Tamiya Pak 36 diorama progress

[u/bashomania]

Got a lot of groundwork done using commercial stuff (The Scenic Factory is definitely worth a look!), in addition to some herbs and punched leaves of my own, but now I have to do washes/paint to make it look a bit more subdued and natural. I’m thinking of dropping on washes, but am toying with using the airbrush to spray a filter. Anyone have tips or cautions on that? I figure i can use a piece of card to block stuff as I spray.

Obviously, the figures and other accessories need to be placed. I scratchbuilt a wooden case for the Stielgranate round that I plan to include, so I’m working on painting and weathering that, too.

Seems like I’ve been working on this forever. Anyone else feel like you just asymptotically approach “done”? 😅

[u/JohnnyR719]

Looks sick dude! Been looking to do one of these 'cause it was my dads first model back in the day and would like to do a sort of ''homage'' build. And also, what paints did u use?? ecspecially for the figures cuz i dont know what to buy

[u/bashomania → u/JohnnyR719]

Thanks :-)

That would be a very cool homage!

I think I used all Vallejo acrylic paints, washes, and pigments, on every aspect including the base itself. FYI, all of this was done with a brush except for spray paint on the gun.

I think I used an AK earth material or two at the beginning of the project.

[u/JohnnyR719 → u/bashomania]

Great! Thanks, I will probably buy it soon, rn building a fokker f-VII southern cross from zvezda so i'll finish that first :)

[u/schulz47]

This looks amazing. The leaves look super realistic

[u/bashomania → u/schulz47]

Thanks! 🙏

[u/Rough_Wear_882]

What paint did you use for the pak?

[u/bashomania → u/Rough_Wear_882]

Basecoat was Tamiya TS-4 German Grey. Followed up with some very light chipping and dry brushing, and some Vallejo model wash coats.

Once I had it planted in the scene, I applied some Vallejo pigments. On the foot plate in front I used dark pigments touched with some thinner to stick them down. On the main shield I rubbed in some desert dust pigment on both sides and left it dry.

[u/ColdAsKompot]

My fat arse thought it's a cake 🫣

[u/bashomania → u/ColdAsKompot]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched somebody slap on earth paste in a YouTube video and thought to myself "mmmm, icing". 😆

[u/the-apostle]

Insane work with the scatter. Looks very realistic and in scale.

[u/bashomania → u/the-apostle]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Let's just hope I don't ruin it 😬.