I have finally managed to bring the U304(f)s to completion. After I finished the tracks and wheels I went in and finished the machineguns and the headlights. The MGs are basically just flat black and then finished with a bit of metallic pigment (AK Interactive AK-086 Dark Steel) to make them shine a little bit. The headlights just received a quick coverage with Sandy Yellow a paint from the Reaper Miniatures MSP line (#9192) I wanted the headlights noticeable but subdued. There are drivers for these halftracks but I haven't finished them. The intent is to finish off the two drivers (the third one seems to have gone missing) and maybe add a crewman manning the front MG. I'll probably end up doing the crews for all the vehicles at the same time, a bit more efficient that way.
I'm not completely happy with the tracks but in the end they are good for the table top which is where these will be ending up, hopefully at some point in the near future. I should some pics with all the 21st Panzer armor together.
Here are the shots of the U304(f)s, the light is a bit harsh I'll need to work on that for future pics. The light really washed out the work on the tracks from the back.
And if you would like to work your way through the entire build here are all the links (there are way more posts than I thought there were).
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/04/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_30.html
[The Beginning]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy.html
[Axles]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_4.html
[Windscreens]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_5.html
[MGs]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_7.html
[Primer]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_11.html
[Base Coat]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/05/world-war-ii-project-return-to-normandy_12.html
[Decals]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/08/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st.html
[Paintwork]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/08/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st_25.html
[Paintwork con’t]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/09/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st.html
[Chipping]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/09/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st_10.html
[Streaking]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/09/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st_17.html
[Dust & Dirt]
https://wargamesandrailroads.blogspot.com/2020/09/world-war-ii-project-p107-fu304-f-21st_10.html
[Tracks & Wheels]
Fantastic work! They will look smashing on a table top!
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate that you have shared your build with us.
It has been an interesting run with these that's for sure. I had no idea how far back the posts went on these though! I'm definitely ready to move on to another project. These are sitting in the case now waiting for a game day.
DeleteA fantastic paint job. The vehicle looks properly beaten up!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm pleased with out this batch turned out. Hopefully the next batch will be any better.
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