Monday, 29 December 2014

From AaronH - 15mm Tank from Rebel Minis (6 Points)

This next entry is for my son Rhys.  He's been getting 15mm Sci/Fi models as rewards for doing well at school.  He and I play Gruntz together.  Part of the deal is that I'll paint them for him, though he likes painting his models as well.

Light tank for Gruntz.
This model is from Rebel Minis.  It's supposed to be an APC but I prefer it as a light tank. Rhys' models are based (roughly) on Clone troopers, hence the white and blue color scheme.
The 46 is, schockingly, a decal, not free hand.
Rhys' troops are a light armored recon battalion.  So far he has two of these little tanks and a couple of squads of infantry.  There's a medium mech and a lander on the paint table, but not done in time for today's entry.
Orange is Rhys' favorite color, so it had to be worked into the scheme.
The model got a white undercoat.  The blue is Vallejo Magic Blue,  I struggled with what to do with the white hull.  This is my second attempt at a pin wash.  I used Gryphonne Sepia and then watered it down even more.  I think it works pretty well.  You can see the details but you still get the overwhelming white of the hull.

The decals are from GW's Imperial Guard decal sheet.  Rhys browsed through several sheets of decals before he settled on the lightning axe design.
The new model on the right.
Here's number 46 next to the previously (before the challenge) tank.  This is the APC version.  The turret can be swapped out for one that is identical to #46, except for the turret number.  Now Rhys doesn't have to make the agonizing choice of whether he wants the tank's firepower or the APC's ability to deliver his infantry alive.
From Curt:What a great reward for getting good marks! I really like the effect of the white base colour with the sepia wash, and the blue detail stripe sets it all off nicely. Rhys must be delighted with it. Well done!
Posted by AHunt at 3:09 pm
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20 comments:

  1. TamsinP29 December 2014 at 15:35

    Another nice entry, and a great way to ensure your lad works hard at school.

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    1. AHunt29 December 2014 at 17:34

      Thank you. He often needs a reminder to help him through his days.

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  2. Unknown29 December 2014 at 16:30

    It's always nice to see gamers sharing this hobby with their children. A very nice entry!

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    1. AHunt29 December 2014 at 17:34

      My wife is horrified but there's really no helping it.

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  3. Paul O'G29 December 2014 at 16:36

    You are a great Gamer Dad, good on you
    The tanks are very nice too!

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    1. AHunt29 December 2014 at 17:35

      Thanks Paul. I do love sharing the hobby with them. There's so much that is great about what we do.

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  4. Blaxkleric29 December 2014 at 19:38

    Lovely little entry and a nice sentimental touch as well. Hopefully your son will treasure this in the years to come... and blow up plenty of his opponent's models at the same time :-)

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    1. AHunt30 December 2014 at 09:09

      He's developing quite the eclectic collection. (say that quickly five times). He does love a good game of Gruntz, and killing my models.

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  5. Evan Hughes30 December 2014 at 02:12

    These vehicles have an early 1970's 'Analog' magazine vibe about them, very nostalgic colour palette - very nice work indeed!

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    1. AHunt30 December 2014 at 09:10

      I do enjoy the fact that in sci/fi you can do whatever you want. My 15mm armies tend to be more realistic camouflage but both of the boys wanted something brighter and more fun.

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  6. Clint30 December 2014 at 02:38

    It's nice to have a reward for good school work/behaviour. I wish I had such a bonus. Nice tank made even more so as it is a reward.

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    1. AHunt30 December 2014 at 09:11

      I work better when there is something in it for me. It seems that the child is the same way.

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  7. DaveD30 December 2014 at 02:38

    Great idea and a fine reward, well done

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  8. Juan Mancheño30 December 2014 at 03:52

    Very nice and finely painted model. Great reward.

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  9. Ian30 December 2014 at 07:00

    Your sons a lucky chap

    Ian

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  10. david bromley30 December 2014 at 10:00

    A carrot always works better than a stick! Sharp looking tank, and as a Star Wars fan, I can see the imperial vibe! ;)
    The sepia wash worked very well on the white!

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  11. Mad Padre30 December 2014 at 12:21

    Extra marks for being a good dad.
    Very nice job and a fine paint scheme. It's a very convincing APC, looks a lot like a British Warrior, just brought slightly into the future. Nice.

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  12. Anonymous30 December 2014 at 12:51

    Great stuff!
    They remind me of seeing all the British Army armour, painted in UN peacekeeping colours in the late 90's, as I went to and from school on the Garrison.

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