Hello guys. I'm new to the forum and I wanted to show my latest work!
It's almost finished. The kit is the Dragon 6581 that I replaced the barrel with that of RB Model and the kit for the Atak zimmerit. I have not fitted the wings to give a worn look to the tank.





Fabrizio.
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Very interesting, though the waffle pattern makes your StuG look weird. Might consider re-arranging your stowage, no vehicle crew would compromise their vehicles profile by making it taller!

Very nice work all around though.

Fabrizio - nicely done, but it does bring up a question. Is this going to be a derelict? That's the impression the upper hull gives me. If it is, why are the sprockets and return rollers so shiney? If it's supposed to be an active duty tank, then, at least in my opinion, you overdid the wear and rust. While these things did get beat up quite badly, a lot of the time when the zim was chipped off the primer coat was still left behind. Also, the engine intake screens are totally rusted. I would think there'd be some of the original paint left.

Like I said, it's a nice job, but it confuses me.

If I may offer one suggestion: The use of the 55 gallon oil drum seems strange. 55 gallons of petrol would be +300 lbs. How could it not fall off or break the box loose from its position?

Sitting upright on the engine deck, even 1/3 full, would be an enormous fire hazard.

But regardless, your painting skills are wonderful and you've done a great job!!

My assumption, based on wear on the road wheels, is that this is a derelict tank. I agree on the point that the 55 gallon drum and stowage placement is incorrect. I also agree that this tank is a "beauty". You have very good weathering skills. I find it strange that there are no markings or insignia on the tank. As worn as it is, there would be some detail left from the identifying markings.

I definitely agree that your techniques are awesome,it just seems though that it is too beat up for an active vehicle

I agree with most of what has been said. First of all, a marvelous job on the tank.

If it is to portray an active tank (one still in service) then they would not be carrying good spare road wheels if some are in need of replacement.

Either ditch the spares or replace the damaged ones.



Thanks for sharing!










~ Jeff

Thank you all for your comments and criticism. I already put the drum oil in the horizontal position and changed the arrangement of the pieces. As soon as I finish I'll show you the photos.
Fabrizio.
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Don't think of the comments posted as criticism, they're more just observations and opinions from fellow modellers.

Hello guys.
I changed the arrangement of the load to lower line of the wagon.








I hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas to all.
Fabrizio.
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Looks much better now. The only other thing is the engine grills should be same as base color yellow. Great job on weathering

Hi Fabio

Fantastic weathering. Love all the details ... especailly the missing fenders. Using the planks is a very effective detail. Any plans for figures?

Thank you all.
Given the little room available now I no longer bases but only tanks!

Fabrizio.
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Here are some more pictures! What do you think?




Fabrizio.
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