U.S. M20 Vignette
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Hi All,
A vignette depicting a US M20 out on patrol in Germany towards the end of the war.
Kit(s):
1/48 Tamiya U.S. M20 Armored Utility Car
Model Accessories M20 Interior Photo Etch set
Black Dog Snow-chained Wheel set
Decals are from the kit.
Paint:
AK Real Color RC023 and RC024.
Weathered with Artist Oils and Pigment powders.
Thinned flat white mixed with white pigment powder was used to “try” and simulate fading winter white wash...could have been heavier but I didn't want to overdo.
When it comes to weathering I learned “just when you think it needs more..DON'T”
Cargo, interior and exterior, is a combination of scratch built items and equipment scrounged from the spares box.
The figure is a mix of various body parts, from the spares box, posed to hopefully a realistic position.
Kneadatite Green stuff used for filling spaces between parts and also used to create the web belt.
Uniform painted with Vallejo Model Colors, and Scalecolor Artist Acrylics.
Flesh painted with Lifecolor flesh tones.
Scene:
Foam and wood base.
Mud/dirt created with Wall Spackle mixed with “brown” pigment powders and real dirt for texture.
Clear epoxy was used for the standing water. Liquitex acrylic gloss gel was applied to make the scene look wet.
Grass is made from jute twine, cut and painted, and various shades of Woodland Scenics tall grasses.
Signs and post were scratch built.
If you are looking for a genre change or need a modeling mojo boost try these 1/48 Tamiya kits. They build up smoothly with nice results.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to check this out.
Until next time, take care...as always, KEEP IT FUN!
Superb job as usual, Gary!
The diorama is very realistic!
Thanks, Spiros!
@gwskat - Fantastic piece Gary! The figure is really great, the pose is very realistic. Nice kitbashing work.
Thank you, Brian. Glad you like the fig too.
Beautiful! Love the realism and detail.
Thank you, David!
The title of this is "Yeah - towing service..." right? 🙂
Very good!
Thanks, Tom!
Excellent result, Gary @gwskat
A very nice looking diorama.
Thanks, John!
gary sausmikat (@gwskat)
This is an amazing model. It looks very realistic. Years ago, when I was in the Army, we had a M-8 Greyhound that was parked in front of our Squadron HQ. According to the rumor mills, it had reportedly served in Germany during the War, and actually saw service at the Battle of the Bulge, where the unit I served with at the time (L Troop, 3rd Squadron / 3rd Armored Cavalry) earned a "Battle Streamer" for exemplary service during the fight with the Germans. The battle streamer was proudly on display on our guide on unit flag when we were marching.
I have seen this type of vehicle up close and personal on numerous occasions. I can tell you that yours looks exactly as it should. It's spot on, and also the first time I have ever seen a set of chains used on one of these.
You are correct about these 1/48 scale Tamiya vehicle kits. They go together extremely well. Currently I have a 1/48 2.5 ton fuel truck that will eventually be a part of my photography base for my models. I have the chassis done and have started on the cab. You should be seeing it soon...
Well done ! I'm definitely going to be clicking on some boxes for this build.
Thanks, Louis!
Thanks for sharing the M8 info.
Looks like you had lots of fun building this little scene, Gary, and thanks for sharing your construction techniques, and listing the materials used, a great post.
Thanks, George.