Dave_R Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi All, While ordering some stuff from Amazon on impulse I added this to my basket with this group build in mind. Back in the '70's I must have had a battalion of these - well a platoon at least. I'm not to spend time looking for and correcting errors - I'm just going build it as is. Dave. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 A second Jagdpanther. good choice Dave. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi All, It's taken me about an hour and a half to get this far. It's very quick to do as it all fits well and is flash free. It's ready for some paint now. Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi All, I've got the base coat on. Next up a green camo pattern. Dave. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi All, The paintwork needs a bit more work, but it's mostly done. Painting the wheels next - groan! Dave. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Dave_R said: Painting the wheels next - groan! Dave. Painting Panther roadwheels equals to what a vacuum cleaner does: s**** I had 11 Revell 1:72 Panthers built for wargaming. They were all finished - except the wheels and L&L tracks. Just couldn't force myself to painting 264 rubber rims. My Panzer coy was always "hull down" I hate Panther wheels. Definitely. Forever. V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thats coming along great Dave. Didn’t take very long to get to this stage at all. Could be a good beginner kit to dip ones toes into armour - says the idiot with over 150 aircraft kits still in the stash!! She’ll be in the ‘Gallery’ soon. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hi All It took me a while to summon up the will to paint the wheels, but I managed to eventually. ...not perfect, but with the tracks and coating of mud should be OK. I've had a go at the base as well. A few finishing touches and I'll call that done. Dave. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 That looks class Dave,love the base!Almost there,well done. Jimbob. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hi All, The tracks, decals and bit more paint are on. The tracks are the worst aspect of this kit - not at all realistic and very tight fitting. I've stretched the tracks quite a bit and super-glued them to the top of the wheels to improve the appearance a bit. I've made a start on the weathering with the tracks, finishing the weathering is the next job. Dave. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Blinking marvellous work Dave,base looks superb,there's some great new life being breathed into these often overlooked Matchbox kit's right now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That looks realy nice Dave. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Brilliant work, the base alone is a stunning Piece of modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Hi All, I think I'm about done with this one. I've run some diluted oil paint into the panel lines and around the hatches and stuff, plastered on some earth pigment powder and a little dusting with some light pigment powder. Gallery photos to follow and thanks for the kind comments. Dave. Edited November 3, 2017 by Dave_R 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Luvly Jubly Dave.Smashing looking model,well done. Jimbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Awesome! 😯 Great all round job. The extras on the base really make it stand out. Well done Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Superb result! Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Look's fantastic in the gallery,great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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