JV44HeinzBar Posted July 28, 2022 Author Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Thought I'd share some panzer pics with me and Shampoo working together to take out enemy targets on the front lines. @ShampooActual Nice job tanking tonight buddy. HB Edited July 28, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 1
ShampooX Posted July 28, 2022 Posted July 28, 2022 LOL now I get why you were showing up in the yellow default skin on my computer. I had not downloaded that Panther skin yet!! Looks awesome, they blend so well. We need these skins in the Official Folder!!
ShampooX Posted July 29, 2022 Posted July 29, 2022 OK HB one last request and I promise I will go away!! Tiger 131 a DAK H1 captured in North Africa is maybe the last actual running Tiger and if not that, then surely the last running Tiger with the original historical paint scheme preserved and repainted today.
JV44HeinzBar Posted July 31, 2022 Author Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) On 7/29/2022 at 1:55 AM, ShampooActual said: OK HB one last request and I promise I will go away!! Tiger 131 a DAK H1 captured in North Africa is maybe the last actual running Tiger and if not that, then surely the last running Tiger with the original historical paint scheme preserved and repainted today. S! Shampoo, I'll try to give this one a shot. It looks to be very subtle camouflage. I assume you'd rather have it beat up a bit rather than a museum piece? HB Edited July 31, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar Forum keeps trying to merge posts.
JV44HeinzBar Posted July 31, 2022 Author Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) S!, I finished a tank that several people requested. They were asking for an early version of the PzIV. I did not put the Balkenkreuz on the chassis like later PzIV would incorporate, but used the early turret mounted cross. There are several photos of PzIVs from fall of 43 that still had the cross on the turret. This skin is based on the 29th regiment of the 12th Pzr Division near Volkhov, USSR. I used as the base Black Grey RLM 66 and Gelb Lasur RLM 05 the the camouflage pattern. Additionally, I've been playing around with creating more realistic rust. This takes about 6 different shades of brown to get a convincing look, along with some natural looking patterns. This took some time, but now that I have something I like, I can start adding it to future tanks to give them a more "worn" look. I uploaded the skin to HSD. It should be available by tomorrow. HB Edited July 31, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar spacing pics 8 2
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 1, 2022 Author Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) On 7/22/2022 at 12:32 AM, PivoYvo said: These are some of my favorite Ferdinand / Elefant schemes. maybe there´s some inspiration for You. Have a nice Weekend everyone. S! @PivoYvo, Well, the Ferdi skin I did was very basic, but it does add some variety to our skin choices. I left this Ferdi un-numbered since I couldn't find very much historical information on particular Ferdi with camouflage. I also took the liberty of using the 654th Heavy Panzerjager battalion to name this Ferdi skin. I couldn't find any defining insignia for the battalion, but I think I found. The article was in Russian, I think. Since I don't read Russian, it could of been an article on the bathroom habits of the crew If anyone has more specific details/info on the Ferdi/Elefant units, I'd appreciate. I'll be holding off uploading this to HSD until I hear back from the community about corrections that might be needed. HB Edited August 2, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar wrong pic 5 1
ShampooX Posted August 4, 2022 Posted August 4, 2022 Hey bro - back on the subject of the early war PZ IV F2 from last night - here's a sample of the early Brun/Dunkelgrau. This one is pretty early from Poland and has the original solid white Balkenkreuse (pretty much discontinued after France). But the brown is thing. Dude - you're an artist. On 8/1/2022 at 2:45 PM, JV44HeinzBar said: S! @PivoYvo, Well, the Ferdi skin I did was very basic, but it does add some variety to our skin choices. I left this Ferdi un-numbered since I couldn't find very much historical information on particular Ferdi with camouflage. I also took the liberty of using the 654th Heavy Panzerjager battalion to name this Ferdi skin. I couldn't find any defining insignia for the battalion, but I think I found. The article was in Russian, I think. Since I don't read Russian, it could of been an article on the bathroom habits of the crew If anyone has more specific details/info on the Ferdi/Elefant units, I'd appreciate. I'll be holding off uploading this to HSD until I hear back from the community about corrections that might be needed. HB I'm no expert on Ferdi's but that looks pretty legit to me.
PivoYvo Posted August 4, 2022 Posted August 4, 2022 this ferdi is an piece of art, i try to find more info on how the ferdis were lettered and numbered, have patience i´m back from vacation today and theres a lot to do.
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 5, 2022 Author Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Thanks gents. I'll have to take a deeper dive into the Ferdi for info myself. It seems like most of the Ferdis have pretty similar camouflage scheme. What I'm thinking about doing w/ the Ferdi is to expand a little on the above camo, nothing too radical, but maybe a combination of camo patterns that Oscar was so kind to post. @ShampooActual I worked on that old tank we talked about last night and cleaned it up a bit. I tried to raise the mud on the skirts, but I don't think I'll keep it. Additionally, I tried something a little different in terms of painting technique. I created a new brush and applied it with random angles. I hope y'all like it. HB PzIVg_20th_Pzr_Div_Orel_USSR_9_43&1#1 PzIVg_Pzr_Reg_29_12th_Pzr_Div_Volkhov_USSR_9_43_Braun Edited August 5, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 2 1
ShampooX Posted August 5, 2022 Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, JV44HeinzBar said: Thanks gents. I'll have to take a deeper dive into the Ferdi for info myself. It seems like most of the Ferdis have pretty similar camouflage scheme. What I'm thinking about doing w/ the Ferdi is to expand a little on the above camo, nothing too radical, but maybe a combination of camo patterns that Oscar was so kind to post. @ShampooActual I worked on that old tank we talked about last night and cleaned it up a bit. I tried to raise the mud on the skirts, but I don't think I'll keep it. Additionally, I tried something a little different in terms of painting technique. I created a new brush and applied it with random angles. I hope y'all like it. HB PzIVg_20th_Pzr_Div_Orel_USSR_9_43&1#1 PzIVg_Pzr_Reg_29_12th_Pzr_Div_Volkhov_USSR_9_43_Braun BOOM! That one on the bottom is it!! I'd be playing it as a late production Pz IV F2 (the pre-runner of IV-G) so I wouldn't even be using the skirts to begin with. If you can get a White "G" or a "K" for the front and/or back Fenders, then you have a nice early war F2.
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 5, 2022 Author Posted August 5, 2022 13 hours ago, ShampooActual said: BOOM! That one on the bottom is it!! I'd be playing it as a late production Pz IV F2 (the pre-runner of IV-G) so I wouldn't even be using the skirts to begin with. If you can get a White "G" or a "K" for the front and/or back Fenders, then you have a nice early war F2. S!, Vitamin K :) 1
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 5, 2022 Author Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) S! all, @PivoYvo, I did a Ferdi similar to the 653rd Ferdi (2nd) pic that Oscar posted. It's not exactly like that artist's rendition. I also added more rust and a bit more dust/dirt, but not much. There are a lot of little parts on the Ferdi that I haven't figured out yet, just like all the other tanks. However, each skin is a learning process, which I find fun for the time being. HB PS, I may take this skin and mod it with some extra colors just to add some variety even if it's not 100% historical. Edited August 5, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 3 1
ShampooX Posted August 6, 2022 Posted August 6, 2022 7 hours ago, JV44HeinzBar said: S!, Vitamin K Von Klizzow in da hizzow!!!
PivoYvo Posted August 6, 2022 Posted August 6, 2022 Your two Ferdinand skins look awesome, I am not the person which is argueing when something isn´t 100% correct, because in the sim its my World, with my War, raging on and there they have to look good for my Eyes, not correct. Danke. 1
ShampooX Posted August 6, 2022 Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) @JV44HeinzBarHeinz you are like the Make - A - Wish Foundation for WW2 German Armor buffs!! Thank you Edited August 7, 2022 by ShampooActual 3 2 1
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 7, 2022 Author Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) On 8/6/2022 at 12:42 AM, ShampooActual said: @JV44HeinzBarHeinz you are like the Make - A - Wish Foundation for WW2 German Armor buffs!! Thank you S!, You know I enjoy trying to paint tanks. It gives me a chance to learn Photoshop just a little more each time I use it. I'm open to trying to paint any tank, but I'm really looking forward to the Stug III HB Edited August 7, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 10, 2022 Author Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) S!, Just for kicks I decided to do some really quick PzIII M skins. Both skins are loosely based on a couple of PzIIIs. The Prinz Eugen has numbers on it, but I'll be making a no number version also. HB Prinz Eugen Unknown unit Edited August 10, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 2 1
Monty_Thrud Posted August 19, 2022 Posted August 19, 2022 If requests are possible, having Grey player German Tanks would make columns look a little betterer... Spoiler Would it be possible to do Player German Tanks and AAA Truck in similar grey to the 2 Tanks pictured[Panzer F1 or Panzer III] for mission builders[generic/no numbers/with +]? 1
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 19, 2022 Author Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Monty_Thrud said: If requests are possible, having Grey player German Tanks would make columns look a little betterer... Reveal hidden contents Would it be possible to do Player German Tanks and AAA Truck in similar grey to the 2 Tanks pictured[Panzer F1 or Panzer III] for mission builders[generic/no numbers/with +]? S! Monty, This shouldn't be a problem. Give me a couple of days to get it done. Once I get them done and upload them to HSD, I'll post back here. The only caveat to this request will be the color palette I use may not be exactly the same color as in game, but it should be very close. HB Edited August 19, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 1
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 19, 2022 Author Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) S! Monty, I just finished up your request. No numbers as requested. I didn't do anything really special, but the skins are painted in Dark Grey RLM 74. I don't know how to paint the gun on the SdKfz10-5. I've never attempted to paint one before. I'll look into it in the future. For now, I hope these will do the trick. HB Edited August 19, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 4 3 1
Monty_Thrud Posted August 19, 2022 Posted August 19, 2022 I like the look of those, but...either my monitor isn't calibrated right as they look brown, is there a closer to the Grey PzIII in that pic I posted? Thanks HB
JV44HeinzBar Posted August 19, 2022 Author Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) S! Monty, I put a layer of dust over top of them. It will give them a slightly worn look w/o being factory fresh. I can remove the dust layer this weekend. HB Side Note: I've dipped my toe into painting a plane. So far, it seems easier than tanks...not so many little parts to search for on planes, at least with the duck. I created 2 versions as I learn the paint palette for the JV44 squad. If I continue to enjoy painting planes, I'll create a similar channel to this one where folks can see my work. As a preview, I'll post the Duck pics below. Don't worry, I still enjoy the challenge of painting tanks. HB Edited August 19, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 2
MajorMagee Posted August 20, 2022 Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Dirty, dusty, muddy, grey is exactly what they looked like almost as soon as they got off the train. It's one of the reasons that they could get away with using a shade of paint that otherwise looked nothing like the natural environment. Edited August 20, 2022 by MajorMagee
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 14, 2022 Author Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) S!, I did a quick job for the Simulated Combat Group (SCG). I'll upload these to HSD later tonight. I didn't put numbers on any of the tanks. Lining up the numbers proved to be too time consuming...and I'm lazy The pics are small thumbs that I'll use for HSD, but they should be good enough to get a general idea of the tanks. Copied for Neun's post: 8 Armoured Brigade On D-Day, 6 June 1944, the brigade landed on Gold Beach near Arromanches and le Hamel, providing support for the 50th (Northumbrian) Division. The Brigade served with the 49th (West Riding) Division fighting with distinction in the battles around Rauray in late June. The Brigade consisted of: 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards (A Sq. Sherman III & Firefly VC, B & C Sq. Sherman II DD)24th Lancers (replaced at the end of July by 13th/18th Hussars) (Sherman III & Firefly VC) Nottinghamshire Yeomanry (Sherwood Rangers) (A Sq. Sherman III & Firefly VC, B & C Sq. Sherman II DD) 12th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Motor Battalion) HB Edited September 14, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar 2 3
SCG_Neun Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Wow, awesome HB. Thank you so much and the entire community can enjoy these. 1 1
SCG_TeRReF Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 They are looking tasty! Thank you for your awesome work.
SCG_Junkman Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 HB looking forward to a good event using your (Sherwood Rangers) skins. Thanks again for your efforts good stuff.
ShampooX Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Holy cow HB!!! An entire platoon. This is next level stuff!!
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Thanks gents. It wasn't that difficult once I had the initial skin painted. I only had to change the squadron insignia and add the tank name. Now, if it was a whole platoon of German AFV with individual camouflage, that would have been a lot of work Hopefully, all the shermans will look good once in the game. I didn't really see any errors, but I could be mistaken. HB PS, once the Churchill is released, I plan on doing something similar with the 7th Armored Division in the Battle of Villers-Bocage. 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, 22nd Armoured Brigade, 7th Armoured Division 4th County of London Yeomanry, 22nd Armoured Brigade, 7th Armoured Division 5th Royal Tank Regiment, 22nd Armoured Brigade, 7th Armoured Division 1/7th Battalion, Queen’s Royal Regiment, 131st (Queens) Brigade, 7th Armoured Division Edited September 15, 2022 by JV44HeinzBar
GenMarkof007 Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 S! @JV44HeinzBar I tried to find the NEW Sherman skins that you made for SCG in HSD with your Artist name. But I can't find them in the _M4A2 list of skins? Can you update us when you get the confirmation that they were added? Or maybe I'm not looking well for them? Cheers, GenMarkof
ShampooX Posted September 15, 2022 Posted September 15, 2022 Markof - check to make sure your "sensitive content" box isn't on. Check it off and that might be the solution. 1
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 15, 2022 Author Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, GenMarkof007 said: S! @JV44HeinzBar I tried to find the NEW Sherman skins that you made for SCG in HSD with your Artist name. But I can't find them in the _M4A2 list of skins? Can you update us when you get the confirmation that they were added? Or maybe I'm not looking well for them? Cheers, GenMarkof Hey Gen, I just uploaded them last night. HSD notes that it can take up to 48 hours before they're available for download. I guess Haluter needs to vet each skin. HB 2
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 17, 2022 Author Posted September 17, 2022 S!, It took some time, but HSD has all 3 squads of the 24th Lancers up and ready for download. HB
Yankee_One Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 Fantastic job HB. Great to have those Shermans. They are impressive! Thank you buddy! 1
Yankee_One Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 Hi HB, as you are doing Shermans, may i ask you kindly to make me a particular request? It would be nice in standard, weatherd olive drab, only if you want and have time to make it. Thank you very much S!
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 18, 2022 Author Posted September 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Yankee_One said: Hi HB, as you are doing Shermans, may i ask you kindly to make me a particular request? It would be nice in standard, weatherd olive drab, only if you want and have time to make it. Thank you very much S! S! Yankee, Do you have in historical information on this particular tank or unit? It makes it nice if I can add this data to the description on HSD. Other than that, I don't think I should have much problem making a tank similar to the one you suggested. I'll probably have something ready within a few days if not sooner. HB
Yankee_One Posted September 19, 2022 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Hi HB, this is what i have found: 13th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division - Tunisia, March 1943. http://www.wardrawings.be/WW2/Files/1-Vehicles/Allies/1-USA/02-MediumTanks/M4-Sherman/M4-Early.htm https://imodeler.com/2018/03/battle-of-kasserien-pass-m-4-sherman-1st-armored-division-tunisia-1943/ https://archive.armorama.com/forums/188001/index.htm This would be nice too!! Thank you so much!! Edited September 19, 2022 by Yankee_One
JV44HeinzBar Posted September 19, 2022 Author Posted September 19, 2022 Thanks Yankee. I'll try to get started on the Sherman this evening. HB 1
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