Nitto Ma.K Maschinen Krieger SF3D Raccoon

[the Baron]

Well, my 2nd leg washing didn't go so well. I wore through the Alclad flat coat and made a big mess of it. Suggestions?

Yes, make lemonade . That is, I wouldn't worry about trying to match the other leg, necessarily, but I'd apply some weathering to that spot, to make it look like something else happened. Maybe some mud spattering, or oil or grease, or some scuffing.

 

[Ian]

Should I Future it first, before I continue weathering? I attempted to cover with more wash but it didn't really take; just kept wiping off.

 

[adampolo13]

Should I Future it first, before I continue weathering? I attempted to cover with more wash but it didn't really take; just kept wiping off.

If it was me I'd hit it with a coat of future and then go back to more layers. When I'm done with washes etc I'll cover with Vallejo matt...

 

[CTspeedshop]

You could go old school and dry brush some silver over that area for that scraped metal look. Or not. I like Adam's idea as well.

 

[Ian]

Why not both!

 

[adampolo13]

Why not both!

Sounds good to me dude!

 

[CTspeedshop]

Why not both!

Sounds good to me dude!

Ditto.

 

[Ian]

Applied a Future seal layer, then decals, then a second Future layer. I can still see those clear edges to the decals but I'm hoping with washes they'll vanish.

Also, the kit was supposed to come with decals but didn't, so I used a sheet from my last Tamiya Chevy Truck build.

 

[CTspeedshop]

Looking Good! The decals worked out great!

 

[Grendels]

Those decals do look good on it!

 

[Ian]

Bit more glueing up tonight. Added the large hoses, the remaining panels and the weapon w/hose.

Also masked and re-sprayed the canopy so it wasn't so striking a blue color.






I've also started to piece together my diorama idea.

Scratch built the mailbox and post (my first attempt!) and printed a re-sized sign just as a quick look-test.

 

[CTspeedshop]

Nice! I dig it. ;D

 

[Ian]

The subtle weathering continues with small amounts of wash and pigments.

I always find this to be the slowest part as I experiment with colors and ideas.

 

[TheDeadRumors]

man this looks sick, i wouldn't mess with this thing. but i still wish i can get one of these models

 

[Ian]

eBay is a good source, as is Hobby Link Japan for new kits, but they're pretty pricey.

 

[Junkie]

That's looking really good. Nice color variation.

 

[Quaralane]

Looks like you're having some fun with this one

 

[the Baron]

I like your re-paint on the hatch, now it's a Finnish suit!

 

[Ian]

Finland and New Zealand united for these mechanical suits!

 

[Ian]

The weathering continues.