PlaStix Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 This was my build for the "I feel deserted" Group Build. I haven't got as many kits completed this year as I used to do, so I was pleased to get this finished just before the year end and the GB finished. Thank you to @Dansk and @modelling minion for running the GB. It was a nice kit to build and paint. As always, this was painted with acrylic paints using brushes. Kit: Tamiya 1/35 Paints: Humbrol, Revell & Railmatch acrylics, all applied with hairy sticks Extras: Various bits of stowage from the spares box, some thread and stretched sprue WIP thread: HERE The first set of photos here were taken on my chipboard worktable with a desert photo backdrop: And even more photos, now against a plain backdrop: I made the spaced armour piece, on the front of the turret, so that it could be removed: And one from above: I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year! Hopefully I'll get more time to spend making models and contributing to Britmodeller!! Kind regards, Stix 33 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 It's good to see what the maestro of the hairy stick can do to one of only two German tanks that I like. Splendid finish as always, and excellent weathering. Nice work all round Stix. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieda Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hello, Looks Good, really nice paintwork with the brush. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Fantastic work as always Stix! I have to remind myself that you brush paint all you kits, but the end results speak for themselves. Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 great build Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hi Stix, A magnificent model as usual, excellently finished. It is difficult to believe that the result is with a brush and not an AB, it surpasses many finished with AB. Very well equipped with all the rear storage well secured. The photos are of great quality, it is very nice to see the model. ATB, Cheers and HNY 🎄 Francis👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 That's a beauty! 🏆👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Looks great Stix !! The older Tamiya kit can still hold up to the newer renditions... You have a superb finish, there !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 That's very impressive! Great work, excellent weathering and a top job on the stowage. Wonderful looking model 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 This is one of the best finishes I have seen. The attention to detail on the stowage and spare wheels is excellent. Posing in the desert setting was very effective, I reckon if you black and whited the images, it would look like a set of propaganda pics from the war. Really super work🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 21 hours ago, Bullbasket said: It's good to see what the maestro of the hairy stick can do to one of only two German tanks that I like. Splendid finish as always, and excellent weathering. Nice work all round Stix. John. Good morning John. Thank you very much for your comments. And I agree, this is one of my favourite German tanks too. I have done a few versions of this type over the years, including a 1/48 version of the same tank. 21 hours ago, Dieda said: Hello, Looks Good, really nice paintwork with the brush. 👍 Hi Dieda. That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you. 21 hours ago, Keeff said: Fantastic work as always Stix! I have to remind myself that you brush paint all you kits, but the end results speak for themselves. Keith 😁 Thank you Keith. That’s very kind of you. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Terrific. And very impressive photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 29/12/2023 at 15:34, Ozzy said: great build Stix Thank you Ozzy. I hope you and yours are all well. And Happy New Year! 23 hours ago, FrancisGL said: Hi Stix, A magnificent model as usual, excellently finished. It is difficult to believe that the result is with a brush and not an AB, it surpasses many finished with AB. Very well equipped with all the rear storage well secured. The photos are of great quality, it is very nice to see the model. ATB, Cheers and HNY 🎄 Francis👍 Hi Francis. Thank you very much for your kind words and I hope you have Happy New Year too! 22 hours ago, Andy H said: That's a beauty! 🏆👍 Thank you very much Andy! Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardaukar Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Nice work, as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Brilliant work and beautifully weathered 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Excellent!! Your hairy stick paint work never fails to impress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 29/12/2023 at 19:25, Longbow said: Looks great Stix !! The older Tamiya kit can still hold up to the newer renditions... You have a superb finish, there !! Hi Longbow. Thank you very much for your kind comments! Much appreciated! On 29/12/2023 at 20:35, HL-10 said: That's very impressive! Great work, excellent weathering and a top job on the stowage. Wonderful looking model 😊 Hi HL-10. That's very kind of you. Thank you. On 29/12/2023 at 20:56, neilspen said: This is one of the best finishes I have seen. The attention to detail on the stowage and spare wheels is excellent. Posing in the desert setting was very effective, I reckon if you black and whited the images, it would look like a set of propaganda pics from the war. Really super work🏆 Hi Neil. Thank you very much for your kind comments too. That's a fair point about B&W photos. I'll try and do some over the next couple of days. Thank you for the suggestion. Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 That’s fabulous. I usually build British operated armoured vehicles, but this could convince me otherwise. And Happy New Year to you as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 A top class finish, especially as it's brush painted. The stowage has been done superbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Great work as always Stix! Turned out brilliantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 On 30/12/2023 at 12:12, IanC said: Terrific. And very impressive photos. Hi Ian. That's very kind, thank you. On 30/12/2023 at 19:50, sardaukar said: Nice work, as always. Thank you very much sardaukar, On 31/12/2023 at 18:54, StuartH said: Brilliant work and beautifully weathered 👏 Cheers Stuart, most kind! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemanja Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Awesome work, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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