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For my second entry in the challenge, I revisited an old Blitzkrieg German Kradschützen motorcycle and sidecar model that had been sitting half-painted in my closet of unfinished projects. I stripped it using Simple Green in my ultrasonic cleaner and started over from scratch.

My main goal with this project was to put more effort into the base. I wanted to create something more visually interesting than the plain motorcycle bases I often see on the tabletop, so I built a gravel road and added a large tree trunk with directional signs to give the model more character and tell a story.

From a modeling standpoint, I’m very happy with how this piece came together. The composition is probably a little too crowded, but I think the extra scenery helps make the motorcycle feel much more dynamic and alive.

The painting, however, didn’t turn out quite the way I envisioned. There’s something about the final finish that just doesn’t feel right to me, and I’m not completely satisfied with the end result. While this likely won’t be a model that sees much time on the tabletop, it was still a valuable learning experience and gave me useful ideas for future motorcycle and small-vehicle projects.

Overall, this was a win from a creativity and experimentation standpoint, even if the final paint job didn’t fully meet my expectations.

Finished my latest StuG III Ausf. G for Bolt Action — a Rubicon Models kit with a good amount of extra stowage added.

I treated this one as a pure practice piece rather than building it for any specific army. I removed a few sections of the side armor skirts (Schürzen) and added more battle damage than I normally would so I could experiment with different weathering techniques and push myself outside my comfort zone.

This is part of my personal challenge to paint and post 100 tanks and vehicles this year. The goal is to improve my skills and test out new products and techniques on every project.

For this model, I tried AK Interactive Precision Paneliner for the first time. I usually use Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color. My initial impression is that the AK product offers a wider range of color options, which is great, but it feels noticeably thinner and tends to spread more aggressively across the surface than I prefer. Tamiya's panel liner seems slightly thicker and gives me a bit more control.

Overall, I’m happy with how this StuG turned out and with what I learned during the process. Constructive feedback is always welcome!