Enter the Elefant

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:14 pm

The Elefant is moving along slowly. Embarassed

I did some pre-shadowing and then another coat of paint, this time with Tamiya Dark Yellow. I'm liking it a lot more now. thumbs up

BEFORE

NOW

In this picture you can see the difference of the first and second coat with the hatch.

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Next is to add the cameo. Very Happy

Second Lieutenant Posts : 630 Join date : 2013-03-18

whoa!!! nice going!!! Got bring airbrushler to the battle day!!! so i can meet all windsor tankers.

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:22 pm

nice job on the Zim colour looks good to

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Second Lieutenant Posts : 630 Join date : 2013-03-18

Greg, r u coming? you got to, this is the first battle day 2013.

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:36 pm

no can't make it have prior engagement so not able to make it

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Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:32 am

Stince wrote:: Well, the suspension was being a pain in the butt, so I decided to take the easy lazy way out.

Introducing the Pan-Elefant III!

No...just...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Second Lieutenant Posts : 630 Join date : 2013-03-18

WT,
is this yours?

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:08 pm

Tom, that's mine.

I was messing around with my Elefant and Panzer 3.

Second Lieutenant Posts : 630 Join date : 2013-03-18

that is a cute idea!!!

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:30 pm

tomzag wrote:: that is a cute idea!!!

TANKS ARE NOT CUTE!!! tongue

There coooool! Cool

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 10:27 pm

Gotta a little more paint on the Elefant! Very Happy

Still need to do some more weathering and then install the SLU.
Hoping it will be ready for the next Battleday.

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Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 10:39 pm

...perfect...

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Tiger I - Panzer III - Panzer IV - Chi Nu Kai - Panther G - KV-1b 756(r)
M4A3(76) Sherman - T-34/85 - M3 Grant

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 10:46 pm

Strato50 wrote:: ...perfect...

Perfect in what way? Do mean as a target for KV-2 Suspect

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 10:52 pm

The battle damage, the rusty bits, the worn hatches. It looks perfect Razz

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Tiger I - Panzer III - Panzer IV - Chi Nu Kai - Panther G - KV-1b 756(r)
M4A3(76) Sherman - T-34/85 - M3 Grant

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 10:59 pm

I figure you will end up beating me up, I might as well add them any way! lol!

Second Lieutenant Posts : 630 Join date : 2013-03-18

look great, Derek, artist is artis!

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Tue May 07, 2013 11:48 pm

impressive, did an awesome job

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Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed May 08, 2013 12:49 am

Man, that thing is awesome! However i must ask the question that might get me beaten ....How hard to build was it?

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Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed May 08, 2013 1:09 pm

Nice work !!. Very Happy

And don't worry that re-captured KV2... My new painted PIII will protect you...
en... If it can.... scratch

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed May 08, 2013 4:26 pm

real_hulu wrote:: Nice work !!.
And don't worry that re-captured KV2... My new painted PIII will protect you...
en... If it can....

Thanks Hulu, but I suspect that you just want to hide behind like a big mobile barn! Suspect

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Wed May 08, 2013 4:39 pm

Stince wrote:

real_hulu wrote:: Nice work !!.
And don't worry that re-captured KV2... My new painted PIII will protect you...
en... If it can....

Thanks Hulu, but I suspect that you just want to hide behind like a big mobile barn! Suspect

If all else fails he can push you up hills.

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Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Fri May 10, 2013 6:16 am

Derek did you do anything fancy for the rust work?

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Tiger I - Panzer III - Panzer IV - Chi Nu Kai - Panther G - KV-1b 756(r)
M4A3(76) Sherman - T-34/85 - M3 Grant

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Fri May 10, 2013 9:48 am

Jordan,
Do you mean this effect?

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That's not rust, it's more of a chip paint effect.

I mixed up a real dark brown paint and used a small "dense" sponge and dry stippled along the edges.
Just the edges, not the flat areas! And be careful, it's easy to get carry away. Very Happy

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Fri May 10, 2013 10:34 am

Oh, I know it is, look at my KV-2.. Razz

I like that effect, but I meant more the BIG rusty areas where the Zim was blasted off. That looks excellent.

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Tiger I - Panzer III - Panzer IV - Chi Nu Kai - Panther G - KV-1b 756(r)
M4A3(76) Sherman - T-34/85 - M3 Grant

Subject: Re: Enter the Elefant Fri May 10, 2013 11:05 am

Oh, those areas.

That's just a red oxide colour.
Its represent the primer paint the tank had where the zimmerit was knocked off.