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Italeri marder 3 Ausf H
Fred29
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 12:12 AM UTC
I've just joined this forum. And would like to share one of my builds with you guys
Constructive feedback is welcome. I still have tracks and tools to do
Thanks
Fred



joepanzer
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 12:22 AM UTC
I like the rust and chipping. How did you do it?
Fred29
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 12:25 AM UTC
I base coated the model in armour brown applied hairspray. Then sprayed Tamiya dark yellow then weathered with oils
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 09:33 AM UTC
Very nice!
KingManfred
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 10:05 AM UTC
Don't have any criticism, but it sure looks nice. I built this many many years ago, and those Italeri Pz 38 kits were such fun easy builds, and very nice. Do I have a question, I'm guessing the gun barrel is natural metal? I've never seen a pic of a Marder with a barrel like that, just wondered if it is based on a real example or you just liked the look.
KingManfred
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 10:07 AM UTC
Or maybe it's Panzer Grey? Either way, still curious. Nice job.
GazzaS
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 10:12 AM UTC
It looks good, and nicely worn! I have the Dragon Marder III H to build.

Gaz
Fred29
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 01:29 PM UTC
Thanks guys
I painted the barrel grey because I liked the look of it based on other models I've seen
It is an old kit and it shows it age imo
I have some newer builds coming up soon
j76lr
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 04:06 PM UTC
very nice job !!
americanpanzer
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 08:10 PM UTC
great job! fantastic weathering! I like the gun barrel too; have seen that on other kits and in pics as well as some instructions (for example, my Dragon Jagdtiger [Henschel]) that is in my stash;
Fred29
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 09:46 PM UTC
Thanks very much for the feedback. I liked the style of different coloured barrels.
I have a dragon kit to build next. I've never built a newer kit. I'm looking forward to see how they turn out
ziggy1
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Posted: Monday, April 04, 2016 - 10:19 PM UTC
Very very nice chipping/ weathering
GeraldOwens
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 04:06 AM UTC

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Don't have any criticism, but it sure looks nice. I built this many many years ago, and those Italeri Pz 38 kits were such fun easy builds, and very nice. Do I have a question, I'm guessing the gun barrel is natural metal? I've never seen a pic of a Marder with a barrel like that, just wondered if it is based on a real example or you just liked the look.

German gun barrels were delivered in a heat resistant semi gloss dark gray lacquer primer. They were ordinarily overpainted the vehicle color, but occasionally, replacement barrels would be installed in the original finish. This is probably more common on models than in real life (but hey, it's interesting).
Fred29
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 12:21 PM UTC
Thanks for the info Gerald. Good to know
Fred29
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Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 07:02 PM UTC
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