Lee Rothgeb
Richmond, Virginia
Armor in factory markings are always a treat, and Lee didn’t disappoint with his Dragon 1/35 scale Maus. Pushed out of the factory to defend Berlin in the final days of World War II, he added photo-etched metal grates under the vents and a turned-aluminum barrel. Dry-transfers helped add authenticity. The base color is red oxide decorated with white acrylic, weathered with chipping fluid. Pigments simulate dust, streaking, and grime, and they were created with black artist oils.