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I've just (nearly) finished a dozen T34s to use as hidden unit markers. But they look awful plain. So I'm wondering what I can add to jazz them up a bit.

At the moment they are green with tan drybrush. Treads are rust drybrushed metal, black road wheels. Metallic tow cable, black exhausts. I have added recognition stripes to half. What else can I add to get a touch of color or interest to break up the green?

I'd advise you to use some elements from Color Modulation technique, e.g. to paint with a lighter green color all horizontal surfaces and with a more lighter green all raised details (hatches, vents, commander's cupola, etc.).

The picture above illistrates the difference between a straight paintjob (middle), dark color wash, (right) and multiple washes (left).

Contrast is your best hope for a flashier T34. Dont be afraid to use rust, washes and paint chipping. Pick out the details of added tools straps and track links with a color that shows up at a distance. Keep the base coat light and all your paint thin. Use multiple coats if nessesary. Stay away from heavy drybrushing, but use as a final highlight. Make up some bedrolls and crates with fimo and add to the deck. Paint on some slogans. Use brown earth camo in wide bands sometimes used in '43.

Troy