Plastic Soldier Co. 15mm(1/100)WWII Russian Infantry Heavy Weapons

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German Heavy Weapon @ Tank Taco HERE



Using Heavy weapon w/ BGK & Basing Discussion_Guild:  http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=308&t=26401

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Plastic Soldier Co. 15mm(1/100)WWII Russian 45mm Anti Tank Gun

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Scroll to find samples HERE @ Fjodins 15mm world


Using Heavy weapon w/ BGK & Basing Discussion_Guild:  http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=308&t=26401


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Zvezda 1/72nd WWII Soviet Regular Infantry 1941-1942

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Revell 1/72 WWII German Engineers

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$1 Purchases

Stopped By local Game store for some bases, and picked up a few items from the dollar box

1/258 WWII Russian Individual Infantry: part of GHQ's  "WWII Micro Armour Series".
Example HERE  & GHQ's Home page = http://www.ghqmodels.com/

25mm Nova Corp:Sgt 80010. From the "Chronoscope Bones" series by Reaper. EXAMPLE

25mm Ardoc Brother 60151. Sculpted by B Jackson for The "Pathfinder Miniatures" Series by Reaper. EXAMPLE

Presidents Holiday Hand Paint Session, or You can go to war with the army you want

February 14th - 18th
∆ Middle Stone on tank tracks & touch up. Did not have Model Color Middle Stone, so used Model Air and Dunkelgleb surface primer
∆ Painted black on wheels of Trucks, Vehicles, and tracks.  Used heavy diluted black and other mixes.
∆ Paint soviet truck windows.
∆ Paint soviet trucks canvas covers in base coat. One in Khaki the other in Khaki Grey
∆ Dry Brush 15mm & 1/72nd soviets.


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This is video that inspired me to thin black paint for painting wheels:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm2ZPgRjlfI
Guide on how to paint tank track wheels(search"painting model wheels): http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/paint-rubber-rims-tank-wheels/
Painting windows on 15mm trucks FOW:  http://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=110&art_id=727
complete paint & weathering of 15mm tank: http://modelbrush.com/videotutorial-tanks-15mm/

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Airbrush equip review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qnpLk-lukQ

Vallejo Model Wash Purchase & Information

The local hobby shop got some Vallejo Model wash in stock, and once I saw it, it started calling my name.

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Vallejo's Page:  http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/en_US/model-wash/family/29

Mig production: http://www.migproductionswebshop.com/

Mig washes on Michigan Toy Soldier Co site:  HERE

Mig site on Washes & filters, the differences & how to:  http://migproductions.com/2010/11/washes-and-filters/ 

AK washes on Michigan Toy Soldier Co site:  HERE

AK interactive weathering Products ON Ichiban Paiting 34 minutes :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJH6LqczUK0

Model dads review of PSC weathering products ( very good review):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBkxbS82dXo

Weathering small scale AFV:   http://www.miniatures.de/painting-weathering-vehicles.html

YouTube tutorial Mig pigments & washes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VATj9lBKHfM

YouTube using Vallejo model washes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwxlB0aFjJo

YouTube Tutorial - Applying enamel washes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlzQhDt4TNM

Mig Wash/ Panel line video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUk1P7_hikM

Doctor cranky review of AMMO by Mig Jimenez : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVEvZuLjLdY

Weathering with vallejo Olive drab modulation and weathering kits (lots of handy tips):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ite5PGTGeg 

Washes: Using Oil Washes. by The Wargamers Consortium:  HERE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2JurVVWLzY

Ultimate Weathering Wash Tutorial  by International Scale Modeller: 37minutes LINK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--xkm6QSYSE

Basic Inks & Washes Tutorial/ThePaintingClinic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTCEzyZ50o
Making Magic wash on the Painting Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR3aIAth5qU

ThePaintingClinic/Begginners Guide... Part 2-Washes & Filters : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Cg2Y31DKA
ThePaintingClinic/Begginners Guide to Building a Plastic Models Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmV_8dkqR28
ThePaintingClinic/Begginners Guide to Building a Plastic Models Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCneTF2Iw7U

How to make washes from inks from AwesomePaintJob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEkMnP6p08I

Missing-Lynx alternative approach to weathering HERE  Author uses Aztek 470 with tan tip, Tamiya paint and 70% alcohol to 30% paint @ 30psi

AK interactive weathering Products ON Ichiban Paiting 34 minutes :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJH6LqczUK0

Zvezda 15mm_1/100 Soviet BA-10 Armored Car

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Recommendations: Create netting inclosure to contain super tiny parts when they eventually go flying into orbit.

Zvezda 15mm_1/100 WWII German Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.B German Personnel Carrier

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Internet Ref: HERE http://spottinground.com/15-mm-sd-kfz-2511-model-comparison/

Check this site, and make regular?: http://spottinground.com/


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Zvezda 15mm_1/100 WWII Soviet ZIS-5 Military 3 Ton Truck

Comments: I love this bight olive green color in this illustration, and that is the color that I'm shooting for in my AFV's.

Assembly Info: The hood on this model was quite the trick, I thought that you needed a single fold when really there was a three fold process on the piece of plastic that was cut off the sprue.

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It Has Arrived!!!

After trying to try the cheaper alternate option, I ordered the Army Painter "Quick Shade".  And if I can't make this work, then blame Army Painter for me giving up on the hobby.
I made quite the order from Michigan Toy Soldier Company and I will note links relating to those purchases Below.

- Army Painter Quick Shade "Strong" :
This is the Video that reinvigorated me. It talks of making whole army and has the techniques that I going to use. ThePaintingClinic The Basics: Painting US Infantry ::  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FQ6HbivtjE

-Army Painter - Static Steppe Grass :
How to make static grass clumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8b32zzFZCI
Making static grass clumps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJSFTHy5rWw
Static grass tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpnq_BJpMbA
How to make a static grass applicator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSr2ZNOn4yc  
Another: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrffkoNFKL4

-Army Painter - Precision Side Cutters : 

- Vallejo - Heavy Gloss (Transparent) Gel 30ml :  This was basically a mistake. What I meant to get was Vallejo Pumice Gel:
How to use Grey Pumice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq3Qhu12dL0
HobbyBlog on Pumice : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-MZ4Bz70iM

- Plastic Soldier - Decals:
*15mm & 1/72nd decals 2nd Pz Division @ Kursk
* 15mm decals Soviet Slogan
* 15mm decals Soviet Tac and Unit Signs, Stars and Gaurds (OUT of Stock at time)

- Osprey Publishing Materials:
 *OSP-MAA216  Red Army or the Great Patriotic War 1941-45
*OSP-MAA468  Men-at-Arms: WWII Soviet Armed Forces
*OSP-MAA311  German Army 1939-45 Blitzkrieg
*OSP-MAA311  German Army 1941-43 Eastern Front (OUT of STOCK)
*OSP-V028        Vanguard: Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45
*OSP-V037        Sturmgeschutz III &IV 1942-45
- Zvezda 15mm Vehicles:
Zvezda 15mm WWII German Sd.Kfz.251-1 Ausf.B (2x items)
Zvezda 15mm WWII Soviet Truck ZIS-5 (2x)
Zvezda 15mm WWII Soviet Rocket Launcher Katyusha (1x)
Zvezda 15mm WWII BA-10 Armored Car (1x)

Renedra Bases: 40mmx20mm & 25mmx50mm
& about Basing
 Dirty Jon's Basing Tutorial(15mmFOW) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQB7dWGGg9k
FOW bases made easy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12ctTua1Ho4
How to base w/ sand & static grass : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na83wrAdoXc
Basing Basic w/citadel product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDUHR435lVw

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.

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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Reviews: PSR = http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/review.aspx?id=2431,

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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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