Yes another panther...but it's a bit ' Cuckoo '

[Mr Grumpylee]

Hi all,

something I've been working on...feels like forever!!!

1 35 Tamiya panther with Eduard etch zimmerit and figures from Miniart.

Nowhere seems to sale the decals, so I put faith in myself and my trusty brush...I'll let you guys be the judge...

and a couple of figures...

Apologies for poor quality of lighting and photos...awaiting now for the usual critiques

Lee

[Troy Smith]

Hi Lee

been a few threads on this here, but the most useful had a link to British Pathe

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/51257-british-panther/

For real film of Cuckoo go to the advanced search on the British Pathe site British Pathe Home Page. In the film ID box enter 1976.03 and watch. Cuckoo is from about 2 minutes 40 in.

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/tanks-2/query/197603

here's a direct link, 2.40 to end, at 4.10

In winter paint and should give you plenty of reference.

If all else fails, and you want still, use the pause and then hit 'print screen' and paste image into a graphics program. crude but works

Given the handpainted nature of the real markings, your's work fine.

HTH

T

[Mr Grumpylee]

Thanks T, me thinks I might have to check it out

Lee

[Mr Grumpylee]

Hi all,

Finally finished the crew...

Now to beat the cuckoo up...

Thanks for looking

Lee

[fatfingers]

Great figure work. The smoke frow the pipe is a brilliant touch. Really adds life!

Regards

Steve

[Vally G]

First Cuckoo I've seen this spring!

It makes a nice change from the usual tri-coloured jobs.

Kind regards,

Adam

[Mr Grumpylee]

Thanks guys.

Trying to manipulate the cotton for the smoke was bit of a bugger, in the end I dabbed some grey onto it and teased it with the brush, kind of getting the required effect...ish!

Lee

Edited April 7, 2014 by Mr Grumpylee