Minwax PolyShade Test Dip & Brush session

Well, It has been a long time since I started setting up this test of non ARMY PAINTER dip test.
Previous part of this process post from a year ago HERE

Brushing set up with a #6 round artist loft (cheap) brush that seemed to work well

1/72 PSC soviet figure while still wet with Minwax PolyShade, Honey Gloss color

15mm PSC soviets. Brushed on Minwax PolyShade, Honey Gloss color

1/72 PSC Germans still wet with a heavy brush. Hoping they lighten up after drying

 Zvezda 1/72nd bushed on Minwax PolyShade, Honey Gloss color

1/72 Armourfast Panther G revisited

Although my focus is currently 15mm, however I could not resist working on this 1/72nd  Panther G form Armourfast.

 Tacks painted for pre base airbrushing. 

Since the model was primed on the sprue, I had to spend time prepping model for gluing.

Tank Taco Research & References October 2014

 

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Previous Tank Taco Favorite links from May 2013 Tank Taco

Tank Taco Paint inventory HERE

German AFV Camo colors: INFORMATION

German Dunkelgrau: German Grey

German Dunkelgleb: German Tank Yellow

Mid-War german camo: Here

Soviet AFV Colors: LINK HERE

Soviet Uniforms Ref.: Soviet Colors

More Soviet LINKS

German Uniforms Ref.: German Colors

Decals: INFO

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How to thin model color for airbrush youTube. Interesting self made thinner:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjt4KZg8w0E

Model color thinning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PM0C4xCu_4

Vallejo primer video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d3e__zE4dU

Tutorial page lists/
Model Dads Tutorial list: http://www.modeldads.co.uk/Painting-and-Modelling/Flames-of-War-Painting-and-Modelling-Guides.html
Model brush painting guides: http://www.modelbrush.com/modelbrush-painting-guides/
SD Forum: http://sdean-forum.co.uk/forum/index.php

On Colors  
SUPER COLOR THEORY TUTORIAL: http://ordinarygaming.blogspot.com/2012/06/color-theory-tutorials-why-didnt-i.html
Vallejo color Info:  http://greatredoubt.wordpress.com/painting-info/
Scale Model Paint Guide Part 2:  has good review of thinners and media:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwpwtIPEAI4   has good review of thinners and media
SUPER 15MM SITE: http://www.warin15mm.com/index.html
miniature painting vallejo&Victrix:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Llfj2IacQzA
15mm painting/
Model brush painting guides: http://www.modelbrush.com/modelbrush-painting-guides/
Model dads part1: http://www.modeldads.co.uk/Painting-and-Modelling/Flames-of-War-Painting-and-Modelling-Guides-Guide1A.html
Model dads part2: http://www.modeldads.co.uk/Painting-and-Modelling/Flames-of-War-Painting-and-Modelling-Guides-Guide1B.html
Model dads part3: http://www.modeldads.co.uk/Painting-and-Modelling/Flames-of-War-Painting-and-Modelling-Guides-Guide1C.html

Dr. faust on painting 15mm:  http://www.brookhursthobbies.com/paintingclinic/clinic/smallscale.htm
Very GOOD  YouTube video US infrantry15mm all steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQ6HbivtjE

painting 15mm germans wwii grey
Model brush tutorial: http://www.modelbrush.com/document-how-to-paint-15mm-germans/
FOW Utube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LRlHszEqzE

painting 15mm Soviets wwii
How i painted tutorial:  http://dagamerstable.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-i-painted-my-ww2-15mm-soviet.html

best color for wwII solviet AFV tanks/
Soviet T-34 paint schemes: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/soviet/soviet_T34-76.php
Solviet camo discussion: http://forum.wwpd.net/viewtopic.php?t=787&p=7641
Vallejo video Russian Green set:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chNjDRxUSIY
Discussion on Russian 4BO green or(?)FS24098:  http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1189292377/Help+me+Obi+Wan+Zalogi-Help+me---
CHECK OUT FOR TANKS & INFANTRY!!! : http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2013/05/plastic-soldier-company-warsprays-have.html

best color for wwII German AFV tanks/
German Panzer paint schemes:  http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/nazi_germany/Panzer-VI_Tiger.php
Dux Homunculorum:  http://dux-homunculorum.blogspot.com/2013/10/project-kursk-21-some-more-german-armour.html

PSC late war german heavy weaons at Kursk BGK
Using Heavy weapon w/ BGK & Basing Dicussion_Guild:  http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=308&t=26401

washes: http://www.how-to-paint-miniatures.com/miniature_painting_washing.html
Army Painter Quick Shade/
Splash technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYfhmfFgi9U

Airbrushing
1hr 30min Video on airbrushing Hobby oriented: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYfhmfFgi9U
BASING & FLOCKING
basing & flocking:  http://www.fanaticus.org/DBA/guides/flocking.html

magnets in turret for 15mm tanks/
FOW magnets:  http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=943
Good DakkaDakka tutorial:  http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/444780.page

Airburshing & Spray booths Build own spray Booth/
How to make spray booth Military model: http://www.militarymodelling.com/news/article/homemade-spray-booth/3661/
How to make spray booth-Good detail blog write up: http://www.houseofpaincakes.com/2013/10/surprise-attack-warning-contents-may-be.html
TCP- paashe Hobby Paint spray booth :  http://www.tcpglobal.com/PAS-HB-16-13_301.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwzeihBRCQ84bhxrz_0w8SJAAohyh1kj-ADelDXN0qF2K-CgBZcKV1t7vLOp1ztiS71fTdbBoCoTrw_wcB#.VDqve1llBL8

WW2 Photo References:
WWII in Color:  http://www.ww2incolor.com/

Seam Line removal/
12min video tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AAIHO5IZqU
15min video tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKgTfaG-7E


 

New Purchase! (belated) Twin Piston Compressor & Aztek 470 Airbrush with accessories

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Orion 1/72nd WWII Soviet Tankmen and Crew 1939-1942

Comments: Well it's out side my current 15mm jones, but I thought in might be useful on the future

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Glue Break Through!!!(: Tamiya EXTRA THIN Cement

Comments: While searching the Internet I discovered (Here) this video on product review of "Tamiya Extra Thin Cement" and "Mr. Cement S" Although Mr. Cement came across as the better product all we had at the local Hobby Shop only had the Tamiya brand. So I bought it and it so far has solved many of my gluing issues, especially with gluing the small 15mm figures and Tanks. Also saw another video (Here ) on how it works great on removing mold lines on 15mm PSC figures

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Videos on using glue on seams:
Gunpla tutorial - using various glues including the thicker Mr. Cement that I have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufKgTfaG-7E
Another 12min video on seams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AAIHO5IZqU
YouTube video US infrantry15mm all steps & dealing with SEAMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQ6HbivtjE
The enlightening Video!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2clHW2UN0wProgress:
Sprue Cutters channel/ using tamiya cement part1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQ6HbivtjE
Using glues for Modeling  PART1 & PART2

2/2015 new resources discovered:
How to hints and tricks with glues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKZvRObJEqo
Quick Tip/Different types of Glue!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qdKEFW84Cs
Model Masters Liquid Cement:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TQs-7k-qyI
Introduction to model glues:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q02aSirMbgA
Glues & Cements FULL TEST REVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLIyz2QHlKs

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Super Review that enlightened me:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2clHW2UN0w 
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Plastic Soldier Co. 15mm(1/100)WWII German Late War Infantry Heavy Weapons

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Oops... Redundant Zvezda 15mm_1/100 Pz.Kpfw. III G & T-34 purchases for Battle Group Kursk

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 WWII German Assault Gun Stug.III Ausf.B

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 WWII German Flame Thrower Tank Pz.Kpfw

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 German Truck OPEL BLITZ 1937-1944

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 Soviet Military 3 Ton Truck

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 Soviet Heavy Tank KV-2

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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 British Infantry Tank MATILDA II (Soviet lend/lease)

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Progress:Assembled but broke off turret while rotating. May add magnets for turret

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