r/modeltanks

Newbee to building. I am adding details today and decide to install the tracks. Not fun!!! However🛑 The detail painting was fun🥹

Hi everyone! These are some pics of my WIP Sherman tank (2nd tank ive built so far) i took yesterday after i assembled the turret to the main body.

This is the first time ive done weathering, chipping and damage on a model so i was both scared and very excited on this aventure lol

Im planning on making a lil diorama with the crew making a stop and checking the damage after a fight. It will have tons of mud so ill probably come back to the tank and add more on the tracks.

Overall the tank isnt fully finished, i want to add more life to it in form of rags, maybe a barrel and some backpacks to make it feel more... homey(?

This model kit is from Zvezda - M4A2 Sherman Tank in 1:35 with the US decals on (comes with Soviet decals too

I’m building the Dragon Pz III (FL) Ausf.M and it says this piece is used but I can’t find where they go! They have PE replacements as well for what it’s worth. I don’t see it fitting directly in anywhere but if it’s on the list, it’s gotta go somewhere!

Thanks for the help!

So this is my first kit ever and it seems doable. I just want to know what is the correct paint(s) for the tank. I read somewhere that there should be a darker base for self-shading(?) and a lighter main color?

Thank you guys in advance!

Looking for some advice on the schurzen screens. I’m wondering if I should remove one or two more to give it a little more battle damage, view of the mud under.

For a couple of months, i had this idea to make a combat tiger moving, with the crew being tired, in contrast with the "Fanaticism of the youth". Having a blast making my first Amusing Hobby kit (definetly not the last), and although this wouldnt be much realistic, i think it signifies the 2 sided coin in the conflicts. Any thoughts, criticism or ideas are always welcome.

Have a good day!

I need help trying to find a paint that has this type of color changing effect on the vision blocks. Or a clear paint someone has used that can get me close to this.