The will to paint has been weak these past few months so I was looking forwards to the challenge to get that mojo back on track.
I set the alarm for 0530 this morning and bleary eyed, with a cup of coffee in hand I slapped a coat of Russian Green on these chaps and base-coated the bases with some dull brown emulsion. Then, off to a couple of work meetings, boring!
Fortunately, I had booked a half day off to kick off the challenge and just before lunch was able to pick up a brush again.
A bit of black on the machine guns and tracks followed by some mud splatters then a light dry brush before lunch - mushroom pate on toast with a side salad for those of an inquisitive nature!
Finally, a coat of Military Shade and then left to dry, while some base-coats were slapped on my upcoming entry, a Napoleonic Dutch artillery battery.
Once all was done I was able to get the bases finished with tufts, bushes and grass and then a coat of dull cote.
Victoria and I went out to the solstice celebrations at Paoli and on our return took a few snaps of the tanks for this post.
The tanks are 3D prints that chum Drew printed for me on his Elegoo Mars. These will add a whole new option of cheaper tanks to my Seven Days to the River Rhine Soviet force that currently fields the much more up to date and expensive T-64B.
Ten 12mm vehicles at 6pts each gets me off to a start on 60pts.
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Welcome back to the Challenge, Paul!
These T-62s look excellent as was your culinary indulgences for the day. Well done!
- Curt
The first three posts are all 3D prints! These tanks look great. Nice photography too.
ReplyDeleteJonathan
Thank you Jonathan
DeleteVery snazzy and making it look easy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob, I was determined to get something done on day one this year, so "mainly VMC Russian Green" was the way to go :D
DeleteThey look very cool, Paul!
ReplyDeleteThanks Teemu
DeleteExcellent work
ReplyDeleteThank you Martin
DeleteWow, you make that look effortless! I always struggle with vehicles.
ReplyDeleteCheers Barks, it helps that they are only a couple of inches long.
DeleteVery nice work, Paul! I like the weathering on them those are a nice batch of wee armor!
ReplyDeleteThank you David
DeleteGreat stuff Paul!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul
DeleteNice work Paul and I really admire your efficiency, if only I could work so effectively my Cold War armies would all be done!
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon, I find Cold War is ok as long as you steer clear of MERDC
DeleteYou are quick off the mark Paul. Those T62s are really nice. I did wonder who sold a mushroom pate shade of paint for a minute.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, it would be a good colour for something.
DeleteSplendid looking Soviet T62s ! Like Peter I was looking for mushroom camo, must read slower!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I think the Cold War is more likely mushroom clouds than mushroom camo.
DeleteQuick but effective! Well done
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteNicely done! Seeing the work you present here, makes me want to bump up some tanks on my painting 'to do' list!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve, lil' tanks for the quick wins
DeleteGrand start . My T55’s in 7Days burn brightly ….decent at dealing with infantry mind !
ReplyDeleteCheers Dave, I have a Bundeswehr Reservist force so these may be a good match against their Leopard 1A1
DeleteFabulous Paul, I thought they were a bigger scale than 12mm. Great looking prints
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Marr
Thanks Matt
DeleteExcellent start Paul, they may have had a quick job but they look great! And I obviously look forward to your Dutch-Belgian artillery. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Martijn
Thank you Martijn, I'm making good progress on those Dutck-Belgians this morning.
DeleteGreat planning around the work beast and great start. Excellent beginning with iconic T-62s and they look great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bruce
DeleteSplendid looking tanks Paul! And very impressive dedication to the challenge. :😀
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DeleteAwesome looking tanks. I love the colour variation you've managed on the armour, it really makes them pop.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stuart, a bit of dirtying up of plain green vehicles goes a long way.
DeleteGreat start mate, some great tanks 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Ken
Deletegreat armour Paul!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander
DeleteThey look perfect Paul the armour looks spot on great job
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteA great start to the Challenge, Paul!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray
DeleteNice looking prints! Good job on finishing them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave
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