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Post by JEFF on Feb 11, 2018 1:34:12 GMT -6
Don't be scared, Guy. You can do it.  |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 11, 2018 7:22:35 GMT -6
A man of your talent will have no trouble with a bit of colour fella  |
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Post by JCON on Feb 11, 2018 10:28:37 GMT -6
You can do this AG, you always pull off masterpiece builds!!! |
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Post by JED on Feb 11, 2018 11:43:52 GMT -6
When you're ready Guy bring on the cammo!!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Feb 12, 2018 13:25:17 GMT -6
Thank you my good men ! I decided to build the "326" Panther (PzRgt 12, La Villeneuve, Normandy, June '44. There's only one photo known of this particular tank as a reference but it's unsharp and the tank sits in the background. I based myself on other photos of Normandy style Panther camouflage patterns and I think it looks ok. I sprayed on brown and green lines and after drying I applied Gloss Clear. Decals were put on and sealed. The first wash is on, raw umber thinned down with mineral spirit. Now the weathering can begin...  Best regards ! |
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Post by JED on Feb 12, 2018 13:42:08 GMT -6
That looks pretty good to me,cracked it mate
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 12, 2018 14:22:03 GMT -6
I like where yer going with this one!! Weather on!!!
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Post by JCON on Feb 12, 2018 21:31:24 GMT -6
Looks really sharp...
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 13, 2018 7:21:55 GMT -6
Y it does! 
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Post by Dukemaddog on Feb 13, 2018 12:21:40 GMT -6
Way to go! Brilliant job on that!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Feb 13, 2018 13:49:14 GMT -6
So much more to do so let's say it's a start. I found little history on this 326 : The tank was active during the battle for Norrey in Normandy after D-Day. Its SS commander was named Uscha Eismann and he was cut in half due to the impact of an antitank projectile, most likely a PIAT. The gunner, Gerd Krieger, cleaned the cupola with his own shirt as it was a big mess. After that he asked his superiors to give him a new shirt but he was then told to clean it with water and move on. This is the tank after the battle and the guy next to the conning tower (Gerd Krieger) is mopping up the blood of his commander. ONLY for reference purposes.  |
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Post by JCON on Feb 13, 2018 13:51:48 GMT -6
Wow that is quite the story!!!  |
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Post by JEFF on Feb 13, 2018 17:22:12 GMT -6
I'll say it is. Well sprayed on the camo, Guy. What did you use for colors?
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Post by ARMORGUY on Feb 14, 2018 12:23:29 GMT -6
Jeff, I applied olive green and brown (both Tamiya) for the camouflage. Joe, they were SS. Crazy in the coconut ! Another wash was added to the Zimmerit and the panels, slowly I'm working to the yellow I have in my mind. Hope you enjoy...   More washes, filters, chips, dirt, grease, oil and fuel stains, dust, rust, polished metal, scratches etc...soon. |
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Post by JCON on Feb 14, 2018 13:02:37 GMT -6
I'm getting crazy in the coconut from all this winter weather, another inch of snow last night, lol!!! Build is coming along nicely my friend, keep it going!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 14, 2018 14:00:30 GMT -6
Fine looking work, mate!!
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Post by Beekster on Feb 14, 2018 15:47:46 GMT -6
Lovely cat you've got going there, Guy. How much do you know about the differences between Panther variants? I typically don't do Axis stuff, but I do know that Daimler-Benz made some of these. If I were to build one, I would want to do a Daimler-Benz built example but really wouldn't know where to start on selecting an appropriate kit and relevant aftermarket bits, to say nothing of determining which units had DB-built Panthers. The best or nothing, as the commercials say!
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Post by JEFF on Feb 14, 2018 15:59:06 GMT -6
Everything is starting to come together now, Guy.  |
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Post by reserve on Feb 16, 2018 20:16:00 GMT -6
Splendid paintwork on top of a splendid build brother
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 17, 2018 10:02:20 GMT -6
Amazing details!
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