SoftScience Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I learned something new today (the mold lines), the mark of a great group build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Moving along to the turret, I added an RB turned aluminum barrel which is a perfect fit for the Dragon kits. Edited February 18, 2021 by f matthews 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 That's a great looking replacement barrel! Going to really improve the appearance! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Hi. Hope you are well. I'm just checking to see if you have had the opportunity to do any more on your project? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Back to the fun-was out of town for a few days and got a decent block of build time today to finish the turret I did not build up the gun breech or other interior details because the hatches will all be closed, but Dragon gives you a nice, fairly detailed bit of a turret interior. Other than tracks, tools and some minor details, this is getting close to completion. This has been a fun build so far. Edited March 2, 2021 by f matthews 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Very nice, that has gone together well, nice job. Barrel definitely adds a bit of refinement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Wow!! That is really looking very impressive. Looks to be going together beautifully!! Very nicely done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Pretty much finished with assembly other than the tracks, MGs, turret hatches, the big stowage box for the rear hull and some small bits. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 I shot a dark Panzer Grey basecoat last night, but my airbrush got clogged before I could finish, so no photos. I cleaned the airbrush this morning and shot the mid and highlight coats. It’s nice to have some paint on this one. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Looks very nice with the lighter tones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 That really is looking excellent in it's paint!! Very nice! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Good afternoon. I was just wondering if you have been able to make any more progress with your build? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 13 hours ago, PlaStix said: Good afternoon. I was just wondering if you have been able to make any more progress with your build? Kind regards, Stix I put it aside to finish up a PzIV that I just completed and have a set of tracks inbound that I was waiting for, so should be back to it very soon, especially since it’s well underway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Moving along to the finish, I added some filters to give the monochromatic finish some life. Oilbrushers are new to me-I’ve only used them once, a few weeks ago, but I like them so far. Will see how these look when everything dries and settles out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Nice to see this, it's the classic clean, uncluttered Panzer III. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) First round of filters applied. These will blend in and be toned down more after I add and paint what is left to build then apply markings, but I had some time today to work this in, so I figured I’d make good use of that. The thinners are not quite dry yet, but I won’t have time to take pics later. Edited April 2, 2021 by f matthews 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looking good 👍Nice bit of weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Hi F. That really is looking superb. Your work with the oil filters is brilliant. Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Made a little more progress today with lights, tools, vision blocks and other small details. Other than the tires, tracks, rear stowage bin and markings, this is pretty well complete. Edited April 5, 2021 by f matthews 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 On to the tracks... Right side built: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Fantastic progress! That really is coming together beautifully! The tools and other extras really bring it to life and those tracks look very smart too! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Wanted to see how the Archer dry transfers would work out and unfortunately the shield, diamond and circle ones got messed up in application, so I had to scrape off, repaint then reapply the triangle one, which was my last choice, but the one I was originally planning to do. I added a lid to the stowage box and basecoated it before assembly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Hi. Well despite the issues with the decals, it is still looking awesome at the moment! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Just about there. The build is now complete and I just need to paint the tracks and tires, some small details and touch-ups, then re-do the filters and weathering. I’ll most likely put a base together for this one before I call it complete. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 You have really done a beautiful job with your Pz.III. Very impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing it with all the finishing touches in place. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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