I have been away for a few days, so here is an update on what I did in the weekend. I grabbed a couple of the Combat Tanks Magazine Challenger I diecast models and decided to repaint them. To me the scheme is too dark for a mid 80's Challenger I.
Compare this photo to the model. Maybe the magazine looked at a Challenger II scheme which appears more darker.
So I gave it a flatter green scheme and painted over some sliver parts. The foreground shot is a repaint compared to the original behind.
I then added a few spare decals. I kept this one a little brighter to show a fresh tank.
While this one I gave a heavy dark wash to show heavy use. I still have to add some mud.
This is the full Squadron (Or Company in US Armoured Units, or a Troop in US Cavarly Units). The Challenger in the centre is a Revell kit.
Some armour at last for the Cold War Brit's. Model on!
Cool, looks heaps better
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tanks and work.....
ReplyDeleteVery menacing. Just as it should be.
ReplyDeleteNice camouflage. Ben.
ReplyDeleteNice job, always liked that camouflage scheme
ReplyDeleteLooks good, Paul! I've managed to acquire a number of WW2 tanks from the same mag and will post them in due course ;)
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Monty
Yeah I think so too Al. Your Chieftains should look the same now eh?
ReplyDeleteThanks Fran, but it was like paint by numbers mate.
ReplyDeleteYes I really am that lazy.
Cheers Tim, I think the Challenger I really got a bad rep, it certainly looks the business to me anyhow.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ben, again I just followed the lines, so I cannot take too much credit.
ReplyDeleteHi Don. That scheme does have a certain quality about it.
ReplyDeleteThere was another picture on the site showing the scheme sprayed on by spray can which I thought looked quite awesome as well.
Whoo hoo, good skills Monty, I will look forward to seeing these.
ReplyDeleteI find that weathering can make a vehicle less dark. But on the whole I agree: the new scheme is visually more appealing.
ReplyDeleteThat's the problem with scaling, I find. To get the colours looking right, you need two or three shades lighter than the real thing. For effect on the table top I quite like schemes that purport to be camouflage, but which makes the vehicles and troops stand out from the terrain for visual appeal.
Peculiar, I know...
Cheers,
Ion
Very nice work there Paul. Cammo looks good.
ReplyDeleteSome good comments there Archduke, the scaling issue is quite correct. I use the three foot rule myself. If it looks pretty right at three foot away then that will do.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodger.
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