AMX-50B - Modernized

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July 25, 2024
Armour texturing applied to turret, turret cradle, and front armour. Armour texture made using Tamiya putty and plastic cement.
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
Armour texturing on back plate.
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July 25, 2024
Not pictured: weld beads added after pics were taken.
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July 25, 2024
Start of the modernization work. Stowage baskets added from "Meng AMX-30B2". Stowage box added from "HobbyBoss GCT 155mm AU-F1 SPH Based on T-72"
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July 25, 2024
Top view of rear of turret.
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July 25, 2024
More modernization! Barrel mounted light, optic, stowage cages, top panel (between cupolas), and side-mounted stowage box added from "Meng AMX-30B2". Top-mounted light added from "HobbyBoss GCT 155mm AU-F1 SPH Based on T-72"
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
Modern optic/range finder/magical black box on the right of the turret built using leftover bits from "Tamiya Challenger 1 MK.3" and "Meng AMX-30B2".
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July 25, 2024
Electrical cables made using extra rubber cables from "HobbyBoss GCT 155mm AU-F1 SPH Based on T-72".
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
The theme for the modernization is based on the fictional Charles Martel 3D skin from World of Tanks and the real world AMX-30B2 used in the Persian Gulf War which are both deserterized. I found the engine deck to be rather boring and flat so I took some artistic liberties and added "enhanced radiators" to help keep the engines cool in the desert heat.
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July 25, 2024
Playing around with stowage locations.
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July 25, 2024
Probably going to paint the ammo canisters OD green and the fuel tanks red to add some accent colours.
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
Camo done. First time doing a 3 colour scheme and first time doing organic shapes instead of just straight edges. Masking was a pain. Gave up half way through on hand cutting masks out of tape and started using sticky tack. Worth the time and effort though. The colour scheme is inspired by the desert camo found on the ResinScales AMX50B product pics.
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July 25, 2024
Camo was painted using Vallejo Bonewhite, Tamiya TS-1 Red Brown, and Tamiya TS-98 Pure Orange. All from spray cans. Disappointed with the Vallejo spray cans recently, the Bonewhite ended up leaving a sandpaper texture and an earlier can of Black had adhesion issues. I've never had issues before so I might have to look elsewhere moving forward.
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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August 28, 2024
Details painted up by brush using acrylics from Citadel and Vallejo.
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August 28, 2024
Weld beads painted silver to give worn effect.
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August 28, 2024
Applied two acrylic filters to wheels, chassis and turret using the following process:
1. AK Worn Effects 1st pass
2. Heavily diluted Tamiya XF-59
3. Chip using water and rough brush
4. AK Worn Effects 2nd pass
5. Ammo Mig Acrylic Filter Medium Grey (0805)
6. Chip using water and rough brush
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August 28, 2024
Chassis after first filter.
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August 28, 2024
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August 28, 2024
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August 28, 2024
Turret after first filter.
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August 28, 2024
Chassis after second filter.
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August 28, 2024
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August 28, 2024
Turret after second filter.
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August 28, 2024
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August 28, 2024
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November 29, 2024
Left: Chipped wheels without pinwash
Right: Wheels after pinwash (brown for desert vehicles)
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November 29, 2024
Decided to try out highlights to make the details pop more. Tested it out on the road wheels first and liked the results.
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November 29, 2024
Testing "rivet" highlighting on chassis. Left side is highlighted and right side is not. The lighter colour definitely makes the details pop.
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November 29, 2024
Chassis fully highlighted using the same shade of cream as used in the camo pattern.
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November 29, 2024
Completed glamour shots. Added side skirts, fuel barrels, camo net, stowage, and a lot of dust.
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024
Commander hatch detail.
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November 29, 2024
Turret rear.
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November 29, 2024
IR searchlight.
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November 29, 2024
Left turret stowage detail.
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November 29, 2024
Right turret stowage detail.
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November 29, 2024
Lower turret stowage detail.
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November 29, 2024
Optics box detail.
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November 29, 2024
Oil stain
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November 29, 2024
Fuel barrel detail.
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November 29, 2024
Side skirt and decal detail.
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November 29, 2024
Barrel mounted modernization detail. Searchlight on left side of barrel, laser range finder on the right side of barrel.
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November 29, 2024
Front armour plate.
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November 29, 2024
Wheel detail.
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November 29, 2024
Fire extinguisher detail.
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November 29, 2024
Tow cable detail.
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November 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024

Yorumlar

30 25 July, 22:54

John
Nice project and looks good. The AMX-50 always reminds me of an AMX-13 on steroids. Very cool camo pattern too.

25 July, 23:36

VukoDeLaRoche
Thanks John! The AMX-50 is certainly a unique beast, much bigger than I expected. Appreciate it about the camo. Its my first time doing one that wasn't entirely straight edges and the masking was such a pain, but definitely worth it.

26 July, 00:26

Marc .
Looking good!

26 July, 18:05

Rui S
Great paint job & weathering 👍

29 November, 22:37

John
Congrats, turned out great 👍 Camo looks really good under that layer of weathering. Lots of masking but worth the effort! Oh,did you add the weld beads? They look good too.

30 November, 11:12

VukoDeLaRoche
Thanks everyone! @John, yup added the weld beads too. They are definitely exaggerated and a little messy but I wanted to make them pop a more so had to compromise. I used Tamiya epoxy putty and a homemade tool (toothpick + metal from a pop can) to make them. I also used the basic Tamiya putty to improve the armour texture but forgot the casting marks. Oh well, next time.

10 December, 05:18

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AMX-50B - Modernized

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