So I skipped ahead a bit and got the project running for battle (night) and fell into the trap. Everything was running fine, working like a charm and then I put a coat of paint on it…. Near disaster. Recoil bunched up and caused three shaded of hell in the turret. I got it all straightened out but the moral of the story…. give yourself tolerances for paint. Remember tamiya traverse likes a nice smooth surface.
I used Tamiya desert yellow as a base and painted the camo with Vallejo OD primer and Flat Black. I also had to change airbrushes mid stream and on the eve of battle it makes everything s l o w down.
So I got it on the field and it handles great. Paint is rough but workable but that searchlight is a trip. I meant bright! More detail to follow but enjoy for now.
DAK MAY 14 Night 2016 by
Ethan Dunsford, on Flickr
DAK MAY 14 Night 2016 by
Ethan Dunsford, on Flickr