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Tamiya Panther Ausf A - my first armour since 1980s


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The last armour model I made was in the 1980s when I was in my teens.   Wanted to try my hand in again so chose Tamiya's cheap original Panther A as a tryout. Very simple construction, the major thing for me was that this is first time I've painted camouflage with an airbrush.   Lots to learn, I know the tracks are wrong, and there's a bit of silvering on one of the decals...but as a returnee I'm quite pleased with it!

   

I didn't bother with the supplied crew figures as they were a bit caricature.  Next up will be an M-26 Pershing so I can re-enact February 1945 on the living room floor.

 

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Hi Alan,

It is always nice to see an old school modeller who "re-engages" ..., like me, you have been wise to choose a simple and cheap kit to start with, I had a very large stash of them for more than 20 years waiting ... lol.
Cheers and TC
Francis.👍

 

 

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Your skills clearly haven't rusted as mentioned before. Great way to get back into the hobby, and an impressive first airbrush job. I like the green colour, it's a beautiful tint.

Cheers,

Ernst

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Great build Alan and great airbrushing.  Yesterday I received the same kit, have done quite a bit of 1/35 but not ever a tank.

 

Its a wee bit down the line yet but if it turns out half as good as yours I will be really chuffed.

 

Si

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