Painting a Mastiff

Guys, thought I'd put this tutorial on as I've had a few requests asking about my vehicle painting. First off I'd say get a copy of "FAQ AFV painting tecniques" by Mig Jimenez, or the newer "FAQ2 also by Mig. Now these books are expensive but they are worth the investment and your vehicle painting will improve! If the price puts you off get a copy of AFV Modeller Issue 59, this has a great article by Mig on how he painted a Panther II and covers most of the necessary tecniques. On to the Mastiff, a Britannia model, no appologies for being long winded its the way I paint Dougie
The beast as supplied

Assembled, all I've added are antenna bases and 2 wire cutters, made from brass angle iron.

Primed with Halfords grey spray primer

Base colour on Hannants Xtracrylix XA1813 British Gulf Armour Lt. Stone BS361

Highlights sprayed on, the above colour lightened, I know its difficult to see on the photo but it was done, honest

Filter applied, Sin Industries Brown Filter

Pin Wash using Mig Dark Wash

Very light drybrushing followed by chipping with Vallejo 822 SS Cam Black Brown


Details painted, wheels, windows, straight bars


Windows masked

Based, figures added, aerials attached, and given pigment treatment, dust applied, Tamiya Buff, finished at last