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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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First model in ten years! PIII Ausf L
skendzie
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Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 12:26 PM UTC
Hi all! As the title states, I made my first model in over tens years a few months ago and finally decided to show it here. Please let me know any feedback to help improve.

I don't have an airbrush or oil paint as of yet. I'm starting my tools from scratch but I will eventually add those things. Just wanted to show other model lovers my first attempt in a long time.

Thanks in advance!

http://imgur.com/a/hGXxV
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Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 01:36 PM UTC
Steve,
Looks fantastic!

Gaz
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 05:40 AM UTC
Thank you very much, Gaz. Any tips for future projects??
Jer75670
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 06:56 AM UTC
Nice work looks great. Since I just came back myself and am still muddling thru my first attempt in 20 years hope it turns out half as well as yours.
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 07:04 AM UTC
Nice! ... keep up the great work!

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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 07:10 AM UTC
Proof that rudimentary tools in the hands of a good modeler can produce great results without all the latest gimmicks current in the hobby.
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 08:20 AM UTC
As somebody who was at one time out of the hobby for just as long I hope it feels good to be back.
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 12:09 PM UTC
Steve,
You've really done a great job. Your panzer is really nice to look at.

Maybe two things you might consider. The upper track would sag a bit between the return rollers, idler, and drive sprockets. The longer between adjustments of the idler, the greater the sag.

The other thing is mud on the rubber parts of the road wheels. Though hard, those rubber wheels would flex on every rotation, causing most of dried mud to flake off.

Best Wishes,

Gaz
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MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 10:03 PM UTC
Nice work. Is that the Tamiya kit? It was my first one after getting out of prison (JK). The radio mast would be straight, however, and not a whip antenna.
skendzie
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Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 05:19 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Steve,
You've really done a great job. Your panzer is really nice to look at.

Maybe two things you might consider. The upper track would sag a bit between the return rollers, idler, and drive sprockets. The longer between adjustments of the idler, the greater the sag.

The other thing is mud on the rubber parts of the road wheels. Though hard, those rubber wheels would flex on every rotation, causing most of dried mud to flake off.

Best Wishes,

Gaz



Great! Thank you for the advise.

Do you have any tricks to get the tracks to sag? I didn't want to pay $35 for aftermarket tracks as it's my first attempt. Later when I get better I'll invest in some. I heard some people push down the track between the rollers and then apply super glue to the bottom and it will harden it in place. I have yet to try it though.
skendzie
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Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 05:23 PM UTC

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Nice work. Is that the Tamiya kit? It was my first one after getting out of prison (JK). The radio mast would be straight, however, and not a whip antenna.


It is the Tamiya kit. Such a great economic choice to start with IMO. You're right about the antenna! Good news is I kept accidentally breaking it off so I'll replace it with some stronger copper rods instead of plastic spruce.
skendzie
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Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 05:26 PM UTC

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Proof that rudimentary tools in the hands of a good modeler can produce great results without all the latest gimmicks current in the hobby.


Thank you very much!


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As somebody who was at one time out of the hobby for just as
long I hope it feels good to be back.


It really does. Sure doesn't do the wallet any favors though

I'm just so happy that I can share my work with other enthusiasts as opposed to before. The internet has really seemed to help strengthen the modelling community, but maybe it's my imagination.
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