Written by In this article I will talk about painting two models 1 to 100 of the same style.
"Tamiy Dark Gray" is used as the base color. It's a very specific paint; it dries very quickly and becomes viscous. Therefore, it needs to be thinned heavily and applied in several thin layers. To create a volumetric effect, I use "Jim Skale" black wash and "Tamiy Panel Line Accent Color." Parts that need a metallic finish are coated black (chassis, instruments, machine guns, air cooling systems). The outer ribs of the models are coated with a light gray.I coat the metal elements with "Ganmetal" and use silver paint to highlight the edges. I painted the aerial elements bronze. The wooden elements (boxes, tool handles, machine gun butt) are painted brown. The periscopes and light sources are painted white. Then I apply the colors - the lanterns are yellow, the periscopes are blue. I coat the metal elements with "Ganmetal" and use silver paint to highlight the edges. I painted the aerial elements bronze. The wooden elements (boxes, tool handles, machine gun butt) are painted brown. The periscopes and light sources are painted white. Then I apply the colors - the lanterns are yellow, the periscopes are blue.
I used additional techniques for the armored personnel carrier. The machine gun was painted in three colors: "Dark Iron," "Gunmetal," and "Silver." Tamiya's "Dark Iron" paint is a very specific paint, as it's alcohol-based, not water-based. Because of this, it can't be thinned with water and is difficult to clean off with conventional methods; solvents are required. So, when working with it, I open a window and wear a respirator. But the effect this paint produces is beautiful. The armored personnel carrier has internal parts, but I didn't emphasize them; they were painted burgundy and red. For future reference, if you want to emphasize the interior of the model, paint it disassembled. For the dirty look, I used ZiP pigment (clay, rust).
Photo of “Pz. IV A” separately:
Photo of “Sd.Kfz. 251” separately:
