BryanKrueger Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 My latest model depicts a StuG III Ausf F8 at Kharkov in the winter of 1943. I started with the Dragon 6644 kit. A very nice representation from Dragon's hay day. I started assembling the Voyager PE Fender set and after about 5 hours I only made it this far. That's enough. I'll stick with the kit fenders. Most reference photos of F8s during winter show fairly intact fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Kharkov F8s were painted the Tropen 2 Scheme 8020/7027. They were intended for the Mediterranean conflict but were shipped to the eastern front. I've never painted this scheme before and its more complicated than I thought it would be to get the colors right. I found some recipes online but they looked off. I kept adjusting and after the third time I finally got it right. To adjust the base color, I first applied a wash and filters. Next I used the hair spray technique to add the distressed white wash paint effect. Next I went back with AK Washable White to add some mapping. Over the white wash I applied a grey-brown wash and a very light blue-grey filter. Next I used Humbrol Enamel White to add additional mapping effects. Tracks have been given couple of dark washes and polished with Uschi Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanKrueger Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I *think* it's done. It's a difficult finish to pull off. As I understand, these Stugs rolled off the rail cars and into the lines. There wasn't a lot of time to get banged around and missing fenders. The ice packed roads and snow covered landscape kept these pretty clean. I think we are so use to seeing tank models covered in dust and mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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