I've just finished this project, and i'm going to share the pictures from the paint process to the finished model.
Matt
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My Dragon Panther Ausf A
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 01:06 PM UTC
Hi all,
I've just finished this project, and i'm going to share the pictures from the paint process to the finished model.
Matt
I've just finished this project, and i'm going to share the pictures from the paint process to the finished model.
Matt
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 01:10 PM UTC
Drybrushing and weathering,
This is a newish vehicle for the Italian front.
This is a newish vehicle for the Italian front.
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 01:15 PM UTC
Last bit now,
Turret optics were added from a Panther D kit as they were spares.
Matt
Finished..
Turret optics were added from a Panther D kit as they were spares.
Matt
Finished..
M4A2Sherman
Joined: December 29, 2008
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 01:17 PM UTC
Very nice! The only thing I can think of to make it even more better than it is is to put on some paint chips and maybe some rust.
M4A2Sherman
M4A2Sherman
M4A2Sherman
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 01:18 PM UTC
Oops! I didn't see the "Newish vehicle" part. Sorry!
M4A2Sherman
M4A2Sherman
Damraska
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Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 04:15 PM UTC
Excellent variation in the dunklegelb and fantastic job overall. The tracks are very glossy in some of the pictures. I have mixed feelings about the primer travel lock. Considering all the work you put into this, I recommend spending a couple more bucks and adding etch screens to the engine intakes and outflows. Paint them up, test fit, and if you like the look, glue them down. You would not have to redo any of your finished work.
Great job!
-Doug
Great job!
-Doug
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 03:15 AM UTC
Doug,
The vehicle is representing a Brand new vehicle that hasn't seen combat (straight off the train from the factory). For the C/O's inspection.
There is Surface rust on the travel lock and tools and the vehicle is painted to show very mild weathering from German rain and Italian sunshine.
The painted Fruilmodel tracks are just shiny from the camera flash.
At that stage in the war, the Germans were only putting grilles on the Ostfront vehicles as there was very little threat of Italians putting explosives into the engine compartments.
The Panther Ausf D "Kursk" that i'm doing now has Aftermarket Fan Grilles on it.
Matt
The vehicle is representing a Brand new vehicle that hasn't seen combat (straight off the train from the factory). For the C/O's inspection.
There is Surface rust on the travel lock and tools and the vehicle is painted to show very mild weathering from German rain and Italian sunshine.
The painted Fruilmodel tracks are just shiny from the camera flash.
At that stage in the war, the Germans were only putting grilles on the Ostfront vehicles as there was very little threat of Italians putting explosives into the engine compartments.
The Panther Ausf D "Kursk" that i'm doing now has Aftermarket Fan Grilles on it.
Matt
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 03:33 AM UTC
Dont know why but this photo reminds me of hellboy.
Nice work on your panthers
What base color did you use on your panther D as it looks kind of like a beige color?
Keep up the good work.
Karl
Nice work on your panthers
What base color did you use on your panther D as it looks kind of like a beige color?
Keep up the good work.
Karl
monkybutt
Joined: November 28, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 03:54 AM UTC
i love the washy look on the armor! just one thing...the exhaust pipes looked a little so coppery goldish. maybe try getting a more flat, orange look with brow stains and some black at the end.
looks great though!
looks great though!
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 05:24 AM UTC
Hi Karl and Andrew,
the primer i use is Red Oxide(just like the real vehicles) car primer , it shows up the weld seams on the model underneath the XF60 dark yellow base coat and gives it depth and defination. The "Martian Army Hellboy" Panther D is one of many kits i've prepped this way.
I'm still practicing with exhaust pipes, I use tamiya gold with washes of brown/ redbrown acrylic to give it them impression that the paint has burnt off the exhaust pipes.
I will try oranges to calm it down and some soot.
I prefer my models to look new rather than bashed war weary ones that everyone seems to do, so they're clean and not all hidden with mud and crew's kit.
I will state the pics don't do them justice.
Matt
the primer i use is Red Oxide(just like the real vehicles) car primer , it shows up the weld seams on the model underneath the XF60 dark yellow base coat and gives it depth and defination. The "Martian Army Hellboy" Panther D is one of many kits i've prepped this way.
I'm still practicing with exhaust pipes, I use tamiya gold with washes of brown/ redbrown acrylic to give it them impression that the paint has burnt off the exhaust pipes.
I will try oranges to calm it down and some soot.
I prefer my models to look new rather than bashed war weary ones that everyone seems to do, so they're clean and not all hidden with mud and crew's kit.
I will state the pics don't do them justice.
Matt
padawan_82
Joined: December 10, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 11:04 AM UTC
nice panther's matt keep up the good work mate. Ant
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 03:14 AM UTC
Cheers Ant,
I've got a few more on the bench, but doing other projects as not to get bored of Panthers.
Variety being the spice of life.
Matt
I've got a few more on the bench, but doing other projects as not to get bored of Panthers.
Variety being the spice of life.
Matt
tjkelly
Joined: May 04, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 04:23 AM UTC
Couple of nice looking Panthers you've got there! Tracks are a little too 'new' for me, even though you mentioned going for a 'newish' look, I'd figure the tracks would be a little more worn. No worries though, you've done a nice job with them.
Thanks for sharing! Cheers -
Tim
Thanks for sharing! Cheers -
Tim
padawan_82
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 01:20 PM UTC
i hear you there brother, which dragon panther a is this by the way matt, is it the premium or the older version, coz i've got both in my stash, and taking a wild guess i'd say its the premium am i right? cheers Ant
monkybutt
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 01:30 PM UTC
i just noticed the cobble stones you have the tank sitting on...very nice!! did you make them?
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 11:56 PM UTC
HI All,
Thanks for All the positive comments.
The panther is the earlier dragon kit, I have the premium kit as well on the production line.
The cobblestones i made myself out of Milliput ,it was the baseboard for my Churchill Crocodile, which is being re done and repainted.
The tracks don't look that shiny in reality, just must have been the camera flash, i can't change the direction of the flash unfortunately.
Matt
Thanks for All the positive comments.
The panther is the earlier dragon kit, I have the premium kit as well on the production line.
The cobblestones i made myself out of Milliput ,it was the baseboard for my Churchill Crocodile, which is being re done and repainted.
The tracks don't look that shiny in reality, just must have been the camera flash, i can't change the direction of the flash unfortunately.
Matt
padawan_82
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 09:45 AM UTC
considering that's dml's older panther a matt you've pulled it off nicely. 
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 11:03 AM UTC
Hi Ant,
Its kit number 6160, not sure of its age, i used the plastic armour side skirts on the Panther D as they look good even compared with the metal ones from the Premium kit.
I've have started the Panther D Zimmeritt kit aswell, that has metal skirts and a aluminum barrel in the box.
Matt
Its kit number 6160, not sure of its age, i used the plastic armour side skirts on the Panther D as they look good even compared with the metal ones from the Premium kit.
I've have started the Panther D Zimmeritt kit aswell, that has metal skirts and a aluminum barrel in the box.
Matt
padawan_82
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Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 04:26 PM UTC
i've seen your panther d matt looks good mate, you've got some talent.
pebblemonkey
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 11:16 AM UTC
Cheers Ant , thanks for those kind words.
I've got a fair few Dragon Panthers and Jagdpanthers on the buildline Including two panther Gs to replace my tamiya Versions.
The one G has some missing parts and i've been waiting a month for dragoncare to return my emails
Today i've been working on some brit Armour - a stuart Honey and a pair of Shermans.
I'll start Highlighting the Panther D sooon.
Matt
I've got a fair few Dragon Panthers and Jagdpanthers on the buildline Including two panther Gs to replace my tamiya Versions.
The one G has some missing parts and i've been waiting a month for dragoncare to return my emails
Today i've been working on some brit Armour - a stuart Honey and a pair of Shermans.I'll start Highlighting the Panther D sooon.
Matt
Eaglewatch
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 01:23 PM UTC
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I've got a fair few Dragon Panthers and Jagdpanthers on the buildline Including two panther Gs to replace my tamiya Versions.
The one G has some missing parts and i've been waiting a month for dragoncare to return my emails
Matt
I wouldn't waste your time with Dragoncare Matt it seems they tend to ignore the UK and Europe with regards to your missing parts you should put out a cry for help you never know maybe one of the guys on here might have just what you're after in his/her spares box
padawan_82
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 01:26 PM UTC
yeah dragon care stinks, been waiting six weeks now still no reply 
i'm waiting for a part to my flakpanzer v 'coelian' part c6 and a lower hull to my stug III ausf c but still no joy. i've got a few panther's myself dragon's premium a early a smart kit g and all three tamiya panther g's i've also got icm's bergepanther and their op panther, with the dummy dun in the turret.
i'm waiting for a part to my flakpanzer v 'coelian' part c6 and a lower hull to my stug III ausf c but still no joy. i've got a few panther's myself dragon's premium a early a smart kit g and all three tamiya panther g's i've also got icm's bergepanther and their op panther, with the dummy dun in the turret. 
pzkfwmk6
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 01:33 PM UTC
Matt, kudos on the "newish" look!!! I'll agree with you on the trend for war weary stuff. I end up doing a lot of it for my customers, but for my own builds I've been going for the road dirt-traveled look as opposed to beat and battered.
pebblemonkey
Joined: January 26, 2009
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 10:23 PM UTC
Quoted Text
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I've got a fair few Dragon Panthers and Jagdpanthers on the buildline Including two panther Gs to replace my tamiya Versions.
The one G has some missing parts and i've been waiting a month for dragoncare to return my emails
Matt
I wouldn't waste your time with Dragoncare Matt it seems they tend to ignore the UK and Europe with regards to your missing parts you should put out a cry for help you never know maybe one of the guys on here might have just what you're after in his/her spares box
Cheers for that, I hoped they would be spares in the other Dragon kits, they do like to put whole sprues of spares in their kits!
They must have been asleep to miss a whole stug 3 hull out of the kit
Matt
pebblemonkey
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Posted: Friday, February 06, 2009 - 10:32 PM UTC
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Matt, kudos on the "newish" look!!! I'll agree with you on the trend for war weary stuff. I end up doing a lot of it for my customers, but for my own builds I've been going for the road dirt-traveled look as opposed to beat and battered.
Hi Ed,
I Guess i'm trying to build a 1/35th scale tank museum/ collection
,nice clean vehicles in good condition just for my cabinet.I do realise tanks attract mud like small children ( think Shep paine said that).
I'll eventually get some MIG and Vallejo paints and do a Dirty Warry tank.( I'd have to build a diorama then).
Matt 
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