Military Illustrated Modeller – August 2019

 Military Illustrated Modeller - August 2019

Accessories and materials used:

• Tasca German Pz.Kpfw.II. F. (Kit. No. 24-001)


• Aber 25007 1:24 2m aerial, 25L02 MG 34 Barrel


• Tamiya Acrylics; X-18 Semi-Gloss Black, XF-64 Red Brown, XF-
  White, XF-4 Yellow Green, XF-57 Buff, XF-65 Field Grey, Tamiya
  X-22 Clear, Lacquer Thinners


• Vallejo Acrylic; Dark Rubber 70.


• Mig by AMMO; Afrikakorps Wash


• Winsor & Newton Oils; Raw Umber, Lamp Black, Yellow Ochre,
  White


• MIG Pigments; Europe Dust, Light European Earth, Dry Mud,
  Dark Mud


• Abteilung 502; Pigment Fixer


• Tamiya; Liquid Surface Primer Extra Thin Cement

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FINAL DIRT APPLICATION

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brushes, sharpened toothpicks, metal scribers and

similar, to add variation to the end result. With the

main weathering completed and decals on, a coat

of Tamiya Clear was airbrushed on to protect the

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the vehicle select localised applications to enhance

the detail, with more scuffing and effects added to

various wear areas using thinned oils applied with

a fine brush. After I was happy with the overall

appearance, the model received a light coat of

Testors Dullcote to take the edge off the shine.

The assembled tracks were sprayed in a mix of

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cover the whole build in a thick layer of mud, a

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pigment fixer. This was mainly applied to the lower

hull in selected areas and the entire track lengths

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FINAL THOUGHTS

As mentioned previously, it really is a great pity

there is not more armour available in this scale,

especially for a smaller subject such as the Panzer

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you find the kit, whether it be by Tasca or Asuka I

heartily recommend buying it! U