Wednesday 7 August 2013

Seek and Destroy - M10 Platoon

Hello All

So my second platoon for Colours 2013 painting challenge is finished. I went for a platoon of M10's to mixed things up a bit after painting the US Infantry Platoon.
I used the painting style I have used on most of my US Tanks so far. Basically I basecoat the whole model Violet Brown and a dry brush the of Green Grey. I then use a pen to black line everything followed by picking out details, decals and finally weathering.
I did try something new on these tanks, I used the track guide from the new Rising Sun book's guide on how to paint Soviet Armour. I was very happy with the results until I over weathered the tank, never mind a lesson learned for next time.
Next up I have a Heavy Weapons Platoon and a 155m Artillery Platoon on the painting desk so we'll see what I'm in the mood for next.

As always thanks for reading and until next time

Ben
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14 comments:

  1. Moiterei_19847 August 2013 at 15:55

    Like your stuff! The painting is ACE! Looking forward to see the other stuff painted as well.

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  2. Chris Stoesen7 August 2013 at 16:19

    Very nicely painted.

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  3. Mr.T7 August 2013 at 16:36

    The lining with the black pen always adds so much to any model and these are no exception! Now go destroy some Panzers!

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  4. locker.wheelie7 August 2013 at 16:45

    Those look great! If you don't mind, where did you get the cloud background for your pictures?

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    1. Ben7 August 2013 at 16:53

      Thanks for the kind words guys.

      @ Locker - I'm not 100% sure where I got it but it was from a model railway shop online. If you look up model railway back grounds you should find something similar.

      @ Mr.T - Yeah I do love the way the black lining works. I just got some thinner ones for my next project, I'll be interested to see how they turn out. Oh and Don't worry, I'm planning on killing lots of Panzers, especially Adam's Panzers! ;-)

      Thanks Ben

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    2. Coxer7 August 2013 at 22:29

      Bring it on Ben, my panzer's ain't scared!

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    3. Cameron7 August 2013 at 23:07

      Have you tried pin washing with oil paints? I only ask because you can get a similar effect much faster over a whole platoon.

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  5. Mr.T7 August 2013 at 22:19

    Where did you get your new pens?

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    1. Ben8 August 2013 at 06:05

      Hi Mr.T

      I get the pens from http://www.tigerpens.co.uk/acatalog/Faber-Castell-Pitt-Artist-Pen-Nib-Tip.html

      I have been using the S size pen, but I'll just got XS size for my next army. I just worry they might a little too thin.

      Thanks Ben

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  6. Scottswargaming8 August 2013 at 00:36

    Very nice job; the dreaded WW2 'teleport' troops!

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  7. FoW Painting Log14 August 2013 at 23:21

    They look great Ben, I like the way the jeep windscreen looks how did you do it ?. Cheers Aled

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    1. Ben15 August 2013 at 08:24

      Thanks Aled

      It's quite simple really, I start with a really dark blue (I think I use one of the old GW Blues), then add white until you get to almost pure white.

      The trick is the final straight line across the screen, it really sets the effect off.

      Ben

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  8. Mr.T23 November 2013 at 00:17

    Did you buy your security section separately?

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    1. Ben23 November 2013 at 23:45

      Yes, in fact I also go the winter crew blister to keep the theme.

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