Opel Olympia
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12 August 2021: Sprues washed, dried, ready to go
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The different parts making up one wheel. There are five to build.
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Try to ensure not missing a part by laying each step out on the instructions.
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Subassemblies completed, internal detail painting completed and sealed in with a semi-gloss coat. Ready for decals, and camo stripes.
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This is the camouflage pattern which I will try and emulate.
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I traced a pattern using a pencil.
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I hand painted the rough pattern following the pencil lines. The word "sloppy" comes to mind. I hope to have captured the same effort which was synonymous with applying paint in 1944.
Comentarii
48 12 August 2021, 05:52
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Very unusual, so to my taste too 👍 The interior looks very neat, I'm looking forward to seeing it come together.
19 September 2021, 16:02
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Nice idea i like the camo pattern and these colors are a good base for weathering 👍
19 September 2021, 17:24
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Not many units were able to spray a camouflage pattern on and thus the crews did that by hand. The word "sloppy" is in fact just "perfect"! 👍
17 October 2021, 22:52
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Thank you all for stopping by and your kind comments. The plan is to apply a pin wash first and to see where it will take me with the weathering.
30 July 2023, 18:18
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An allover wash can unify the colours a bit and soften the edges. And Mike has a point!
30 July 2023, 18:46