Tank tracks

[getagrip]

Looks like 'real' is making a come back! 

Within reason

Does look good though; I'm just wondering how much you'd actually see on a 6mm mini

[Hertsblue]

If the tank is in regular use there won't be much rust on the actual treads. Might show up on the edges of the tracks that don't get scrubbed by the road. Therefore, dark gunmetal treads, highlighted with steel. Rust drybrush along the edges. Probably a brown wash over all. That's if you have the patience....

[getagrip]

If the tank is in regular use there won't be much rust on the actual treads. Might show up on the edges of the tracks that don't get scrubbed by the road. Therefore, dark gunmetal treads, highlighted with steel. Rust drybrush along the edges. Probably a brown wash over all. That's if you have the patience....

I have the patience but I'm not sure you'll see it in 6mm

[Matt J]

Dark brown base, wash with black, highlight then pick the edges out in steel.

I like my tanks to look battered but not too muddy.

[getagrip]

That's fantastic Matt!

Think we might have a winner

[FierceKitty]

Pretty convincing.

[FierceKitty]

Tho', mind you. those tanks need a haircut.

[Matt J]

The technique will work well at 6mm (got an epic IG army with lots of lots of tracks, used same technique).

If you trawl the forum you'll see plenty of good WW2 stuff (Dazza's, BH62 and Fred's stuff leap to mind)

[Westmarcher]

Tho', mind you. those tanks need a haircut.

Or a Herr Kutt ?


[Very nice. Presume that's in 6mm scale, Matt?]  
[Also, good well thought out advice, Hertsblue]  

[barbarian]

I'd use pigment for the ground color, not rust.

Paint the base, then cover the lower hull, the tracks and the base with the powder.
Use a dry brush.

Then varnish. (spray)

This simulate dust or mud, not rust.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Superb work chaps!

[Matt J]

I'd use pigment for the ground color, not rust.

I'd like to have a play with these, is there a brand/source you'd recommend?

cheers

Matt

[getagrip]

I'd like to have a play with these, is there a brand/source you'd recommend?

cheers

Matt

I've just been looking at Vallejo's; obviously can't comment on how good they are but it's a fairly sizeable range.

[FierceKitty]

Or a Herr Kutt ?

Greisslich!   

[getagrip]

Or a Herr Kutt ?

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