Panzer II "Luchs" and Diorama 1/72 (Finished)
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First round of modifications: 1) I replaced the barrel of the 2cm KwK with a brass one
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2) I gave the turret and front armour-plates (~30mm RHA) some texture with partially diluted MR Surfacer 500. I also filled some gaps with it
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3) To partially hide one of the more ugly gaps in the rear, I scratchbuilt an additional stowage box as seen on some vehicles
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I also attached the aerials. Yes, I am kind of living risky here... let´s hope I don´t knock them off 🙂
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Reworked the highlights by handpainting some more highlights and using glazes to enhanche exiting ones. Looks workable now.
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I painted some details as such as the gun barrel and the tools in preparation for the white wash. Decals have also been applied and sealed with a matt varnish. I will paint scratches after the white wash is applied, using it as a "mapping" for further weathering effects.
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The first two layers of the white wash where applied with the airbrush over chipping medium. As the chipping after the first coat of white loked rather rough, I followed it with some "blending" spraying very thin white paint around rough edges.
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Working with the technique mentioned in the last photo, I was able to induce a "mottled" look as if the white paint was low quality (which it probably was in 1944/45...) and did not only flake of, but also was washed away by rain, moisture etc.
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To add to the "washed" look, I blended some of AK´s Washable White acrylic paint the edges of the chipped white paint. While subtle, this adds more texture which is always nice.
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I also chipped the vehicle using dark grey. I might have gone with alittle lighter color here, but the result is acceptable. A wash was also added to outline details and refine several panels. The lower hull wasn´t touched that much, as it will be treated with a lot of mud sitting there
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To make the exhaust look the part, I will add rust washes, that will bring a nice look in conjunction with the grey tones already applied.
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And here goes a view from the rear side. The Streaking Rust was applied in various intensity over different metal parts of the vehicle of which the exhaust got the most prominent treatment. I also preshaded some of the lower hull hidden behind the wheels using the airbrush
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I alssembled the running gear and the tracks. they hat some fitting issues around the sprokets, but nothing unsolvable.
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The weathering consist of two earth and mud colored enamel washes by AMMO, that where speckled on the lower part of the vehicle. I also added the extra stowage-box and the lifting jack of which both where painted in a steel grey.
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As evident in this picture, most of the gras is tuned down by the muddy terrain. I will however add some bushes from seafoam to scenery. Also, patches of snow will mach the theme of the terrain to the vehicle´s white-wash.
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So I apllied some AK snow sprinkles... While not 100% sure about the result, it might change in its look when fully dry. Alternatively, I might have to rework things a little 🙂
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The yet unpainted figure to be used in the diorama. The sculpt is very nice 🙂
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Primed in white to give a basecoat for the jacket
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Several elements where basecoated (holster, shoes etc) but yet need refinement. As for the trousers, I already tried to do some highlights. Same goes for the face
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Comentarios
28 11 April 2021, 13:43
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Nice build Tom.Built the 16 scale last lockdown,built it fresh from the factory.
28 April 2021, 19:28
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16 scale must be one big chonker compared to the 72 one! I purposely went with the non-factory look, as the marking option is from winter 1944, so the vehicle would have seen quite some service.
28 April 2021, 19:38
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Thank you 👍 I just hope I can get the diorama to match the vehicle... that would at least be optimal 🙂
5 May 2021, 17:57
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Nice build! The snow looks extra cold, good thing the crew is locked down to conserve heat!!
10 May 2021, 15:51
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I´m glad you like the snow 👍 There will however be one poor tank commander standing up front and checking where to go next 😉
10 May 2021, 15:54
Album info
As described in the project description, I am building Revell´s 1/72 Panzer II Luchs which itself is a re-release fo an ex-MACO tooling. The plan is to depict the vehicle in Kurland, Winter of 1944. This gives me the option to try out some white wash-camouflage.
Despite the kit being quite nice overall, there were some fitting issues here and there, so I messed around with Mr. Surfacer to rectify those issues. I also replaced the barrel with a turned brass one from Schatton.