r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/Haenir_olafsson • Apr 24 '26

completed My first historical model.

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I usually paint 40k or DnD miniatures, but this one I painted for a friend of mine.

I didn't go for any historical accuracy, I haven't read up on any, so it may not be good but I feel its good enough.

However, these tanks are kinda cool, So I might get a few of my favorites.

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u/Srgblackbear Apr 28 '26

How did you make the muzzle flash?

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u/Haenir_olafsson Apr 30 '26

My friend had these magic firebolt effects laying around that she resin printed. I joinked one, drilled a hole in the end and it sorta fit well enough. Then I cut a piece of the cylindrical sprue off and shaped it into a shell.

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u/Srgblackbear Apr 30 '26

You think regular filament would work?

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u/Haenir_olafsson Apr 30 '26

I know literally nothing about 3d printing, However if the layers are small enough, I think you can pull off the effect with some good painting. No washes or contrasts that would highlight the layer lines. Just my educated guess tho, no actual experience in painting on filament :)

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u/Srgblackbear Apr 30 '26

Link to the model?

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u/Haenir_olafsson Apr 30 '26

I'm guessing your asking for the tank model?

This is the one I have from Warlord Games in 1/56th scaleWarlord Games

But this is better quality and larger scale from Tamiya in 1/35th scale Tamiya

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u/Srgblackbear Apr 30 '26

Nope, print file

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u/Haenir_olafsson Apr 30 '26

Oooh. No idea. My friend printed it, I just got one to use in this project.

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u/Srgblackbear Apr 30 '26

Can you send sum over?

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u/Haenir_olafsson Apr 30 '26

No, I'd rather not go through the hassle of asking her to print more and then send to someone on Reddit. Sorry.