Hey All. Here's my latest update.
Figures:
I rarely use the figs straight from the box (especially with plastic kits)...I mix and match, reposition and rework body parts to accomplish the poses I'm shooting for.

Assembled. Added pins and secured to corks for painting:

Bodies and Heads primed with Mr. Color 1500: Will add helmets after painting.

Primed the Hull and Engine grill with Mr. Color 1500.
I will let these sit for a number of days to give a good solid base prior to painting and weathering .

Until next time.
Keep safe and healthy.
KEEP IT FUN !

Very nice work, I also like the way you made the exhaust covers!

Thanks All!
Erik...I've tried different ways to mount figs for painting and so far the corks have worked out the best for me.
Before a bike ride this morning I was able to get the turret assembled, with added damage to the antenna and primed.

This afternoon...watch some hockey and collect more bottle corks.
Until next time...KEEP IT FUN Everyone...

Erik, Enjoy your time off. I'll have to admit the bigger corks were my wife's wine corks (I don't do wine) but the two smaller ones are from Glenlivet's Scotch...Mmmmmmmmmm.
Hope you keep enjoying the build.

Thanks, Spiros. Unfortunately, lately all my bench time has been on the weekends and other non-modeling projects have taken priority. Hard to get in a groove but it's getting there little by little.

Hey All!
I had a great three day weekend, so, along with another project, I also had productive time at the modeling bench.

My weekend EoJ build update. Here we go!

USMC Figures:
What can I say about figures? It's always hit or miss with me and I struggled with these guys but for the most part I'm pleased with the results.

Getting started...Tools of my Figure trade and painted with Vallejo Model Color:

Base coated bodies and heads:

Shadows, Highlights, Straps painted and a light oil wash.

Faces completed. Helmets started:

Chi-Ha Tank:

FYI: The colors I chose and the paints I used were decided solely from what I had on hand and what looked close to the colors I wanted. Besides, they will be heavily weathered in the future.

Base coat of Tamiya Flat Earth.
Added a coat of Tamiya Deck Tan as a base coat for the yellow stripe. (I never have good luck painting yellow but I find a light color underneath helps out).
Yellow stripe of Tamiya Flat Yellow.

Masked the yellow stripe with Panzer Putty.

Camo painted Vallejo Air Green RLM62 and Golden Airbrush Colors Burnt Sienna Hue.

Before I painted the camo I added some Humbrol masking fluid where I want to simulate paint chips around the edges of panels and around the battle damage.

I will let the tank sit for a few days before I start the weathering stage, including removing the Humbrol chip areas.

Up next:
Paint and add the figures gear and weapons and mate the heads and bodies.
Begin weathering the tank.
Plan/map out the diorama base.

All constructive comments and criticisms always welcome.

Until next time, Have a great week, KEEP IT FUN!

Parts, bits and pieces all moving along nicely. Great journal!