Showcase: Ryefield Model T-34/85

 

WIP: Arrostias, Myphitic Blight-Hauler

 

I spent the past weekend working on this Myphitic Blight-hauler for my burgeoning Death Guard army. I think the armor is where I want it to be with regards to weathering and now I just need to finish the base. I tried to strike a balance between a high level of finish and expediency since I have lots of other models in this army left to paint.

Showcase: Thagardius the Corruptor, Lord of Virulence

 

WIP: Ryefield Models T-34/85, Part IV

 

The first round of light colored chipping with a mix of Vallejo paints is done! I also painted the turret markings by hand instead of using the decals or masking and spraying them. This was done to better mimic how the markings were actually applied by the crews. 

Next up is the dark steel chipping that will have to be applied by brush and then I begin the real weathering.

WIP: Ryefield Models T-34/85, Part III

 

My initial attempt at two-tone camouflage was an unmitigated disaster, but instead of stripping the whole thing down, I just re-primed everything with black (except for the tracks and road wheels). From there, I went back with MRP 4BO Green as a basecoat, painted grime/shadows with a mix of Tamiya Flat Brown and Flat Black, and then worked in highlights by mixing ever-increasing amounts of AK Real Color 4BO (which is much too desaturated and nowhere close to the real thing) into some MRP 4BO. After that, I highlighted some details with Lifecolor Faded Olive Drab and a fine paintbrush. 

Up next is the turret markings, which I'm probably going to attempt to hand paint instead of using the kit decals.