1/16 scale DÈSKIT Renault R35

[Manu-Military]

I'm glad to share some photos of my last completed model : the 1/16 scale DÈSKIT Renault R35.

It is of course painted in the bright colorful scheme of the 1940 French army during the Battle of France in May-June 1940.

 

DÈS models are available here http://deskit.online.fr/01_systeme/pages_systeme/home_page.htm

 

Thanks for looking and feel free to visit http://manu-military.e-monsite.com/pages/france-40-amr-35-zt-zt2-zt3/ for much more photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Proud Kraut]

What an excellent model! Looks like one of the most komplex WW II camo pattern I have seen. You did a great paintjob on this including an awesome  weathering. Did you airbrush the camo pattern or did you paint it with brushes?

[Preppy Picker]

Always enjoy your work and am amazed at your scratch building abilities.

I also enjoyed the captured vehicles and USMC diorama. Incredible work.

[Manu-Military]

Thank you both for your kind comments.

 

This tank is to represent one from the 12th Battaillon de Chars de Combat lost in June 1940 in the Oise department during a counter attack.

The camo is my very own interpretation of a profile of this tank as published in the French GBM magazine, #130 and 131.

 

The whole kit has been airbrushed using Tamiya paints only:

• Dark green is XF-13,
• Light green on the running gear is the same green lightened with XF-4 yellow,
• Light green on the upper hull and turret is XF-67 Nato green lightened with JN Grey XF-12,
• Brown is XF-64 ligthened with the same XF-4 yellow,
• Blue is XF-8 blue with XF-2 white and JN Grey XF-12.
• The black lines were hand "painted" using a 1,2mm Stabilo pigment liner.

A very light dry brush using a Humbrol light grey (64 if I remember well) is applied after several washes of Tamiya paints in an attempt to dull the fresh paints and give them a combat proven tank look, even though it had a very short experience on the battle field.

The tracks were painted black and were then given a heavy dry brush with Humbrol 53. In a final step, they had been lightly dry brushed with the same Humbrol light grey.

 

And "TADA!" Here is it!

13 hours ago, Proud Kraut said:

What an excellent model! Looks like one of the most komplex WW II camo pattern I have seen. You did a great paintjob on this including an awesome  weathering. Did you airbrush the camo pattern or did you paint it with brushes?

 

I can see you're located in Germany.

Will you be at the SMC next 15 of Octber in Veldhoven, NL?

If yes, that would be an excellent opportunity to meet.

[earlymb]

Amazing result, I really like French MV's of the 1930's & '40's!

 

I collected some 1/48 scale aircraft and 1/35 scale Tamiya kits, mostly of German WW2 vehicles and have started building a few, mainly because the different possible camo patterns give me a chance to practice my airbrushing- and weathering skills. I use Vallejo acrylics.

[Proud Kraut]

Thanks Manu for your very detailed answer, I will save this for my files. I have worked with Tamiya colors as well before I switched to Vallejo; both are excellent. I really admire your modeling skills and it would be great to meet at the SMC but I´m not available at that date. Maybe next time.

 

Keep up your great work!

[RRA227]

Fantastic!   Rich A. in Pa.

[Old Marine]

I agree with what others have said, I really enjoy seeing your incredible models.  Your skill and talent is amazing, thanks for posting the photos.  

[Manu-Military]

Thank you all for your nice comments, I didn't expect so much for such an odd subject.