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Tunnelling Machine

I am also painting an Ironclad Miniatures Tunnelling Machine.

Steam Tank

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Looking more the part now the main paintwork is done.

Ironclad Miniatures Steam Tank

I did consider doing the boiler in a different colour, more blackened metal, but then remembering steam engines on the railways, their boilers were painted.

Ironclad Miniatures Steam Tank

Here is the Steam Tank alongside a Foundry gunfighter.

Ironclad Miniatures Steam Tank

The tracks were drybrushed with Boltgun Metal.

Ironclad Miniatures Steam Tank

Once I have finished painting the model I will add some weathering to the tracks. Simon did point out that he felt the tracks on the tank were a little “flat” and I have to agree with him. You really need proper linked tracks with this kind of model, and especially one at this scale. The tracks on the Tunneller are much better for example. Maybe a potential conversion project for later (or on another model of the Steam Tank).

The main part of the model was then given a wash of Citadel Shade: Agrax Earthshade.

Ironclad Miniatures Steam Tank

There are some quite large flat blank areas on the model, as a result the wash hasn't worked as well as I would have liked. However these areas will be slightly covered with the tracks and the turret.

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