PlaStix Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 This kit was originally purchased and sort of started back in the summer of 2015. However, I then seemed to get sidetracked into other, mainly GB, builds. Back in 2015 I only really got the individual track links built -so the rest has been completed since the start of this year. If you are not aware of this kit then you won't know that Tamiya released it at the same time as three add on sets for this kit - replacement individual track links, engine deck grills and a replacement metal barrel (the latter included the breech as well). Some reviewers of the kit were not happy at the time that Tamiya didn't at least include the grills and metal barrel in with the actual kit and I can kind of see why. It was Mrs PlaStix who bought me the kit plus all the sets and I have used them on this build with the exception of the breech. As the inside of the turret isn't designed to be on show I decided to only use the metal barrel. I intend to use the breech when I make another Panther D and then have the insides visible in some way. The kit was actually a pleasure to make and is only my third 1/35 build - my first being Tamiya's Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf. F/G and AFV Club's Australian Centurion was my second. The Ausf.D was the first variant of the Panthers and had the impressive L/70 7.5cm gun, sloped armor and a powerful engine. Approximately 840 Ausf. Ds were made between January and September of 1943 and the first time it appeared on the battlefield was in the Battle of Kursk. Not everything was perfect but the Panthers were still able to take out approximately 140 Soviet tanks from a range of 1,500 to 2,000 meters while protected by the sloped armour. The version I have decided to finish mine as is No. 445 - Pz.Gr.Div. - Großdeutschland - Kursk in August 1943. Kit: Tamiya /135 Panther - Ausf.D - Sd.Kfz.171 AM: Tamiya individual track links, grill set and metal barrel Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch all applied by paint brushes Mud: Mig - European dry mud WIP: Here I decided to use the kit figures: A few photos on my Spitfire display shelf with some grass matting: Well, as usual, I got a bit carried away when I was taking the photographs but I do enjoy this aspect of the hobby too. Thank you to all the people who dropped into my build thread to offer advice and support - it wouldn't be what it is without both. I only noticed after I had taken all the photos that I hadn't fitted the aerial - so that will be corrected when I get chance but I'm not going to take all the photos again! Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlow Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well, I really like that. The camo looks great and the weathering not overdone. Very tidy build. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Excellent work. Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The weathering has really brought it all to life, Stix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 She's a beauty Stix,lovely job ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That is a very realistic looking weathering job, can't believe the texture you have achieved on the paint it really looks like the finish you find on a tank. So many little details to pic up on! Tell the the camo panther is a transfer and not hand painted Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Stix, you know I know nothing about tanks and AFV in general, and they aren't really my thing - but one thing I know: this is a most excellent paint job, unbelievably realistic It really shows all your talent (the same can be said about your pics, of course) Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Best looking Panther for a long time, very nice Tamiya kit, Great painting and detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Excellent build and presentaion ! It comes also with a short but well written and informative text about the tank and the kit. Well done ! Beside the great paint job the weathering, especially the used look of the engine louvers caught my eye. Viele Grüße Bernd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi Stix, What a great Panther you have there. It really does look the part. Great weathering and paint work make the beast appear as weighty as the real thing. Well done! Cheers Greg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 In the words of Churchill (the dog, that is) "Oh Yes!!" Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The Brushman masters the Panther. Exceptional paint/weathering job (should I say "as usual"?). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Excellent job in all aspects 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Outstanding as usual Stix. The model looks good enough on it's own but again your photography takes it up another level (if that's possible)!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watcher Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, PlaStix said: Well, as usual, I got a bit carried away when I was taking the photographs but I do enjoy this aspect of the hobby too. When you produce something as nice as that it deserves a good few photos! How did you do the grass? Also I'm not sure about the aerial. I've looked to see if they were definitely fitted and some were and some weren't. I haven't decided whether I'll fit one to mine. M Edited March 21, 2017 by Watcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 The hairy stick strikes again! Nice job on this Stix. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I like that that a lot Stix. I enjoy learning about AFV's, the introduction is really good. I always like it when you take pictures on your Spitfire shelf . Great figures, they really add life, everything beautifully painted. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Fantastic result, and also, brush, that great mastery of the brush ...The base is very "succored", everything you put on it, comes alive ... Cheers Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Superb! Wonderful looking Panther, great weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's all been said above.... I will just add that you were right about the dry brushing. It looks fantastic. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Brilliant Stix, just brilliant weathering looks great. Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Superb Work !!! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 very nice work Stix as always! cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Great stuff, who needs an airbrush eh stix, very nicely finished Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Excellent job indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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