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Afrika Korps vehicles

January 16, 2025

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Every project has to start somewhere, so I went with the German vehicles first.

I spray primed with Hycote grey plastic primer, which gave a pleasing Matt finish. Most German vehicles arrived in North Africa with a factory grey finish so it’s as good a primer colour as anything.

I then added a base coat of Vallejo dunkelgelb, arguably a bit of a darker tone, but paint usedin the field was pretty much all scrounged, so I am giving myself a pass.The paint I am using is meant to be an air paint. I applied it with a brush , I diluted the paint and applied gently. This reduces visible brushstrokes, but does take more coats.It is pretty much a glazing technique.

Looks ok I think.

The Opel Blitz still has a way to go. It’s had a little soft tone slapped on but there’s still drybrushing, decals and weathering to add.

I did something slightly different with the wood panelling. I painted them a mixture of browns first then I glazed over the wood with the Dunkelgelb, trying for a painted wood effect, just trying to differentiate it from the paint on the cab.

Rather than just building everything and then priming it or finishing one individual model I am flitting between building, priming and painting different models. Too much of one activity can be mentally taxing, especially building models.

This helps me be more productive. YMMV.