This is the tamiya`s pink panter OOTB.
I build this one for a friend who owns a Landrover and also collecs scale models of them, strange hobby

I have still to paint a lot of details on this panter before its ready, and the cipping you see is not metal but the origenal green paint.

I`m happy when this one is ready

I've got two of these sitting on my shelf and I've been dying to get to them. They are just cool.
What color did you use? Or better question - what paint manufacturer?

Once little note - the unditching (?) plates hanging on the sides look a bit to clean and unchipped.
I do like the chipping - which method did you use? tape, mask, paint over,..?

Nice job so far.

I like it Ron especially the paint chipping.

Hi Scott,
Thanks for the comments.
Youre right about the plates but I must do those things with a kind of rust-all and a litle chipping off course :-)

About the colors they are Tamiya, the first layer was as the instructions mentiond red+white and Buff, here I go wronge al I get was a Barby mobil
No menover board then I give the Panter a light over spray with red and white.
Then I use a wash/filter of a flesh color oilpaint

The chipping is done with a brush, its looking not good at the moment but when I spray a thin layer of dust its look fine I think.

Good luck with youre Pinky`s
Ron

Nice job on the paint - all custom and all mixed!

Thanks for the update. I'll post my Pinkies when there done.

Ron,
hope you dont mind me saying but the rear barrel is a bit bent and if poss swap out the jerry can i looks way out of scale and toy like to be different you could paint the gpmg stocks wood colour as these butts were still in use in the 60/70's when these were about
but the rest of it looks great nice chipped paint effects how did you do the bottom 1/2
cheers
mike

Ronald,
Nice weathering! I am curious about the tire that is half light and half dark. What would be the reason for this? Or is it just a lighting issue (shadow, etc).

Thanks,
Jim

Very nice! I like the whole idea! I saw a Tamiya Pink Panther at the shop, I should of got that beauty.

I feel really dumb, but where did they use those? I want to say North Africa, but I'm not sure.

~Chip :-)

Hi Mike, youre right about that barrel and the Jery cans maybe I replaced them for other ones, if I have other ones ? :-)
The chipped paint effect on the bottom 1/2 is also done with a brush, and thanks for the comments off course they where of good use

Jim its indeed some shadow I saw it to on the picture and also wondering what was happening there

Hi Chip, for wat i know they where not used in Africa I thought Rodesia?? I`m not familair with vehicles and history

Ron

Nice work, i think the gimpy's (GPMG'S) are a little too dark though, they look factory fresh to me and underneath the vehichle hardly seems to have been scratched and stands out compared to the lower sides.

Well done Ron! - looks great, and really realistic.

Chip, here's a bit on them:

The Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) discovered the use of desert patrol vehicles as early as 1941, the first vehicles being Chevrolet trucks and Jeeps. In the 1950's they changed to the Land Rover, initially choosing the Series 1 1/4 Ton short wheel base and then the 3/4 ton Mk9 or unit modified vehicles.

In 1967, Marshall's of Cambridge were appointed to modify the Mk9 Land Rover for long range desert patrolling. The Panther specification was developed by The Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (FVRDE) based at Chertsey. Several modifications were made during trials before final distribution to the Regiment in late 1970.

Officially known as Truck, GS SAS, 3/4 ton 4x4, Rover 11, the principal differences when compared with a standard Rover are the following.

Suspension is strengthened with heavy duty springs and shock absorbers.
Guards fitted to both diff housings.
Large section (9.00x16) low pressure sand tyres.
Steering damper
Armament, pyrotechnics, navigation and camping equipment is added.

Cheers, cokesy.

Thanks Cokes, See now I learned something today.

And nice model for a second time!

~Chip :-)

hi very nice work , along with the other points raised , the jerry cans were paint in the desert pink as the body , white water cross was used similar to german ww2 , needs straps to hold jery can in place , also painted webbing 1 in wide with brass ends painted , cheers ian i

Martin The GPMG`s are not done yet, but what you said about the underside of the vehicle youre right about that
Thanks for the comments.

And Ian Sadler also thanks for his comments on the Jerry cans.

Cheers Ron

Great looking model, love the paint chipping.

On a historical note the Pink Panther LandRovers were predominantly used in Oman & Aden during the 1960's.

The pink colour was made by mixing red oxide primer and white, the only colours available, but when mixed became a very effective camo match for the barren countryside in which they operated.

Happy modelling :-)

very nice! But I tghink you have to weathering also the wheels.Now they are too clean
well painted also #:-)
regards

Thnx guys for the commenst.

And Venom the landrover is not ready yet at this stage