Model of a futuristic combat vehicle, weathered, in a hangar with a pilot figure A cartoon depicting a pilot wearing a helmet pointing a Python missile mounted under a military aircraft Here's a Python with a good grip! A futuristic tracked tank rolling out of a hangar, with a soldier walking alongside it A 1/24-scale model inspired by a 3D drawing by Nick HIATT.

No major difficulties. Accessible to both beginners and experienced builders who want to move beyond assembly plans and get creative. You just need to think logically and have a small stash of parts on hand. Avoid using very recognizable parts that you can spot right away at first glance....

Assembled chassis of the A.S. Python 2085 tank with tracks and wheels, without a turret, on a white background The base: a Hasbro toy with the upper structure and various stickers removed. The piece is then washed with soapy water...

Model of the A.S. Python 2085 tank covered with beige, gray, and blue spare parts that have been glued on A.S. Python 2085 tank model, rear view, with detailed engine and equipment Bodywork...

Body cladding...

Spacecraft model currently being assembled; the fuselage is being filled and sanded

Creating the turret...

A gray spaceship model being assembled, held together with tape

Model of a tracked vehicle with a helmeted driver figure, front view on a cutting mat Model of a futuristic tracked armored vehicle, viewed in profile, with a driver figure next to it

Model of a futuristic military vehicle under construction, with a detailed interior visible, featuring a pilot figure on a cutting mat Positioning tests...

Positioning tests...

Spaceship model under construction, with putty applied and electronic details on the dark gray fuselage Model of a futuristic gray armored vehicle being assembled, with sand-colored details Detailed model of a futuristic gray and black armored vehicle currently under construction Adding details about the turret...

Top view of a gray spaceship model being assembled, showing mechanical details Extending the ailerons...

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Model of a futuristic, faceted gray armored vehicle with a soldier figurine next to it The entire room is given a coat of white primer. The uniform finish makes it possible to see if “everything fits together” and to spot any flaws or “tasteful missteps”...

Front view of a gray, futuristic tracked armored vehicle model currently being assembled The tank is ready for its final coat of paint...

Painting the Tank

The purpose of this diorama isn't the construction itself, but rather the lighting that falls on the scene, creating an interesting atmosphere...

Two model parts featuring mechanical details, painted in a gradient from black to light gray Since part of the vehicle is in shadow, we start by airbrushing a generous amount of Tamiya matte black over a large portion of the part. The medium used is acrylic...

Model parts primed in gray, with detailed tank hulls and airplane fuselages The front is painted with Tamiya XF53 Neutral Gray...

Two model parts painted in a black-and-rust gradient before assembly Next up is Hobby Color 66. Here, we'll use the hairspray technique to create a weathered effect—see the Catalina tutorial. here...

Two model parts painted to look like rust and metal, with mechanical details, set against a white background We finish with a drybrush using Hobby Color RLM79 Sandy Brown, Tamiya XF59 Desert Yellow, Humbrol 71 oil-based paint, and white. The black section is delicately drybrushed with the base gray on the top...

Model of the black A.S. Python 2085 tracked vehicle with rusted front armor, viewed from three-quarters Model of a futuristic black tracked tank, side view with a rust-colored patina on a white background The painting of the room is finished...

The Setting

Model of a white building under construction with a large opening and a black floor Hardboard for the 60 cm x 40 cm base and extruded polystyrene sheets for the walls...

Model of a white building with a large opening, showing gray and red mechanical components The back wall is built using materials from the scrap box, and tiles are added to the outside to cover the wall...

Model of a gray hangar with a wide-open door and yellow markings painted on the tarmac The arrow is drawn, painted with Humbrol 69 yellow, and a transparent film (stencil) is placed over it...

Note that we have retained the forced perspective effect for the building and the spire...

Black-painted model interior showing details of the engine compartment and bulkheads Lightly spray a halo of Tamiya XF59 Desert Yellow and white onto the background of the wall...

Model of an industrial concrete warehouse with a figurine and a yellow arrow on the ground The floor is painted with Liquitex acrylic paint using a brush. To simulate the wet floor in the drawing, we apply satin varnish with a brush, focusing on certain areas...

Figurine near an opening in a wall in front of a concrete floor with faded yellow markings The mask covering the arrow is removed, peeling away some of the yellow paint (the hardboard underneath is shiny and glossy), which creates an interesting worn effect...

Stone hangar diorama with a large dark metal door and a pilot figurine A view showing, from a distance, the halo effect at the back of the building...

The figurine is a "Star Wars" lead figure that has been repainted and redetailed.

The right side simulates the part of the building that is in the shadows...

Model of a futuristic armored vehicle in an industrial hangar diorama with yellow markings on the floor An aerial view showing the transition of colors. A black ceiling will complete the look...

Model of a rusty, futuristic armored vehicle in a hangar, with a driver figure

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A.S. Python 2085 1/24ème scale

Painting the Tank

The Setting