Farnarkle Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hello All, This was a bit of an experiment and I usually do the occasional 72 scale armour kit. This is the third attempt at a larger scale. I would describe the build pretty good but the paint and weathering was a lot of blundering around in the dark. The scheme is from the Kagero mini top colours volume on the 'Panther in attack and defence'. Happy Modelling all Ian 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 OK, firstly, I am not an armour modeller and secondly, I couldn't tell a tank from a kangaroo.... But I would describe the build pretty good but the paint and weathering was a lot of blundering around in the dark. That has to be the most self-deprecating remark I've read on BM to date! The painting, in my eyes, is superb and and the weathering is simply brilliant. If you had taken those photos against a natural setting background in black and white, it would pass as the real thing and that, in my humble opinion, is the difference between a good model and a really great model. I'm off to buy a model tank, now see what you've done..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 She looks pretty good from here. I think 1/48 likes you very much... Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 That is an amazing looking tank that could pass for the real thing. Great painting and weathering! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob1974 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 that's fantastic i like that a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnarkle Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks gents for the comments so far, It is really appreciated. Mark This really was a bit of an experiment for me. I don't know how many times I have been looking at forums and videos over the past month to help me get to the next stage in painting and weathering. So I guess credit to people like Mike Rinaldi who work I have tried to imitate. I do have a Tamiya 48 scale SdKfz 250/3 half track that I can finish in Pz gray. So another challenge lies ahead - But that is why we do it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz! Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 great job all round, i like it!!!!. regards oz!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Modelling Knife Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 My advice? Keep blundering around like this. Great work, show us more! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hi Ian, stunning work, think you have the colours and weathering perfect, can I ask what you done the track s in ? an doing my first armour the now and at a loss with this, cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow 65 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You're too hard on yourself! That is a great Panther and very realistic weathering too. Well Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnarkle Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Mick, I have to think about this. Tracks were preshaded in rattle can black then airbrushed Tamiya metallic gray XF-56. Then a light coat of Tamiya XF 10 flat brown was mist sprayed over the flat bits but not the "teeth". I think I gave them a light wash in some games workshop brown ink. The tracks on the sides of the hull followed the same formula as previously described and were then washed with Tamiya weathering compact pigments "rust" the compact was brushed on with the addition of water to the compact to make it 'paintable' rather than rubbed on with a brush or their sponge applicator. Essentially if you use either a metallic grey or gunze aquaeous burnt iron H-76 base and add browns over the top thinly you should get a reasonable result. The tracks themselves were finished off by making a slurry with rubbing alcohol mixed with MiG pigments Russian Earth. A 6B pencil was used to add a metallic sheen to exposed cleats. There are some track weathering tutorials on the net that will provide some inspiration. Happy Modelling! Ian Edited September 29, 2014 by Farnarkle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I too had to re-read as to exactly what you were blundering around with as I couldn't see anything on the build? Lovely work mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks gents for the comments so far, It is really appreciated. Mark This really was a bit of an experiment for me. I don't know how many times I have been looking at forums and videos over the past month to help me get to the next stage in painting and weathering. So I guess credit to people like Mike Rinaldi who work I have tried to imitate. I do have a Tamiya 48 scale SdKfz 250/3 half track that I can finish in Pz gray. So another challenge lies ahead - But that is why we do it.... What a realistic paint job. The weathering is not overdone and looks spot on. While we can all learn tips and tricks from other modellers, and admire their work, I would say never try to imitate their style. Instead imitate what you see in photos of the real thing! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 "This was a bit of an experiment" you say. Fantastic work on this build, Love the Camo, Weathering is done like a picture out of "Weathering Magazine. The wheels are brilliantly weathered. Well done....Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Top work Ian, both for seeing something with tracks in quarter scale & for the challenging & unusual camo scheme. Cheers Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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