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  1. I would love to see a SBS of painting the dozer blade...Just saying...🙂
  2. You gotta be kidding...this is actually the real thing, isn't? What a beauty! Well done!
  3. Splendid craftsmanship there John, keep 'em coming!
  4. What an interesting project! I'll be following this one, that's for sure... You might find some interesting stuff in my blog here: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=260992&ord=&page=6
  5. Beautiful stuff mate, must be one of the nicest 1/32 Starfighters out there! Well done!
  6. Well, since it's already finished, we might as well continue here. The following photos can give you an idea how to place the tactical markings on the turret.
  7. I've served on the Mk.2B not the 4M, but that was long time ago. Nevertheless, the markings you've used belong to my former unit now equipped with 4Ms. As for the tactical markings plates, you could try alufoil or tissue paper soaked with white glue.
  8. Great stuff, Lloyd! A small remark though if I may...the chains securing the side-skirts sag way too much, it should be something like this: By the way, I've served in the very same unit (7th Brigade, 77th Battalion, V-Vulcan company) on the very same tank (3-Bet) when thy still had the Mk.2Bs... 🙂
  9. Great progress, LLoyd. How's the fit so far (apart from the road wheels)?
  10. I've got mine for 25 Euros. That's pretty good for such a large, newly tooled kit. I went for this one because I don't need the full interior Takom and RFM offers.
  11. Definitely valid points. I would be happier if Meng throwed in one of their zimmerit sets instead of the metal barrel. However, just look at those beautiful rolled armor plates: a lot of effort went into something that supposed to disappear under a coat of zimmerit (pretty much the trademark of any late Ausf. A). It only makes sense if there are other, non-zimmerit versions will follow. I'm pretty sure we'll see a few, non-zimmerit Ausf. Gs in no time. Two of the jerry cans supplied with the kit by the way, carry British War Department stamps: a hint about the captured British Ausf. G called 'Cuckoo'...?
  12. This kit most likely will be followed by a full-interior version with extensive clear parts included - that could be an explanation for the apparent over-engineering. As for the rather odd approach applying zimmerit, my guess would be that this kit will be the base for other, non-zimmerit Panther variants.
  13. AFAIK, there weren't many without. In other words, yes, there were, but IMHO would be a mistake to represent it without as all photos of late Panther Ausf. As seem to have zimmerit applied on them.
  14. Great work so far! The road wheels with the holes are in the wrong place though. They tougher (and more expensive) than the solid ones, therefore when they're were used, they're were always mounted right after the drive-wheel where stress on the road wheels is the biggest. You can see the location of the special road wheels on these Merkava 2Bs, one of which was painted in an experimental three-tone camouflage...
  15. Well, it really doesn't matter, just thought I would mention it since I had quiet close relationship with Merkavas. As a matter of fact, just ordered the brand new 2B from Takom myself...
  16. AFAIK, the regimental shield should be applied onto the front-left rubber mud flaps and rear-right fenders (just above rubber mudguards); the squadron/battalion markings should be applied similarly on the opposite sides.
  17. Looking sharp, Lloyd. Did you apply the regimental shield decal on the front-right fender as per the instructions?
  18. The color is spot on. Did you use the recommended Tamiya mixture?
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