Primer: Tamiya “Fine Surface Primer” (light grey) spray can
Base coat: A mixture of 90% Tamiya acrylics (Tamiya XF-4 “Yellow Green” and Tamiya XF-58 “Olive Green” in a 1:1 ratio) and 10% Tamiya X-22 Clear in Tamiya lacquer thinner (2:1 paint mixture to thinner) was sprayed on. The same mixture, lightened with Tamiya XF-2 “Flat White”, was sprayed on the top of selected parts of the hull.
Details:
- Tools (handles): Vallejo Panzer Aces “Old Wood” 310
- Tools (metal): Vallejo Model Color “Black Grey” 70862, Citadel “Boltgun Metal”
- Headlight: Citadel “Mithril Silver”
- Spare track: Vallejo Panzer Aces “Track Primer”304, Vallejo Panzer Aces “Old Wood” 310
- Tyres: Vallejo Model Color “Black” 70950
- Radio: Tamiya XF-4 and XF-58, Tamiya “Neutral Grey” XF-53
- Periscopes: Vallejo Model Color “Black” 70950
- Crew compartment : Tamiya “Khaki” XF-49
- Gun: Tamiya XF-4 and XF-58, Vallejo Model Color “Black” 70950
- Shells: Tamiya “Gold Leaf” X-12, Tamiya “Metallic Grey” XF-56
- PPSh-41 gun: Tamiya “Red Brown” XF-64, Vallejo Model Color “Black Grey” 70862
The paint was protected with a layer of Humbrol Clear gloss varnish, the decals applied and glossed over. Finally, Citadel Purity Seal satin varnish was sprayed on.
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