Geo1966 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 P 204 (f) AKA a captured French Panhard AMD-35. Over 200 Panhard’s were captured by the Germans in 1940 and used by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS. I didn’t realise until I built this that the vehicle had dedicated front and rear driving positions. The Kit. I quite like ICM models. They build and fit well, are well priced, are not over engineered and when they come with figures you have great potential for a diorama out of the box. One thing I don’t like is the rubber wheels. Very hard to clean up and nothing seems to stick them. I have tried to depict the vehicle as having recently had a rushed spray job, hence the wheel arches, hatch surrounds, etc are still in French green (doesn’t really show on the photos unfortunately). After much deliberation, I decided to paint the cat in a “Calico” camouflage scheme. Still not happy with my figures, but I do feel I am making progress, all be it slowly. As for painting cats……………. The base is made from a piece of laminate flooring. It was under the sofa, so the Mrs will never notice! Always open to hints and tips that can help me improve, so fire away. George 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Nice job and interesting diorama. Figures look great to my eye. Cheers, Nenad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Like that too. Great, simple vignette that works well and tells a story. Well modelled and painted vehicle and the figures all well painted with naturalistic poses. Top job George.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Purr-fect little diorama. Can I ask which paint you used for the Panzer Grey? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanketyblank Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 That’s a lovely diorama. Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen Barett Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Purrfect, Fritz, the cat, and the potatoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Brilliant! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lummox Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Lovely stuff George, and what a cracking bag of potatoes (that's something I never imagined I'd be saying on an armour forum ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wallace Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 23 hours ago, Geo1966 said: P 204 (f) AKA a captured French Panhard AMD-35. Over 200 Panhard’s were captured by the Germans in 1940 and used by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS. I didn’t realise until I built this that the vehicle had dedicated front and rear driving positions. The Kit. I quite like ICM models. They build and fit well, are well priced, are not over engineered and when they come with figures you have great potential for a diorama out of the box. One thing I don’t like is the rubber wheels. Very hard to clean up and nothing seems to stick them. I have tried to depict the vehicle as having recently had a rushed spray job, hence the wheel arches, hatch surrounds, etc are still in French green (doesn’t really show on the photos unfortunately). After much deliberation, I decided to paint the cat in a “Calico” camouflage scheme. Still not happy with my figures, but I do feel I am making progress, all be it slowly. As for painting cats……………. The base is made from a piece of laminate flooring. It was under the sofa, so the Mrs will never notice! Always open to hints and tips that can help me improve, so fire away. George 23 hours ago, Geo1966 said: P 204 (f) AKA a captured French Panhard AMD-35. Over 200 Panhard’s were captured by the Germans in 1940 and used by the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS. I didn’t realise until I built this that the vehicle had dedicated front and rear driving positions. The Kit. I quite like ICM models. They build and fit well, are well priced, are not over engineered and when they come with figures you have great potential for a diorama out of the box. One thing I don’t like is the rubber wheels. Very hard to clean up and nothing seems to stick them. I have tried to depict the vehicle as having recently had a rushed spray job, hence the wheel arches, hatch surrounds, etc are still in French green (doesn’t really show on the photos unfortunately). After much deliberation, I decided to paint the cat in a “Calico” camouflage scheme. Still not happy with my figures, but I do feel I am making progress, all be it slowly. As for painting cats……………. The base is made from a piece of laminate flooring. It was under the sofa, so the Mrs will never notice! Always open to hints and tips that can help me improve, so fire away. George Very nicely done George. I think its great, super base also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 22 hours ago, IanC said: Purr-fect little diorama. Can I ask which paint you used for the Panzer Grey? Hi Ian, I used good old Tamiya XF-63. It looks a bit blue in the photos, but not in reality. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Came for the cat, stayed for the really good weathering. Particularly on the figures - subtle but effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi George. That really is very impressive. Beautiful modelling, figures and presentation. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 8:50 PM, Nenad Ilijic said: Nice job and interesting diorama. Figures look great to my eye. Cheers, Nenad Thanks Nenad, Guess we can always find fault in our own work. On 5/3/2021 at 9:31 AM, Stef N. said: Like that too. Great, simple vignette that works well and tells a story. Well modelled and painted vehicle and the figures all well painted with naturalistic poses. Top job George.👏 Very kind Stef. On 5/3/2021 at 9:48 AM, IanC said: Purr-fect little diorama. Can I ask which paint you used for the Panzer Grey? Thanks Ian. Tamiya XF-63. On 5/3/2021 at 10:12 AM, Blanketyblank said: That’s a lovely diorama. Nice one Cheers Blanketyblank. On 5/3/2021 at 2:31 PM, Jochen Barett said: Purrfect, Fritz, the cat, and the potatoes! Argh the potatoes. Had them awhile but hard to find a place for them. Think they fit ok on here. On 5/3/2021 at 6:17 PM, keefr22 said: Brilliant! Keith Thanks Keith On 5/3/2021 at 6:40 PM, Lummox said: Lovely stuff George, and what a cracking bag of potatoes (that's something I never imagined I'd be saying on an armour forum ). Ha ha, Thanks Lummox. On 5/3/2021 at 8:09 PM, David Wallace said: Very nicely done George. I think its great, super base also. Thanks David. My first proper attempt at a base. Plenty of room for improvement, but a start. 23 hours ago, Tim R-T-C said: Came for the cat, stayed for the really good weathering. Particularly on the figures - subtle but effective. Very kind, thanks Tim 22 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi George. That really is very impressive. Beautiful modelling, figures and presentation. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Much appreciated. Thanks Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Lovely work! Plenty of great details to add interest to the scene and you’re a braver man than I if you really did pinch a bit of laminate from under the sofa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 That looks really great George, that's a really nicely modelled and painted Panzerspahwagen, nice subtle weathering of the body, the tyres, very impressive, good work...👍 Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 4:38 PM, GRK said: Lovely work! Plenty of great details to add interest to the scene and you’re a braver man than I if you really did pinch a bit of laminate from under the sofa! Thank GRK. On 5/5/2021 at 4:44 PM, edjbartos said: That looks really great George, that's a really nicely modelled and painted Panzerspahwagen, nice subtle weathering of the body, the tyres, very impressive, good work...👍 Ed Much appreciated comments Ed. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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