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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 6, 2022 13:41:43 GMT -6
I started another build and this time it's heavier than the ridiculous looking R35 char which I finished recently. This is a Panther Ausf. D with Zimmerit applied in the field. Production of the D had stopped before the introduction of the anti magnetic paste in the factories. They were therefor not much seen in action and logically reference photos are hard to find. This is where I'm at...  To make a D2 turret type I had to add an ammo loader's hatch and three small arms fire ports.   I also detailed the kit smoke dischargers with wiring and smoke charges.   Some battle damage.  And filler to get rid of small gaps.  Extra Zimmerit made with Magic Sculpt. I won't use the side skirts or Schürzen.  The mud flaps look better with a little damaged Zimmerit. 
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Post by JCON on Sept 6, 2022 18:09:47 GMT -6
Nice build AG!!! Glad to follow along!!!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 9, 2022 12:23:41 GMT -6
Been doing a little more.    The tarp was partially resculpted as it was originally for a Dodge WC. |
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Post by JCON on Sept 9, 2022 14:08:32 GMT -6
Looking good AG!!!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 10, 2022 1:32:06 GMT -6
Thank you Joe.
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 10, 2022 10:53:28 GMT -6
I frickin' LOVE these tanks!! Will be watching in on this one for sure!!!
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 10, 2022 11:57:05 GMT -6
Tuning in as well! Looking mighty fine Guy!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 10, 2022 12:02:25 GMT -6
Hello guys, I'm glad you're in for this build.  I won't go for a camo pattern, plain dark yellow it is this time, however I'll try to keep it interesting tru colour modulation. The grey plastic was given a gloss white coat as a start. |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 20, 2022 0:59:18 GMT -6
Hello guys, the Panther was given different shades of a dark yellow I mixed as I think Tamiya's dark yellow is too dark to make it look interesting. I added flat flesh to it and gloss white to alter the colour. I airbrushed the turret first, as it captures the brightest shades.  I then went on with the hull.  Not the most liked part during the painting process, however with the colour modulation I enjoyed the different steps.  A pinwash was applied to all the nooks and crannies, which took me four hours.  The next day a yellow ocre filter was applied to enhance contrast.   The steel parts were painted in different shades of grey, the spare tracks will be further coloured in another stage.  |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 20, 2022 23:00:15 GMT -6
Time to add dry mud, dust and dirt to the wheels. There's a lot of these.  |
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Post by JCON on Sept 21, 2022 9:09:13 GMT -6
Wheelie pops season!!! Yay!!! Nice job on the color modulation!!!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 21, 2022 11:42:42 GMT -6
Thanks Joe. The drive sprockets were done too, they will be given a little paint damage later.  |
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Post by JCON on Sept 21, 2022 12:22:53 GMT -6
Your work is amazing AG!!!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Sept 22, 2022 15:36:55 GMT -6
Stunning work AG!
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Sept 22, 2022 16:37:41 GMT -6
And another AG masterpiece takes shape
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 23, 2022 8:53:36 GMT -6
Happy with your approval so far gents. The idler wheels are done for now.   The inner wheels glued on.  |
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Post by JCON on Sept 23, 2022 9:26:35 GMT -6
Looking very convincing!!!
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Post by DuckyShot on Sept 23, 2022 11:15:00 GMT -6
This thing is looking great! What's your process for adding dirt to road wheels?
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Post by ARMORGUY on Sept 25, 2022 5:06:30 GMT -6
This thing is looking great! What's your process for adding dirt to road wheels? Duckyshot, I make a mixture consisting of AK European earth pigments +AK dust deposits (enamel) + spackle. It's dabbed into nooks and crannies and given more colour and depth with earth coloured washes (oils burnt umber + ultramarine blue). |
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Post by JED on Sept 26, 2022 8:44:03 GMT -6
Superb work AG, thoroughly enjoyed catching up
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