GRK Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Hi all The latest build is off the block and into the cabinet temporarily un-based as i start on the next phase which is making a bombed out 1944 Argentan street-looking forward to that part! Tamiya's 1/48 Pather D (the panther in Argentan wasn't a D but its what i had so a bit of artistic licence!) with a lot of aftermarket chucked at it. Haulers photo etch set and fruli metal tracks- bit of a luxury in 1/48 scale and with the metal hull in the kit gives it some heft. I'm still surprised when i pick it up how much it weighs! First time using metal tracks but pleased with how they came out, got the brownish look i was after and i had a go at making my own zimmerit. I used milliput, rolled out really thin and then a metal file to stamp in the patter and then the back of a hobby knife to draw the lines. I struggled to get the milliput thin enough so it looks a bit spongy in places and my attempt to draw straight lines is laughable but hey ho! What else can i tell you, a few shell impacts on the front plate and a bit of plaster mixed with lifecolour dust acrylics for the thick dust on the wheels which turned out alright i think. More rubble and dust to be added once its ready to sit amongst the carnage. Thanks for looking 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Great job, I love the Panther camo and weathering. Cesar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Carius said: Great job, I love the Panther camo and weathering. Cesar Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I think your zimmerit looks really good, for the scale. It was roughly applied, I have a couple of books by RZM publishing and it shows it was not always neatly applied in straight lines or even thickness. Great camo finish and weathering. I will look forward to seeing your next phase. Cheers Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 9 hours ago, neilspen said: I think your zimmerit looks really good, for the scale. It was roughly applied, I have a couple of books by RZM publishing and it shows it was not always neatly applied in straight lines or even thickness. Great camo finish and weathering. I will look forward to seeing your next phase. Cheers Neil Thanks Neil. I quiet enjoyed the process, always nice to be adding your own little additions to a kit even if the end results aren’t perfect! But thank you for your reassurance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Great Panther! I love the Friul tracks! Put them on my Panther as well, as well as on a Stug III, they are lots of work, but I really like their looks and feel! Give it so much more realism! Tank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 The final part of this model has been completed now its been added into the scene. I've posted more pics in the diorama section here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235102904-knocked-out-in-argentan/ But here's a little pic to show it off in its proper setting courtesy of a little photoshop: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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