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Panther Italy - Star Decal Question
hj1985
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New South Wales, Australia
Joined: May 15, 2018
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Posted: Friday, July 17, 2020 - 04:30 AM UTC
Hi guys

I am doing a diorama including a Panther A and a Kubelwagen in Italy from Pz Reg 4. The diorama setting is either Spring or Autumn 1944 in Italy. Having painted all figurines(below)

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/minisoldiers-ms-0005-driver-sdkfz-222--953060

https://www.ultracast.ca/Alpine-35183-German-Panzer-Crew-Set-p/alp35183.htm

Now I'm focusing on the tank.

The decal and painting scheme chosen is from star decal
35C-1211 No.221 Cassino-Rome Area 1944

http://www.star-decals.net/35-C1211.html

However, I found some google photos for a Panther with same 221 marking in Liri Valley, Italy. Here looks like a complete different painting scheme (no tri-colour camouflage).

https://za.pinterest.com/pin/425308758556155067/

https://ar.pinterest.com/pin/295337688067591177/

Dragon's box art based on the photo mentioned above.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/dragon-6160-panther-a--108116

Does anyone have the source which Star Decal's reference may come from? I am not sure if they are the same tank.

Star Decal's decal sheet also mentions the 221 ended up as a dug-in tank in Gothic Line, but it does not mention when. I am not be able to find a photo reference after going through my "bible" reference book "Panzers In Italy 1943-1945"or any online source. If anyone knows the reference, please share it with me.

Also I have added some peel-off on zimmerit. Considering Pz Reg 4 was only transferred to Italy in early Feb 44. If I put diorama setting as Mar 1944, would a month battle cause such level of torn & worn?
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