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This project is more of a rebuild than a build. I originally built this kit back in the days of Model Armour In fact, it was my first ever blog as well as my first attempt at a tank wreck. I was never really happy with the finish on it unfortunately and over time the model ended up relegated to the bottom of the display case, one step away from the bin.

Recently, in a moment of brilliance, or madness, I decided to strip it down and repaint it. Unlike a normal build, I didn't take many progress pics simply because I didn't have a clear idea of how it would finish up.

Anyway, I started with the tracks. Then I turned my attention to repainting the body using Ammo 4BO modulation set in combination with the Black and White technique. In retrospect, next time I would change up the colour and make it darker. You'll see I've also started on the weathering as well. I spent a bit of time on the weathering to be honest. I had fun adding layers of different effects and learned some good lessons. This is where I'm up to. I probably should put it on a base to give some context to the finish but I think I'll move on to another project.
I'll send more comprehensive pics to Philipp for inclusion in the gallery.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
Vincent

Great building and paintwork Vincent. I have to learn a lot of to get your level. I admire your model.

I'm glad you decided to finish this one, the paint and weathering is far too impressive to let it gather dust somewhere

Philipp

What was the process on the tracks Vincent? It’s an area I still really struggle with.

The result is excellent. Sometimes when I look at some of my old models I think I should do the same but I'm not brave enough to do so.

Milan Mynar wrote: ↑03 Feb 2022, 20:18 Great building and paintwork Vincent. I have to learn a lot of to get your level. I admire your model.

Thanks Milan, I'm glad you like it

Vincent

Philipp Gross wrote: ↑05 Feb 2022, 11:54 I'm glad you decided to finish this one, the paint and weathering is far too impressive to let it gather dust somewhere
Philipp

Thanks Philipp. It looks a lot different now from what it was

Vincent

Adam Durrant wrote: ↑06 Feb 2022, 00:43 What was the process on the tracks Vincent? It’s an area I still really struggle with.

All I did was follow Night Shifts video on painting rusty tracks, Adam. Just complete each step as suggested and you will end up with a nice set of rusty tracks. I was impressed with how easy it was to get a good result.

Vincent

Olivier Carneau wrote: ↑06 Feb 2022, 08:35 The result is excellent. Sometimes when I look at some of my old models I think I should do the same but I'm not brave enough to do so.

Thank you Olivier. I was in the mood for something to paint, rather than build, and the KV caught my eye. I'll probably do it again with something else if I can't decide on a new build

Vincent

That's a beauty. Fantastic weathering effects. Brave man to glue those fenders on after all the weathering.