The cheapest and most maligned kit-tamiya panther Auf A-1/35

[Model Mate]

Great progress! Thrashing a pig’s ear into a silk purse is a fun challenge, and you’re doing a great job. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished grass - nice idea.

[Muchmirth]

18 hours ago, FrancisGL said:

Hi Paul,

Great job with that "mule", it is a good example of what can be achieved with an old and/or basic kit, with skill, resources and perseverance, even ending up better than other more precise, current and expensive models.

Cheers

Francis 👍

Thank you very much Francis, very kind of you to say. Enjoying it so far.

[Muchmirth]

Now it’s ready for primer:

I’ve been playing around with positions for the figures and stowage before final fitment. So theirs a few loose bits here like the mg and ammo box which are just screaming “break me” or “lose me”.

The tarp is just a baby wipe soaked in pva.

Added a bit of damage to the rubber part of the spare wheel.

Gave it all a clean with a fibre glass pencil, debonder, then cleaned with water and soap to prep it for paint.

That’s all for now.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul

Edited January 29 by Muchmirth

[Stef N.]

Brilliant Paul. It just shows what can be done with these old kits. Great figures too. I look forward to the paint job.👍👍

[echen]

5 hours ago, Muchmirth said:

The tarp is just a baby wipe soaked in pva.

 @Muchmirth Have you ever tried using tinfoil for tarp?

[Muchmirth]

1 hour ago, echen said:

 @Muchmirth Have you ever tried using tinfoil for tarp?

Actually no. I hadn’t. Work ok? I would be weary of the paint adhesion to the foil?

On 27/01/2025 at 19:35, Model Mate said:

Great progress! Thrashing a pig’s ear into a silk purse is a fun challenge, and you’re doing a great job. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished grass - nice idea.

Thanks mm. 

[FrancisGL]

Hi Paul,

Very promising result with the "subject"...lol, all that extra work will look great when it receives its coat of paint and weathering, special mention for me (envy...lol), the figures, my black beast...I love them..

Cheers

Francis 👍

 

[Muchmirth]

3 hours ago, FrancisGL said:

Hi Paul,

Very promising result with the "subject"...lol, all that extra work will look great when it receives its coat of paint and weathering, special mention for me (envy...lol), the figures, my black beast...I love them..

Cheers

Francis 👍

 

Thanks Francis! That made me chuckle. 

Edited January 31 by Muchmirth