"Help Me Learn To Paint - Type 95 Ha Go" Topic
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Swastakowey | 04 Jun 2015 7:30 p.m. PST |
In a few days I will have a Type 95 Ha Go 1/35 Scale Dragon kit. I would like to have this model displayed as my best possible paint job. I usually assemble models and paint em up ready to game with. I would say they are above average (compared to my mates models anyway) but I know I can do a lot better. How would you more experienced hobbyists go about getting a kit from the box to a nicely painted model? The more detail the better. Cheers guys. |
dBerczerk | 05 Jun 2015 8:25 a.m. PST |
Swastakowey -- I've built and painted the Fine Molds Type 95 Ha-Go in 1/35th scale and used them in several games.
The Japanese advance, as viewed from the American lines by David Berczel, on Flickr
Japanese Type 95 light tank pushes forward past abandoned American M3 Stuart light tank. by David Berczel, on Flickr After completing the models, I base-coated them in KRYLON CAMOUFLAGE dark brown non-reflective nature color for plastics. When dry, I painted in the dark green and khaki colors with acrylics following the painting diagram included with the kit instructions, and using the box art as a guide. I followed this with mustard yellow disruptive overstripes, followed with bright yellow highlights. I then used a gloss clear coat to seal the models before applying the vehicle decals. After applying the decals, and letting them dry overnight, I gave the models a wash with acrylic Burnt Umber paint diluted with water and Future floor wax. A final dusting with Testors Dullcoat, and the models were ready for the wargames table. Good luck with your assembly. I enjoy early-war Japanese armor kits. Dragon kits are nice, and those by Fine Molds are superb! |
idontbelieveit | 05 Jun 2015 9:51 a.m. PST |
I would recommend checking what other people have done on modeling forums, but I didn't find a lot. I did find this which had some tips about the kit: link |
Swastakowey | 05 Jun 2015 1:18 p.m. PST |
Awesome thanks dBerczerk. The type 95 is my favorite tank especially with the Manchurian area paint job. I will try do what you have done and see how it turns out! Thats my painting sorted. idontbelieveit, nice find. Im reading that as we speak so that seems helpful too. Cheers guys. |
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