Academy 13280

My first Academy kit... 

First experience with link & length tracks. Detail is good and obviously quicker to assemble than individual links. But in this kit, the fit over the sprockets are a bit off. The links need a slight gap between them to fit over the sprockets. Not too noticeable unless you examine them closely. 

Dunkelgrau - Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black (60%), XF-2 White (20%), XF-18 Medium Blue (20%) thinned w/lacquer thinner.
XF-85 Rubber Black used for road wheels.
I kept the fenders off as I preferred to paint the tracks off the model. There's no way to put the link & length tracks on the tank with the fenders on. 

Decals applied (6th Panzer Division, France, 1940)
Tracks painted.
I find these Academy decals thick. 

Weathering started...
1:1 burnt umber & black oil pin wash. 

 

 

 

6th Panzer Division, France 1940 

I stuck with light chipping again.
Subtle Dirt Filter (Mig Productions) added. 

6th Panzer Division, France 1940