Something from my 'Hall of Shame'.....

Hi Everyone,

I decided to get one of the models that have been languishing in my 'Hall of Shame' for a long time done. I chose to get the Trumpeter Jagdpanther done, this was originally intended as a wargame piece and as such was build OOB except for the Revell tracks, I can't get on with the Trumpeter Vinyl ones. I also used a RB metal barrel as well. I thought I would use the model as a test piece for two new products from Games Workshop, their new 'Texture', Stirland Mud and their new 'Shade', Agrax Earthshade (formerly Devlan Mud, don't you just love these whacky names, they must have a department devoted to thinking them up.). The 'Texture' is basically a pot of 'mud' it is like mud, can be put on like mud, it can be built up and dries rock hard. It is designed for the bases of their figures, because, apparently, the younger modellers can't wait for the PVA glue to dry to get on with finishing and playing with their figures - bless em! I have to say that it works really well and is a good colour for a basic mud, they have other colours and all can be intermixed, I will be investigating this further. I would say it is a lot cheaper than pigment powders as a pot is £2.20 and will do many models. Well worth a look. The 'Shade' is a new formulation of their old 'Washes' and has better flow properties apparently. I can honestly say it is an improvement and gives a nice finish around detail. Anyway here are the pictures and you can decide for yourselves....

The two products...



Mud!



The tank as it was left for a long while....




Mud applied to the skirts and wheels...



Mud on the rear of model...



Mud on the front of model...



The model was completely washed with the 'Shade'...







Well that's it for now, I will be doing some pin washes to bring out the hatches etc and then dry brush to get a good contrast. The detail painting after that and then weathering. Let me know what you think and if you want a demonstration, pop into your local Games Workshop and ask for one, they are so pleased with this stuff they will be happy to oblige.

All the best,

Paul