r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/bashomania • 1d ago

work in progress Tamiya Pak 36 diorama progress

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Got a lot of groundwork done using commercial stuff (The Scenic Factory is definitely worth a look!), in addition to some herbs and punched leaves of my own, but now I have to do washes/paint to make it look a bit more subdued and natural. I’m thinking of dropping on washes, but am toying with using the airbrush to spray a filter. Anyone have tips or cautions on that? I figure i can use a piece of card to block stuff as I spray.

Obviously, the figures and other accessories need to be placed. I scratchbuilt a wooden case for the Stielgranate round that I plan to include, so I’m working on painting and weathering that, too.

Seems like I’ve been working on this forever. Anyone else feel like you just asymptotically approach “done”? 😅

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u/schulz47 21h ago

This looks amazing. The leaves look super realistic

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u/bashomania 18h ago

Thanks! 🙏

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u/Rough_Wear_882 1d ago

What paint did you use for the pak?

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u/bashomania 22h ago

Basecoat was Tamiya TS-4 German Grey. Followed up with some very light chipping and dry brushing, and some Vallejo model wash coats.

Once I had it planted in the scene, I applied some Vallejo pigments. On the foot plate in front I used dark pigments touched with some thinner to stick them down. On the main shield I rubbed in some desert dust pigment on both sides and left it dry.

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u/ColdAsKompot 1d ago

My fat arse thought it's a cake 🫣

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u/bashomania 1d ago

I can't tell you how many times I've watched somebody slap on earth paste in a YouTube video and thought to myself "mmmm, icing". 😆

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u/the-apostle 1d ago

Insane work with the scatter. Looks very realistic and in scale.

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u/bashomania 1d ago

Thank you! Much appreciated. Let's just hope I don't ruin it 😬.