A Tank Called Coleraine

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Project Entry by damon

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September 17, 2018

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For the main weathering, a heavy layer of dust is required. I made the wash up from Vallejo dark yellow ochre pigment powder, some white pigment powder scraped off a piece of chalk pastel, Army Painter Anti-Shine Matt Varnish and some water mixed with glycerine as a flow aid. The powders are mixed 75% ochre to 25% white, then liquids are added; in roughly the same ratio. The glycerine/water mix is a cheaper alternative to the many varieties of flow improver that are available. My mix is about 95% water and 5% glycerine.

The wash was applied all over the model, especially heavily to the lower half of the hull and into the corners and crevices of the flat surfaces.

I’m calling these done for now, they’re ready to put on the table. The scheme is suitable for Tunisia and the Italian campaign so I have options for the development of my Eighth Army project beyond North Africa. I’ve enjoyed building these and plan to add a few more of these ‘easy build’ kits to my collection.