The Berlin garrison tanks did indeed all share the exact same camo pattern as far as I know. This was done to keep the Warzaw Pact intelligence unsure how many tanks they had serviceable and where they were. Nice build BTW.
Absolutely stunning Greg. I felt your pain with all that masking and began to feel guilty for suggesting this scheme in the first place!!........but as always you haven't let us down. Awesome work mate, you continue to inspire the rest of us. Looking forward to the next item to hit your bench.
Have recently found your channel and watched through most of your videos. Impressed by the high standard of you work. Chieftain has turned out really nicely, great work on a tricky paintscheme. All the best.
Nice build. What kind of glue are you using to when connecting painted parts? The Tamiya thin I use just takes the paint off. I end up resorting to CA glue but I'm hoping there is something better.
PVA glue is good at holding painted parts, providing they aren't supporting weight. Tamiya glue, with the white label, is also good at holding painted parts, but it is quite gloopy. The best practice is to clear the area of paint, not always easy.
Really enjoyed this. I'd like to know how you achieved the light weathering effect to the wheels and suspension at the point you attached the wheels please?
That’s a lovely piece of work Greg, that oil drybrusing transformed it and is far less harsher that acrylic or enamel. You have made this old Chieftain Gunner a very happy man....👍
Thanks Steve, two mistakes on the paint job which I could have corrected but too lazy. The running gear should have been painted black and I think the engine area should have been the bronze colour rather than green, never mind worse things happen at sea.
Given that my guilt for suggesting that you tackle this superb build remains, I’ve added a stable mate to my own tiny ‘Berlin’ Chieftain in the form of an FV432/30! th-cam.com/video/ZIvLPj0jNZ8/w-d-xo.html
I bought mengs mk10 the other day I'll be starting it at weekend, the suspension is movable like afv clubs with springs I never relised it was mengs till got to my mates model shop I thought it was Takom never even knew meng had one it surprised me! I'll be doing this camo myself good idea with the scanning and blowing up for masks! Turned out really smart mate! You don't remember the actual numbers you blew it up to for 1.35 by any chance mate?
No, sorry, I think I measured the side height of the skirt of the kit. Then the scanned image was just increased by increments of one per cent until it meet that measurement.
Hi Greg - very nice result and from my fave Cold War period - was looking at this scheme for my Chieftain build, but bottled out and went with the green n black - going to pick up a cheap Tamiya kit and have a go. Liked and subbed - have the best possible Christmas - Cheers and thanks!
Just came across your channel recently, top quality modelling and presentation, Your question about uniformity of the camo pattern for the Berlin Brigade tanks - I have only seen one photo you can find in the wikipedia article from a parade but they do look uniform
Yes they were, the vehicles stayed in Berlin and were handed on to the next unit coming into Berlin Brigade, the paint job was applied by REME in workshops Next time you do a tank with rubber track pads you might want to take a few chunks out of the rubber, they always looks like that after a couple of miles as they went over rocks etc But it looks bloody good to me
One other tiny detail the reel on the turret roof was for D10 cable, which allowed tanks to connect to each other and talk when in radio silence, usually there would have been a lenght of D10 two wire on the reel
When I saw the colour scheme I thought how it reminded me of the WW1 battle ships…. Big bold blocks. Still can’t fathom it out for ground camouflage though. Great job as usual. Neat/tidy and another great tank choice.
This tank belongs to the 'Berlin Brigade' and as such would have fought the Warsaw Pact in built up areas, the camo was designed to blend into typical urban colours, not to hide it. It's probably impossible to hide a 55 ton tank in a city centre but it was hoped the camo would confuse an enemy gunner for a fraction of a second.
Ah, it takes 9 yards of materiel to make a suit, and 10 yards to score a touchdown. You, Sir only need to score the convert to complete the play... "Those 'fiddly bits' on the glacis are calling you, Barbara" (Roddy McDowall reference). Kudos on your work.
Good job. I've built several all mk 10 and 11s. 2 things. The canvas cover fits like crap whether you put it in following directions or after like you did. It's an awful fitting piece. If you do another, don't put any track pads on the track on the ground. It actually adds a look of weight to the tank. I learned that from a British buddy of mine. I tried it and I'm definitely going that route time.
Greg do you use a sealer or clear cote to lock in the pastels (like on the rubber of the wheels) and if so what do you use? Great work - after watching several of your builds today I finally got the mojo back after months of no will to build anything. So I sincerely want to thank you for giving me the inspiration I was missing and needed!
I sometimes seal oils in with a varnish, Tamiya's semi gloss, but not pastels, being the very last thing I add. I think the varnish, which is always a very thin mix, may spoil the subtle effects. I might have to experiment just to see 👍
Great work with the masking. This is the first build I’ve seen of a Takom kit, and it looks to be very good. The review of the 1/72 chieftain also looks great. I’m inspired by your patience and attention to detail. Thanks.
A really nice build and interesting colour scheme. I did a fancy colour scheme on a WW1 tank and masking was a nightmare so I can appreciate the work that went into your scheme. Keep the videos coming.
Yes, cheapest £50 on Amazon. If you ever get to build this kit and paint the Berlin scheme, the lower body, including the running gear, should all be black. Also, I think the engine area should be the bronze colour, not green as I have it.
As an old Chieftain crewman really nice model...one thing wing mirrors were never fitted. This camo was only used in Berlin, they never went on exercise if the tracks were that rusty, someone would be for the high jump lol
@@GregsModels before going on exercise we used to paint the tank, on return from exercise wash it down, any chips to the paint work was covered in red lead paint, and then paint it using camouflaged (it was named that) paint black and green. We used to paint the tanks with 4 inch brushes not once did we use a spray gun it was always by brush, there was not set pattern to were black went or green so long as all areas were painted. Inside the vehicle was painted silver.
@@GregsModels I believe it was due to silver reflexing light better? Around the turret and drivers compartment were a number of single bulb lights with a rotatory dimmer switch. The turret plates, ammo stowage and loader safety rail were silver. Silver paint was used on the bare turret sides, otherwise there was light buff coloured padding. All vehicles on exercise, would carry rolls of black or light brown hessian, front, rear and both sides, so that when they were dropped it would break up the shape of the vehicle. Also on Chieftains had a cut down camo net covering the turret.
Hi Greg great job you should get an OBE for that paint job and at least enrolled in masking tapes hall of fame for the masking great work really enjoy your work wonder what's next! Stay safe & keep modeling jon
The Berlin garrison tanks did indeed all share the exact same camo pattern as far as I know. This was done to keep the Warzaw Pact intelligence unsure how many tanks they had serviceable and where they were. Nice build BTW.
Brilliant as usual Greg, I really do look forward to your videos, always well presented and always informative with a stunning result!
Hi Greg, that looks absolutely fantastic, I look forward to the next installment, keep safe and well.
Excellent Greg well done 👍
Smashing job! I’m glad I stumbled across your channel ( and subbed).
Absolutely stunning Greg. I felt your pain with all that masking and began to feel guilty for suggesting this scheme in the first place!!........but as always you haven't let us down. Awesome work mate, you continue to inspire the rest of us. Looking forward to the next item to hit your bench.
Nice build and overall video. I love your painting style and faded look on green.
Never a disappointment! Looks amazing as usual 😍
Super job Greg. That masking certainly looked difficult. Well done on a tricky job.
Looks great, well done, can't have been easy with all that masking.
Have recently found your channel and watched through most of your videos. Impressed by the high standard of you work. Chieftain has turned out really nicely, great work on a tricky paintscheme. All the best.
Thanks, have subbed.
@@GregsModels cheers mate, appreciate it.
Nice build.
What kind of glue are you using to when connecting painted parts? The Tamiya thin I use just takes the paint off. I end up resorting to CA glue but I'm hoping there is something better.
PVA glue is good at holding painted parts, providing they aren't supporting weight. Tamiya glue, with the white label, is also good at holding painted parts, but it is quite gloopy. The best practice is to clear the area of paint, not always easy.
@@GregsModels Thanks!
Looking good.
Very nice indeed 😍👍
Really enjoyed this.
I'd like to know how you achieved the light weathering effect to the wheels and suspension at the point you attached the wheels please?
After the oils and enamel wash, a grey pastel is used to highlight the tyres.
Very nice build mate and nicely painted, thought I was finished with my Krug , yep dry brushing , thanks have a good one mate 👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊
Thanks, you too!
Don't put that down in an urban setting, you may never find it again.
That’s a lovely piece of work Greg, that oil drybrusing transformed it and is far less harsher that acrylic or enamel. You have made this old Chieftain Gunner a very happy man....👍
Thanks Steve, two mistakes on the paint job which I could have corrected but too lazy. The running gear should have been painted black and I think the engine area should have been the bronze colour rather than green, never mind worse things happen at sea.
Given that my guilt for suggesting that you tackle this superb build remains, I’ve added a stable mate to my own tiny ‘Berlin’ Chieftain in the form of an FV432/30! th-cam.com/video/ZIvLPj0jNZ8/w-d-xo.html
Excellent work, your eyes work better than mine ever could at that scale.
@@GregsModels My specs remained perched on top of my head throughout the entire build......I am however seeing Berlin camo in my sleep!!!!
I bought mengs mk10 the other day I'll be starting it at weekend, the suspension is movable like afv clubs with springs I never relised it was mengs till got to my mates model shop I thought it was Takom never even knew meng had one it surprised me! I'll be doing this camo myself good idea with the scanning and blowing up for masks! Turned out really smart mate! You don't remember the actual numbers you blew it up to for 1.35 by any chance mate?
No, sorry, I think I measured the side height of the skirt of the kit. Then the scanned image was just increased by increments of one per cent until it meet that measurement.
Hi Greg - very nice result and from my fave Cold War period - was looking at this scheme for my Chieftain build, but bottled out and went with the green n black - going to pick up a cheap Tamiya kit and have a go. Liked and subbed - have the best possible Christmas - Cheers and thanks!
Fantastic build as always.
Do you seal the model after dry rushing oils? I'm wondering as you use an oil wash afterwards
I would leave the oils to dry for a few days before applying a wash. I try and keep the number of varnish coats down to a minimum on a model.
Just came across your channel recently, top quality modelling and presentation, Your question about uniformity of the camo pattern for the Berlin Brigade tanks - I have only seen one photo you can find in the wikipedia article from a parade but they do look uniform
👍
Yes they were, the vehicles stayed in Berlin and were handed on to the next unit coming into Berlin Brigade, the paint job was applied by REME in workshops
Next time you do a tank with rubber track pads you might want to take a few chunks out of the rubber, they always looks like that after a couple of miles as they went over rocks etc
But it looks bloody good to me
Greg, lovely result.
One other tiny detail the reel on the turret roof was for D10 cable, which allowed tanks to connect to each other and talk when in radio silence, usually there would have been a lenght of D10 two wire on the reel
Most interesting model, particularly the paint scheme. Beautifully done, Greg.
When I saw the colour scheme I thought how it reminded me of the WW1 battle ships…. Big bold blocks. Still can’t fathom it out for ground camouflage though. Great job as usual. Neat/tidy and another great tank choice.
Thank you Martin
This tank belongs to the 'Berlin Brigade' and as such would have fought the Warsaw Pact in built up areas, the camo was designed to blend into typical urban colours, not to hide it.
It's probably impossible to hide a 55 ton tank in a city centre but it was hoped the camo would confuse an enemy gunner for a fraction of a second.
Amazing result. Some nice handy tips for me and my Type 11.
Absolutely stunning 👏👏
Wow that's the best paint job I've seen, excellent work 👍
Ah, it takes 9 yards of materiel to make a suit, and 10 yards to score a touchdown. You, Sir only need to score the convert to complete the play...
"Those 'fiddly bits' on the glacis are calling you, Barbara" (Roddy McDowall reference). Kudos on your work.
😂👍
Greg one day i will be able to mask like you or even build tracks but not yet marra ! Regards Gav.
It's all smoke and mirrors Gav 😎
Good job. I've built several all mk 10 and 11s. 2 things. The canvas cover fits like crap whether you put it in following directions or after like you did. It's an awful fitting piece. If you do another, don't put any track pads on the track on the ground. It actually adds a look of weight to the tank. I learned that from a British buddy of mine. I tried it and I'm definitely going that route time.
Thanks, rubber pads are just fixed on with PVA glue so should be easy to peel off.
Greg do you use a sealer or clear cote to lock in the pastels (like on the rubber of the wheels) and if so what do you use? Great work - after watching several of your builds today I finally got the mojo back after months of no will to build anything. So I sincerely want to thank you for giving me the inspiration I was missing and needed!
I sometimes seal oils in with a varnish, Tamiya's semi gloss, but not pastels, being the very last thing I add. I think the varnish, which is always a very thin mix, may spoil the subtle effects. I might have to experiment just to see 👍
Great work with the masking. This is the first build I’ve seen of a Takom kit, and it looks to be very good. The review of the 1/72 chieftain also looks great. I’m inspired by your patience and attention to detail. Thanks.
Thank you
Cool project! 👍
A really nice build and interesting colour scheme. I did a fancy colour scheme on a WW1 tank and masking was a nightmare so I can appreciate the work that went into your scheme. Keep the videos coming.
Nice👍
Lovely build, Greg 👍
Amazing demonstration of skill sir! Looks like a great kit, and an amazing result.
Thank you 😎
Fantastic result Greg i keep looking at this kit but the prices are a bit on dear side
Yes, cheapest £50 on Amazon. If you ever get to build this kit and paint the Berlin scheme, the lower body, including the running gear, should all be black. Also, I think the engine area should be the bronze colour, not green as I have it.
Cheers Greg for the heads up I think it may be a Christmas present to myself 😁😁
As an old Chieftain crewman really nice model...one thing wing mirrors were never fitted. This camo was only used in Berlin, they never went on exercise if the tracks were that rusty, someone would be for the high jump lol
If it doesn't move paint it white
@@GregsModels before going on exercise we used to paint the tank, on return from exercise wash it down, any chips to the paint work was covered in red lead paint, and then paint it using camouflaged (it was named that) paint black and green. We used to paint the tanks with 4 inch brushes not once did we use a spray gun it was always by brush, there was not set pattern to were black went or green so long as all areas were painted. Inside the vehicle was painted silver.
@@andyc3088 I wonder why silver inside and not white?
@@GregsModels I believe it was due to silver reflexing light better? Around the turret and drivers compartment were a number of single bulb lights with a rotatory dimmer switch. The turret plates, ammo stowage and loader safety rail were silver. Silver paint was used on the bare turret sides, otherwise there was light buff coloured padding. All vehicles on exercise, would carry rolls of black or light brown hessian, front, rear and both sides, so that when they were dropped it would break up the shape of the vehicle. Also on Chieftains had a cut down camo net covering the turret.
What blue colour did you use?
Sorry I can't remember
@Greg's Models no worries at all! Thank you, keep up the good work. You should paint an Australian army auscam scheme Abraham's tank!
Stunning!!
Does anyone like masking?
I love the masking part, i find it quite relaxing.👍
I hate masking with a passion, necessary evil I suppose?
Hi Greg great job you should get an OBE for that paint job and at least enrolled in masking tapes hall of fame for the masking great work really enjoy your work wonder what's next! Stay safe & keep modeling jon