Showcase: StuG.III Ausf.G

 

WIP: Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G, Part IV

 

I spent some time flexing my Warhammer muscles and put some paint on the figures. Overall, I think they turned out okay and definitely look good in the hatches. In my reference photo, there's an Stg44 resting in the machine gun mount, but I couldn't get the kit parts to play well with the the figure standing in the hatch, so I'll leave it off for the time being.

WIP: Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G, Part III

 

For me, mounting the tracks is always a momentous occasion on an armor build; it signifies the beginning of the end of the build. I refined the mud from the earlier pictures and added some wet effects in a couple areas for more visual interest. 

Now I can turn my attention to mud and dirt effects on the upper hull, which I’m still trying to decide how to tackle and to what degree.

WIP: Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G, Part II

 

The dirt/mud is done on the lower hull... I think.

For the mud, I used Ammo of Mig acrylic diorama effects to serve as the base and to build volume. On top of that, I added multiple tones of Ammo enamel effects and topped it off with speckling for even more variance. I feel like there's more I could add but I can't quite put my finger on it. I also added some grime on the roof of the fighting compartment using oil paint rendering, which turned out okay I suppose. 

I'm getting excited because I feel like this is getting ready to cross the finish line!

WIP: Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G

 

Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G with concrete armor. Markings represent a vehicle captured by the 104th Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge. Aftermarket barrel from Aber, Masterclub tracks (not shown), and a partial resin interior set from CMK.

So far, everything has been painted using AK Interactive Real Colors and given a wash using Ammo of Mig Brown for Dark Green, probably the most versatile enamel wash on the market. From here, I will probably move onto the mud and dust effects.