Bilbao armoured car WIP and the magic of enamel paint

Started by Villev, 07 February 2024, 09:05:51 PM

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Villev

A small addition into my SCW project, before starting another company of infantry. I went a bit overboard with the weathering, but hey, maybe the car spent a while rusting in open air before being pressed into service or something like that.

Just wanted to share the magic of oil and enamel paints for effects. I learned to use them from armour modeler youtubers (I especially recommend the Night Shift -channel) and that really changed my vehicle game.

The only difference between pics 1 & 2 are streaks and shading with enamel washes, and dusting with oils- and the base painted of course. I'll get this varnished and enter it into the painting comp.




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Very nice - I'm a great fan of oiling & rust on armour.

Maybe what it might need is some sort of patriotic political slogan or similar painted on it?
I'm not sure if you can buy appropriate 10mm transfers/decals (somebody on the forum might know) or even just some sort of unit designation - if they were used?

Only a suggestion  :)
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Villev

Quote from: Big Insect on 07 February 2024, 10:03:15 PMVery nice - I'm a great fan of oiling & rust on armour.

Maybe what it might need is some sort of patriotic political slogan or similar painted on it?
I'm not sure if you can buy appropriate 10mm transfers/decals (somebody on the forum might know) or even just some sort of unit designation - if they were used?

Only a suggestion  :)

Yeah, a good suggestion. I thought about some text- I could just freehand a big "POUM"-text on the side or something. But I want this to be usable by both sides, so I think I'll leave it without any identifying markings.
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