Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38
- Scale:
- 1:35
- Status:
- Completed
- Started:
- March 28, 2013
- Completed:
- April 11, 2013
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1:35
I love the excitement of starting a new project! Never know how it will come out....
Project: Jagdpanzer/Flammpanzer 38
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28 March 2013, 18:11
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This looks like a simple little kit. Using resin road wheels from R&J Product (out of production?)
28 March 2013, 20:57
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I'm thinking more of an "ambush" scheme, but haven't made up my mind. This type of vehicle must have been photographed a lot during the war, because there are tons of pictures on the internet. Lot's of paint schemes too!
28 March 2013, 22:34
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George's panzer factory! You made me curious. You've got one spectator more.
28 March 2013, 23:41
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If you do the ambush schem have you tried the masks from Ushchi? Here's a link to them and the Uschi website with a How-To video.
ak-interactive-usa.com/product-ak157.html
uschivdr.com/
29 March 2013, 01:30
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This model has some unhappy quirks. Ejector pin marks on the TOP of the fenders and the OUTSIDE of the rear wheels. I guess they thought this model would be too easy if they didn't add some problems😉
29 March 2013, 03:10
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My research indicates this is a late model Hetzer (in spite of what the box says - "Mid"😢. It could not have been built earlier than October, 1944. Didn't they quit applying the "ambush" camouflage by then?
2 April 2013, 14:30
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Hey George, this here could be interesting for you: flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3318
2 April 2013, 16:15
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Yep, it was also the answer to my camo-questions! Glad that it helps you!
2 April 2013, 16:46
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Since it appears that the ambush paint scheme would be most appropriate on a mid-version Hetzer, I 'll do the Flammpanzer 38 on my late version. Now, I need to start shopping for a model of a mid-version Hetzer...😉
2 April 2013, 18:57
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Oh, you poor boy😢!
You can never have enough Hetzer's😄
Till this link I didn't even knew that the disc camo is just another version of the famous ambush camo! I alway thought it was applied later, like early 45's!
2 April 2013, 19:07
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Decals added. I hate this part of model building. The model aways looks like a failure to me - glossy/shiney; details not painted; decal edges showing; lint, hairs and dust embedded in the clear coat; and every mistake highly visible. I'm always ready to give-up at this point, but curiousity keeps me going. After this, after all the work done so far, it will either turn in to a total failure or - with luck - an unexpected success. Does anyone else experience this moment when building a model?
7 April 2013, 01:32
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Oh yes! When i take a look at my "on hold" stash ... i agree with you George!!
7 April 2013, 01:51
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..I don?t know George, I feel your angst but to me this is my favorite part. Time to pull out your bag of tricks! Pigments, oils, highlights, washes, chipping to name some of my favorites.
7 April 2013, 02:04