The Merk 4 is completed!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Merkava Mk 4: Work-in-progress 5
Managed to get a considerable amount of work done over the super long wkend(including added leave 2day for me....:D)...
Ball & chain armor was completed sat morning... Followed by primer of entire model to check for any irregularities....found some & corrected them.
Adding primer also helps the paint to adhere better.
Preshading of the panel lines. This time round I decided not to spray entire model black, only the corners, panel lines, & recesses recieved the black shadows.
Base color after much highlighting and ligtening of the base color. This time round, the color scheme was shifted away from my usual predominant greyish tone, toward a more khaki sand tone. Of course the color now is much lighter, however, this will be toned down in subsequent weathering steps.
Post shading done to enhance the shadows, decals added and the turret basket airbrushed. rubber tires & the rubber skirtings painted as well.
I've already begun adding the filters, a brownish grey tone... (pic above is without filters)
Ball & chain armor was completed sat morning... Followed by primer of entire model to check for any irregularities....found some & corrected them.
Adding primer also helps the paint to adhere better.
Preshading of the panel lines. This time round I decided not to spray entire model black, only the corners, panel lines, & recesses recieved the black shadows.
Base color after much highlighting and ligtening of the base color. This time round, the color scheme was shifted away from my usual predominant greyish tone, toward a more khaki sand tone. Of course the color now is much lighter, however, this will be toned down in subsequent weathering steps.
Post shading done to enhance the shadows, decals added and the turret basket airbrushed. rubber tires & the rubber skirtings painted as well.
I've already begun adding the filters, a brownish grey tone... (pic above is without filters)
Next steps:
-Sand filters, umber filters...& many other combinations...can't tell now coz i won't know what i'll use later...keke..:p
-Pin washes
-Paint chipping
-Rust/dirt streaks,
-Weathering tracks, etc...the list goes on...
Good nite folks!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Merkava Mk 4: Work-in-progress 4
Some quick updates....
Started on the final, toughest & most tedious parts of the construction...the BALL & CHAIN ARMOR CURTAIN!!
The rear portion was completed at 3.30pm today...
Took an afternoon nap, went church, dinner & kopi with Ah Kok @ Ikea b4 continuing it at 10.55pm....
One little step at a time....1 ball/1 chain hooked on...1 ball/1 chain hooked on...and the story continues...
Ball & Chain armor 75% completed
The junk i use to gimme the height i need on the model to get the chains hooked on...
Ball & Chain to be continued....
Started on the final, toughest & most tedious parts of the construction...the BALL & CHAIN ARMOR CURTAIN!!
The rear portion was completed at 3.30pm today...
Took an afternoon nap, went church, dinner & kopi with Ah Kok @ Ikea b4 continuing it at 10.55pm....One little step at a time....1 ball/1 chain hooked on...1 ball/1 chain hooked on...and the story continues...
Ball & Chain armor 75% completed
The junk i use to gimme the height i need on the model to get the chains hooked on...
Ball & Chain to be continued....
Good nite folks...
Brandon
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Merkava Mk 4: Work-in-progress 3
Hi folks,
Some more updates on the build... assembly's almost done (85%)
I did some modifications to the last panel of the side skirts on both sides. As you can see below, the vertical frames are too thick for 1/35 scale, so are the horizontal rods. So....
Left panel: 1st 2 vertical beams & the rods removed, leaving only the last in place for me to gauge the height & shape as well for the replacement beams & rods.
The right side panel in process of being removed & you can see the replacement vertical beam(white color) which is much thinner & more to scale.
The replacement rods: The centre vertical panels were drilled through & the replacement plastic rods, 0.5mm diameter, were slotted in.
Some more updates on the build... assembly's almost done (85%)
I did some modifications to the last panel of the side skirts on both sides. As you can see below, the vertical frames are too thick for 1/35 scale, so are the horizontal rods. So....
Left panel: 1st 2 vertical beams & the rods removed, leaving only the last in place for me to gauge the height & shape as well for the replacement beams & rods.
The right side panel in process of being removed & you can see the replacement vertical beam(white color) which is much thinner & more to scale.
The replacement rods: The centre vertical panels were drilled through & the replacement plastic rods, 0.5mm diameter, were slotted in.
The completed modified panel. Looks more to scale.
The modified panel attached to the hull.
Close up of left side panel.
Close up of right side panel
The anti slip surface applied to all the horizontal surfaces. As per the previous build(Merkava mk3), the texture was applied in the same manner. A total of 02 layers applied.
The modified panel attached to the hull.
Close up of left side panel.
Close up of right side panel
The anti slip surface applied to all the horizontal surfaces. As per the previous build(Merkava mk3), the texture was applied in the same manner. A total of 02 layers applied.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Merkava Mk4: Work-in-progress 2
Hi folks,
Some quick updates b4 i zzz...
Rear fenders modification: Original mud guards(right side) were too thick, thus out of scale. These were replaced with thinner plastic plates.
The replaced mud guards.
Rear fenders assembled & attached.
Rear turret basket modification: The rear of the turret has got 3 indents to cater for the original turret basket's antenna mounts. However, as I'll be replacing the turret basket with the resin version, these indents had to be covered up, else looking ugly...
Some quick updates b4 i zzz...
Rear fenders modification: Original mud guards(right side) were too thick, thus out of scale. These were replaced with thinner plastic plates.
The replaced mud guards.
Rear fenders assembled & attached.
Rear turret basket modification: The rear of the turret has got 3 indents to cater for the original turret basket's antenna mounts. However, as I'll be replacing the turret basket with the resin version, these indents had to be covered up, else looking ugly...
1st pic: 2 of the indents shown.
2nd pic: Indent patched up [see if u can spot it...:)]
Some more areas to patch up. See the grey area? That was originally meant for the antenna mounts; this kit gave a total of 6 antenna mounts..gosh....wonder which tank cmdr was gonna use them all!! haha..so i decided to use only 2 of the mounts (2 antennas instead of 1 always seems nicer on the merkava)
Roadwheels added.
2nd pic: Indent patched up [see if u can spot it...:)]
Some more areas to patch up. See the grey area? That was originally meant for the antenna mounts; this kit gave a total of 6 antenna mounts..gosh....wonder which tank cmdr was gonna use them all!! haha..so i decided to use only 2 of the mounts (2 antennas instead of 1 always seems nicer on the merkava)
Roadwheels added.
Turret top: Opened hatch version
Resin turret & hull baskets added(the cream colored parts)
Close up of the turret basket( with an antenna mount)
Commander's MG
0.5 HMG completed
Completed turret & hull. Tracks added
Close up of tracks from the front area
Close up of the rear portion.
That's the easy part...
Resin turret & hull baskets added(the cream colored parts)
Close up of the turret basket( with an antenna mount)
Commander's MG
0.5 HMG completed
Completed turret & hull. Tracks added
Close up of tracks from the front area
Close up of the rear portion.
That's the easy part... Next tough steps...
1. Applying anti-slip onto the horizontal surfaces
2. Ball & CHain armor beneath the turret basket...
3. Separating the 1 piece side skirts...
Updates next Sunday...
Good nite folks..
Brandon
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