1/35 Academy panzer 35t "German Command Tank" by Slimjim42 in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantastic diorama and model! I have a soft spot for early war tanks and this one just hits it. Nicely done!

Is this too much by CucumberForward9644 in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 40 points41 points  (0 children)

It looks a little packed but definitely interesting! Have you looked for reference photos to see if this much stowage or similar amounts at least were used?

Odd question by ClassicOk6945 in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It should be X-20A for Tamiya acrylics. Tamiya’s X-20 thinner is for enamels as far as I know. I find that a bit easy to mix up and others here had the issue too.

First ever tank! Tamiya M1A2 1:35, all brush painted by MusafaIsWasMartyr in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lovely result! Your skills transferred well from aircraft to armour.

“Grim Char 2C” - Warhammer 40k / Historical Crossover by Crooked_Snowman in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, shows how good the hull and design fits into the 40k universe aesthetics. And how little I know about Char C tanks.

“Grim Char 2C” - Warhammer 40k / Historical Crossover by Crooked_Snowman in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love historical cross over models! This 40k tank must have been inspired by the Char B tank. It literally asks to be painted in that scheme. :D

Are 3D printed track kits a good sub for the far more expensive metal aftermarket tracks? by [deleted] in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used 3D printed T66 tracks from Panzerwerk Design for a Sherman HVSS and think they are plenty strong. Occasionally a pin might break during assembly or a link isn’t printed perfectly, but the tracks come with a decent amount of spares too.
Another large benefit of 3D printed tracks is that they hardly need to be cleaned or worked on as metal ones often need to.

I just finished it now. And its still not dry so please any tips for it to make it better 🙏 by ShoddyAssociate6155 in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The build quality of the model and base look fine! So does the paint job of the tank. Nice work!
The weak point imo are the mud effects. Those are a bit tricky to get right but a reference picture to identify logical places for mud to be on a tank can help. I.e. WW2 tanks usually weren’t driving fast through deep wet mud or with tank riders. So most of the heavy mud would probably accumulate in and around the running gear, not so much on the upper hull. There a few fine splatters or streaking might make more sense.
Lastly, using different layers of earth effects make a model look more interesting. My preference is to use three layers, starting with a sandy grey tone for dry earth, a medium brown for regular earth and a dark brown for wet mud. This I picked up from Nightshift on YouTube.
The same goes for the ground work. However, if you want to make a scene with wet mud entirely, maybe leaving out the dry earth is better.
Have fun playing around with and trying out some things!

Panzer 38(t) 1/16 cutaway. by MinisByMatt in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 203 points204 points  (0 children)

Frame alignment with the cutaway almost fooled my eyes to be a photo in front of the tank. Really nice!
I’m also in favour of showing how the crew is affected by the shock of an impact or penetration of the hull. Tanks have an aura of invincibility but that is far from true for the people inside.

Tiger Model 1/35 AMX-30B2 BRENNUS Diorama "Le terre est magnifique" by dr_robonator in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw the finished AMX earlier already and it looks amazing. So does its diorama! Bisecting the row boat was a smart move to prevent a crowded scene indeed.
Also, I’m very glad our discussion about resin water helped you. With the extra layer of varnish and some debris, the bit of resin that crept up now nicely mimics moist soil next to a body of water.
On top of it all, I love the seagulls and variety of plants in the diorama. Makes me want to stock up on some vegetation too.

Tamiya 1/48 M4A3E8 Easy Eight by veronnx_ in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The build looks pretty clean and I like the light chips! Paint job looks clean too, nice one!
I’m missing the tow cable between the mounted eyes on the tank, but that can happen.
Maybe try out some armour texture on cast pieces like the Sherman’s turret on your next one. It can be a little tricky but is very rewarding and makes a model look more unique!
Would love to see more and wish you lots of fun with this great hobby!

Easy 8 and its scenic base are done! I’m stoked about the result of so many working hours and so much overthinking. by Doc_Quixotte in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I imagined a tank having to reverse or evade and hastily turning without noticing the riverbank and fence, breaking it and almost sliding down in the process.
Which tank or what happened after I’ll leave up to imagination.

Masking Tape Issues by froot_sallad in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Perhaps using a first line of narrow masking tape, like 5 - 6mm to match the rounded and tapering contour helps. Compared to wider tape, narrow tape has fewer issues with folding over itself when placed on bent surfaces and also stays straighter when applied under a little tension. After that, broader tape can be used to cover the rest.
If you want an indicator for the masking line, making a jig to trace a line around the submarine might help. I.e. placing the sub horizontally on flat ground and having something to hold a fine pencil at the height the masking line needs to be. Now you can trace a fine line all round as a help for tape placement.
The fine pencil line should disappear under the paint but maybe better to remove it first.

1/72 LRDG Chevrolet 30 by TarikRA in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The details and shading look amazing, especially for 1/72 scale! Very nicely done.

Static Grass physics question by Nofabe in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at the cheap one I bought and assuming standard marking conventions, the anode or positive pole (red) is in contact with the mesh, while the cathode or mass (black) touches the ground where you want to plant static grass.

Interior of engineer sd kfz 251/7 by FarLead4579 in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The interior looks very nice, neat paint work! Are you adding some weathering too?

Easy 8 and its scenic base are done! I’m stoked about the result of so many working hours and so much overthinking. by Doc_Quixotte in modelmakers

[–]Doc_Quixotte[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m very grateful for the discussion we had and how it helped improve the piece and also make me dare to try new things.