Panzer Mk III Ausf G DAK Build
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 04:00 AM UTC
Thanks Gary. I've been reading everything I can (afford-ably) get my hands on regarding the North African campaign and just wanted to take a less-common approach, yet have it realistic and factual.
Here I started the initial weathering. In the process, I broke off the antenna rod support at the swivel, so I'm going to have to manufacture something to work. Keep in mind that addition equipment is going to be mounted on...jerry cans, baggage, track links, helmets, etc.
Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: September 22, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 10:10 AM UTC
Nice job till now my friend. I think it will be a very good looking structure at the end.
By the way I 'm afraid that you have placed the side crew hatches in the wrong way. Here is a photo in order to see what I mean...
BR
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 01:58 PM UTC
OOps!
No worries....thanks for the heads-up blitz!
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 02:44 PM UTC
...and the fix is in!
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 01:43 PM UTC
dirt/grease smudging started, a couple of ropes, helmets and track added...
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: January 09, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, July 05, 2012 - 07:14 PM UTC
Very well done, impressive progress
S
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 02:56 PM UTC
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Very well done, impressive progress
S
Thanks Steven!
Here I have put on front mounted track, netting, rolls and baggage. I'm getting ready to scratch build the tow cables...two rear-deck mounted and one to keep the front mounted track in place...also note the main gun recoil tarp...
Texas, United States
Joined: March 08, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, July 08, 2012 - 04:12 PM UTC
Ah Neal, you are on a roll man! Dude the spare traks look awesome on there. great color on them too IMO. Looking Nice man!
Gary
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 12:25 PM UTC
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 22, 2012
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Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 01:27 PM UTC
That is a really sweet looking little DAK Pz III Neal. Can't wait to see her in tracks.
Nate
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 09:00 AM UTC
Truly a thing of beauty Neal! Is this one just going on a shelf or as a contest entry or vignette?
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 02:50 PM UTC
Thanks guys...I really do feel like I'm re-learning the hobby. This kit started out as a test and re-education at the (kit) sale cost of $14.00, if I recall correctly.
I want to do a large diorama with some of the other DAK vehicles I completed after getting back in the water (thanks to Mason, my 11 year old)....I'm negotiating with the Missus as to the location...
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 01:52 AM UTC
A couple of update shots...added the two spare road wheels and chain links. I'm in the process of building out the jerri cans and jerri can rack...and the tracks as well.
England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 02:49 AM UTC
very nice... hope my PzII comes close to 50% as good... did you make the bundles yourself or are they from the kit/after market?
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 03:45 AM UTC
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very nice... hope my PzII comes close to 50% as good... did you make the bundles yourself or are they from the kit/after market?
Thanks!
I made the bundles myself. The rolled tarp/bedrolls are tissues cut to size, wet with water, tied with the wax thread that I used and painted. The bags are made from Squadron putty, formed into shape and then etched with a knife once they dried to reflect folds, flaps and wrinkles. The green camo tarp is medical gauze cut to size, wet down with water, tied with the wax thread and painted.
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 - 01:18 PM UTC
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 09:09 PM UTC
nice update - and thanks for the pointers on the rolls/tarps etc. I had made 1 roll from tissue & white glue, but think it is too "sausage-like". Easily revisited tho....
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 10:04 AM UTC
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nice update - and thanks for the pointers on the rolls/tarps etc. I had made 1 roll from tissue & white glue, but think it is too "sausage-like". Easily revisited tho....
For me, I skipped the white glue part and liberally used the acrylic paint. The wax thread was long enough to use it to hold the rolls/tarps while painting and clipping it to my helping hands for drying...this prevented the sausage effect.
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - 08:32 AM UTC
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - 11:42 AM UTC
Neal, shes looking sweet man! Looks like a veteran tank. Very nice.
Gary
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: January 09, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - 07:20 PM UTC
That is one great looking model, the extra equipment on the tank really brings it to life !
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - 11:01 PM UTC
Thanks guys!
Now I can get the crew put together
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:17 AM UTC
Starting on a crew member that will be seated in one of the side turret hatch openings.
South Australia, Australia
Joined: June 17, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:45 AM UTC
WOW, sensational build mate. The weathering looks spot on and the external equipment makes the tank look extremely realistic. Good job.
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 01:44 PM UTC
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WOW, sensational build mate. The weathering looks spot on and the external equipment makes the tank look extremely realistic. Good job.
Thank you for the kind words!
