vags Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, The recent Grumman F-9F posts of Gary Brandley and “crobinsonh” reminded me of my own build some 15 years ago which has not been presented to this forum yet – unlike most of my other ones... So, here it is: It took me almost 21 months and It was extensively reworked adding a lot of scratch-built details. BLACK BOX No.48023 resin cockpit set was the only aftermarket product used apart from the decals which is a combination of EAGLE STRIKE’s No.48114 and SUPERSCALE’s No.48-778 sheets. Edited July 6, 2019 by vags 31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quangster Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Superb build and very evocative diorama. Which paint did you use for the Gloss Sea Blue and the Corogard silver? Cheers, Quang Edited July 6, 2019 by quangster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) I think I used Gunze Sangyo's H55 Midnight Blue as the base colour but I have kept no such record and I am not really sure after 15 years...🥴 For the silver I think I used Alclad. Edited July 6, 2019 by vags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Lovely work, you don't see a Panther for ages then three beautiful ones come along at once. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Silver Fox said: Lovely work, you don't see a Panther for ages then three beautiful ones come along at once. Exactly my thoughts. Any more out there? Edited July 6, 2019 by noelh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 OMG! Now, this is what a beautiful Panther looks like! That is the best looking Panther model I've ever seen vags. Twenty-one months of work shows in every photograph here. In fact, I was just thinking as I looked though the pics, that these photos could easily pass for the real thing! This build is an amazing labor of love and I'm so glad that you posted this great model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 So you were actually allowed up on the bridge for shooting those first couple of shots? Ooops, just realised they're also of the model… Stunning work and ditto presentation! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very impressive build and diorama! One of the most realistic presentations I've seen. I especially like the very subtle weathering and wear on the paint surfaces. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Superb Panther there, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstorin Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Superb! Excellent photos too. Well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Magnificent, truly a lifelike representatuon if I ever saw one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Another beautiful Panther model that holds it own with more recent builds CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Stunning Panther - love the shots on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Fantastic work! Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorbertBu Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Fantastic Details, paint Job and Fotos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 That's a very nice piece of work, great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGonzales Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Fantastic work indeed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Lovely work - thought some of those shots on the deck were the real thing at first. Very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 wow you did fool me inititially! - indeed! great paint work and somehow slightly dia like looking photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Best Dash 5 Panther I have seen in quite a while- looks like real blue-painted metal, not a blue plastic model. You even got the trimmers on the flaps right- nice detail touch! Awesome! Mike Edited July 19, 2019 by 72modeler added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks a lot guys! Stay tuned for the forthcoming Work In Progress post (...the build may be 15 years old but still some techniques remain unaltered). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Beautifully built and presented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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