Vickers E Mk B

[zak]

What is Nuln Oil?

[cph64]

Hi Zak, it's a dark shade used as a wash to highlight items such as cockpit interiors, creases etc. Very useful.

[cph64]

After touching up the paint on the figures they and the tank were given a coat of Matt varnish followed by a wash of Nuln Oil. Between things drying I cut another piece of card the same size as the frame interior and PVA glued that to the original followed by PVA on top to hopefully hold the sponge in place. Excess PVA was used to try and size the sponge and this was followed by a watery coat of filler. Some form of protection for the infantry was created using lumps of filler and once set fully everything will be trial fitted. I left the filler thin in places to try and replicate the ground as per the reference photos as peaty soil is dark. Further weathering will follow.

[cph64]

Cracks around the edge touched up, figures added and the tank given a dusting of Flory White. The snow set Howard gave me has gone AWOL, it's too big for the carpet monster so the cupboard monster must have eaten it. Everything on hold until I either find it or come up with Plan B.

[zak]

Tanks on icing sugar?

[chriswil42]

Talking about food again.

[councilman]

Tanks on icing sugar?

Its not icing sugar... he has a habit.
Great modeling Chris.

[MSea]

If he sneezes we will all be in trouble

[cph64]

Too much 'Snow White'.......

[Red Lancer]

Looks impressive!....
I've used baking powder  for snow before..

[chriswil42]

I believe baking powder is quite popular for snow

[zak]

I believe baking powder is quite popular for snow

I use baking powder as a filler with superglue.

[cph64]

I also use baking powder, but this initial stage used some old filler that was going off and had water added to get it flowing again, which helped it bind to the sponge.

[Bigkev]

I also use baking powder, but this initial stage used some old filler that was going off and had water added to get it flowing again, which helped it bind to the sponge.

All this baking material, I hope to see you all on next year's great British Bake-Off!!
Now, that I would watch!
Bigkev

[cph64]

No point us entering Howard would create a masterpiece in multi-coloured icing!!!!