Trencher MkII Tanks: Finished Pictures

As promised, I've posted some pics of my completed Trenched MkII tanks in 15mm scale (approx. 1/100 scale) from Proxie Models.

Building the Proxie Models Trencher Mk II: Tracks

So, here's a quick post on the method and colors I've come up with for tank tracks. It's an easy method, and I like the way it looks.

First, I paint the tracks with Vallejo Panzer Series German Camo Black Brown. I think its also called something like "SS Camo Black Brown" in the regular Vallejo Model Color line. Same color.

Next is a wash with the Army Painter Dark Shade, I use it undiluted and cover the tracks completely.

The final two steps involve heavy drybrushing of two Ceramcoat craft paint colors:

Brown Iron Oxide first,

Then Burnt Sienna.

Finished tracks.

The final detail painting and weathering is done on my platoon of three Trenchers.  I will take some pics and try to get them up here this weekend.

Building the Proxie Models Trencher Mk II: Painting Step-by-Step

With assembly finished on my three Trenchers, the next step was painting. I envision these tanks as a sort of sci-fi T-34, so I will be painting them in a Soviet armor green scheme.

Building the Proxie Models Trencher Mk II, Part 2

A quick WIP update on my Trencher project:

This is the first model, with the large gap filled.  This is just the rough Aves putty.  Since this picture, I've sanded it smooth.  I found that on the other two models, shaving down the location pins inside allowed me to eliminate this gap completely.

Three Trencher models complete ready for primer.  I gave them a first coat of primer right after taking this picture. It's difficult to get the whole model at once, so I'll finish up the topsides tomorrow (or when I have the time).

Building the Proxie Models Trencher Mk II, Part 1

I received an order from Proxie Models in the mail earlier this week.  I was extremely happy with the turnaround time: I placed the order on Thursday, and it was in my mailbox on Monday. Included in the order was a pack of 15mm scale Trencher Mk II tanks.

15mm Klingons

Today, I have some pictures of the Imperials from Astro Miniatures, painted as Star Trek Original Series Klingons.

A Gotham City Interlude

Taking a break from the 15mm stuff, here are some superhero miniatures I painted in fall and winter 2014. These are all repainted Heroclix figures, roughly 30-35mm tall.

"I am the night."

Batgirl and Robin

"Batmobile lost a wheel, and the Joker got away..."

Joker and henchmen group shot

The orange jumpsuit henchmen are 28mm metal miniatures from Tactical Miniatures (now sold by Armorcast). They are small compared to the Heroclix.  I figure they're just henchmen, so if the heroes loom over them, that makes it all the more dramatic.