1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. A

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August 4, 2023
Got this kit for $24. Although I have 15 other kits in-progress, I really wanted to build something again since all the rest are past the construction phase
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August 4, 2023
All in all, a nice low parts count. I like the choice of decals, especially the barrel ring kills and division emblems
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August 4, 2023
This old Tamiya 1970s Panther is as big as the recent ICM King Tiger. Definitely overscaled
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August 4, 2023
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August 7, 2023
Construction is done. I’m so used to building in 1/72 that the size difference with 1/35 still blows me away
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August 7, 2023
Primer coat of Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black (spray can)
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August 7, 2023
Added some Vallejo Model Air RLM75. At first things went well, but later I suffered extensive dry tip issues despite using Vallejo Flow Improver. Not sure if I should add another thin coat of paint to the model to unify everything, or move onto spraying green and black
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August 7, 2023
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August 8, 2023
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August 8, 2023
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September 4, 2023
Green paint added
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September 4, 2023
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September 4, 2023
Tracks added, but touchups remain to be done to them. I hate these rubber/vinyl tracks

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5 August 2023, 17:32

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Thank you, I was able to build most of it in an hour but I had a major hiccup: I wasn't precise in joining the barrel half's together, so I had to cut down the muzzle brake's insides some. Of course I overdid it and made it no longer round. A lost two hours trying to fix it without much success

6 August 2023, 00:20