forward to this end result!
Gerard
2024-02-11 17:07:10 +0000 UTC
