Tutorial: Painting and Weathering a White Wash

[Build-through: Panzer IV Ausf H Part III]
In this tutorial I show you the complete painting and weathering of Dragon's Pzkpfw IV Ausf H Autumn '43 Production, from the camo pattern all the way through the detail painting, streaking, mud and dust, and the wash.
I tried a new method of making mud splashes using a toothbrush and the results were really nice, hope that helps some people out :)
I also made up this way of making a heavily chipping 'white wash' field-applied camouflage as the video went and I'm incredibly pleased with the results. I hope this tutorial helps and inspires people to do a white wash camo :D

[@lunhil1264]

Excellent. I think I can use some of your techniques to rescue a snow camo project that I've had trouble with. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@DeerHunter308]

It takes a lot of courage to apply this weathering to a finished model, all the work you have previously done etc. Good job.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Martin! I was really happy with that camo lol but in the end it was worth it to white wash over it :) Love the mud splatters I did too, so no regrets.

[@daffyduck7336]

Beautiful work, the weathering in the camouflage is just beautiful

[@Panzermeister36]

+daniel shepetis Thank you!

[@oldfox0015]

Incredible work. Looks photo realistic. This makes me want to take up the hobby again !

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks TJ! I'm humbled :) It's a great hobby that we share

[@noelmaciejewski2809]

I’m superr new to modeling. Your videos are great.i feel like im skipping a couple of months / years of frustration by learning Techniques quickerI found this one you did awhile ago it’s cool how much you have progressed.keep doing these tutorials thanks.

[@MrJoeGarner]

Welcome to the hobby, I started building military models back in the early 1980's. I take breaks from time to time but always come back. Panzermeister36 is very good at what he does.

[@Cydonius1]

the grime streaking such a small trick that really increases the realism, now I know what some of my old models were missing

[@Panzermeister36]

It is a very nice effect. An oil dot filter has a similar result, you should look up that if you haven't heard of it before.

[@marioravazzoli580]

Very nice video,i’ll try to do it in my next kit,using brushes not air brush. That tutorial was helpful to me Thanks a lot!

[@davidmarlow2780]

Awesome job! I'm just getting back into modeling after 30yrs. Learned alot from you, thank you.

[@Panzermeister36]

:D Much thanks, David! That means a lot to me :)

[@Deutsche_Heimat]

WOW....awesome work, unbelievable!!! I build my first Tiger 1 in 1:56 and now i had to paint him.

[@TheModelingNut]

Absolutely Amazing Weathering Tutorial!!!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Jason :D Much appreciated!

[@BlueLabelDrinker]

Good stuff, I plan on trying this on my Bolt Action tanks. Thanks!

[@geekyrocket9714]

Another great video bud!! Interesting technique to achieving a very realistic winter camo scheme. Love the mud effects and snow effects you used as well, top notch as always my friend! I'm definitely gonna keep an eye out for the Sculptamold product! Cheers!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Brad :) Glad you like her! Scupltamold is great for landforms and things like that too

[@spiritusanto9688]

Awesome outcome, never seen a white wash before. Great work nice looking armor.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks man :) Glad you like it

[@RollingThunderModels]

I like the end result! some nice products you used there. Interesting video, thanks for making it mate! :)

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks man :) Hope this tutorial helps some people with white washes. Glad you like the result, probably my best-looking build so far and I'm sure proud of her!

[@innawoods7042]

Currently building a Panzer IV as well. Definitely good to watch this to have a little inspiration.

[@Panzermeister36]

762x54r-innawoods Good luck on the panzer! And I hope you find this video or others useful :)

[@CPD_Det]

Very nicely done

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Looks Prettyy Sick!

[@makingmodels812]

Awesome finish, thanks for sharing.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you :)

[@jkyu55]

Awesome job my friend

[@forcedadventure]

BOY..............THIS "THING" LOOKS VERY VERY GOOD !!! ALL THE BEST !!!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you :D I'm glad you like it!

[@forcedadventure]

It`s very realistic !!!

[@SD_Marc]

That looks great. Nice work.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Marc :)

[@AdamMann3D]

That looks very very good man. well done. Nice tutorial as well. I plan to do a white wash on a Tiger at some point, so I will come back and watch this again.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Adam :) Glad you like it, and hope it helps you out with your Tiger!

[@tylorhughes4484]

it looks like you pulled that tank from history. the white wash over the camo makes sence too.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Tylor! I've just finished another winter whitewashed panzer and I'm super happy with how it turned out too

[@tylorhughes4484]

I'm really wanting to get back into modeling. Hopefully I'll have time to in the army. Any tips for building dragon models?

[@Panzermeister36]

Hmmm...well I wouldn't trust the instructions too much! It's not uncommon to have one or two parts mislabeled (as they're referencing parts from a different versio of that kit) or not even labeled at all; they sometimes just appear on the kit between steps. What kit are you planning on buying?

[@jackarmstrongiii3669]

Looks incredible; nice tutorial!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Jack :) Glad you like her; I'm super pleased with it too!

[@steveminla]

This was great! Thanks for the inspiration! I plan on building a 1/35th scale Tiger tank with the same kind of effects!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad my tutorial was inspirational, and I hope it's helpful. Post a video of the Tiger ;)

[@rezaadit842]

Wow amazing

[@huntercraft1668]

Just what I was looki g for. I lovr it. Cant wait to do a winter white wash again :)

[@Panzermeister36]

Glad you enjoyed it Hunter :) It was a real fun build and I'm really happy with the result, and I hope it helps some people out!

[@huntercraft1668]

Well judging by the tutorial all the way through, it will definatly. Did you add a little bit of snow to the top runs??

[@Panzermeister36]

Hunter Craft Yes I did :) After I took the photos I noticed it.

[@dominickguerra189]

Wow, beats my models hands down. Mine look good but not like they've seen any action yet. Nice weathering dude!

[@overdriveactive5486]

Thanks from 2019 :D I'll be using this on a Warhammer 40k tank.

[@Panzermeister36]

+Overdrive Active Awesome! I hope it works out well for you!

[@MichaelGreen-dm2ov]

Looks Bad Azz! I like the details you do on the model.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Michael!

[@TEAM6USA]

Master work dude....

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@26voodoo]

Nice job.Well done !!!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks!

[@NAMBiohazard]

Wow...thx man I will really have a go at this

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks bud :) Glad it inspired you!

[@rocko112camaro]

Great vid. Especially liked the mud effect on the tracks. Have you tried using Apple Barrel Acrylic paints? It comes in a assortment of colors (matte Melted Chocolate and matte Brown Oxide really great for mud effect). Mix paint with plaster then apply to your tank model for mud effect. If you want a slush mud effect add water. You can buy them at Wal-mart for $.50 a bottle. If you don't like the effect you can rinse/clean with water. If you decide later 6-9 mos you can clean with water and re-do it. Can be applied with a brush and you can do the tooth brush effect.

[@ianjackson7515]

Hello form New Zealand: Have to admit that when you first started applying the white-wash I thought you had overdone it... Happy to say I was wrong, end result was/is superb. I have an old Italeri M24 that I'm looking to do in a similar style. Will be using what you've done here as a guide.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Ian. I have some more recent videos that show what I personally think are better techniques for doing the whitewash. One is on a Panzer III and the other is the StuG video that's about an hour long. If you're curious, those videos might also be helpful to you.

[@ianjackson7515]

I will be doing that - only got limited time to browse the available video's. At the moment I've got an old Tamiya Panzer IV that I'm going to use as a 'mule' for the modulation technique if that goes well I'll use that technique on the Chaffee then white-wash over it... real-life permitting !!

[@Panzermeister36]

Hope it goes well! Good luck :)

[@basilj3949]

That's a nice panzer! What reference book do you use I can't seem to find one that is precise enough.

[@ninjagames3261]

looks nice dude

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks!

[@robertodellepiane2900]

really great. that's when modelling is more than....modellng.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Roberto! I like to think of it as recreating history :)

[@sodapopcustoms834]

Another amazing piece dude seriously! I will watch everyone of your videos until I can model half as good as you haha.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you very much! I hope you find them helpful, then :) That's why I make them!

[@SPITTFIRE2010]

Magnificent tutorial.- Thanks for sharing.- Congratulations.-

[@Panzermeister36]

SPITTFIRE2010 Thank you! :)

[@2007bing]

Love it!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you, my lord :)

[@TheSirMarlowe]

Großartige Arbeit, Panzermeister. Ich sah hier einige Meister auf youtube, und Du gehörst definitiv dazu.

[@Panzermeister36]

+TheSirMarlowe Danke! :D

[@Adamslee72]

very nice tutorial Evan that panzer 4 looked frost bitten top stuff mate kutgw :)

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Faron! Maybe I should add a frost bitten crew too? If I can find some really nice and cold-looking figs it'll make it look even colder :D

[@tigertanktoo]

Great job on that Panzer IV. I liked that method of putting the white wash and the mud on. I do have one suggestion though, on the russian tracks, you can see the ejector marks (little circles) on every other track. Those should be filled and sanded. Sorry for being a critic, but a great looking build like that one shouldn't have all that effort lost to a few little circles. Especially if you enter it in a model contest. Judges look for things like that.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks man :) Yeah I know those marks are there and I hate Dragon for having them on all their T-34 tracks but I just can't be bothered to fill them hehe.

[@joshkorich1595]

great video!! quick question im starting Bolt Action and am doing US army i know im wanting to do winter camo schemes for my army would this wash work on Army green?

[@gramos1219]

Excellent Modelling. Just started modelling and would like to know what reference book you used. Thanks.

[@billmoore4230]

Awesome

[@MrMikepaniora]

very nice

[@Panzermeister36]

+Mike Paniora Thank you Mike :)

[@bobahnert9213]

nice build up! don't forget to add mud or snow to the tracks on top going along the return rollers. and in the future if you ever do a tank that is going through snow only the tracks will get polished believe or not by the snow. dry brush the tracks with steel and the add the snow. and before it dries take a clean brush and remove some of the snow to expose the tracks.p.s.try baking soda for snow next time-it is a lot cheaper and looks great!

[@Panzermeister36]

bob ahnert Thanks Bob! When I looked at the photos after I made the video only then did I realize that I'd missed putting mud along the top length of track. The photo at 36:30 makes it pretty clear. Thanks for the tips; I'm currently working on a T-40 Russian light tank and it will be in a similar whitewash with a snowy diorama. I think I'll tone done the mud too :)

[@bobahnert9213]

Panzermeister36 Look at some archival photos or films to see how the snow is thrown by the tracks and then apply to your model.Also try adding some earth tone pigments or real dirt to your snow and then apply it. You will be surprised as how real it looks! I will be looking forward to the video.

[@Panzermeister36]

bob ahnert Great ideas Bob! Adding pigments to the snow will add even more realism! I have many books on WWII AFVs so I try to look up photos in those and on the internet of the vehicle I'm modelling to see how it weathering it real life. Of course that's a lot easier on modern vehicles as photos of WWII vintage and usually black and white and quite low quality :) Again thanks for your help!

[@carlmayne3519]

Is there any chance you could list what you used for the white washes to create the snow and ice effect ... I've just bought a new Hanomag I want to experiment on with winter camo, I think this effect would just finish it off to a T ... You're work is bloody awesome!!

[@Panzermeister36]

I've just finished uploading a new video series where I showed a very similar - and I think better - process than this on another tank. But I'll get back to you about these products here ;)

[@rodolforodriguez4203]

Do you have the links for the previous 2 parts? Congrats for the model BTW

[@davisjacobs3074]

The explosive chemical reaction part gets me every time! I can't help but laugh really hard!

[@Panzermeister36]

Davis Jacobs lol well I was trying it for the first time, so I wasn't sure if some 'chemistry' was going to happen ;D

[@davisjacobs3074]

Panzermeister36 I just imagine seeing a mini mushroom cloud!

[@Panzermeister36]

Davis Jacobs Yeah at 1/35th scale!

[@davisjacobs3074]

Panzermeister36 Ha! Are you excited for Fallout 4? I am preordering the collectors edition.

[@Panzermeister36]

Davis Jacobs I've never played it...... I really should, though, it's my kind of game

[@MetalDetroit]

Really well done.cheers

[@Panzermeister36]

+MetalDetroit Thank you

[@20x138B]

+Panzermeister36 im 14 .i build Tamiya kits . Right now i have just built a tamiya tiger 2 and tiger 1 and panther a. Im only building tamiyas at the moment before any other companies because tamiyas are easy . I earn £20 a week through paper round and it was my birthday a few days ago . I have £340 and a free shed to use. Is it worth the investment of a spray painter

[@20x138B]

+Panzermeister36 i would say i am quite above beginner and pretty close to advanced modeller

[@Panzermeister36]

+The almighty Loaf I say that it would be worth it to buy an airbrush and compressor. just make sure you buy a good one. I'm no airbrush expert at all but I would really recommend one as it makes painting much faster and easier and look better.

[@20x138B]

+Panzermeister36 thanks. It's annoying being limited to brush camo schemes

[@2AKIS21]

Good evening.Very good job indeed,Do you have any videos of painting and weathering tracks of Panzer III tanks?And how to paint an one colour model such as Panzer III in the early years of war.Thank you.

[@Panzermeister36]

+2AKIS21 I have done a few videos on weathering tracks - my weathering tutorials. I just paint them a dark black-brown first, then give them a brown wash and drybrush with light grey. Nothing much, because I usually add mud onto them after that and it can cover most of that up. I haven't done a solid panzer grey tank yet, but I'm sure you can find a video on KZbin somewhere explaining that; we have a ton of great guys on here.

[@2AKIS21]

+Panzermeister36 Ok thank you for your advise..In case you did something familiar please send it to me in order to see new techniques.

[@alexscolavino1566]

Hey Alex your thank you very much for replying

[@michaeltiedt6376]

I just made my first winter white wash! Humbrols matt white enamel paint plus Humbrols enamel thinner 1/1... Vallejo's white wash is so bad....

[@michaelfazio7753]

i have the same book! for anyone interested its called something like Wehrmacht panzer divisions and its really good for when you wanna do a historically accurate camo for your panzers!

[@Panzermeister36]

Yeah I love those books! I've got the Western Allies, Soveit, SS, and Modern Tanks books by them too; awesome stuff :)

[@milky55way2012]

Looking good as the winter white wash was more of a diluted paint anyway, to make it easier to remove in the spring time. I'm curious, did you protect the original paint scheme before the winter wash? I agree about the pin marks, but it's your model... As a simple suggestion if I may, try a little dry brushing after all the oil,/Mig crap is dry with a lighter shade of the base coat color, just on high areas to bring some detail back after that nice white wash. I personally think pigments are a better weathering method than paint as paint just looks like dirty paint anyway. Track links look excellent.....

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks again :D I didn't protect the base coat as it was acrylics and all the stuff afterwards (whitewash, oils wash, pigments) all some off with white spirits which shouldn't effect the tamiya paint. It might though, I can't say for sure, but it all worked out. I actually went back and drybrushed some XF-55 and -60 a couple of months ago, after the video was done, and it looks really nice. I was planning on doing that in the video but it looked so good and I didn't want to mess it up. I built up the courage later though :) Pigments all the way!

[@anastasiosmoralis5208]

Hi. Why did you use both AK wash and oil paint? Why not just thinned while oil paint or just AK?

[@mrbass3]

Great work ! did the white wash melt the base colour much?

[@Panzermeister36]

It didn't react with the base colour at all because I just brushed it on. If you worked it around a lot it might begin to react with the base colour.

[@lukvanstappen]

still wondering what the reference book is you're showing...

[@chriss.1382]

Hey great review I will use this technique on some of my kits by the way not sure if that red walking thing with a zombie looking body should be their I thought it was only in North Africa with Rommel but Great review :D

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Chris, glad you like it :) You mean the red figure on the turret skirts? It's a "grizzlibar" (grizzly bear) and is correct for a vehicle in the 3rd Pz Div 1944-45. I've seen it on North African Panzers as well, in fact I got this decal from a Tamiya DAK Panzer II; I think it's a 3rd Panzer Division thing, but I'm not sure :) Thanks for looking.

[@chriss.1382]

I have that same cheap Panzer 2 by tamyia and that's what reminded me of it :D still have it floating around in my decal box somewhere lol

[@TheNordus]

I would presume this is a Dragon Pz IV? I was looking for a tutorial on this, finally found it through ISM.

[@Panzermeister36]

Yes It's the Dragon Pzkpfw IV Ausf H Autumn '43 Production kit; and a very good kit at that! Some of the PE is a bit pointless though... :D

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

How the hell did I only just stumble across this. I'm about to shart a white was on a panzer III from 4./ ss panzer regiment 1 tank 4L1 early 1943 kharkov area. Now I'm reconsidering how to do it. What was the ratio of the final coat of white wash. Great looking model.

[@Panzermeister36]

+Steve Wismark thank you! This is a very old video of mine but the techniques should still work well :)

[@wuzupwuzuphongy]

Instead of using the white washer stuff, could you just use matt enamel white paint? Like, would it completely change the look or...?

[@Panzermeister36]

Hongypingpong Pongy Well it all depends on how you apply it. I think oils would work better than enamels for just a simple-product whitewash though. I think it would be hard to streak and wear out the enamels than oils would be.

[@Pupsi-ru3li]

Nice Video Waht was that for a book

[@hennessyblues4576]

You ever think it might be easier to paint certain hard-to-get to parts before gluing them on. Also I wonder if they sell models where you can paint the inside of them too, to show how the tank worked, but you don't glue the top turrets on, so you can take them off and see inside.

[@Panzermeister36]

+Hennessy Blues I do think it'd be easier to paint it that way, but i'm lazy and like putting the whole thing together and painting it as one. And yes, there are kits like that. Some even have clear bodies to you can leave sections unpainted and see inside! Cool stuff, but a lot of work too

[@Legodude552]

Yeah I agree. Things like shovels, jerry cans, etc. I paint first then glue them on.

[@archangel1045]

+Panzermeister36 Awesome job! I believe out of all the different white wash techniques, you have achieved the most realistic results. I've been building tank models since the early 70's and am familiar with the different paint chipping techniques such as the salt and or hairspray techniques, both of which yield good results, however most seem to way over do the paint chip look and under do the weathering. Tanks are mud magnets. The only clean tank is in the motor pool. Your white wash job looks natural and organic. Keep up the good work. Gross Deutschland !

[@Panzermeister36]

arch angel Thanks! I do like this effect a lot, but I'm also curious about how the hairspray technique will look so I'm going to use both on my next tank and see how it goes

[@ModelMechanic25]

Hey panzermeister , I just wanted to know if it's not to late to join the FOTR GB. I'm currently in Ecuador and have purchased a Revell Hordon Go 399, hopefully this is eligible to join the GB. I'll be back in America in 5 days hopefully this is not too late. Great Tutorial!

[@ModelMechanic25]

*Horten Go 229

[@Panzermeister36]

ModelMechanic25 Thanks man :) No you're not too late, it'll end some time in September maybe, but it's not definitive as I want everybody to be able to finish :) The '229 is a beautiful bird; I guess the first stealth fighter? It's eligible cause they made a few :)

[@fredhart3984]

What was that reference book you are using?

[@richarddejesusvillalobosag1770]

panzermeister puedes hacer una maqueta de un avión B-17

[@deny.nurdin]

wooohhohohoho nice result dude ^_^ btw visit youtube audio library so your tutorial next time has good music background. :D

[@Panzermeister36]

Deny Nurdin Thanks Deny! Yeah I need to get more music...otherwise it's kinda boring when I'm just talking :)

[@MightyPacifist]

you sound young bruh… and nice video i just made my IS-2 and i used the exact shit you used, and tried to do what you get…. and it looks pretty good to me… I'm happy with my model… it gives me wood

[@Panzermeister36]

Alexander Stoner Yup I am pretty young given most of the modellers I know. Glad you enjoyed the video, and glad it helped you out on you IS-2. Email me some pics if you'd like...of the model....not your wood lol

[@Indyreptiles]

What book was that at the beginning? Also great job on the tank

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks man :) The book is "Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45" - part of the Essential Tank Identification Guide series. They have a ton of these books, others for Soviet, SS, Western Allies, Panzergrenadier, Modern Planes, and even some for boats, just to name a few! Awesome books :D

[@Indyreptiles]

Panzermeister36 Thank you very much.

[@Panzermeister36]

crestedgeckoguy No problem :)

[@alexscolavino1566]

Hey Alex here listen I have the same tank I was wondering if I should do it in whitewash I couldn't find Too Many real tanks like that in the war I think they only brought over 400 something to Russia that is the great job love the finished product

[@Panzermeister36]

Oh yes, there were many Panzer IV Ausf.Hs in Russia. And they would have been there during the wintertime.

[@SuperCaroon]

ur good :)

[@Panzermeister36]

SuperCaroon Huge thanks buddy :)

[@2WheelsLiving]

What is that stuff called that you used, I couldn’t tell in the vid. Thanks.

[@Panzermeister36]

The snow? That was Sculptamold

[@2WheelsLiving]

Panzermeister36 no the mig stuff you used for the whitewash.

[@Panzermeister36]

That's Mig Productions Winter Camouflage Wash

[@2WheelsLiving]

Panzermeister36 ok thanks

[@ryancarlson9023]

where did u get that wash from I can't find it online

[@Panzermeister36]

I bought it in a store. Many companies make very similar products, so anything that's a similar colour from Mig AMMO, AK Interactive, MiG Productions, Wilder, etc. would work the same way.

[@ryancarlson9023]

oh ok I glanced at the mig site but I'll look later, awesome model btw, it looks amazing

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@mysticfarmer3393]

What book are you using for reference?

[@Panzermeister36]

The essential tank identification guide: wehrmacht panzer divisions 1939-45

[@ezohr7058]

What kind of grey do u use for German tanks?

[@Panzermeister36]

+Ezohr Dunkelgrau, Panzergrau, any colour that looks right to me!

[@ezohr7058]

Panzergrau didn't work out for me it was more black then grey.... but thnx for your respond!

[@dustintaylor2843]

Thanks for the reply, keep my email and let's stay in contact about the matter.

[@Mosktan]

I'm no modeller, but shouldn't you paint the side panels as if they were intact and then move them? It just looks odd that the camouflage pattern fits even though one of the side skirt panels is hanging off at an angle?

[@Panzermeister36]

I'm pretty sure I did that, put the panel back straight before I put the camo on :) But it didn't change much as only a bit of the panel is covered in the end, and then of course the whitewash pretty much covered it all... but thanks for the pointer anyways man :D

[@Mosktan]

Panzermeister36 Sorry, couldn't tell! Looks very nice, good job

[@Panzermeister36]

Mosktan No problem man :) Thanks for looking!

[@petterkarlsson7628]

Wy is it T-34 tracks on the turret?

[@Panzermeister36]

Petter Karlsson The Germans did this to increase the armour protection. Sherman crews did it too. Here's a photo of a Panzer IV with T-34 tracks: plus.google.com/u/0/b/117377533440333189245/photos/+Panzermeister36/albums/5945862640818914065/6102098319896651522?pageId=117377533440333189245&pid=6102098319896651522&oid=117377533440333189245

[@MightyPacifist]

i tried this with ought an airbrush… i dun fuked up

[@dustintaylor2843]

Do you or would you consider selling these? Do you know anybody that does? I'm looking to buy some nice, finished models.

[@Panzermeister36]

I wouldn't consider selling many of my models, though I am highly humbled by your liking in them :D However, I am thinking about the possibility of doing commission work. Many other people do this too. Forces of Valor and other such companies sell finished models that are said to be very nice, though I can't attest to that. My local shop sells what I think is 1:48 or 1:50 scale finished models too, I don't know the manufacturer but I could check on Thursday.

[@lunhil1264]

You might check with Another KZbin modeler, Hamilcar Barkas. He was thinning his collection of dioramas a while back and may have some nice ones available.

[@Algebrodadio]

What book were you showing at the 1:35 mark?

[@Panzermeister36]

Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45 - The Essential Tank Identification Guide Great book, there's ones for the USSR, Western Allies, SS, Modern Tanks, Panzergrenadier Divisions, and more! :D

[@Algebrodadio]

Panzermeister36 Awesome ! Thanks man.

[@Moosaroo]

Panzermeister36 did the book show T-34 tracks used as extra armour like you have on your IV. Just curious. Never seen that b4.

[@Panzermeister36]

Dan Arthurs plus.google.com/u/0/b/117377533440333189245/photos/117377533440333189245/albums/5945862640818914065/6102098319896651522?pid=6102098319896651522&oid=117377533440333189245

[@michaelhuye]

hate to be picky but I think the treads are on backwards.

[@Panzermeister36]

Yeah they are. This was a while ago when I didn't know what I was doing lol

[@michaelhuye]

+Panzermeister36 how do you think I know that? I did it too!

[@steviegibson5847]

You have a Paasche? Same as me!

[@Panzermeister36]

:D It's a nice airbrush, but I think it's time for a new one; she's getting old and cloggy and fiddly with paint consistency...

[@steviegibson5847]

I was in florida in october and ordered a patriot 105 from amazon to come to my hotel room. Got a message saying it was delayed so ordered thru another vendor which was also delayed so had to cancel both as I would be back in UK by the time they came. Going on a road trip to ny nj del md and wherever else takes my fancy so will get one there. Much mufh cheaper in the US. Just bought from eBsy HK a cheapy airbrush for 14 quid with p&p which came a few days ago but not used it yet. That will tide me over until in ny in june.

[@Panzermeister36]

Stevie Gibson Quite the traveller you are... I'll look into the patriot 105 :)

[@FurorTeutonicus1]

No markings?

[@Panzermeister36]

No crosses, just the bear and the numbers on the rear of the turret :) Just something different from the norm!

[@spit_in_my_mouth420]

Why are there T-34, Tiger, and Panther tank tracks on there?

[@Panzermeister36]

They did it to provide extra armour, though it didn't really work and added a ton of weight. Here's a photo: plus.google.com/b/117377533440333189245/+Panzermeister36/photos/photo/6102098319896651522?pid=6102098319896651522&oid=117377533440333189245

[@spit_in_my_mouth420]

Hmmmm that something I did not know, great fact to know. Thanks

[@Panzermeister36]

TheNameIsAlein They did it on Shermans too, but it added so much weight and caused so much more fuel usage while providing practically no more protection against the higher velocity German guns that Patton forbade it! plus.google.com/b/117377533440333189245/+Panzermeister36/posts/LnU8vpRRpEm?pid=6119605697487357714&oid=117377533440333189245

[@spit_in_my_mouth420]

Yeah those 88's were pretty menacing, especially for the paper thin armor that the Shermans had.

[@milky55way2012]

Excellent affects....I wonder how many mud pies the guy in the turret with the doors open got hit with.....? Did you forget under the turret bin or was that intentional? Never mind....:>} I hope that "Sculpt a Mold" doesn't have any resin.....you should wear a mask....if you don't believe me I got a little story to tell ya about enamel thinner.

[@Panzermeister36]

Yeah that turret door got quite muddy lol but I think it looks good as in winter everything's wet and the ground turns to mud so the crew would drag that everywhere. Also it shows up better on white than on yellow of grey or green :) Those are my excuses anyways; it's a bit more muddy than it should be! I didn't do the turret bin because the crew would only paint the exposed areas to save time and paint, and I'm supposing the side skirt fell off after that. But you say that in the vid yeah :) I don't think it has any crap in it but I'm careful about breathing that stuff in; I wear a mask if I'm doing it for a while. Tell away I love stories! Did you pass out at the bench? :D

[@milky55way2012]

No I didn't pass out but one time quite awhile ago now, I inhaled some enamel thinner through my mask......I guess the filters were not good or something. Nasty stuff, I broke out in hives....lasted about a week if I recall, but all is well now.

[@andrey_kadochnikov]

the mud looks like the tank can make 100mph

[@stevelamb5760]

i like how you paint i do the same i prefer realistic to pretty check my fb group plastic junkies

[@acidhousehouse1601]

Have you watched youtube member Hamilkar Barkas video Muddy Road ? If not check out his channel because he shows how to make ultra realistic mud and wet mud effects for 1/35th scale using actual mud and wood glue. Your model is extremely good but if you`d used his mud technique it would make your excellent model even more realistic.

[@Panzermeister36]

I think I did when he uploaded it... it's the guys pushing the car or something like that? I'm not 100% pleased with the mud on this vehicle so I may go back and work on it some more. However, here the dirt is really rocky and coarse and full of clay so I'd have to find some nice topsoil or something :) Thanks for the suggestion, though!

[@BennyCFD]

I think you wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over did the white wash to an otherwise nice build

[@dannewman9243]

Dude, your extremely talented and a modelling genius...but PLEASE PUT SOME ENTHUSIASM IN YOUR VOICE! It gets so boring and repetitive...

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Dan :) this was a while ago when I was nervous talking on camera, yeah...

[@DarkDog99]

...sry but looks awfull, thats the way to overdo it

[@johnnyprosser514]

DarkDog666 look at some pics of the eastern front and ardennes and see how dirty they got tank crews wouldn't have time to clean them but more important things like repairing tracks.

[@DarkDog99]

....guess u have been there?! and still it isnt looking good on a model and YES i have original footage (cause i am in the AAF) of this time and they were def not that rusty and so on...some of the leftover tanks after withdrawl maight look like this and additional were burnt out...And all over it is about a model kid not nothing in real. Sooo i do not like this state of wethering on a model. sometimes less is more

[@johnnyprosser514]

DarkDog666 oh right I thought you ment the mud. my bad😊