VINTAGE TAMIYA - Painted and weathered using NEW modern techniques. M16 Halftrack 1/35 Scale Model

I have to admit, I seriously underestimated how popular the build video for this Tamiya M16 Halftrack was going to be, so first up, thank you for everyone who has joined in the fun and entered the competition from that video! It’s been epic. Time is running out though, so if you want to join in be sure to check it out for details.
But the question is now, would a decent paint job and weathering treatment elevate this nearly 50 year old vintage model from looking like a toy to looking like a battle worn work horse?
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0:00 Recap
0:26 Applying Decals
4:56 Oil Dot filter
6:06 Enamel Pin wash
6:43 Dust Chipping and Blending
9:56 Olive Drab chipping
10:53 Working with pigments
14:55 Post Shading
16:02 Further detail
16:40 I forgot to mention the tracks!
17:34 Memories…
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[@nzdigital]

Beautiful build and amazing weathering. I’m a beginner, and am inspired..... 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Awesome! Thank you! Really appreciate you joining in 🙏🍺

[@steveluker3531]

Looks really good, given me some ideas when I get to build mine. Thanks for some great ideas

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Steve. Glad you found it helpful 🙏🫡

[@lysanderkrieg5474]

Such an outstanding result Clayton. A big thank you for taking us on the journey down amnesia lane.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

My pleasure Lysander. Appreciate you taking the time to watch them 🙏

[@craigstanley2848]

BZ Clayton! I built the old Matchbox version of this back in the day and I seriously thought that this was not a subject that interested me but after watching this and seeing your final results I’m beginning to doubt my decision. Inspiring mate!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you Craig. I love hearing stories like these! Really appreciate you sharing. 🙏😎

[@richardcraig5608]

Awesome finish , you really showed what a good finish can do on a old kit.. Not every kit needs to be built to win a competition , some can be just built for fun!! I was thinking about your chipping with Tamiya paint and maybe a few drops of their retarder would help with the "stickiness" . Can't wait to see that tiger.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Richard. Thanks for joining in. That stickiness in the paint actually helps with the process at times. Helps give me a little restraint. Glad you enjoyed the series 😁😎

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Bought this re-released kit from the tank museum bovington as a result of your video. I had this kit a a young guy back in the day and im looking forward to building it again 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I love hearing when people buy a kit after watching a video. Thanks so much for connecting 🙏 Good luck with the build 🍀💪🍺

[@JamesPowell-jc4mo]

Friend of mine 46years ago had it in dark green, always remembered it

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I think we all had that friend 😉

[@markrowley8177]

Glad I stumbled across this video. I have an original early 1980’s M16 kit I’ve had sitting in my cupboard since then!! I will be checking your other videos to advance my teenage techniques, of tubed glue and humbrol enamel paint.🤟

[@henkvermeer8652]

Nothing wrong with enamel paint. (i wish the old pactra enamel was still around).

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Very cool! 😎 I’m glad you stumbled across the video too. Welcome to the community 🙏☝️🍀🍺

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

"...and humbrol enamel paint" ... and almost always knocking over the little tins during the painting and creating an unholy mess ;-) ruining a great many trousers or shirts

[@henkvermeer8652]

Start painting your models and not your shirts andtrousers then, And tins of enamel have a lower point of gravity compared to these bottles of acrylic paints so i wonder...@@user-vt6en8fw4z

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

need some 3D printed holders :)

[@TheBez1965]

Fantastic looking build , not a subject that interests me , but great job .

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yep, not for everyone but glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@garylawless3608]

An absolutely incredible result on the M16 Clayton! After watching episode one of this build, I was keen to see how you were going to weather the model, and you did not disappoint. This M16 looks like it is straight off the battlefield! Looking forward to more of the same. Cheers for now mate!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Gary. So pleased you enjoyed the series. It’s amazing how the weathering transformed the toy like build isn’t it? ☝️💪🍺

[@michaeldean1289]

Hi Clayton Very impressive results mate! The weathering techniques were great and she looks like a real winner. Thanks for sharing your cool video ❤😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you Michael. Thanks for connecting mate 🙏

[@pilotsharkshanger9182]

Good video. My father toured Europe on one of these haft tracks. Just getting back into modeling after years, well, decades ago, and I will have to add one of these. Thanks CAVU

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I love hearing the connection people have to this vehicle. Sounds like this kit may be on your build list?! Thanks for joining in. 🙏🍀

[@LiberalsArePoop]

One thing I LOVE about Tamiya is that they re-issue their old kits and don't charge outrageous prices for them. Round2 is pumping out old kits and charging between $32 to $45 for some of them. Some are low parts count curbsides that I wouldn't pay $20 for.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Tamiya have definitely found the sweet spot for sure. Great nostalgic builds at a reasonable price. So good 💪 Appreciate you joining the conversation 👋

[@PunkRockJay]

Dude you ain’t lyin. These things were 40 plus dollars to find them. My hobby shop had 24 bucks on the reissue. That is cool. There’s a Salvation Army by me, and there is a real IGNORANT ASS lady that works there. Overpricing so much shit. She had 15 dollars on used nerf guns that were across the street for 12.99. Used Converse for 35 dollars. Anyway, they got model kits in. I look at em and she’s got 19.99 on USED KITS, missing instructions, half built. I told that lady it worth more then 5 bucks, oh NO NO that’s the price go up the street and buy the kit I saw for 25-30 bucks brand new cause evidently the guy at the Hobby Shop who’s been in business for 40 years don’t know how to price things….but she does. Anyway, yes, these are well priced. Sorry for my rant.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

@@PunkRockJay - rant on mate :) safe space here

[@UncleB1735]

Just bought one of these Halftracks. After seeing your build, I can't wait to start mine. Your weathering is awesome 👏👏

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Andy. I’m sure you will enjoy the build. Thanks for sharing 🙏🍀

[@benjamingasper1396]

Totally agree with you...best hobby in the world!! Much to my wife's dread..I've got all 4 of my children into the hobby 😂

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s awesome 🤩 Unfortunately I couldn’t get the hobby to stick with any of my 4 kids! 😔.

[@ModelNerd]

Lovely weathering! It takes a lot of skill to make a single colour paint scheme look this interesting, but still realistic - and you've nailed it.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it is truly appreciated 🙏

[@stevenc485]

This kit really stands the test of time, and your build is brilliant. Well done sir.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Ahh too nice Steven, thank you for your comment. Truly appreciated 🙏

[@dan8402]

It was like you tossed out all your own advise and just went with it. It still turned out amazingly though. This is a piece of nostalgia, but also a learning process that any modeler should take to teach us just how far we have come. I would love to see Tamiya come up with updated tooling on this vehicle.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah…I did get a little sloppy. Probably should have shown the model a little more respect, but it did up up ok didn’t it. Thank you 🙏 And a new tooled Tamiya halftrack…could you imagine?! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏

[@lappin6482]

always love the old kits 🙌

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

There is something special about them isn’t there?! Appreciate your comments 🙏☝️

[@lesthiele4921]

Even an old Tamiya kit still have a place in any kit collection, and you have show what can be achieved with a kit of this age, congratulations on a job extremely well done, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Melbourne

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you my friend. Appreciate you connecting 🍺☝️

[@steveankin2682]

Absolutely loved this Clayton. Thanks for sharing.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Steve. Always appreciated 🙏

[@ericdaglish490]

Looks really nice Clayton I Really enjoyed this one 👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Eric. Appreciate you joining in 🙏

[@wolfgangzimmermann819]

Beautifully built Kit. Inspiring videos about building and painting it. And you are 💯 percent rigth... It's the most beautiful Hobby in the world 👍All the best for you from 🇨🇭

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It’s such a great hobby isn’t it. Thanks so much for being part of the community 🙏🍀

[@rzrbladesrc1375]

Another great build series mate hats off🤘🇦🇺

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Glad you enjoyed it 🍺💪

[@stuartmcphie5689]

Made my day! Especially the drive over the bridge! ❤😂

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome video!!! Have built this kit in the 1970s as a kid. Built it again in the 1990s when getting back into modeling. And built it again sometime during the 2000s. Fun old kit, just enough pieces.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi James, thanks for connecting! 3 times huh 😄 it certainly is a fun old kit!

[@kevinkelly6524]

I love being able to make a mono color finish interesting. OD is my favorite, and this came out fab

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank Kevin. I love monotone schemes too. Russian armour in particular. There’s something cool about a faded 4bo with mud and dust effects! Thanks for joining in 💪🍺

[@ericlohr6036]

You nailed it! fast forward from 13 years old to now 60.... I want to relive those builds, and make them better!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

For sure! It’s a great opportunity to relive some foundation memories and give ourselves a glimpse at how our skills have developed. Thanks again for joining in 🙏

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

That is one of the best weathered armour models I have ever seen. I only got my APC version of these Tamiya Half Tracks in December, after pre-ordering in May 2023. I can tell you that in that version, the instructions tell you to put the large star decal onto the bonnet, with the stars point facing the windscreen. Just as in the WW2 photo in your video.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Interesting 🤔 I wonder why Tamiya changed that? The APC version is an earlier release. They might have been working on an m16 version in a museum, and they had it wrong there? Interesting observation. Thanks for sharing 🍺🙏

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Its funny that all three kits box art shows the star the right way round. I downloaded the instructions for the mortar carrier and AA gun versions. Mortar carrier instructions are correct. But bizarrely, the AA gun version instructions show the star the wrong way round. Plus the pictures of the model and box art recreation on those instructions show it the right way. They clearly got it wrong on the painting and decal placement guide part of the instructions.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Andy, it is disappointing but it is what it is.

[@jamiestokes1402]

With foundation skills applied steadily, use of weathering products, and a small addition of handling the vinyl tracks, you've made a vlog on how even older kits can turn out well.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Jamie. That was my hope. It’s amazing how much life you can extract from there old beauties with a decent paint job and some weathering. Great to see you here again 🙏🍺

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Good created video, with all the steps, which has made out of this older kit a outstanding model. Very well explained, Clayton. A good template for a similar halftrack, also in the smaller scale. Your M16 halftrack looks great with this paintwork and weathering. In every case a worthwhile job and a good role model for every other model builder! I wish you a nice weekend. Greetings, Joachim

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Joachim. Always so generous with your comments 🙏💪🍀

[@keithTCU]

I learn SO much from your videos. Thank you.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You are so welcome! I love hearing people are finding them useful...so thanks to you Keith 🙏

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Great build that makes me want to build a couple of those older Tamiya armor kits - no aftermarket needed to have fun!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks mate 🙏 There is something to be said for just building and not getting too wound up in upgrades. It’s surprisingly satisfying

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

I started to watch the video on my (smallish) laptop, then stopped: This will be enjoyed on the bigger TV screen tonight :-) Really looking forward to it.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😆😆 be careful! The big screen will show up all my mistakes and shortcuts! Thanks for joining in 🙏

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 No worries, it shows that you are still a human ;-). In earnest, it is very nice video, and the M3 just looks great. The point about softening the decals is an important detail: I am using 2 different decal softener (either Revell Decal Soft or Mr. Mark Softener Neo) to apply the decals, but I am still not happy how the they perform on surfaces with grooves or bolts (english tanks!). Not much softening ( = melting) happening, despite a very liberal application. Not sure if I am just expecting too much.

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

PS: From the smell of Mr. Mark Softener and all the health warnings on the little bottle you would assume that it just goes through the plastic "Alien"-style.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Different manufacturers decals respond differently to different softeners, so don't beat yourself up. Applying decals is my least favourite thing to do!! And also ensure you have a nice glossed varnished surface before you put your decal down, that will help you alot.

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Thanks, I did varnish the models with Ammo's Satin varnish before applying the decals, but not much joy on parts like the side skirts of a Crusader.. 🤷‍♀

[@michaelcraven8205]

Beautiful build. Just shows these old kits have stood the test of time. Love the weathering process.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you Michael for your kind words I truly appreciate you connecting 🙏

[@garyleblanc2170]

Very nice weathering on the half track Clayton! Very realistic! 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Glad you like it! I was pretty happy with the end result myself 😁

[@Kf1rr]

Looks beautiful mate!...another vintage build will be nice.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

If I did another vintage build what would you like to see?

[@Kf1rr]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 maybe something German this time...that old Panzer II kit or Panzer IV will be nice i think(-:

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That Panzer II is one of my favourite kits and I have alot of fond memories of that.....have built it twice already 😉 with all of Tamiya's new release Panzer IVs I think I would struggle to build one of the old ones, knowing how good the new kits are 😎 Thank you for your suggestions 🤞

[@aldo5428]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 The much maligned(by the rivet counters) Tamiya Panther no.35065 from the late 60s early 70s, my second 1/35 kit after moving on from Airfix 00 1/76, a thing of beauty still got a couple in my stash from back in the day…

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Nice 👌🏼

[@CaptLiberator]

I'm coming to you from old Virginia, Lynchburg to be specific 🇺🇸. I agree this is the greatest hobby in the world. I am in no means a master modeler but I keep trying to improve my skills. I have built that half-track model a number of times. I don't have one in my stash right now.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s the beauty of this hobby. You don’t need to be a master modeller to enjoy it. Thanks so much for being part of this community 🙏💪🍺

[@JamesPowell-jc4mo]

Go on son, me old ossie fella. Keep it how you want it....

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks cobber 😉 🦘🇦🇺

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice work Clayton, it no longer looks toy like, well done.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks John, it did come as quite a relief 😉

[@user-xk4lh9xl7i]

Clayton, that kit turned into a bad ass! Congrats on another successful build! I’m thoroughly enjoying your videos and look forward to you eventually receiving well over 100,000 subs! Thanks for sharing your techniques and taking the precious time out of your family commitments and work to helping modelers across the globe!👍🏾

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

What an inspiring message. Thank you 🙏 I am getting so much joy watching the channel grow, but more than that having the opportunity to connect with likeminded people around the world. What a gift 🙏🍀

[@nickclaydon2488]

I absolutely love this kit, and this variation of the halftrack. I built one in the late 80s. I have just got 2 more of these M16 MGMC, the M3a2 personal carrier, and M21 mortar carrier. I'm going the full hog, though, and have got the new Eduard photo etch sets for the M16 and M3a2 plus some MJ miniatures halftrack resin sets and a shed load of empty brass .50 cal shells plus resin links. I'm going to put all my years of experience into these kits and make them the best ones I've ever made. Love your video of this kit, very informative and interesting. 👍🏻

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Nick. I had to fight the urge to do the same thing but fully understand why you’d like to do it. Appreciate you connecting with me here on the channel 🙏🍀

[@joemoore4027]

A timeless kit. Looks fantastic and the great tips only show how good Tamiya kits were in the past ! You were a real modeler if you could afford them ( a lot of lawns mowed ) ! Cheers.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for joining in Joe. How many lawns did it take to get a kit? 🫣🤔

[@joemoore4027]

Too many !@@workbenchhobbies4316

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

haha

[@scalewise]

Great build. 👍🏻 Just picked up this re-release last week out of nostalgia as the M16 was one of my first ”serious” builds as a teenager way back when...

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

So many memories hey? Tamiya has given us a real treat ❤️ Thanks for being part of this community 🙏🍀🍺

[@cropstar]

Really enjoyable video. And great build and fantastic finish. Made me think of two things. The first one is half way though a decal applying session I decide I'm going to the pub after this for a bit of stress release, and the second is how many pots of olive drab paint have I brought in my life!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😆 decals would be my least favourite thing to do also, and yes…dark yellow and olive drab…lots! Thanks for connecting 🙏

[@bele2.041]

I appreciate the ability it takes to make realistic weathering and convincing battle damage. But I don't have the airbrush and Im here working 40+ hours a week, exercising daily and trying to maintain a healthy relationship with my girlfriend. I'm satisfied making a presentable representation that I consider highly detailed. My theory is that my AFVs have either just been issued to their crews and are getting ready for that first patrol or they have just returned from the repair shop and were run though the tank wash. Your videos give some good tips and fun ideas that make my details even more noticeable.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for joining in! I’m totally hearing you re life commitments. I’m just lucky I get a lot of support from my wife with growing this community. And heck! They had to be clean at some point, so if that’s giving you joy making them that way and that’s all you have time for them that’s perfect 👌🏼 Thanks for connecting 🙏💪🍺

[@travisehlers2884]

I really like the way you explain and show procedures, very informative, and the results are amazing. Thank you.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Travis. Glad you are enjoying the content. Thanks for reaching out 🙏

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

It’s just a bad ass piece of machinery. I wanted to get this the last time it was issued and they were all gone. When it popped up again I just went for it right away. I also found a monogram/mattel twin 50cal. half track from 1966. Your M16 looks really nice.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It is a pretty nasty looking machine isn’t it! They didn’t call it the ‘meat chopper’ for nothing! Bit morbid really 🫣 Thanks for joining in 🙏☝️😎

[@jimaltergott9326]

Good morning from Chicago Clayton 🙂 Very impressive finished product! You have quite a selection of weathering products in your arsenal I see. A friend gave me an original issue of this kit last year. I like that you built it straight out of the box. Look forward to the next project

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Jim. I’ve been surprised at how many people have appreciated the out of box build. I need to keep that in mind for future builds I think. Thanks for connecting 🙏🍺

[@thomaskositzki9424]

A good paint- and weathering-job makes 80-90% of the final appearance of a scale model. Correct and fine details really just take a backseat. One can clearly see the model is outdated in its details but it still looks really good due to the painting and weathering! 😃👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Thomas. That was my hope…that a decent paint job and weathering effort could make up for the shortcomings with the details. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts 🙏🍺💪

[@JPC-lv3bh]

This is looking really good probably better than many of my own! Please keep making Modeling videos it gives me a lot of inspiration and motivation seeing what can be achieved when I really invest in it.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That's the plan! As long as people watch and engage I’ll keep making them. Appreciate you connecting. Hope to see you here again soon 💪🙏

[@RichardPhillips-qg8yz]

Nice job, mate - it really looks like it has been through mud, dust and the ravages of operational duty👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you Richard, appreciate you connecting and I am glad you like the finished product! 😎

[@AngryAKViking907]

Great build! One of my favorite subjects to build is Anti-Aircraft weapons and now that this kit has been re-issued it is definitely on my wish list. Subscribed!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks mate. It’s truly appreciated 🙏🍺

[@Spooner1987]

star with circle is for air identification, usually visible from the air

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hello - thanks for joining in. I know what the marking was for, but I think the instructions show it upside down. There is also an option to just use the star (without the circle) but no explanation as to when that would be appropriate. Hope you enjoyed the video 😁

[@ProjectSimusFlorida]

That post shading technique over the weathering is really interesting. Pretty cool man.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much. It is one of the things I enjoy the most! But it is something I would only use in rare situations and I felt it enhanced this one. Thank you for connecting 🤝

[@MFitz12]

Ya just can't beat the classics sometimes.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You know it 😎

[@tomsstuff7636]

Great work! Being considerably younger than those kit froms I cannot really relate to the nostalgia, but was intrigued by the weathering process. Curiously enough I find myself drifting to a rather similar order of techniques for my 1/72 scale models!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey 👋 thanks for joining in. All these techniques work on other scales for sure. Just have to be a little more restrained on the smaller scales. 🫡💪🙏

[@jimaltergott9326]

Hey there Clayton! One more thing I wanted to mention was your excellent work on the rubber band tracks on this vehicle. They literally were big rubber bands and you got it spot on! My compliments to you, tracks are a big visual part of all AFVs and halftracks. So getting those right make a huge difference in how the finished project looks. BRAVO!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks so much Jim - Glad you liked them. I thought they came out surprisingly well too 😁

[@paulmchugh2341]

Impressive work and end result Clayton, even if it is an OtB build, congrats 👍👏👏👏 look forward to the Tiger vid in due course 😃

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Paul. I did have to make peace with the OtB philosophy but it seems people have appreciated it. Tiger review inbound! Thanks for connecting 🙏🍀☝️

[@alanritchie9781]

Beautiful model. My hat off to you.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Alan. That’s very kind of you. Hope you’re enjoying the channel 🙏🍺

[@Absaalookemensch]

Well done. It looks great, much more so for an inexpensive kit.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for your kind words. It looks ok doesn’t it. Thanks for connecting 🙏💪🍺

[@KGmodels]

This really does look like a thing of beauty! I’ve never done a halftrack (although I should probably do one now) and this Looks like some great inspiration for any halftrack! Great work!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you my friend. It’s truly appreciated 🙏💪☝️

[@leonardoespino9780]

Interesting take on the varnish/lacquer question/ issues. I remember when I bought a clear semi-gloss lacquer way after I had build the tamiya pz.4, the m4 Sherman, the bulldog and the tiger and when I applied the lacquer it already had the decals on them. When I was applying it to my pz.4, I applied it with such a force that the lacquer or my brush rather ripped one of the German crosses and the paint right of the tank 😭🤣so I applied it very delicately and definitely learned the lesson. But I still think that one should rather apply the lacquer at the very end. Even after applying the decals because I think that the lacquer would protect it if it were for some reason the model would become wet 🤷🏻‍♂️ that’s my reason

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

They there. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Applying a varnish prior to applying the decals will certainly help the decals settle on the model, and you should always seal the decals with a varnish. If you are blowing the decals off I’d suggest you might want to dial the air pressure back…but varnish before decals will help with a lot of those issues. 💪🙏🍺

[@17Povar]

Thanks for your video! I will use it as a tutorial for my work on the T-34 tank model.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for watching! All of these techniques will work perfectly on Russian subjects. 4BO is the perfect foundation for weathering. Thanks for connecting 🙏🥳

[@keithTCU]

Thanks!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Oh WOW! Thank you. That is very generous. I appreciate the support 🙏

[@robertudovicic2997]

The circle means that vehicle is earmarked for the DDay invasion. Some units used the solid circle some use broken. The top point should be toward the windshield.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Robert. Thanks for your input. Handy info with the circle! I didn’t know that. Point of the star…yeah, as mentioned I suspected as much. Appreciate you taking the time to connect. ✌🏼👍🙏

[@user-co7dr3rl8b]

Very Francois Verlinden.👍👍👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Wow! What a compliment. Thank you for your kind words 🙏🍺🍀

[@jimpike3489]

Great build, great technique with the painting and weathering. I have subscribed and liked the video. Thanks for sharing. Jim in Liverpool UK

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great news. Thanks for connecting and joining this community. Welcome aboard 👍🙏💪🍺

[@MrKersey]

Great video and psinting process! Thanks and have a great weekend!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for your comments and connecting. You too 😎

[@3414mercury]

Congrats, once again, on a wonderful video!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! 🥂

[@JohnDora9-95.]

Greetings From Detroit! Wow- really enjoyed part 2 as much as part 1, I subscribed to your channel immediately after seeing your M16?build- you must be delighted with the VIEWS! As mentioned in a prior comment- I just FINISHED my original 1976 M16 in Winter Whitewash camouflage, it’s one of my top 5 builds I’d say. I had noted Prior to my build- that NO ONE- had done a Tamiya M16 build In Full. Not one. Yours was outstanding, not BECAUSE it was the only one- it is your concise, clear speaking voice and instructions/thought process for the build. The editing, video quality, are simply among the finest I’ve seen on KZbin. Period: And I have watched HUNDREDS. Many of us “older chaps” do not have the vision, dexterity, nor see the actual NEED for “a ton of photo-etch” or fiddling around with “link in link” track for armor. The vinyl track was no issue- (good comeback on that!)- nor is it with other high quality vinyl tracks. CA glue takes care of All track sag/tension. I was delighted to find that my evolution in weathering is up to snuff: oils, pin washes, acrylic washes- chipping (when needed) etc. for Most of us , the joy is IN the painting & weathering (and learning WHEN to “stop”! These older kits are affordable to more people- bring joy and achievement. Hah! It’s funny- for us in the Northern Hemisphere, or prime model building times- as youngsters OR elders was (is) in the winter months: We had SUMMERS off from school- outside continuously unless pouring rain. Cheers, and Thank You- I look forward to going back through your prior builds and seeing the new ones. Wishing you well from Detroit. JW

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

"it is your concise, clear speaking voice and instructions/thought process for the build" Seconded, being non-english native speaking, your videos are very easy to understand and comprehend (still using subtitle sometimes, short remarks sometimes go amiss).

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi John. I can’t begin to tell you how touched I am reading that beautiful message. Thank you so much my friend. You have truly made my day 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That is fantastic feedback. When I started this channel I was concerned my Australian accent may be difficult for people to understand, so I make an effort to try and speak slowly and clearly, so I’m pleased to hear you are able to follow along. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. May I ask what language you speak? 🍺🙏🍀

[@user-vt6en8fw4z]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 German, with a Swiss accent and a heavy induction in US-english, west coast style 😉 But spending a total of 6 months in Australia a long time ago still has me prepared 👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Ha ha lucky for that small stint in Australia. Glad you have you along for the ride 😁

[@kafunkalear]

Frickin nice job. I'm going to get this now after what I've seen as I like using the M16 in lower tier in War Thunder. Thanks

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey there! Go for it! I’m sure you’ll love it 🍺💪 thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@stevepowell8356]

Looks good, especially with my old(er) eyes!!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Steve! Nothing wrong with old eyes mate 🤓 Appreciate you connecting with me here in the channel

[@ProfessorBalzac]

Man what an incredible finish. My next step is to start practicing oil dot filtering.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks so much. Glad to hear you enjoyed it 🙏🍺

[@allanatwick1606]

Turned out fantastic mate, wish I could get my models that good.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks mate, truly appreciated. Keep on building 🙏

[@eaglesfly5236]

All you need to do for decals is dab a drop of floor wax or acrylic gloss varnish on the model where decal is going just before applying it. It's just enough to stop silvering and helps adhesion.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hadn’t heard the floor wax one before. Thanks for the suggestion 🙏🍺💪

[@wavecentral]

Another great video Clayton. I'm not surprised the original video gained so many views - I reckon three's a niche for you to showcase more advanced techniques like you've shown here on "classic" models that lots of people know from building as kids or revisiting as older modellers. Perhaps the Tamiya Bradley, Jagdpanther, or the Dragon King Tiger next?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I think people appreciate the out of box philosophy too. It’s been a bit of a light bulb moment💡 In saying that, I’m still going to build my models the way I’d like to see them, but will 100% do more of these vintage builds in the future. Great suggestions too by the way, but I have about 6 months worth of ‘scheduled builds lined up… So many models so little time! 🫣 Appreciate your suggestions 🙏

[@wavecentral]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Ahh yes, the queue of future builds - I know the feeling. Mind you, if you could only squeeze one suggestion in - I reckon the Tamiya Bradley would be pretty topical - just saying 😉

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I have actually got the new release Magic Factory Bradley to build for a review so that will be in my modelling life in the near future 😎

[@jeffholt9437]

You know when you've just watched a quality build when it makes you want to rush out and buy the kit (and you don't even do armour)!!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You do now 😉 Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m truly grateful 🙏💪🍺

[@voodooo69]

I'm very inspired by your build. I've got the Tamiya personel carrier version and the figures show their age, so im going to sctratch build a flat bed and rear ammo boxes and install the bronco Bofors 40mm

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for reaching out. Your build sounds like it’s going to be sweet! 💪🍺🙏

[@carlosvillanueva4194]

Great work I heard you on the PPP interview.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey there. Thanks so much for connecting. I had an absolute blast on the PPP. Hope to do it again one day. Thanks for joining in 🙏💪🍺☝️

[@aorusxtremem1_sam183]

WoW awesome indeed, not sure if Ill ever win this but yeah love it, always loved the halftrack!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey, thanks for your comment and connecting 🥳

[@forthyone]

well done

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you!

[@goforitpainting]

So cool.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks 🙏 glad you liked it ✌🏼

[@andrewhaas8614]

Beautiful work Clayton, these half tracks look so cool. I hope all the viewers and commenter's on the giveaway stay and subscribe!! Thinking aloud here - one thing I've been pondering (and not practicing or trying🙄) is how to get some of the tonal variations in panels using a hairy stick. I know black basing techniques would help, but it's the lighter tones you apply with the airbrush after the base layer I'm thinking about. Maybe OPR is the way to go in that regard??

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey buddy. How are you? Getting gradients with a brush isn’t impossible but very tricky. You are 100% right when you suggest oils for that task. That would be a great place to start. Great to see you again 🍺💪🙏

[@DarylIrwinAyo]

great finish mate!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for connecting 🙏

[@erickirwan8703]

Looks amazing👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Eric. Too kind 🙏

[@modeltankguy]

Wow she really came out great even with out extra aftermarket stuff keep them coming. And I'm still waiting for mine to come in 😢so ill be lil late with my build

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey there. Thanks for connecting. I’m sure yours will be in in no time!! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did 💪🍺🙏

[@victoriaerickson5825]

Great build videos. I might have to buy one myself

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Go for it! I'm sure you'll love it! Thanks for joining in 🙏

[@wgm7638]

bought this kit when it first came out great kit still have it but with all the utensils like correct paint weathering etc now availible my model needs reworking

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

The hobby has certainly evolved hasn’t it! Thanks for joining in and being part of this community 🙏💪🍀

[@seanberry1]

Better than the box art.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Sean. Quite a compliment. 🙏🍺

[@user-rf8cq4bw2w]

Looks sexy. Thanks for posting :)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Sexy! I’ll take that 😉😆 Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts 🙏

[@pwrattorney]

DecK-ell

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Well…you are the third person who seems to be bothered by that. I’d better go back to the drawing board! The pronunciation must be an Australian thing. 🦘

[@UncleB1735]

I've got mine built and in primer so far. At 10:55 which of the VMS coarse pigments have you used?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hi Andy, it is not an actual colour pigment, it is just a texture and the colour is coming from the enamel paint I am putting in it. I think there are only two types they produce - a coarse and a fine. You would be best to check out their website. There is a bonus code in the show notes if you wanted to give it a try.

[@Gwenen-009]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Thanks for your quick reply. I've had a look at the coarse ones on their website through your link. They each have a number and a description but I still can't tell which one you used. I understand how the process works now though 😀

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Sorry. I’m away from home at the moment. Msg me through my Facebook page and I’ll let you know exactly what it is when I get back

[@haywoodyoudome]

What's a "deckle"?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It’s Australian for decal (Dee-cal)Assuming you are familiar with the water slide decals? They are the things giving me my markings around the model

[@davidholder-oe1oe]

I wish you knew how ridiculous you sound when you say the word de-cals. Only England says Deco's. Or however you spell it. A large part of when you build this and they are laughing when you call it that. Do yourself a favor and call it by it's real name. Maybe then I will start watching your program again.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for you feedback. I had no idea how silly I sounded! But now I do.

[@squidlips6661]

Buddy you need to watch Rinaldi the master. Varnish is CRAP! Bring your modelling to a new level, from 1 to 10

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah Mikes models are great aren’t they?

[@danieldzwonczyk5870]

Top work like old kits. True modeler can make nice kit from old stuff :)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Daniel. That’s kind of you to say. Appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙏👍