Tamiya Panther G late.

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July 14, 2023
This is the tank I will be modelling. Early 1945 in Hungary.
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July 14, 2023
Grandt Line bolts added to exhaust brackets.
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July 14, 2023
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July 14, 2023
RB models barrel used. Superb detail on muzzle and machining grooves on barrel look great.
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July 14, 2023
Photo etched grilles sprayed with black Gunze primer. First time using Tamiya grilles-superb quality.
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July 14, 2023
Lead and armoured conduit added for headlight.
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July 14, 2023
Striker plate added to lower hull. When I did a test fit of the Friul tracks, they actually hit the plate on the pins. Talk about serendipity!
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July 21, 2023
Cupola and other details added to turret.
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July 21, 2023
Royal Models resin periscopes added to cupola.
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August 18, 2023
Roughing in the second camouflage colour on the hull.
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August 18, 2023
Refining the three colours. I have cleared up the overspray for the dunkelgelb and olivgrun. Will fix up the rotbraun in a few days.
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August 18, 2023
First time using AK Real Colors. Very impressed with the colours and ease of spraying.
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August 28, 2023
All three colours sprayed and pattern tightened. Enjoying the camouflage while I can. Will be covered with a weathered whitewash soon.
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August 28, 2023
Pleased with the colours and pattern.
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January 8, 2024
Firestorm figures completed. Very pleased with the Passion Models decals. Went down beautifully with Mr Setter and Mr Softer.
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January 8, 2024
Figures are okay. Poor sculpting on some of the faces is the main letdown. Trying to get the right skintone drives me mad. Only third attempt at figures, so still a learning process
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May 2, 2024
Started the winter camouflage process.
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May 2, 2024
Pleased with the patchy effect and stripes.
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May 2, 2024
Continuing work on the hull to give it a nice "ratty" look.
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September 18, 2024
Weathering now complete on turret.
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September 18, 2024
Pleased with the overall effect. Mainly used Ammo by Mig and Mr Hobby weathering products.
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September 18, 2024
Weathering is done on the hull as well. Have been using the Solution book by Mig Jimenez, as well as his videos for guidance.
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September 18, 2024
Really happy with the grubby look. Not too extreme, but well worn.
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September 18, 2024
Very happy with the mix of contrasts on the rear hull.
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September 18, 2024
The process of muddying the inside faces of the wheels. I can understand why this is the least favourite part of modelling tank models, especially German!
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September 30, 2024
Pleased that I took my time to weather each wheel as the cumulative effect looks very convincing.
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September 30, 2024
Amazing how much all the wheels add to the model. Looking a lot more complete. Mainly used Ammo by Mig pigments.
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October 23, 2024
Calling it done. Will add extra dirt/dust to the tracks and running gear once I have the model on a base.
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October 23, 2024
Most of the winter effects done with Ammo by Mig solution box, and Mr Hobby weathering colours.
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October 23, 2024
Mandatory bucket included on the rear.
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October 23, 2024
Will take some nicer photos once the base is complete.
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October 23, 2024
Pleased with the level of weathering. Dirty, but not overdone.
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October 23, 2024
The Firestorm crew figures add a nice sense of scale to the model.
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October 23, 2024
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October 23, 2024
Particularly like the driver figure.
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October 23, 2024
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October 23, 2024

Hozzászólások

45 14 July 2023, 07:28

Spanjaard
nice details 🙂

14 July 2023, 08:06

Villiers de Vos
A classic. Nice progress.

19 July 2023, 12:58

Stephen Lesley
Thank you Spanjaard and Villiers. Yes, a classic indeed, but as always with a few issues. As the saying goes "some days a diamond , some days a stone". Today was a stone...

20 July 2023, 09:25

Spanjaard
classic indeed, i have a very similar project inventory, so really interested in the issues you may find 😉

20 July 2023, 11:26

Stephen Lesley
The issues I found were with the lower hull and the rear panel. These have to be carefully lined up or it can affect the fit with the upper hull. The turret was slightly warped which affected the fit with the turret ring and how it sits on top of the hull. The most annoying issue so far is the fitting of the side skirt brackets to the frame and the frame to the hull. The sprue gates for the brackets are on the mating surface so if you don't file them perfectly flat, they are out of line. And in a complete brain fart on behalf of Tamiya they designed the kit in such a way that if you attach all the tool racks etc on the the right hand side of the hull using the mounting holes, it prevents you attaching the side skirt frame properly, because the tools end up too low on the hull side. In the end I had to break off the jack block and some of the tool clamps to make the frame fit on the side. Not happy!

20 July 2023, 12:13

Spanjaard
thanks for all the info!

20 July 2023, 14:44

Neuling
Top result!

23 October, 07:25

Stephen Lesley
Many thanks Neuling.

23 October, 08:16

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work and finish.

23 October, 10:06

Stephen Lesley
Thank you Villiers. Much appreciated.

23 October, 11:24

Rui S
Well it seems I've missed this album. Very nice work all round 👍

24 October, 19:17

Stephen Lesley
Thanks Rui. Glad you like it.

25 October, 01:29

Desert Marlin
Awesome subject!

25 October, 03:23

Desert Marlin
Excellent camouflage and the winter overcoat is never easy to get right. This one looks great!

25 October, 03:25

Stephen Lesley
Thankyou Desert Marlin. I found that by using a combination of washable white and standard white with chipping fluid gave a good combination of winter finishes.

25 October, 05:09

Mr James
Top notch winter weathering. Beautiful work

25 October, 10:18

Stephen Lesley
Thank you Mr James. Not too bad for my second tank. Looking forward to your Tiger as well.

25 October, 11:22

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Tamiya Panther late G. Based in Hungary, early 1945.

Tamiya Panther G (Late)

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