Well after doing some US armor I decided to do a rusty Panther since it has been a few years since I rusted a Panther. The kit used is a Tamiya kit that I had started years ago and planned on a full scratch interior, but it got shelved til now. I decided to open up the motor comp.by removing the roof plate,hatches and what not. Next I added some scratch built dividing walls and add a motor. It only took a couple of hours for this, mainly because I didn't want to get too crazy with the details, so it's pretty basic.





I did some work to the running gear and swing arms to give it that look of being old and in bad condition.
The painting and some weathering in the motor comp has been done, but still more to do.





That's about it for now.

Rob
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Ahhahah The master is back with an outstanding piece of rust, I love the vegetal.

How did you do it ??
Cheers
Seb

Thanks for sharing Rob. The timing is perfect as the Model-A-Photo Campaign kicks off this June. Plan to do the KO'd Panther at Cologne -- quite an ambitious one for me, and will definitely need all the help and inspiration to get it done. Been lurking at your site as well, and getting tips on how you do such amazing work. Cheers and all the best -- Tat

Beautiful Work Rob, you are truly the master of rust!![never thought I'd see the day I'd call rust ,beautiful ]
I like the touch of vegetation too, it looks so real.
Can't wait to see more. Keep it coming!
Kirk

Great looking work.

José César

Beautiful Rob!

Can't wait to see this one in person.

Steve

Wait a minute,thats a picture of a plastic model ?? I thought it was a refrence photo of the real thing !! That is fantastic work,can't wait to see the finished product.

Hi all, and sorry for the late reply. I figured a rusty German Panther would interest some. I had to take a break from Shermans and modern stuff for a while.
I aslo started another German tank, the Pz.Sfl IVb. I want to finally do some rust on a Panzer Gray tank.
Weather here is too humid to paint so it's mainly building being done. I'll post an update soon so do go far.

Rob
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Nice work Rob...planning on a dio or just for chillin'?

Hi Mirko

No dio for this model, I usually just do a small base with some groundwork to display it, nothing major. I was kinda playing with the idea of having the Sherman and Panther together in a dio. A civi standing there trying to decide which tank to overhaul next. Just an idea.

Rob
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As is the norm for you Rob another outstanding project.

Tony the Mutt

Hey Tony thanks for checking in on this one.

I finally got around to slapping some paint on the old Panther, well mainly the turret for right now. I used the normal HS technique on this one. I am trying to use mainly oil paints for the rusting of this model and as little or no pigments if possible. First some pics.







Ok here is what I'm using for the rust stains and streaking on this model. Besides some artist oil paints, I am using 502 Abteilung oil paints thinned with orderless thinner.




So far it's working pretty good and hopefully I won't have to resort to pigments. Next update coming soon with hopefully some paint on the hull and wheels.

Rob
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Hi Rob. Another stunning piece underway. Its already looking great.


Although I think its great you push each medium to get the best from them, I don´t think you should limit your tools too much. Its the destination that counts, not the journey there!!
I have quite a few of MIGs oil paints ... great items and pretty decent costwise as well. Try a few of his skin tones mixed with the browns and rust colours for even more variation. They´re warm colours and work perfectly for this

Thanks Frank glad you like it so far.
Yep I agree with, one should always try to use different techniques, painting and weathering products to achieve the best results in the end. When I build and especially paint my models it's the end result that is important. I will be using some flesh, orange shades, for the final light rusting. For this I'll be using some artist oils since my selection of MIG oils is limited.
Thanks again Frank, it's always nice to hear from you.

Rob
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Some progress made on the Panther hull the past few days, slow progress due to a lack of bench time. As you can see the hull has gotten the same treatment as the turret. Both turret and hull will receive a coat of clear flat before proceding with the light rust.








More updates to come as the painting/rusting continues.

Rob
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AWESOME!!!!!!

Looking awesome Rob, you have mastered the art of rust! Your site is really helpful too. I have just started the hairspray method using your tutorial. Cheers!

Superb once again, Rob

As always it's incredible to think that this is plastic and not heavily rusted metal.

You really are the King of Rust, buddy!!

Mick

Hi Rob, what a great, old, rusty Panther!! Like always I admire your achievements. A quick question. Can you tell me what's the paint you used for the faded yellow (or it's a mix?). I'm looking to recreate such a light shade but... no luck for now.

spit

What a fantastic paint job! You are a real artist! The Panther looks great!

Thats´s not a model, that´s a real tank!
Very very nice

Just stunning this project ! That's real rust !

Great progress Rob. Your attention to even the slightest effect, and the way its carried out is very inspiring. Brilliant as always!!

Amazing work Rob!

Gents, thanks for taking a look and commenting, much appreciated.
Pawel how are you, and the little one, not so little anymore I imagine. The paint is Tamiya buff mixed with a very small amount of panzer gelb, then a light filter with 502 Abteilung oils, Ochre and german cmao fading yellow. The rust (oils) staining is actually what gives it more contrast. I always go lighter on the paint, then use washes and filters to get the right shade.

Since I'm working with oils for the rusting progress is very slow due to the drying time. Which is ok since I don't get much bench time. Extremely humid here in New England, so the airbrushing has been put off for a bit. Which means no clear coat yet. I will use this time to work on other things as well.
I will be painting something different in a week or two. This will only be posted on my web site. stay tuned.

Rob
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