Panzer II "Luchs" and Diorama 1/72 (Finished)
![](/albums/img/3/9/2/987392-33587-92-p.jpg "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. | View full picture")
![](/albums/img/6/5/8/988658-33587-82-p.jpg "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. | View full picture")
![](/albums/img/6/5/9/988659-33587-65-p.jpg "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. | View full picture")
![](/albums/img/9/2/1/991921-33587-92-p.jpg "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. | View full picture")
Коментари
28 11 April 2021, 13:43
David TaylorNice build Tom.Built the 16 scale last lockdown,built it fresh from the factory.
28 April 2021, 19:28
Tom B.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
Tom B.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
Dave FlittonNice build! The snow looks extra cold, good thing the crew is locked down to conserve heat!!
10 May 2021, 15:51
Tom B.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.
