ScanmanDan Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 My latest critter. As this is one of my all time favourites I have been hanging out for this one to come out. The kit is the usual Meng Toon affair. Everything fits very well and has some neat details. But I like my cartoons a touch less cartoonish so I had to start bashing stuff. First up was that chunky side armour. I had to thin it down but keep as many pieces of the original kit as I could. Here's the first side all done. Everything thinned out and new armour from styrene sheet. ( hacked out and replaced the intake mesh too, cause I'm a nut.) I think this looks a bit better than... This? Now that I know what I'm doing should only take a couple hours to fix up the other side. Then I can get on to the rest of the bits Loving it so far and looking forward to painting this one ( Yellow with green wavy stripes ) Thanks for looking in. Anybody else building one of these? Or the new Panther? Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire1677 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Nice looking mods I built mine straight out the box, though I did it dunkelgelb not grey as per the instructions: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 I like it! That's a sweet little Panzer III I bet you had a smile on your face the whole time eh, Chris That's what I love about these kits. Brings back why I build in the first place, FUN. No stress, just putting' stuff together and painting it up. Do what you like as there are no rules but what you bring to the table. The kits build so quick and everything just falls together. I bet you could bash one out in couple of hours and be painted in a few more. Any others lurking in the undergrowth? Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire1677 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks Dan I have all 6 that have been released, I really do like these wee kits: Hope you don't mind me posting these pictures 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Way to go Chris! So much fun aren't they? Your group looks quite superb, thanks for sharing them. If anybody else has tried these kits and wants to share please do as I love seeing these kits built. So many different takes on how to build them. Progress; Most of my time spent on modifying the drive and return wheels as they both come as exactly the same parts. Also spent some time adding little bits here and there but nothing too much. I will add some stowage and some epoxy putty tarps to add some colour. Still have a smile on my face so must be doing something right. Dan Edited March 14, 2018 by ScanmanDan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) A bit of progress over Easter. Still a lot I want to do but getting to look like the way I want it. I love going through my older junked models and finding bits to steal for these kinds of projects. Having fun and that's the point of modelling. Thanks for looking in. Dan Edited April 2, 2018 by ScanmanDan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Looks good. Adding tithe bits from normal tanks make it better. Looking forward for colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 I though an STUG III inspired stowage rack might be fun What do you think? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire1677 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Fantastic work Dan, I really like the extra bits you have added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Progress; Basic construction completed, now off to the paint booth Need to straighten one of the armour panels, thankfully they are removable for painting . So much more you could do with these little critters, but you have to stop somewhere. Having a blast, glad you guys like it so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Progress: I got some paint on her today and started the weathering. Still real rough and a long way to go but having fun all the way. Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Progress?; Not too sure about the skirts, need to work on em a bit. I might do without em completely, no rules Thanks for looking in. Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Progress; Having so much fun. I want to get this one finished to take to Expo and then start on my first WNW kit. But darn it if Meng hasn't got two more of these little critters coming out soon, Darn you MENG!!!! Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Pretty much done, just a few more little tweaks. I think it came out okay, better than I expected. I might make a little base for this so I can take it to the local Expo. I see that the new Toon Panther is available so...... Thanks for looking in. Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Petty cool. Indeed it come nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Progress; Just the basics Even wonder what you can use the wooden tops off soft cheeses for? They can make nice round bases for smaller models. Once this lot drys off I can add some greenery. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 THAT! Sir is amazing. My modeling and painting skills aren’t up to your standard but I’m sure as hell going to give mine a head in your direction. I would like to have seen how you got from the not painted to the first paint stage as it looks like a lot of work has gone on. But you have opened my eyes to a new world. Thanks. Johnny. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetifan Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 So Cool!! love it, excellent job 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrahs Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Quite the woodpecker with that gun. Marvellous paintjob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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