Mk IV “Female”

“Flirt II”, Tank Corps 16th Company, F Battalion, Cambrai, 1917 [more details on the real tank here]

Mk IV “Female” build – Part 1:Introduction
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 2:Assembly
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 3:Painting
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 4:Weathering (rust)
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 5:Weathering (chipping)
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 6:Weathering (wash)
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 7:Weathering (streaks)
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 8:Weathering (dust and mud)
Mk IV “Female” build – Part 9:Weathering (metal and other effects)

4 responses to “Mk IV “Female””

  1. […] I have few of these family of tanks already – see here and here. But, apart from their historical significance, I find them good subjects for extensive weathering. […]

  2. […] brass parts were nice to use, as were the tracks. However, now and then, and as with the similar Mk IV kit, I found the odd weird fitting issue – nothing major and nothing that future steps […]

  3. […] anti-grenade screen, which should look good when in place on the finished model. I have done the Mk IV and Mk V of this brand and found the strengths and weaknesses to be common to all – fantastic […]

  4. […] and Earth oil paint in enamel thinner to act as a fixer. I have several of these class of vehicles (here and here) which are finished in dark pigments and real dirt, so for this vehicle I wanted a less […]

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